Hands-on interactive science is fun. But it is also more than just fun. Research from around the world demonstrates that students learn better, remember more, and do better on exams when taught in hands-on practical ways. Karkhana's research revealed that there are two roadblocks to institutionalizing practical education in South Asia: materials cost too much and teachers are uncomfortable teaching with the material that is available. The visitor will learn concepts related to wheel and axle by exploring a series of questions related to the functioning of a wind turbine. Using material like a paper cup, thread, and hard paper students will make the foo-machine on their own.
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How will you deal with varying numbers of participants in your session?:Our activities are designed in such a way that it can be done for a larger number of audience as well as small groups. We will be having the detailed instruction sheet which will guide participants to do the activity on their own
We're hoping that many efforts and discussions will continue after Mozfest. Share any ideas you already have for how to continue the work from your session.:Karkhana Science is designed to address the problem of science being taught like a history session which is not relevant to students. Karkhana science empowers science teachers to run fun hands-on activities based on the Science curriculum turning a classroom into a lab of discovery.
Karkhana science package has
A science kit with one practical for each chapter aligns with the national curriculum
Workbook and material that students can use in class and at home
Supporting learning material that can be used by the teacher
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