2. A programme of National Council of Science
Technology Communications (NCTSC) & Department
of Science Technology (DST), Govt. of India.
Launched in 1993.
Aim – to inculcate the scientific attitude among
students.
Principle- Inquiry-based learning
3. AIM OF CSC
Imbibing the following Quality/Skills of Children
:-
Observation
Making Measurement
Making Comparison and Contrasts
Classification
Estimation
Prediction
Interpretation
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Drawing Conclusion and
Cooperative Skill
4. OBJECTIVE
A forum available to children of the age-group of 10-17
years, both from formal school system as well as from out
of school.
the NCSC prompts children to think of some significant
societal problem, ponder over its causes and subsequently
try and solve the same using the scientific process.
Arriving at an optimum solution using experimentation,
field work, research and innovative ideas.
The Children's Science Congress encourages a sense of
discovery.
5. Eligibility of Participants
It is open for children aged 10 to 14 years
(lower age group) and from 14+ to 17 years
(upper age group) as of December 31 of the
calendar year i.e. (31-12-2022)
A group of 2 children, can do the project
study under a teacher guide.
6. Nature of NCSC Project
The CSC projects are:
Innovative, simple and practical.
Representing teamwork.
Based on exploration of everyday life-situations.
Involving Experimentation and/or field based data
collection.
Having definite outputs, arrived through scientific
methodology.
Related directly to community work in the local
geographical area.
Having follow-up plans.
7. The Project may follow the steps of SMART
approach
• S: Specific: The subject/issues of study must be specific.
• M: Measurable: The issues of study must be measurable in
quantitative /qualitative forms so that component of comparability is
maintained.
A: methodology must be appropriate to nature of the issues
considered for the study.
8. • R: Realistic: The issues of the study must be realistic along with the
methodology adopted for the purpose.
• T: Time bound: Study must be carried out in a limited time frame.
• The project activities may not destabilize normal activity /schedule of
the child.
9. NCSC Report Drafting
The report should be handwritten or typed in
.doc file
It should be prepared on A-4 size (21cm X 31 cm
or 8.3” X11.8”) plain paper(preferably on one
side)
Word limit 2500 words (lower age group) and
3500 (upper age group).
Any scheduled language.
10. Structure of the Project Report:
Cover page Form A Abstract Content Introduction
Aims and
objective
Hypothesis Need
statement
Work plan Methodology
Observation
Data analysis
and
interpretation
Result Conclusion Solution of the
problem
Future plan
Acknowledgem
ent References
11. Cover page of project report
Cover page include (in English/Hindi along with the
language used)
Title of the project (theme and sub-theme)
Name and address of Group leader and co-workers
(including name of the District and State).
Name and address of guide.
12. Sub-theme : ______________________________________________
Title of the project : _________________________________________
Name of the team leader : Master / Miss _______________________
Address of the team leader : _________________________________
__________________________________________________________
District : ________________________ State : ___________________
Other team Member
Master / Miss : _____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Name of the guide : Mr. /Mrs. /Ms : ____________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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30th National Children’s Science Congress
Theme : Understanding Ecosystem for Health & Well Being
14. Abstract
In 250 words for lower age group and 300 words for upper
age group.
No language barrier, any scheduled language can be used.
Summary of project work including
Question investigated
Methodology used
Principal findings and
conclusion
15. Contents
list of chapter with detail heading and sub-heading.
Separate sections for
Subject matter (all components of report).
Figures (include titles given to chart , pie chart
graph or photograph, illustration/ map.
Tables (include titles or headings of your
observations, result or data analysis.
17. Introduction
Should be informative, specific, concise,
understandable and self explanatory
Relevant background information.
Need statement focusing on the overall issue problem,
or core/research question.
One or two but not more than three paragraphs.
18. Aims & Objective
In this chapter explain in short what you intend to get as the result
or the outcome of your work. Note, it may vary from the final outcome.
Try not to exceed one page for this chapter.
Should be defined specifically.
