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RAMAN SCIENCE CENTRE |
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| Mobile Science Exhibition | The
Mobile Science Exhibition (MSE) is meant to take the knowledge of science & technology
to the doorstep of common man, especially to students living in rural areas. The sites for
holding such exhibitions are selected in consultation with Education Departments of
respective States/UTs. In addition to holding
of the exhibition, mounted on specially designed buses, science film shows, sky
observation programmes, Taramandal shows, science demonstration lectures etc., are also
arranged as special attractions for rural populace. Theme of Exhibition- Astronomy & Space |
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| Popular science lectures | Popular Science Lectures regularly organised by all Centres are intended to create awareness amongst school students, teachers and visitors about the latest developments in science and technology. The lectures are delivered by eminent scientists, technologists, doctors etc. on current scientific issues of topical interest. | |
| Nature study / Environment awareness camp | Nature study camps are regularly organised under environment awareness programmes. Student members and other participants are taken in such camps to study particular ecosystem. | |
| Science quiz | Science Quiz Contest is a regular activity of every science centre. These contests, both written as well as oral, are organised on knock out basis for schools of the city, town or district of operation of the science centre. The objective is to instill a sense of competition and enhance interest and knowledge of students in science and technology. Questions are also asked on the exhibits of the centre to evaluate their understanding. | |
| Science fair / camp | Raman Science Centre, Nagpur organizes Science Fair in which working experiments/models are displayed and explained by students & teachers of schools. Number of students take an advantage of this exhibition. | |
| Science seminar | Science Seminars offer proper platform for school students to express their understanding and views in subjects of interest. Each centre is involved in organizing district/zonal or state level seminars to select students for the national level contest organized by National Council of Science Museums (NCSM). | |
| Vacation hobby workshop | The creative science activities for students are conducted in the centre to inculcate an attitude of scientific inquiry and for encouraging students in experimentation and innovation. The centres offer constructive guidance, environment and facilities to the participants. Every year during summer and Diwali vacations creative science and hobby activities are conducted in the disciplines of science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Science), electronics, computers, art & craft, aeromodelling, telescope making, model rocketry, clay modeling, photography, etc. | |
| Teachers' training programme | Teachers’ Training Programme envisages providing an opportunity and exposure to secondary/primary school teachers in handling of tools & raw materials. It also introduces them to new techniques as well as ideas for developing low cost teaching aids with ultimate goal of ‘build your own laboratory' concept. | |
| Computer training programme | Computer training programmes are organised for students, teachers, housewives & senior citizens in which they are exposed to the basics of Computer, use of computers in classroom teaching etc. | |
| Development of scientific temper | This programme is aimed at creating scientific temper by demystifying various myths and superstitions prevalent in the society. Demonstration lectures are regularly organised in each centre. | |
| Sky observation programme | Sky observation programmes of the centre are held at least twice a week (weather permitting) after sunset & attract a large number of enthusiasts. The programme introduces them to the wonders of the universe through a slide show followed by sky observation using a telescope. The participants are explained about the celestial objects, their locations and movements etc. | |
| Science drama | Science Centres incorporate various science communication methods to effectively disseminate the information. This programme is one of such methods, which is very effective for young children. NCSM has launched this nationwide programme through the network of NCSM Centres. | |
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