Learning scientific temper the lighthearted way

  • | Tuesday | 5th February, 2019

'Anvesha' is an opportunity for children to learn science-based subjects in a fun, interactive way and cultivate scientific curiosity. Almost 15 teachers will lead them through the workshop.Swati Raghunathan, assistant manager, communications at United Way Mumbai said, "The event is part of our HeadStart STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) project. 'Anvesha' means 'quest' or 'curiosity', and we are working to foster scientific curiosity and learning among children from low income private, aided and municipal schools. They will attend a three-hour workshop that aims to encourage scientific temper in a fun, lighthearted manner without the burden of fear of science and maths.The programme ' Anvesha A STEM Carnival ' is devised by the NGO United Way Mumbai (UWM). MUMBAI: Approximately 1,000 children will troop into a learning hall in Nehru Science Centre, Worli, Wednesday without the burden of having to score marks or outdo one another.

MUMBAI: Approximately 1,000 children will troop into a learning hall in Nehru Science Centre, Worli, Wednesday without the burden of having to score marks or outdo one another. They will attend a three-hour workshop that aims to encourage scientific temper in a fun, lighthearted manner without the burden of fear of science and maths.The programme ' Anvesha A STEM Carnival ' is devised by the NGO United Way Mumbai (UWM). STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.'Anvesha' is an opportunity for children to learn science-based subjects in a fun, interactive way and cultivate scientific curiosity. UWM has devised an exhibition on subjects like agriculture, food security, cleanliness, waste management, communication and transportation. There is also an educational walk for promoting experiential learning of different concepts.An interesting highlight seems to be the Nitrogen Show which presents the properties of liquid nitrogen. The exhibit will show how solids, liquids and gases change their properties when cooled with liquid nitrogen. For a start, the children would love to know it is used to prepare ice cream.UWM has invited children aged 8-13 years from over 15 schools to participate. Almost 15 teachers will lead them through the workshop.Swati Raghunathan, assistant manager, communications at United Way Mumbai said, "The event is part of our HeadStart STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) project. 'Anvesha' means 'quest' or 'curiosity', and we are working to foster scientific curiosity and learning among children from low income private, aided and municipal schools."This initiative currently works with 5000-plus children, especially girls, to foster scientific knowledge and skills. The NGO provides innovative educational material and infrastructure to develop and enhance learning outcomes, Raghunathan says. The tools utilised range from mini science centres, remedial math, digital learning, monthly newsletters, a STEM library, model making camps, field trips as well as teacher training programmes.

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