Fun with bubbles
Under the aegis of the club, hands-on science encourages our children to delve into Science in a unique and creative way to give them a REAL EXPERIENCE!
In the activity- Fun with bubbles conducted on 28.1.21, the children explored the science behind soap bubbles. Students were apprised about the experiment with the help of a guided module shared on Connected Classrooms portal and they enthusiastically made their own bubble mix. Students were motivated to store this bubble mixture in airtight containers and then donate them to bring joy in someone’s life.
Lemon Soda
The Budding Scientist Club provides our young learners ample opportunities to explore and understand the world of science through experiments, hands-on activities in an interesting way. The aim of the experiment conducted on 24.12.20 was to explore what happens when salt is added to soda. Simple things like soda, salt, sugar and lemon were used for the experiment. Our budding scientists learnt that salt when added the soda, it forces the release of carbon dioxide bubbles. This occurs because the salt overpowers the carbon dioxide and replaces it in the soda. The carbon dioxide then has nowhere else to go but out. Not only did the students learn a scientific fact but also learnt to make a refreshing Lemon soda. They were motivated to reach out to underprivileged children in the neighbourhood or domestic workers and teach them the recipe of this beverage along with a fun science fact.
Magical Candles
In the activity conducted on 26.11.2020, children explored the concept of density and unleashed their creativity to make candles without using wax. Students were apprised of the steps of the experiment through a video. Easily available material was used for the activity. Through the experiment they inferred that oil is insoluble in water. As a follow-up activity the students learnt to make oil candles in which oil is used to light the candles instead of wax. Students were motivated to donate these candles to spread light and bring joys in someone's life.
Floating and sinking oranges
The Budding Scientist Club provides our young learners ample opportunities to explore and understand the world of science through experiments, hands-on activities in an interesting way. The aim of the activity conducted on 29.10.20 was to explore the concept of density through a simple experiment. A tutorial video was posted for the students with a detailed description and demonstration of the experiment. Things like oranges, water and a bowl, which are easily available at home were used to perform the experiment. The children observed how an unpeeled orange sinks in the water while an orange with peel floats. The scientific reason behind this occurrence was explained and the students were guided to do the experiment on their own at home.
Magnetic Fish Game
The Budding Scientist Club provides our young learners ample opportunities to explore and understand the world of science through experiments, hands-on activities in an interesting way. Through the activity - Making a Magnetic Fishing Game, a classic hands-on activity the students explored the principle of magnetism. They learnt about the difference between the basic properties of metals, plastic and wood. They explored that iron particles are attracted to magnets. They created their own magnetic game and shared the pictures and videos showcasing their prized possession.
Fun with Invisible Ink
The club activity – ‘Fun with Invisible Ink’ was an endeavour to trigger the brains of our young budding scientist. They discovered the oxidation property of lemon through a simple experiment. An activity sheet and video tutorial with a demonstration of the experiment were shared with the students. They were guided to use a solution of lemon and earbud to write a secret message on a paper. They were ecstatic to see the secret message appearing once the paper was heated. The scientific principle behind the same was also discussed and explained to the children.
Water Lens Optics
Hands-on Science encourages the children to do something - observe, ask questions, touch, smell and experiment. Allowing children to really delve into science gives them- a Real Experience! In the Virtual Club Activity - Water Lens Optics organised on 30.7.20, children explored the phenomena of Refraction of Light with the help of a tutorial video. They used a transparent glass filled with water and a flashcard with an arrow to perform a simple experiment. Children were ecstatic to see, that the arrow changed its direction when kept behind the glass of water. The club masters explained the principle of refraction of light i.e. when light passes through one medium (air) to another (water), the light bends and the image thus changes its direction. The club master demonstrated and motivated the children to perform the same using pictures of their favourite animals too. The children then performed the experiment at home under the able guidance of their parents and shared their pictures and videos.
Exploring Gas
The aim of the activity (Experiment) was to discover gases. A video tutorial of the activity wherein a demonstration of the experiment by the Club master performing the activity was posted on the Portal. The experiment was performed using simple things like vinegar, baking soda, a funnel, an empty bottle, a party balloon easily available at home.
The children were ecstatic to see the balloon inflate on mixing vinegar with baking soda. They learnt that when vinegar and baking soda are mixed, a chemical reaction takes place and carbon dioxide gas is produced, which inflates the balloon. The children also learnt the property of gases being invisible. The children then performed the experiment at home under the able guidance of their parents and shared their pictures and videos.
