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Working Models
Posted on 21 Jan, 2009 12:38 PM

Step-by-step Instructions to build a working model
Poster presentation and oral presentation - some tips
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 08:14 PM

Poster Presentation
Tips on writing a good project report
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 08:10 PM

It’s likely you are going to showcase your project at a science fair at a school / regional / national level. Here are a few tips that can help in better presentation of your project

What makes a good science project?
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 08:08 PM Absolute essentials:
A curious mind
Patience
Paying attention to detail
If you have these, read on. Other things will fall into place.

First steps
  • Form a group of like-minded children and select a group leader amongst you.
  • Choose a Guide / Advisor for your project. You may have more than one guide.
Projects suggested by water experts
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 07:48 PM
Reducing evaporation losses from water bodies
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 07:34 PM

Hypothesis

A clear plastic film when spread over a water body, reduces evaporation losses without affecting the growth of aquatic plants. This is a better alternative to coating the water body with a layer of oil / paraffin / organic emulsion.


Rationale
Water for the differently abled
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 07:28 PM

 

Methodology

  1. Identify and select a few households with at least one person with some form of disability in each.

Conservation of soil moisture
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 07:25 PM Hypothesis: Soil mulches help in conserving soil moisture by reducing evaporation losses


Materials Required:
  1. Flower pots (15-20)
  2. Soil
  3. Weighing Balance
  4. Oven
  5. Straw and plant leaves
  6. Vegetable waste
  7. Polythene bags and polythene sheets
  8. String

 Methodology:
Fish diversity in relation to pollution
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 09:30 AM

Note: This project has been designed with schools of Pune in mind. The project can be adapted for schools in other cities that are close to a river.
Organize a Guest Lecture
Posted on 10 Jan, 2009 11:09 PM

Shortly, we shall be listing some of the water sector experts in your city. Please contact them if you would like to invite them to talk to the students and teachers.

Some pointers

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