Creating low-cost science kits

Overview

  • Developed based on detailed research of all concepts covered in Grades 5-10 and aligned with NCERT curriculum
  • Advisory team consisted of members from Department of  State Education and Training experts
  • 150+ experiments covering over 200 concepts in physics, chemistry and biology

Components

  • Kit consisting of everyday items along with specialized parts that encourage children to tinker and build new applications of concepts, as opposed to ready-made models
  • Most components are available in small towns and can be replenished easily at low cost encouraging children to touch, feel and build without fear of breaking expensive items

Training & Support

  • Teachers trained on experiments covered in the kit along with periodic refreshers
  • Detailed manual containing details of items required for each experiment, detailed concept note and pictures of experiment set up provided as part of the kit
  • Experiments mapped to digital lesson plans with slides providing cues to teachers to conduct relevant experiments

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Students have access to science kits in schools

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Teachers trained to incorporate science kits in their teaching

265K

Students have access to science kits in schools

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