SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES (VI-VIII)

17-09-2023

“For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.”                                                                                                                      - Aristotle

The interdisciplinary Subject Enrichment Activities (SEAs) conducted for classes VI-VIII, focused on the themes of Food and Nutrition, Sport has the Power to Change the World and Conservation of Resources were a resounding success. These activities not only imparted knowledge but also instilled practical skills and fostered a profound connection with the subjects among the students. Here's a recap of the activities:

Grade VI - Food and Nutrition:

• The sixth-grade students organized an impressive exhibit featuring nutritious food, highlighting the importance of a healthy diet. They brough lunch boxes containing food from different parts of the country depicting unity in diversity.
• They delved into the drawbacks of fast food consumption and explored methods to reduce food wastage, promoting responsible eating habits.
• Calculating the calorific value of various foods and categorizing them based on nutrients content showcased their analytical skills.
• Naming food items in multiple languages added a cultural dimension to the activity, promoting diversity and language skills.
• The exchange of information on various cuisines and apparel broadened their cultural awareness.

Grade VII - Sport has the Power to Change the World:

• Seventh-grade students engaged in role-play interviews with their favorite sports persons, emphasizing the values and virtues instilled by sports.
• Crafting balanced eating plans for sportspersons demonstrated their understanding of nutrition's role in sports performance.
• Providing healthy living advice encouraged students to adopt healthier lifestyles.
• Researching their chosen sports and determining the required play area size deepened their knowledge of sports.
• Transcribing sports-related product names in third language showcased their language proficiency.

Grade VIII - Conservation of Resources:

• Students in grade VIII explored various methods to promote resource conservation, with a special focus on water conservation.
• The inclusion of sayings, idioms, and catchphrases related to conservation enriched their understanding and language skills.
• Presenting a list of endangered species and their habitats raised awareness about environmental conservation.
• Creating pie charts and bar graphs using collected data on rainfall, pollution, and endangered species honed their data analysis and visualization skills.
• Discussions on resource protection and factors contributing to species extinction instilled a sense of environmental responsibility.

The support and appreciation extended by the Principal, Vice Principal, and Asst. Vice Principal, underscored the significance of these activities in the school curriculum.

In conclusion, these Subject Enrichment Activities were not just academic exercises but strategic approaches that provided students with holistic and hands on learning experiences. They nurtured a deeper connection with the subjects, encouraged active engagement, and contributed significantly to the overall academic growth of the students. These initiatives have undoubtedly equipped the students with valuable knowledge and skills that will serve them well in their academic journey and beyond.

 

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