why do children need tution for science, but not for video games? The New Hands-on-Learning methodology
The way children learn is different from adults. They don t reach for the manual before operating TV. They learn by doing, by interacting with the world around them. The Butterfly Fields interactive models are designed around how children learn.
Butterfly Fields has developed its own Hands-on-Learning methodology most suited to the Indian schools. It has been refined many times over by testing it with those that matter the most more than 5,00,000 children from 3,500 schools. It has 6 steps.
Step 1 Discover The students get to know the properties of each material, that they will use to build the material. This helps relate to the world around them.
For each activity, each student will get a tool kit, which contains all the materials to build the hands-on-learning model.
Step 2 Build The students build the model using the material with the guidance of the teacher and a story board. This helps develop the skill of hand-mind coordination.
The story board is a friendly, step-by-step guide to build the model. Story Board Insert the metal rod into the small ball Insert the other end of metal rod into the bead Pass the rod through the small hole on the PVC pipe Insert the other end of metal rod in to the small pulley Stick a double sided tape on to the large pulley Pass the straw through the pulley as shown Insert the straw into the PVC pipe Bulb Insert the bulb in to the straw and attach double sided tape Insert the straw in to the big ball Connect the 2 pulleys using a rubber band Attach the bulb wires to the batteries Hold the straw and rotate the model to see different phases of the moon
Step 3 Understand The students use the model to get a practical understanding of the concept. This process helps them develop analytical thinking abilities.
The Activity Work Sheet helps the students learn the concept behind the model by questioning and debating it, with guidance from the teacher. Learning Objectives Understanding Rotation and Revolution Vertical Axis Vertical Axis passing through Earth Axis 23.5 Angle Earth rotating around the Sun Understanding Day and Night Night time Day Time
Step 4 Explore The students explore different what if scenarios using the models. This helps develop creative, imaginative abilities.
With the Activity Work Sheet, students can explore scenarios such as: when does an eclipse happen, why is there waxing and waning of moon etc. Learning Objectives Exploring Phases of Moon First quarter Waxing gibbous Waxing crescent New moon Full moon Sunlight Waning gibbous Waxing crescent Exploring an Eclipse Penumbra Moon Earth Umbra Earth Moon Sun Sun Penumbra Solar Eclipse Lunar Eclipse Solar Eclipse
Step 5 Connect The students understand how the concept is present in real life. This helps develop skills for practical application.
The real-life document explains for instance how the orbits are elliptical in nature.
Step 6 Revise The student revises the concept. This helps remember the concept for exams and thereafter.
The students revise using the concept map. This helps remember the concept for exams and thereafter. Vertical Axis passing through Earth Rotation of the earth Rotation in real life Axis 23.5 Angle Effect Days & Night Movement around an axis passing through the body Rotation of the moon Night time Day Time Rotation Sun, moon & earth Waxing gibbous First quarter Waxing crescent Revolution Movement of moon around the earth New moon Full moon Sunlight Waning gibbous Waxing crescent Movement around an axis that is outside the body Revolution in real life Vertical Axis Effect Phases of moon Season Also depends on Eclipse Tilt of earth Solar Lunar Movement of earth around the sun Penumbra Moon Earth Umbra Moon Earth Sun Sun Penumbra
Before the Programme Teachers are trained thoroughly by Butterfly Fields in the activities they will conduct in their class.
During the Programme Facilitators regularly visit the school and provide guidance on activities if required.
After the Programme Students are assessed by Butterfly Fields on the concepts they have learnt.
Assessment Reports are given at the individual and class level.
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