Creative Exhibition on Basic Constituents of matter

 Exhibition of Creative works of students...

In the afternoon i conducted an exhibition of creative works of students based on the chapter 'Basic Constituents of matter '. And I was asked the students to do any items , like charts and models from the chapter creatively and it was a group activity. Students done it nicely and their dedication and creativity wondered me. They displayed charts on elements, stories of elements, short interactive games , puzzles, bottle arts on compounds, etc. 

The moments are captured in the following video . 

Link is 

https://youtu.be/Aal77IrEjqQ

Inauguration of GOTEC , Farewell Ceremony of St.Thomas Trainees

 It was a Thursday, so that i have second and third period in 9B and 9C. 

Inauguration of GOTEC

G G.H.S.S Kanyakulangara and District Panchayat TVM jointly coordinated a new initiative called GOTEC for high school Students to improve and nurture English communication skills. The program was inaugurated by Smt.SheelaKumari , District Panchayat President. And the chief aurator was Vijayakumaran Nair (English Expert). It was a nice session and really informative and appreciated session. 

Second period 9B

I conducted a revision test in 9B on the topic Forces in fluid for 15 minutes and used for doubts clearance. Then I gave group activities for students to solve the problems based on the equations of motion. 

Farewell to St Thomas Trainees

It was the final day of St.Thomas trainees in the school. We conducted a small farewell ceremony to them and we took so many photos and videos with them. With a weeping heart we leaved them and wishing a good carrier to all. 

   

Kargill Day Special assessbly

 It was the Kargill Day the Vijay Divas. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July every year in honour of the Kargil War's fighters.our school organised a special assessbly in the morning. And students of 6 B conducted the assembly and they spoke on the importance of the day and conducted a quiz on Kargil day. It was a proud moment. And students published their magazines in the assembly. 

 

Sixth period I have class in 9 B, so that i took the equations of motion using simulation and activities. The class was very organised. 

Open Mic

 

In the evening we have a session called 'Open Mic 'organised by Theosa and IQAC . The session was handled by Dr. Esther Gladis ma'am, former principal of our college. It was a session of sharing her experiences and memorable moments with us and there was a nice interaction with teachers and former students. An excellent talk....  an excellent and inspiring teacher as a role model for us. 

Observation day 2

 It was a tuesday. First period I have an extra class in 9B. So that i taught third equation of motion, and solved out many problems based on it. Then, gave a group activity based on it. Students nicely done the activity. Very interactive session. 

In the fourth hour i have optional observation in 8D. I taught the topic Compounds and chemical formula. It was ICT oriented and activity based class. And i explained the structure of molecule using 3D model of molecules. Then gave activity Boat Race of pick and Paste. They have nicely done the activity. 

Finally, conducted a quiz based on the topic, students competed in groups and rewarded them the Stars. Neena ma'am gave me very valuable and remarkable feedbacks. She commented on my ICT skills. Inspiring feedback for me as a budding teacher. 

 

Achievement Test

 It was a Monday, so that i have no period. 

Achievement Test 

But i planned to conduct Achievement Test in 8D in their Library Period. In the fourth period, i conducted the test , of First chapter 'Basic Constituents of matter ' for 25 marks and one hour duration. The students were nicely done the answers. 

   

I got a free period in 8A in the second hour so that I engaged them in different activities. 

  Kunjukaikalil kozhikunju

The program named 'Kunjukaikalil kozhikunju ' was organised in the school morning in association with govt of Kerala. The program was inaugurated by Civil Supplies minister Anil and several other dignitaries were participated in the session. It was the program of distributing 5chicks to students of class 8 and 9 to develop the earning ability and self independence of students. 

   

Afternoon we have rearranged the science lab, and demolished the cosmic installation, and removed the models and charts . 

Exhibition find its success

    

Start where you are,

Use what you have 

Do what you can.........

It was the day of exhibition . July 21 International Moon day celebration. I reached school 8.30 am for the last lap of arrangements. We have arranged Special assessbly, and Documentary presentation and Cosmic installation in the science lab. Also poster display. 

Documentary Presentation

I have prepared a short documentary on moon day including the Launch of Chandrayan 3, Life stories of Neil Armstrong and Kalpana Chawla for inspiring students. 

Finding A great Success.....

Our efforts made success finally. The cosmic installation was a big success. students from all the class participated and attended the Exhibition and i detailed the Cosmic installation and about rocket models. 

Teachers, staffs appreciated our works and we took photos and videos of the session. It was a great experience for me as a budding teacher. I gained so much memorable moments in executing, planning and final moments of the exhibition. It was a great accelerator......

Video of the exhibition in the link below 👇

https://youtu.be/1V7bKZQ9P1E?si=VKynrgmCQE4GwZNR

Moon Day Exhibition - Planning , Initial Preparations

 

 Moon Day Exhibition

July 21 International Moon Day.So we decided to conduct an exhibition. So we physical science student teachers and Natural science trainees from St. Thomas planned to conduct exhibition on the moon day. Our mentor teachers gave an initial idea of the session. 

