Albert Einstein had famously said, “To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science. This is exactly what directs the endeavours of the Department of Science as the dedicated team of 11 teachers work to make the subject intelligible and interesting for the students. Since much of Science involves investigating 'why': therefore students are encouraged to pose and pursue questions. Their natural curiosity is appreciated and the teachers act as true facilitators teaching them how to find answers for themselves.

Our students also get ample opportunity to explore the Science that surrounds them at all times. This is done through practicals, experimentation, nature walks and field trips. The Department also supports Interdisciplinary and experiential learning to instill in all the students a life-long enthusiasm for the process of scientific discovery and a commitment to the responsible application of science.

The five E’s (engage, explore, explain, elaborate and evaluate) are followed for enhanced learning outcome. The students are assessed through formal and informal ways i.e. traditional tests along with lab reports, presentations, or discussions where the teacher gauges the students' ability to apply new concepts and skills. Extensive use of technology is made in classes for research purpose as well as for refining and deepening their understanding of the concepts.

The Department also takes out two publications: The annual magazine ‘Nucleus’ and the monthly newsletter ‘Sciencetein’. These keep the school community abreast with the latest in the field of Science and Technology. Apart from the regular assessments cycles of school the students’ interest and proficiency in the subject is tested through certain other tests also. Detailed Assessment and Asset tests are conducted at different levels to gauge the grasp of concepts, identify areas of weakness and strength and take necessary measures. The Australian Chemistry Quiz, Green Olympiad and National Olympiads are ways to motivate children to compete on a National level. The Eco Club plays a very important role in creating environmental awareness and its members have been at the forefront of all green initiatives of the school.

Workshops are organised on a regular basis to give students training of aeromodelling and robotics. To whet the interest of students in Science The Sam Pitroda Award is conferred each year on Founders for an Innovative Science project and the PM Khar Prize is given to encourage serious pursuit of Science.
All these efforts have ensured that Science at The Scindia School is a way of thinking and not just a body of knowledge.

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  Mrs. Sangeeta Jain, HOD
  

  Mrs. Sangeeta Jain

  HOD , Science Department

  Ms Sangeeta Jain, HOD Science, has 20 years of teaching experience. She is a post graduate in Botany and has also done B. Ed and PGDCA. She is someone who has immersed herself completely in school life and has shouldered all major responsibilities which a Boarding School offers to its teachers. She has recently successfully completed the tenure of Housemaster of Nimaji House (2008 – 2015). With the vision that this pre-eminent learning center helps every child in recognizing his talent she spends most of the time interacting with boys at all levels. The smile of the students and trust they have in her, motivates her to constantly engage with them. She is the Teacher incharge of the Eco- club and plays a very vital role in sensitising students to the richness of flora and fauna on the Fort. She coordinated the “German Indian Classroom” International Projects for the year 2012-13 and 2014-15. As someone who is ever ready to take initiatives she started the Science Fest at the Inter-school level. She represented school in 'The best teaching practice showcase/awards December 2005 in “The International Conference on Cognitive System”. Ms Jain is also a member of the School Council.

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  Mr. Suggu Shekhar, Faculty
  

  Mr. Suggu Shekhar

  Faculty , Science Department

  A Post Graduate in Physics from Gitam University, Vishakhapatnam Mr. Suggu Shekhar brings with him a whiff of fresh air to the Department of Science. He believes in exposing his students to various experiences, as hands-on experience is the best way of learning. Mr. Shekhar feels that before being a teacher, he is a learner himself and thus spends his leisure time in keeping himself abreast with current affairs and latest developments in the field of science and technology.
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  Ms. Kamna Singh, Faculty
  

  Ms. Kamna Singh

  Faculty , Science Department

  Ms Kamna Singh joined the school on July 05, 2017 as Faculty of Chemistry. She has a Masters degree in Chemistry with specialisation in Physical Chemistry. She completed her B.Ed from Bhopal University. She brings along seven years of experience of having taught Science and Chemistry to middle and higher classes. As the Assistant Tutor of Junior House she will be responsible for mentoring and guiding the students under her care. Her non academic passions include reading, travelling and exploring new places.
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  Mr Trimurthulu Achantha, Faculty
  