Reason for selection of project
How the problem or issue would be addressed
Avoid repeating introduction
19. Need Statement
Justify why you selected this project in 50 to 100 words.
Also
justify how your work is related to the main theme/sub-
themes of the congress.
20. Hypothesis
Here you need to explain what assumptions you have made.
Remember to validate your assumptions while coming to the
final conclusion.
One or two statements
Should give an idea based on known facts
that has not been proven about the problem
selected
21. Work Plan
In a schematic form as a flowchart, preferable
with time schedules
Might get deviated from schedule due to
unforeseen circumstances but having such a
guideline always help.
22. Methodology
It is the base of the project so proper design of the experiments or the
questionnaire is very necessary. In this chapter you should write how
you
have done the project, when you did (month /day etc.) and how you
have
selected samples.
May include:-
Survey (wherever necessary based on issue) with a
questionnaire of 20 questions on 50-100 people
(include a copy of questionnaire.
Observation- recording of observation during field
studies
Experimentation – detail experimental procedure,
analytical techniques.
23. Methodology
However this chapter should not contain the
collected data or analysis of data. Maps, blank
sample survey form(s), etc. should be given
here. A low-cost project yet very effective is
highly appreciated.
• N.B.: Maintain Log Book showing the day to
day activities which has to be submitted at the
National level Children’s Science Congress also.
24. Experimentation is what you do with your own
hands either in the laboratory or at home or in
the field Design of the experiments with proper
controls, number of readings to be taken, set of
conditions, parameters to be included should be
discussed in simple language.
25. Observation
Here you need to present the data that you have
collected. Collection of data either as responses,
observations of experiments should be done
meticulously. The data collected should be sufficient
enough to be scientifically validated.
• Observation can be both qualitative as well as
quantitative
26. Data Analysis
Data presented are analyzed, using principles
of mathematics
Here only analysis part is shown.
27. Results
Should be simple to understand
Results only describe not interpret findings.
Presentation could either be in the form of charts,
graphs, maps, figures or tables etc.
28. Conclusion
Based on data analysis
Final opinion derived after completing the
project.
29. Inference
Inference, in fact is the truthfulness of the opinion
formed based on the outcome of the project.
Check point for hypothesis accepted/rejected.
30. Solution
Once you implement a permanent (more or less permanent) solution
to the problem write down the steps of implementation and how
you have solved it. Figures, photographs, maps, letters, articles published
for sensitization may be given along it.
This part will highlight how the findings influence
or have an impact on the society at large.
31. Future Plan
• Every research is open-ended (In other words, in a
defined time-period and with given resources, a
research work cannot end-up to draw solution to that
particular problem, which may need further refinement
for suitable and wide application and hence, every
research work must have some scope to do the same
or similar study by the same researcher or other as and
when necessity arises)
32. Acknowledgement
An expression of gratefulness or thankfulness for the
help received from different questions family
,
friends, any motivator
, elder/services peers experts
any resource person even a librarian.
A true reflection of team work.
33. References
All the resource materials like Books, News Papers
Articles Clipping or Content or even personal interview
are to be maintained given in alphabetical order
34. References - Examples
• For Articles / Research papers :
Bose S, Sahu K K, Bhatta D, Ind. J. Chem. 33A, 230-232 (1994)
• For Books :
Brown M E, Dollimore D, Galwey A K, Comprehensive Chemical Kinetics,
Vol.22, 337-338, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1980
35. Appendix
•All the letters and / or certificates issued
by the concerned authorities are to be
attached at the end of the report
• Each such document should bear a
number, viz., Appendix - 1, Appendix - 2,
and
so on.
36. Log Book
Proper work diary has to be maintained while carrying out the
project work. The day-to-day activity has to be neatly noted in the
form of a log-book, and should be submitted with the project
report at the time of submission. All the details, such as Project
title, name of the group leader etc. should be written clearly on
the cover.
should be authenticated over the signature of the guide teacher
daily.
