Science helps us to satisfy the natural curiosity with which we are all born. It helps us to learn about important topics such as our health, the environment, as well as natural phenomenon that occur on our planet.
GIIS, KL in collaboration with ENTECRES Labs dedicated 20th-24th April to celebrate science week and the objective was: "Getting children to be curious about the world around them and the principles of science around them in their everyday life."
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Students observing the reflection of light through "Jellyfish in Bottle" activity. |
The week kick- started with an assembly where children modeled as toothpaste, automobiles, satellites etc. to elucidate how science is involved in day-to-day objects. During the week- long class room activities, a unique platform was provided to students to learn more about the different forces like frictional forces, applied forces, air resistant forces and about water purification process by using carbon blocks, sand and pebbles. The @aps@Little Scientists@aps@ of Primary (CBSE I & Cambridge), learnt about the nutritional facts in the food they eat and about awareness on what surrounds them.
World Earth Day, on 22nd April, was observed by children from lower classes learning how to reduce the threat to the environment by segregating bio-degradable & non-biodegradable products and waste material . A talk based on use of Nano technology in our everyday life was arranged for secondary students. Children were surprised to know that the sunscreen they use, the tablets they take, all contains Nano materials. The speaker Ms. Sadia Afreen was a Research student from University of Nottingham.
Blending Science with engineering, GIIS students displayed creativity and resilience of thought while coming up with useful designs. Primary students built models like see-saw (inclined plane) and structures that can hold weights with the usage of ice cream sticks while secondary students built a solar oven, a sail boat to study the concept of air resistance and built a suspension bridge by using recycled material . Grade 11 & 12 students designed and launched a model rocket by applying the scientific concept of hydraulic pressure which was witnessed by all students excitedly.
On the Finale, parents showed eagerness to test their knowledge and application of scientific principles by participating enthusiastically in activities like Robot Race, Magnet Race & Quiz. Ms. Kalyani, Head of Science Department presented a report on @aps@Science Around Us@aps@ which highlighted the learning outcomes, followed by an Award Ceremony for students and parents who were winners of the activities conducted during the week .
Overall, the Science week was successful in bringing to the fore the potential abilities of students and encouraging them to explore the different aspects of science around them.
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