So I scheduled the program after a long discussion. We planned to conduct a cosmic installation and poster and rocket model display . And planned to conduct an special assessbly on that day. 

For the exhibition I gave directions to students about the items and models that they have to bring. And distributed the charts and balls to build Planets. And assigned each duty to students. 

Purchase of materials and collecting items from the students was a great experience for me. We bought balls from shop to build Planets, sun and moon. And collected and prepared posters and rocket model. 

Cosmic installation Arrangements

We set up a miniature version of Cosmos in the science lab after a great effort. We decorated the dark room with shining lights and stars. And from the walls hanged planets and sun. 

Poster Preparation

I made a poster for the program using Canva. It contains all the events . And we named as "Celestia". 

Balancing of chemical equations

" To be successful, you must act big,

Think big and talk big....."

Balancing of chemical equations in 8D

In 8D, I started the Balancing of the Chemical equations. First I explained the process through a problem. Then demonstrated the steps in balancing of chemical equations using a simple example of NH3. I used phet simulation to clarify the topic to students ( https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/balancing-chemical-equations).

And then provided activity cards for students, they done it as a group activity. 

Hectic and Enjoying Friday

       

 It was the Friday. End of a busy week. The first two periods I have classes in 8D and 9C. In 8D. I taught the balancing of chemical equations and chemical reactions. Since it was a new topic , students were curious to solve the equations and have to clarify so much doubts. But it was an interesting session. 

In 9C, i taught Velocity time graph and displacement from  a velocity time graph.i have given a lot of activities to students based on the problem. They have nicely done the activity on groups. 

It was the day , that I asked the 9B students to submit the Physics notebooks. Most of them have submitted the notebooks and I have corrected them all. 

In the afternoon we have a meeting for the moon day celebration. A short meeting for planning and organizing programmes . I gave direction to students about the programs. 

In the afternoon, i bought charts and foam sheets for chart and star preparation as per the direction of concern teacher. And gave direction to each class about the programs and distributed the charts in each class. 

Last period i got a period in 8D, it was their ECA period so that engaged them in presenting their talents, they sang well. Then they wrote feedback about me, it was a nice session, last we took photos with the students.  A fun and memorable session . 

Very valuable feedbacks and pouring more energy to me as a budding teacher. 

 

Bursting Thursday

                   

 It was a Thursday. Reached school 9am.I have two periods in 9B and 9C. In 9B i taught calculation of displacement from a velocity time graph and formulation of first and  second equation of motion from the graph. For the displacement calculation, i provided activity and they have nicely done the activity. 

In 9C, i taught Position time graph using many examples,and they were very nicely and curiously done the activities. It was an organized session.

In afternoon, I got a free period in 7B. I engaged them in doing many activities and games. The little one were very curious and energetic in participating games. 

In the evening we have discussion on the planning of Chandradhinam. We planned the activities and session to be conducted on July 21.

In the evening, I have corrected the graph books of  9B students. And checked their homeworks . 

General Observation Day

 It was a Wednesday. I have only 5th period in 9B. But our general teacher Maya ma'am came for observation. So that i arranged fourth period in 8D. I took the topic Atoms and molecules using simulation and ppt. Students were very curious about the topic and asked so many doubts and i clarified them all.

      

 At last activity was given they nicely done it. Ma'am gave me a very good feedback

    

In the afternoon I got 9B , so that i taught Position time graph and velocity time graph. Students were new with the topic so that i checked all the students graphs and provided much assistance. Last period i got a free period in 9B again, so that i took the hour to plot graphs. 

A fruitful day has fallen. 

Concept Attainment Model

 It was a Friday, end of a long busy week. I had 2 periods in 9C and 8D. 

Concept Attainment Model

In 8D, I took the concept Attainment Model on diffusion. First I provided yes and no examples then asked them to identify the concept. Then, i provided random examples of yes and no. They pasted correctly in the activity chart. And then i explained the concept of diffusion using relevant examples and simulation. Demonstrated the diffusion of ink in water.Finally conducted online quiz based on diffusion.

9C Capillarity, Adhesion and Cohesion

In 9C i explained adhesion and cohesion using various examples, then i explained Capillarity using simulation. Students have nicely done the activity that i provided.

Afternoon was the class PTA. We supported the teachers i organizing the class and arranging the session. 

Busy Tuesday

 It was a busy day packed with so many works and classes. Fourth period I took class in 9A. I taught Capillarity using different examples and demonstrations. Finally i provided a simulation based on the topic. They were curious and interactive with the topic. 

Afternoon I got a period in 8D, so that i explained the topic Origin and symbols of elements and worked out so many examples. They done very nicely. 

Then I got a free period in 9B, so that I took a new topic Graphs and its uses. It was a short class. Then last period i again got class in 8D, i engaged them in doing activity based on the atomic symbols. They competed well and some team got stars as well. 

A very fruitful day,.............

Relaxing Monday

 It was a Monday, I have no classes. 8D students submitted their notebooks and assignment. I have corrected them all. They did well the work.