Practical work in science refers to hands-on activities like procedures, techniques, and fieldwork that help students develop practical skills and understanding of scientific concepts. It is important for students to learn by doing through practical work as it helps cement their knowledge, develop problem-solving abilities, and sparks interest in science. Organizing practical work effectively involves having students work individually and in small groups, with clear instructions and an emphasis on accurate recording and examination of results.

1. CONTENT
 Introduction
 Meaning of practical work in science
 Need of practical work in science
 Importance of practical work in science
 Organization of practical work in science
 Conclusion
 References

2. INTRODUCTION
 The term ‘practical work’ is used in
preference to ‘laboratory work’ .
 This simply is a ‘Learning by doing’ thing.
 According to Huxley,
“ The great end of life is
not knowledge but action ”.
[which follows the
psychomotor psychological principle of
learning by doing]

3. MEANING of practical work
in science
By 'practical work' we mean
tasks in which students observe or manipulate
real objects or materials or they witness a
teacher demonstration.
Practical work can motivate pupils, by
stimulating interest and enjoyment, teach
laboratory skills, and enhance the learning of
scientific knowledge.

4. What is practical work in
SCIENCE?
In order to understand why we use
practical activities especially in science or other
subjects, we must first consider what practical
work in science is.
It is Procedures
Techniques
and Fieldwork
These are 'hands-on' activities
support the development of practical skills,
and help to shape students' understanding of

5. NEED of practical work in
science
Kids/Students learn by
doing
• The idea was to prepare students for all aspects of
work.
• Provide practical knowledge for teachers and
professors.
• Assessing the quality of education , which is
incredibly important in ensuring that students
acquire practical skills.
• Practical work test students' practical skills and
techniques usually in laboratory, clinical or field
settings. They can be administered individually, in
pairs or small groups.
• Hands-on science encourages the children to DO

6. IMPORTANCE of practical
work in science
 Permanent
impression
 Use in daily life
 Belief and interest in
science
 Active worker
 Solving problems
 Good habits
 Technical
mindedness
 Knowledge of history
 Satisfy curiosity
 Opportunity for
exercises
 Role in research and
experimentation
 Love of mechanical

7. ORGANIZATION of practical
work
 Practical and theory
side by side
 Individual working
 Twenty students at
a time
 Instructions
 Clarity of aim and
purpose
 Accuracy of results
 Record
 Work in the
laboratory
 Critical examination
 Habit
 Systematic
arrangement of
apparatus
 Overcoming

8. CONCLUSION
Hence the teaching of science
subjects without proper experimental work
is just to burden the minds of students with
dead information, and in such a case there
remains no difference between history and
science.
Therefore, practical work is a must,
for better understanding of the subjects.