In Grade II the topic was “Food” and children made a traditional dish in the class - “Malida”. It is a laddoo that is made of leftover chapatti, ghee, and jaggery. As the ingredients suggest, the dish is full of nutrients and after knowing the benefits of eating these power-packed laddoos children excitedly suggested the name “भीम के लड्डू”.
Along with the benefits of healthy eating, the teacher also explained to the children that our traditional dishes are all full of nutrients. It is just as important to use leftover food. We should not waste food.
The most amazing thing was the happiness on children’s faces as they relished the laddoos.
Practical science activities have a huge significance in the learning process. They engage students, helping them develop important skills, understand the process of scientific investigation, and develop a broad understanding of scientific concepts. Practical work in science allows students to deepen their understanding of both the theory and the application of science.
In Grade IV EVS, while studying about the flowers, students were given a practical demonstration of dissection of a flower to help them study the parts of the flower. The students enthusiastically did the same practice during the class.
Being hands-on is especially important in the classroom as it helps students grasp what they are learning.
Students of Grade-V have collected, soaked and dissected different seeds. While doing the activity they learnt different parts of the seed and their functions, eg. from where the seed absorbs water and how it grows into a plant. They also learnt to identify Monocot and Dicot seeds. They observed varied shapes and sizes of seeds and how they grow into new plants. They showed their learning by drawing the structure of a seed on the Nearpod slide.
It was a great way of learning and each and every student was engaged.