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The curtain has closed on The Telegraph Online Edugraph Workshops 2024: Summer Edition, much like the sun setting on a day filled with significant discoveries.
One of the highlights of the series was the ‘Basic Astronomy’ workshop, conducted from June 5 to 7 by the Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM) in Kolkata.
The curtain has closed on The Telegraph Online Edugraph Workshops 2024: Summer Edition, much like the sun setting on a day filled with significant discoveries. The event left behind a legacy of joy, enriched minds, and an abundance of enthusiasm. From May 18 to June 11, 2024, students embarked on a journey through a constellation of captivating activities, designed to develop real-world skills and prepare them for the future. Held at the esteemed Sri Sri Academy in Kolkata, these workshops provided an immersive learning experience for children aged 8 to 18 years.
One of the highlights of the series was the Basic Astronomy workshop, conducted from June 5 to 7 by the Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM) in Kolkata. Aimed at engaging the attention of 8-12-year-olds, this 3-day workshop allowed young participants to dive into hands-on projects such as constructing a sundial to measure local time, building a model to study the zodiac constellations, and creating a star clock. The BITM, the first science museum in India under the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Govt of India, is renowned for its efforts to popularise science among youth through interactive models, exhibitions, and educational programmes.
This 3-day workshop allowed young participants to dive into hands-on projects such as constructing a sundial to measure local time, building a model to study the zodiac constellations, and creating a star clock. The Telegraph Online Edugraph
The mentor and Science Communicator from BITM reflecting on the experience said, “Over the last three days, we had a lot of fun. We did a number of projects with the students from different schools. The students were very enthusiastic. They asked a number of questions. Some of the students gave us the feedback that we could have organised the workshop spanning more number of days and pulled off more projects. However, in the limited time we had we tried to make them aware of the fact that astronomy is a basic thing and it should be taught in the lower school classes. Sometimes their questions also made me pause for a while and think before giving an answer because their questions were very simple, and you know that, simple questions are very difficult or are the real tough questions. So I, personally, enjoyed the summer workshop through talking to students during project-making. I enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with the students.”
The young participants were happily engrossed in learning how to build their working models. The Telegraph Online Edugraph
Likewise, one of the attendees shared her excitement with, "I never knew learning about the stars could be so much fun! Making the sundial and the star clock were my favourite parts. I can't wait to show my friends what I learned!"
And that's a wrap for the bright young brigade's Basic Astronomy workshop! The Telegraph Online Edugraph
Therefore, The Telegraph Online Edugraph Workshops 2024: Summer Edition has successfully kindled a passion for innovative learning among young minds. Through engaging workshops like Basic Astronomy, students not only acquired new skills but also discovered the wonders of the universe, gaining insights and life lessons that will undoubtedly leave a lasting ‘celestial’ impact. This immersive experience has paved the way for a brighter, more inquisitive future for the young minds, proving that education can be as enjoyable as it is enlightening!
Last updated on 14 Jun 2024
