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In June 2025, the STEM Education Team at Svarnim Puducherry took science out of textbooks and into the hands of students. With an unwavering commitment to experiential learning, the team conducted 21 immersive sessions across 8 Government Higher Secondary and High Schools in and around Puducherry. These sessions reached 968 students, sparking curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of real-world scientific concepts.
Our approach was clear: Science is not just something to be read or memorized—it is to be experienced, questioned, and explored. Through interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and vibrant discussions, the sessions transformed traditional classrooms into dynamic science labs.
Biology sessions focused on demystifying the living world and helping students see the invisible processes that sustain life. Some of the key topics covered included:
Fundamental Unit of Life: Students explored the structure and function of cells, with many getting their first glimpse through microscopes—observing onion peel cells, cell membranes, and nuclei in real time.
Microorganisms – Friend and Foe: Discussions and activities helped students distinguish between helpful and harmful microbes, linking science to everyday experiences like fermentation, disease prevention, and antibiotics.
Photosynthesis: This life-sustaining process was explained through demonstrations, helping students understand how sunlight, carbon dioxide, and chlorophyll work together to fuel plant life.
Microscopic Observation: The microscope became a tool of wonder as students peered into the microscopic world, turning theory into tangible discovery.
Our Chemistry sessions brought color, fizz, and excitement into classrooms as students engaged in experiments that demonstrated chemical changes and reactions:
Acids, Bases, and Salts: Using litmus paper and natural indicators, students tested the pH of household substances and learned how acids and bases behave in different contexts.
Chemical Reactions: Demonstrations of exothermic and endothermic reactions helped students understand the basics of energy transfer, reaction types, and balancing equations.
Physics sessions were designed to break down abstract concepts through visual experiments and collaborative learning:
Reflection and Refraction: Students observed the bending of light, measured angles of incidence and refraction, and discovered real-life applications of mirrors, lenses, and prisms.
Electricity: With simple circuits, batteries, bulbs, and wires, students built their own working models to understand current, resistance, and the flow of electricity.
Combustion and Flame: The session shed light on types of flames, conditions for combustion, and fire safety—linking textbook knowledge with daily life.
One of the major highlights of these sessions was student engagement. From Std. VII to Std. X, students were not passive observers—they were young scientists. They asked questions, formed hypotheses, and analyzed results. For many, this was their first time using scientific instruments like microscopes and voltmeters or witnessing chemical reactions firsthand.
Teachers and school administrators appreciated the initiative, noting how it enriched classroom instruction and deepened student interest in science. The sessions also served as STEM capacity-building experiences for educators, demonstrating how hands-on approaches can be easily integrated into daily teaching.
Science is not only the foundation of innovation—it is the lens through which young minds can question the world and imagine new solutions. The success of STEM June shows how much students thrive when learning is interactive, relevant, and joyful.
As we move forward, our goal remains the same: to bring accessible, hands-on STEM education to every government school child in Puducherry. We believe that with the right spark, every student can fall in love with science—and who knows, the next great scientist may be sitting in one of these classrooms right now.
Stay tuned as we continue to bridge the gap between curiosity and knowledge — one school, one child, and one experiment at a time.
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