  Mr Trimurthulu Achantha

  Faculty , Science Department

  Mr Trimurthulu Achanta joined The Scindia School in July 2016. He is a Postgraduate in Physics from Andhra University and was the university topper as a BSc student himself. He has a rich experience of ten years of teaching and guiding students for IIT-JEE and NEET examinations and several of his students have cleared the IIT. He specializes in developing conceptual thinking and has the capacity to instill the fundamentals of Physics in his students. He loves to solve numerical problems and is able to transfer the necessary skills to do the same to his students.
  
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  Mr. Aniket Garud, Faculty
  

  Mr. Aniket Garud

  Faculty , Science Department

  Mr Aniket Garud is a new entrant to The Scindia School. He has 5 years of teaching experience in schools and has also worked as a private tutor for eight years. Mr Garud has done his masters in Organic Chemistry . His deep passion for the subject motivates him to remain updated with the latest and he has been instrumental in helping his students achieve good results. His non academic passions include photography, travelling and he explored science via 'SCIENCE EXPRESS' for six months. Mr Garud also has keen interest in sports and loves to play cricket, lawn tennis and badminton. He has also represented his school as a kabaddi player for district level in Maharashtra. He takes part enthusiastically in various Science activities like the organisation of exhibition and being a part of clubs etc. He motivates the children also for the same.
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  Mrs. Niharika Kulsrestha, Faculty
  

  Mrs. Niharika Kulsrestha

  Faculty , Science Department

  Ms Niharika Kulshrestha, from the faculty of Science, has 23 years of teaching experience. She joined The Scindia School in 2006 with a teaching experience of 14 years. She has a master's degree in Physics and Education but her biggest and a ‘dream come true achievement’ was securing the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship by the United States Government. This offered her the chance to teach in an American school for a period of five months.
  An avid reader that she is very few English and Hindi classics and contemporary fiction have escaped her read-through. Her creative writing escapades find their expressions in her blog www.theteachermomdiaries.blogspot.in As a teacher her greatest motivation is the respect and love she gets from the students and parents and the belief that every child has something special that can be built upon. A multitalented lady her other interests and areas of engagement are conducting the quiz for the Middle Group and mentoring the students for the Model United Nations. She is currently the House Master of Jankoji House.
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  Mr. Akash Sharma, Faculty
  

  Mr. Akash Sharma

  Faculty , Science Department

  Mr Akash Sharma joined The Scindia School as faculty of Life Science in the year 2006. A gold medallist in Botany, he has keen interest in the flora and fauna of the Fort. A natural outcome of this was his active involvement in the Eco Club. Mr Sharma, along with his students, has explored all corners of Fort and has succeeded in promoting environmental consciousness within school.
  A much loved teacher the lively explanation of the lessons in his classes goes a long way in kindling the interest of his students in Biology. He also regularly organises educational visits to places of scientific interest to complement classroom learning.
  Mr Sharma is also the Master in charge of Archery since the last 3 years and constantly motivates the boys to give in their best to the sport.
  He also had the opportunity to go to the Woodbridge School Suffolk UK for a Teacher Exchange Program.

The Department has been hosting the Science Fest for the last seven years. It started as an Intra school event and is now a very popular Inter School event.
The Science exhibition on Founder’s Day was a great success. The Model on Interlinking of rivers in India and the display on Hair therapy by Stem Cells exhibition were highly appreciated.
Hrithik Malhotra stood 1st in the Astronomy Quiz in Madhya Pradesh. He has also qualified for the Second Round.

Utsav Akhauri made the school proud by bagging the 1^st position in the Astronomy Quiz in Madhya Pradesh for four years in sucession. He cleared the second round also and got the opportunity to visit several observatories in different parts of the country.