37. Oral Presentation
Effective communications during presenting the issues of study,
its objectives, methodology adopted for the study
Only 10 minutes time is allotted.8 minutes for presentation and
2 minutes for questionnaire.
Children have to use a maximum of 4 different posters. It must
be prepared on 55 cm x 70 cm (21.6" x 27.5") drawing sheets
(i.e. chart papers).
If needed tools like Microsoft Power Point or any other such
tools for presentation may be used.
Posters should contain information on (1) The project title, (2)
Names of the group members, (3) Objectives, (4) Map of the
area, (5) Methodology, (6) Results, (7) Conclusion, (8) Solution
to the problem.
38. Design of Posters
Poster 1
• Title of
project along
sub
of
with
theme
• Name
team
members,
guide
teacher and
name of
organization.
Poster 2
• Poster 2 will
represent
the objective
methodology
and work
plan of the
project.
Poster 3 & 4
• Poster 3&4
will
represent
the data
collected
and analysis
followed by
the solution
and follow
up.
40. SUB-THEMES
KNOW YOUR ECOSYSTEM
FOSTERING HEALTH,
NUTRITION, AND WELL-BEING
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL
PRACTICES FOR ECOSYSTEM
AND HEALTH
ECOSYSTEM-BASED APPROACH
FOR SELF-RELIANCE
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
FOR ECOSYSTEM AND HEALTH
41. PROJECT IDEAS SUB-THEMES
1 -KNOW YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Diversity of water plants in the local waterbodies.
Urban birds and their survival tactics.
Pollinators in Home Garden.
Bird flowers and flower Birds.
Fruit-eating birds in your locality and their role in seed
dispersal.
Choice of Native and exotic plants in the home garden
and the transformation of the garden ecosystem.
Probe into reasons for the disappearance of sparrows in
urban/rural environments.
Earthworm presence and density as an indicator of soil
organic content and soil health
42. 2- FOSTERING HEALTH-NUTRITION AND WELL-BEING
Water disinfection/treatment using Solar Energy
Correlation between junk food and Obesity.
Nutritive value of Local/seasonal fruits/Vegetables.
Impact of climate change on the disease of humans
Assessment of Animal feeds on production.
Analysis of Nutritive values of plant-based versus animal-
based food for specific ingredients.
Study of methods for physical/social well-being at the
school level.
43. 3- SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PRACTICES FOR ECOSYSTEM AND
HEALTH
Agricultural-related social and cultural practices leading to non-
chemical farming with respect to biological pest and nutrient
management.
Cloud-burst and resultant flooding and its impact on agro-
ecosystem.
Soil erosion control management
Role of Traditional games/sports and their linkage to
health/physical activity.
Food preservation/processing linked to seasonable availability of
resources.
Study sustainable menstruation as a means to avoid plastic
waste.
To study the effect of market force on changing patterns of
festivals/community celebrations and its effect on the
ecosystem.
44. 4- ECOSYSTEM-BASED APPROACH FOR SELF-RELIANCE
Assessment of current scenarios of different natural
resources in the surrounding areas of your school.
Study of the impact of traditional agriculture on water
harvesting systems.
Study of different man-made habitats like gardens and their
role in urban areas.
Study of Mushroom cultivations.
Study of bee-keeping and its role in maintaining the
ecosystem.
Study different groundwater recharge practices.
Study on after effect of flash floods/landslides/storms.
Assessment of chicken/hens in poultry farms and measures
to improve them.
45. 5- Technological Innovation for ecosystem and health
Biomass (Algae, Bio-residue, Waste)as green energy.
Technologies for persons with disabilities.
Comparative study of thermal performance of traditional
and modern houses
Simple technology for weather monitoring (measurement
of rainfall, wind, solar energy, humidity)
Design and development of simple and economical
devices for measuring water quality.
Farm-based management.
To develop solutions for stubble burning issues.
Grey water treatment using plants and microorganisms.
Solar-based dryers for farmers.
Bamboo as a sustainable engineering material.
46. Different Levels of NCSC
School level
Regional level
KVS National level
National level
