Bringing Science to Life

The Experimental STEM Learning Programme continued to make science learning exciting and experiential for school students across Puducherry during October 2025. Through a series of engaging, hands-on sessions, students were introduced to core scientific principles in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, transforming traditional classroom concepts into real-world learning experiences.

The programme reached over 445 students from various government schools, focusing on interactive demonstrations and activity-based learning that encouraged observation, experimentation, and curiosity-driven exploration.

Topics Covered

Students delved into a variety of themes drawn from their academic curriculum, including:

• Diversity in the Living World – Understanding the interconnectedness of species and ecosystems.

• Microorganisms: Friend and Foe – Exploring beneficial and harmful microbes through observation-based learning.

• Life Processes in Animals – Understanding body systems and the role of organs through interactive models.

• Tissues – Discovering cell structures and plant-animal tissue functions through visual demonstrations.

• Materials Around Us – Learning about everyday chemical properties and their uses.

• Light: Shadows and Reflection – Experimenting with optics to understand how light behaves and interacts with objects.

Each session was designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical understanding, making science tangible and relatable. Students participated enthusiastically, asking questions, performing small experiments, and engaging in group discussions that fostered teamwork and problem-solving.

The workshops not only strengthened academic learning but also aimed to build a scientific temperament—encouraging students to think critically, explore creatively, and see science as a tool for understanding and improving the world around them.

By integrating fun, experimentation, and inquiry-based learning, the STEM Outreach Programme continues to ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of scientists, innovators, and problem-solvers across Puducherry.