SCIENCE FAIR-2013

Science Exhibition 2013 details are given as under.   ON 04TH JANUARY'2013

All children are naturally curious to know and learn. They learn through interaction with the natural environment, material things and people around them and construct new knowledge based on their existing ideas and variety of new active learning experiences provided to them.

With the objective of providing such experiences, the Board has initiated a variety of meaningful steps to strengthen Science education at school level. One such step refers to the organisation of Science exhibitions at regional level and national level. These exhibitions are aimed at promoting students’ interest in the subject as well as provide common platform to them to give shape to their creative and innovative ideas. Based on past experiences and an encouraging and enthusiastic response from schools, The main theme and sub-themes for this year’s Science Exhibition are:

Main Theme: Science and Society

Sub-Themes:

Industry

Conservation of Natural Resources
Transport and communication

Information and Education Technology 

Community Health and Environment
Mathematical modelling

The following key aspects of the event may be kept in mind for participation:

(i) Any participating school can prepare a maximum of two exhibits/projects/models.

(ii) The Participating school/team will have to bear all expenses related to participation in this event.(iii) The exhibit/project may be either
(a)  a working model or
(b) An investigation-based project

(iv) The school team may be represented by a maximum of two students per exhibit and one escort Science Teacher.

(v) The exhibit/project may include
(a) A working model to explain a concept, principle or a process
(b) An indigenous design of  a machine/device
(c) An innovative/inexpensive design or technique.
(d) Application of basic  principles of Science/technology
(e) Scheme/design of a device or machine to reduce the production cost
(f) Investigation-based study

 (xii) The exhibits/projects will be evaluated by the experts as per the following criteria:

20% will be awarded for Students’ own creativity and imagination
15% will be awarded for Originality and innovativeness
15% will be awarded for Scientific thought/principle/approach
15% will be awarded for Technical skill/workmanship
15% will be awarded for Utility/educational value
10% will be awarded for Economic aspect, portability, durability
10% will be awarded for Presentation-Explanation and demonstration

 (xiv) A brief write-up about the main theme and sub-theme is enclosed for reference. The participating schools may prepare the exhibits/projects on any one of the sub-themes satisfying one or more of the stated parameters.

(xv) Greater emphasis should be given to investigation based innovative projects to kindle curiosity. Originality and creativity in the students.

(xvi) Attractive awards/cash prizes are given to exhibits/students who are among the best twenty models at the national level.

The above information may be brought to the notice of all concerned, particularly the science faculty in the school and the students.