Prepared for B.Ed curriculum. Discuss various co curricular activities in science learning especially in schools.

1. Prepared by
Shamila Shaji
Physical Science
Reg. No:DD16EDPS04
CO-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
IN
SCIENCE LEARNING

2. SCIENCE CLUBS
Objectives:-
 Promote interest in science and
scientific outlook
 Practical application of science
 Encourage pupil to try out their own
ideas
 Help to conduct more complicated
experiments
 Identify talented and promising students

3. ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY
A SCIENCE CLUB
School library with science fictions
 Science excursions & field trips
 Collection of science related articles,
pictures & news
 Science albums
 Film shows related to science

4. Organization of competitions-debates,
quizzes, dramatics, seminars.
Publications of school science magazine
Bulletin board

5. SCIENCE FAIRS
•Intended to demonstrate scientific concepts on
a small scale
•Intended to teach students about the scientific
method
•Have a purpose, hypothesis, independent
variable, dependent variable, experiment results
and a conclusion.

6. SCIENCE
EXHIBITIONS
•Exhibits-three dimensional working models,
photographs, photographs with charts, models,
real objects etc.
•Sees as a spectator
•Not involved in handling anything or working
with the material

7. POSTER MAKING
 Should include a theme
 Theme should be clear
 Simple and catching word structure
 Should be attractive

8. SCIENCE DRAMAS
•Substitute for real experience
•Pupil may participate or watch the drama
•Abstract and uninteresting ideas are to be
taken
•Long lasting impact on memory
Eg:-
Different students at as various components
of solar system.

9. FIELD TRIPS
•Planned visit to a place outside the class room
•Get first hand knowledge
•Create interest & curiosity
•Meaningful and easier transfer of learning to
real life problems

10. HOW TO ORGANIZE A FIELD
TRIP?
1. Survey of the place of excursion should be
taken before going to the field trip.
2. Objectives of the field trip should be
identified.
3. Permission from the authorities and
parents of students in advance.
4. Appropriate activities should be listed and
discussed with the students beforehand.
5. Transport and stay should be arranged, if
needed.

11. OBSERVANCE OF DAYS OF
SCIENTIFIC IMPORTANCE
• To familiar with the scientists, important
discoveries, history behind science etc.
• To develop a passion for science
• To arrange the activities related to the
importance of day
Eg:
National Science Day
-February 28
Ozone day
-September 16

12. SCIENCE PARKS
&
MUSEUMS
• Places where items & exhibits of knowledge
are assembled
• Functions:
• Presentation and display of the material
• To work with class room teachers on specific
curriculum unit
• Have an idea, a process and an objective

13. References:
 Mohan, Radha., Innovative Science
Teaching for Physical Science
Teachers(third edition), Prentice Hall of
India Private Ltd., New Delhi, 2007.
Siddiqi, Dr. Najma N. and Siddiqi, Dr. M.
Nasim.,Teaching of Science Today and
Tomorrow(sixth revised edition), Doaba
House, Nai Sarak Delhi,2002.

14. THANK YOU