Visit of Stds. III and IV at Nehru Science Centre

Ignited Minds at Nehru Science Centre

- Mrs. Shalini Crasta & Ms. Queenie Aranjo

The students of class III and class IV of St. Joseph’s High School were presented a learning opportunity to witness the Western India Science Fair 2012-13 at Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai from 12^th-15^th Dec 2012.  This is one of the popular educational programs organized by the Centre every year.  While 73 students of Std. III made it to the exhibition on 13^th December, another 71 students from Std. IV availed of this chance on 14^th December 2012.  They were accompanied by our teachers, Mrs. Shalini, Mrs. Laila, Ms. Queenie, Ms. Chitra, Mrs. Doris, and Mrs. Sharmila.

Prior to the visit, the students were well instructed about the exhibition, and were asked to note down important points from keen observation.  Armed with their entry tickets, the students and the accompanying staff entered the exhibition centre, and grouped themselves into five units for a better and systematic visit to each counter at the venue.  A beeline was made to the following exhibits:

1)      Carpool- a student from Delhi school explained to us the possibility of using the car without causing harm to the atmosphere. He has been spreading this awareness and enlightening people with the various techniques of reducing carbon in different areas in Delhi, and with a good response at that.

2)  Rain Water Conservation- a Gujarat school student expounded the systematic approach to the conservation of rain water, and its fruitful use.

3)    Mechanical Energy- Here a student demonstrated how the wheels of a toy car and a remote control could be used to run the home appliances like T.V, fans, etc.

4)   Quick growth of Banana Fruit- A bright student from Don Bosco, Goa illustrated the use of a particular type of bag to hasten the growth of the banana fruit.

5)      Fruits we eat- The importance of the time, place and type of fruits to be eaten was elucidated at this counter. Intake of fruits is ideal early in the morning, and not immediately after a meal that slows down of the process of digestion.

  6)   Wind energy - Here we were presented with some innovative ideas to harness wind energy to drive a vehicle such as a rickshaw!

  7)   Alarm - the students from Chhattisgarh provided us with a fascinating theory that could help us prevent accidents through the use of machines such as the sugarcane machine that spins in reverse direction if one’s hand ever gets caught in the machine. The ringing of an alarm would save people from accidents.

    8)   Air- Mrs. Varsha gave a simple demonstration to show how water from a damaged water bottle    

      could be saved by the closing of the lid.

Coupled with the learning experience were the elements of fun and enjoyment for our students at the place of the exhibition.  We returned back happy for this event abundant with creative talent and having grown in knowledge borne through interaction and exchange of ideas.