STEM in Action

In July 2025, the STEM team at Svarnim Puducherry continued its journey of transforming science education in Government Higher Secondary and High Schools. Through 18 carefully designed sessions across multiple schools, the team ensured that science was not just taught but experienced, giving students the opportunity to engage with concepts in a hands-on and interactive way.

Diverse Subjects, Real-World Relevance

Our sessions covered all three core science streams—Physics, Chemistry, and Biology—and were tailored to suit different class levels.

• Biology: Students explored Life Processes, learning about vital functions that sustain living beings, and Microorganisms – Friend & Foe, where they discovered how tiny organisms can both benefit and harm humans. A special session, A Mindful Eating – A Way to a Healthy Body, connected science to everyday nutrition, teaching students the importance of balanced diets and healthy food habits.

• Chemistry: Topics included Acids, Bases, and Salts and Chemical Reactions, where students observed chemical changes through hands-on demonstrations. The Exploring Substances session allowed them to identify acids, bases, and neutrals using indicators. Metals and Non-Metals lessons brought in discussions on properties, uses, and everyday applications.

• Physics: Concepts like Electricity were brought to life through practical circuits, helping students understand current flow, resistance, and safety measures. Exploring Magnets introduced them to magnetic forces, poles, and real-world uses of magnetism.

Hands-On Learning for Lasting Impact

The focus was not just on explaining concepts but on creating experiences that students could connect with their surroundings. For example:

• Observing microorganisms under the microscope sparked curiosity about unseen worlds.

• Demonstrating acid-base reactions through safe experiments made abstract chemistry concepts tangible.

• Building simple electric circuits provided a direct link between textbook diagrams and real-life electrical systems.

These activities encouraged questioning, teamwork, and problem-solving—skills that go beyond the science syllabus.

Reach & Participation

Over the course of the month, hundreds of students from different schools benefited from these sessions. The mix of theory, demonstration, and discussion created an environment where students could freely express their ideas, clarify doubts, and explore science without fear of making mistakes.

Why This Matters

In many classrooms, science is still seen as a subject of rote learning. The STEM initiative aims to break this pattern by showing that science is all around us—in the food we eat, the tools we use, the energy we consume, and the natural phenomena we witness daily. By making learning experiential, students not only remember concepts better but also see how they can apply them in their lives and future careers.

The July 2025 sessions reaffirmed our commitment to building scientific temper, curiosity, and confidence in young minds. As we move forward, the STEM team will continue to explore innovative ways of making science education inspiring, accessible, and impactful.