SEMINAR

TOPIC:RESOURCE FOR NATURAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM TRANSACTION

INTRODUCTION

Various facilities inside or outside the school premises, allow the learners to perform activities which supplement the classroom learning. The fruitful utilisation of such facilities develops scientific attitudes, interests, skills and values in the learners. They get inspiring and encouraging experiences from these activities which in turn may foster the scientists in students. The Resources relevant to the teaching of Natural science. Which can be available in our learning institutions.

 

DIFFERENT TYPES OF RESOURCES

·       SCIENCE LABORATORY

The most important facility that assists the teaching and learning of science is science laboratory. Science teaching is different from teaching of other subjects because of the fact that most of the lessons are accompanied by demonstration and or laboratory work. Laboratory work supplements classroom activities. Laboratory serves three main functions in students learning. They are [1] deepening the students understanding [2] developing skill in observation and [3] developing skill in measurement.

·       SCIENCE CLUB

A science club provides opportunities to students to express their creative activities in field of science. The routine science programme may not later to the individual needs and interests. The class room activities are usually formal and teacher centred. The science club s isformal and the puplic are free to choose their activities.

MUSEUM

Museums have occupied a central place in the education of students. There are many significant concepts which students learn by visiting museums. Museums are helpful in satisfying the curiosity of students concerning numerous scientific problems. They provide non formal educational environment where students learn themselves. Students learn about the post historical facts and their relationship with the environment from museums. Museums provides insight about the important concepts of biological sciences. A study in the museum presents abstract thing in concrete shape. Museum is a collection of things connected with science teaching. This collection is made with a view to enable the students to observe the collections and have a realistic experience about them. In a museum insects, fishes, snakes, birds, mammals  working models, dry exhibits (seeds, leaves, roots, weeds etc), flowers improvised apparatus , chart, picture etc can be collected and arranged.

Museum plays an important role in the intellectual and cultural life of individuals.

It should stimulate: imulat

1)      The sense of curiosity in the pupils to wides their experiences.

2)      The sense of beauty to observe and appreciate the beauty of nature.

3)      The spirit of enquiry at the complexity of nature.

4)      The still of man is using nature’s resources for his own betterment.

Garden

Garden is an activity aid which is nothing but a collection of different varieties of plants. It makes nature study effective which is an important aspect of science teaching. A nature study garden/ botanical garden provides material for class room teaching and the laboratory works. At the same time, it inculcates in the student interest and love for nature. Children may learn by observation, from the nature and environments. They may also get a comprehensive idea of plant life such as the medicinal value, food value and aesthetic values of plants.

 Study of science will be incomplete without a botanical garden where botany is studied in its real perspective. The main uses of botanical garden are,

1)      It provides materials for the class teaching and the laboratory.

2)      It provides an opportunity to the student to know about the different varieties of plants.

3)      By seeing the natural beauty of the garden students are induced to take interest in nature and taking care of the plants.

4)      In a botanical garden, it is also possible to study the effect of shade light, moisture,  manure etc. On the life and development of the plants.

5)       With the help of these plants, it is also possible to study the life history of several insects and creature such a butterflies, garden hoppers ,locust etc.

6)      By studying the life history ad development of the insects, students come to know about the uses and evil effect of certain insects on the plants.

Nature CALENDER

a nature calendar is a yearly record of daily bservation of nature. this ill include not only observation on plsnt and animals tye, but will mention, wind , its direction and strength, cloud  movements, hairs of sunshine, rain hail, snow , fog etc Where ever possible the interaction of vegetable, animal and meterogical phenomena may also be noted more detailed observation may be illustrated b the child and the years recorded work is bond. I to as booklet.

Science Liberary

 Science library is an essential facility fr a good science teaching and effective learning. It provides supplementary information for the teacher and students. In a word of information for the teacher has to proceed at par with the latest trends in education both in subject matter and in pedagogic practices.

A well equipped library helps the scienc teacher to gather information abot the advancements in science and its class room implications. The science library provides a number of resources, which are helpful in the learner’s pursuit of knowledge conruction.

Important library resources for science

Book Resource

A variety of books are essential for presenting different points of view and for providing adequate experiences for the learning of concepts, principles and processes. In book resources we can include:

(i)                 Text Books:- The library should hav a variety of most up to date text books in different sections of science

(ii)               Booklets on a variety of topics, ranging from environment and ecology to latest developments in science and research finding, should be available in the library.

(iii)             Literary Materials: Inspiriational and imagination literature, particularly tales of adventure should appear prominently along side books of information on children’s hobbies- which may be anything from boats and balloons to kites or from doll houses to dress design, eas biographies, historical series, animal stories etc are favourites of children. Travel stories can provide wonderful and fascinating imageries and experiences.

(iv)             Reference Materials:  The libarray should be fairly well equipped ith reference materials- conventional and nonconventional reference books include dictionaries, encyclopedias , yearbooks atlases, maps ,charts, pamphlets, handboks, manuals syllabi of different classes and books of knowledge. The non conventional reference materials consist of all other libarary books thay may be employed for reference service of any other kind. They include books on miscellaneous information and books on special subjects.

Non book resources

The field of science is connected with every day life. Naturally it becomes essential that books ar supplimented by periodicals, pamphlets, news papers and such other material whcih may help the learning of science with updating of information. The following non-book resources should be available in the science library.

a)      Periodials: Some good periodicals and magazines which throw light on current research findings should be available in the library.

b)      Pamphlets: Pamphlets published by various government agencies and bureaus for specilalized services also are very valuable sources of information required for realising targets of developmental education such publications are generally low period. Every school library should subscribe for these.

c)      Newspaper: It is essential that the science teacher and pupil keep well informed of the development that take place in the field of science almost every day. A local newspaper and one or two other dailies of all India circulation need to be provide.

AQUARIUM

          Aquarium is a live corner where animals and plants bare grown and reared .It has earned its place in most of the Indian schools as well as in the homes. A balanced aquarium is an excellent device to arouse interest in learning biological principles. Aquarium develops curiosity and interest among the students. When they actually see the living organism in their natural habits. Children enjoy the nurturing of fishes and their life in the aquarium.

VIVARIUM

          Vivarium is intended for preserving the creatures living in the air .Generally insects and such other creatures are kept in the vivarium. It is possible to learn the development and growth of insects using a vivarium. A potted plant can be used as a vivarium.

TERRARIUM

            A terrarium represents a complete land environment just as an aquarium represents the complete water environment. It’s size may vary according to purpose. Ordinary aquarium containers may also be used for terrarium.

                                   

                  CONCLUSION

                                                      Resources for natural science curriculum transaction enhanced science learning. Vivarium, Aquarium, Library, science laboratory, Science club, Museum, Garden etc these are helpful for natural science learning.This curriculum materials and other kinds of science rich resources are helpful in teaching learning process.

REFERENCE

1.       Teaching of Natural science-theory, perspectives and practices-Jessy Mathews

2.       www.google.com

                        

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                                       APARNA KRISHNENDU .T.K

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