Fun with Science (FWS) Programmes
INEXPENSIVE EXPERIMENTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
(PART I and II: APPROPRIATE FOR STUDENTS OF STD. VI - VIII and STD. IX - X, respectively)
Topics
1) Light 2) Pressure 3) Centre of Gravity 4) Buoyancy 5) Centrifugal Force 6) Magnetism 7) Newton's Laws 8) Miscellaneous
Total = 25 Experiments in each part (Demonstration Time = 2.0 hours)
- It is a two-hour demonstration programme of simple, inexpensive (using mostly throw away items) and enjoyable science experiments.
- Two dedicated sessions tuned to audience: "Part I for students of Std. VI - VIII" and "Part II for students of Std. IX - X".
- Contents/Topics: Pressure, Buoyancy, Centre of Gravity, Centrifugal Force, Newton's Laws, Light, Magnetism and many more.
Fun with science programs conducted at:
- Sai Prem Hall, Vashi, on 10. 08. 2010 (40 students + 3 teachers)
- Gunina C H S, Sanpada, on 13. 09. 2010, during Ganapati Festival (35 students + 2 teachers)
- Raghuleela Mall, Vashi, on Dec. 26, 2010, for the general public (A 4-hour evening programme); watched by > 800 individuals: mostly Boys and Children
- *Vaveghar and Turade Z. P. Schools, Dist.:Raigad, on 12. 01. 2011 (Forenoon) (60 students + 6 teachers)
- *Chavane Z. P. school, Dist.:Raigad, on Jan. 12, 2011 (Afternoon)* (102 students + 6 teachers)
- *[Prog. at s. no. iv) and v) were sponsored by CIPLA, Patalganga]
- Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School, Vashi, on Jan.21, 2011(75 students + 3 teachers)
- Shantiniketan Public School, New Panvel, on Feb. 28, 2011(125 students + 6 teachers)
Fun with Science 2013
1. and 2. As part of "Summer Camp" at Gujarat Bhavan, Vashi, "FWS" was conducted on May 2. 2013, separately for (45 S of Std. VI and above + 7 volunteers) and (60 S of Std. V and below + 4 volunteers).
3. and 4. Prudence Internationall School, Panvel-Goa Highway; May 18, 2013, and May 25, 2013, for 24 children (each time) in the age group of 8 -12 years during the 4-day summer camp organised by "Pugmarks Holidays"