Science

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 eleven 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 an 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 an 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 a publication: The annual magazine ‘Nucleus’. It keeps the school community abreast with the latest in the field of Science and Technology. Apart from the regular assessment cycles of school the students’ interest and proficiency in the subject is tested through certain other tests also. 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 robotics. To whet the interest of students in Science, The Sam Pitroda Award is conferred each year on Founder’s Day, 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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  Ms Sangeeta Jain, HOD
  

  Ms Sangeeta Jain

  HOD , Science Department

  She has over 20 years of teaching experience and is a post graduate in Botany and has also done B. Ed and PGDCA. Ms Jain 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 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 sensitizing 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 the 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, Anti- ragging committee and School managing committee.

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  Mr Akash Sharma, FACULTY
  

  Mr Akash Sharma

  Faculty , Science Department

  He joined The Scindia School as faculty of Life Science in the year 2006. A gold medallist in Botany, Mr Sharma has a 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 Tennis since and he 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.
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  Ms Niharika Kulsrestha, FACULTY
  

  Ms Niharika Kulsrestha

  Faculty , Science Department

  She has 23 years of teaching experience and joined The Scindia School in 2006 with a teaching experience of 14 years. Ms Kulsrestha 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. Ms Kulshrestha’s 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.
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  Mr Aniket Garud, FACULTY
  

  Mr Aniket Garud

  Faculty , Science Department

  He is a new entrant to The Scindia School, has 5 years of teaching experience in other schools and has also worked as a private tutor for eight years. Mr Garud has done his Master's 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 a keen interest in sports and loves to play cricket, lawn tennis and badminton. He has also represented his school as a kabaddi player for the district level in Maharashtra. He takes part enthusiastically in various science activities like the organisation of exhibitions and being a part of clubs etc. He motivates the children also for the same.
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  Mr Suggu Sekhar, FACULTY
  

  Mr Suggu Sekhar

  Faculty , Science Department

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

  Ms Mrinal S Bhatt

  Associate Teacher , Science Department

  A hard-working teacher providing support and guidance to students, she has done her B. Sc. in Botany and Chemistry from Lucknow University. Ms Bhat has completed PGDISM and Visharad in vocal classical from Bhatkhande Vidyapeeth, Lucknow. She has also done the Certificate Course in German Language from CIEFL. She has 3 years of teaching experience. Ms Bhat has worked as a freelance transcriptionist for Paleo FX, a wellness group based in Texas, U.S., and helped in maintaining the website- musiccityroots.com. Apart from academics, she has an interest in music and reading.
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  Mr Rahul Bharadwaj, ASSOCIATE TEACHER
  

  Mr Rahul Bharadwaj

  Associate Teacher , Science Department

  He joined The Scindia School in June 2019 as an Associate Teacher of Physics. Mr Bharadwaj has completed his Graduation in B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology from Punjab University, Chandigarh and Post Graduation in MBA, dual specialization in the field of Finance and Marketing as a gold medalist from Delhi University. He has a total teaching experience of 7 years which includes teaching in both CBSE and ICSE schools. Mr Bharadwaj has represented his school as a hockey player for the district level during his school days. He feels that life is simple: It is important to motivate students and boost their confidence so that they bring out the best version of themselves so that they create miracles in lives.

• The project ‘Driver Drowsiness system’ by Pranav Wadhwa and Memoy Mishra has been selected for finals of Idex 2021, Singapore.
• Sujal Jariha, Vedansh Balasaria, Aaryan Nagpal, Chirag Rathi, Prashant Agarwal, Manjot Singh Sethi, Yuvraj Singh and Arpit Mittal distinguished themselves in the Annual Science Quiz organized by the department in November 2020.
• In order to commemorate the World Science Day, Bhabha Scientific Society organized a plethora of activities for our middle- graders on 10 November 2020.
• 17 students have qualified for the final round of the Innoventure Quiz, India’s Largest National Level Ideation and Entrepreneurship Challenge.