Building Science concepts through real experiences.
A steam engine is a heat engine that performs mechanical work using steam as its working fluid. The steam engine uses the force produced by steam pressure to push a piston back and forth inside a cylinder. This pushing force can be transformed, by a connecting rod and crank, into rotational force for work. The term “steam engine” is generally applied only to reciprocating engines as just described, not…
In today’s conditions, technology is being used more than ever. The same is the case for the education industry too. With a swift transition from offline to online classes, a lot of questions are still left unanswered, for both the teachers and students. While students are struggling with numerous doubts…
The massive effects of the pandemic are to be seen in every part of the economy. In one way or another, each industry has been affected by the norms of social distancing. The education industry has also experienced some significant transitions. Without a doubt, the largest transition of all is…
At every step of our children’s phase of learning, we want the very best for them. The efforts and the various methods parents indeed apply into not just their care, but also their education is entirely focussed on shaping them to be the kind of individuals that will survive and…
It is the 21st century and children in almost every other household seem to be hooked to electronic devices. From watching shows to playing video games, parents seem to be worried about the number of hours their children spend in front of these devices and are even more concerned about…
Why does it rain? What is a cloud? How do machines work? Is there a difference between climate and weather? These are a few out of many 100 questions that students wonder about every day. Thinking from a learner’s mindset, they want to get out into the field and try…
There are seven different learning styles even though we have 5 senses. Most students fall across the spectrum of each of these styles. Some may be visual and spatial learners, while others are aural and musical learners. As there are various types of learners, it is not easy to stimulate learning…
Over the next decade, 80 percent of jobs in the Indian market will require professionals to have a mixture of science and math skills (Study in India, 2019). This increasing demand for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills has encouraged the Indian education ecosystem to adopt these methodologies into…
“Knowledge results from the combination of grasping experience and transforming it.” Professor David. A. Kolb. The great professor is of the opinion that mastering a skill is a continuous process of experience, reflection, conceptualization, and experimentation. He believes by implementing the experiential learning cycle; we can enjoy our successes and learn from our failures.…
Have you ever seen a plant growing at your home? If not, you must! It feels beautiful, especially when you are the one who is nurturing it. You won’t feel lesser than a parent. In this article, I am going to share very precious learning, that I got from nature.…
Once a great man said, I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand. By the age of one, we all have the painful encounter with the experiential learning when we tried to walk, failed, fell and cried. And even though it was an…
“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail” The years that I spent chasing my dream of becoming an IITian were fueled by these words. People think competitive exams are about memorization, or formulas, or having your eyes glued to a book 20 hours a day. But it’s not entirely true.…
Gender ratio in STEM careers is one of the most talked about issues today. There are some interesting facts about it which we must know. Out of several career options like Medicine, Fashion Industry, Armed Forces, Teaching, Business etc., privileges for women have been more reinforced in STEM field than…
For most of the engineering undergraduate and graduate students, there are a plethora of opportunities ranging from research to core sector jobs to business management. The most important task is for one to realize which path is most suitable depending upon things such as the person’s interest, level of competence…
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is indeed one of the toughest exams worldwide for selection into the undergraduate programs in Indian colleges. IIT’s are the most sought after institutes offering the best learning experience at the undergraduate level. This experience students crave for is nothing but the outcome of the…
Here’s an interesting fun activity using Dry Erase Whiteboard Markers, a glass dish, some water and 2 straws. When we sketch some figures on to the glass dish with the markers it gets dried up. Subsequently on adding water slowly, the figures drawn leave the base of the glass dish…