The teaching of science offers students the ability to accesses a wealth of knowledge and information which will contribute to an overall understanding of how and why things work like they do. Science is able to explain the mechanics and reasons behind the daily functioning of complex systems, which range from the human body to sophisticated modern methods of transport.
In order to create interest in science courses, a “Basic Science Lab” for High School Students event was conducted in Canara College on Aug10, 2017. About 7 schools, strength of 83 students from Mangalore had attended the Programme along with their Teachers.
The programme started with an inaugural ceremony by the Chief Guest, Dr. Nagarathna K. A Assistant Professor in Zoology, University College, Mangaluru. Dr. K.V Malini , Principal of Canara College, Mangalore and the Conveners, Mrs.Sushama C and Ms.Keerthi Alva were present during the inauguration. The chief guest delivered a speech on how science contributes to our society. There are innumerable ways in which the mankind has benefitted from various contributions of science and it continues to do so.Exposure to the world around them sparks curiosity and creative thinking in youth .Also how to bring in the awareness of studying science. The presidential address was given by our principal Dr. K.V MALINI about the event.
The event demonstration started at 10.30 am after the inaugural function. The students were divided into 4 groups and were sent to Physics, Chemistry, Botany , Zoology labs one by one in a cyclic order to know and learn the experiments. The students of B.Sc demonstrated experiments. The students of science association were also involved in this event. The students visited 2 labs in the morning and 2 labs after the lunch break. About 10-12 experiments were set up in each laboratory, Varoius interesting expermrnts were demonstrated to school students . The programme ended by 3pm. The feedback forms were given to the students to know their opinion. As per the opinion of students, it was a successful effort in creating interest among students.
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Mrs. Sushama C and Ms. Keerthi Alva
