Curiosity Boxes to Enhance Science and Math Skills in Kasturba Gandhi Residential Schools

Maharajganj 07 September (desk):-Maharajganj: The students of Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls' Schools will soon benefit from hands-on learning experiences using educational tools like the Einstein Clock and Balancing Bird to improve their understanding of science and mathematics. The State Project Office of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan has implemented the "Jigyasa Program," developed by IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to promote experiential science teaching in these schools. As part of this program, each Kasturba school will receive a Mathematics and Science Curiosity Box to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Currently, there are 13 Kasturba Gandhi Schools operating in the district, offering education up to the intermediate level. Around 1300 girls will receive specialized training in math and science, with learning kits provided to the schools as part of this initiative. The teachers will also receive training to better impart knowledge in these subjects. The primary aim of the Curiosity Program is to enable students to understand complex concepts in science and math through fun activities, toys, stories, and assignments that engage their curiosity and promote experiential learning.

The Curiosity Boxes will contain 30 to 35 educational materials. In the science box, students will find items such as syringe machines, pinhole cameras, swing balls, balancing birds, and rainbow physics tools. The mathematics box will feature items like the Einstein Clock, Napier’s Bones, and bread kits to make math learning more interactive and interesting for the students.

While the kits are yet to be delivered, once received, they will be distributed to the schools, and the teachers will undergo the necessary training. This initiative is expected to significantly improve the students' engagement and competency in science and mathematics, giving them practical knowledge that extends beyond traditional textbook learning.