The Regional Science Centre will observe its 20th anniversary and International Year of Mathematics of Planet Earth 2013 in a four-day educational programme.
The educational programme would begin from Thursday that would continue till January 12. Notably, the programme will have a series of educational events organized for the school students.
While talking to The Pioneer, Educational Officer of Regional Science Centre, Charudatta Pulliwar said, “The Regional Science Centre was inaugurated in 1995 by President of India late Shankar Dayal Sharma on January 12. Further, we have collaborated the foundation day of Regional Science Centre with the International Year Mathematics of planet Earth 2013 which include various fun events for the students.”
Notably, the International Year Mathematics of planet Earth 2013 will highlight the contributions made by mathematics in tackling global problems, including natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis; climate change; sustainability; and pandemics.
To begin with the series of events, the programme would begin with the ‘Cartoon Making Competition’ to be held on Thursday. Under this competition, the participants would be asked to make a cartoon related to science on the topic ‘Science in Daily life’. Notably, as many as 30 students from each school can participate in this particular competition. Further, the competition would be held in a single category that includes the students from Middle and High school.
Further, on the second day, a power point competition will be organized where the students would give a presentation on the same topic with the running time on 5 to 9 minutes. This competition is open for High School students. On the third day, a lecture would be delivered on Mathematics in Daily life – Space Science by the experts. The programme would be followed with the Open house quiz competition for the students.