International Projects-
British Council Projects
The International School Award (ISA) is a global benchmarking project by British Council. It recognizes the work done by the schools that are committed to developing an international dimension in the curriculum to help young learners become effective global citizens.
Following projects were completed in 2013-14
Road Accidents-A comparative Study-
Project allowed students to identify causes of road accidents and compare the related facts from various parts of the world graphically. Students explored road safety rules prevalent in various countries. They compared various road signs used in different countries.
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From Our Window-
This project allowed students to create awareness about students from other parts of the world, explore similarities and differences between schools, nationally and globally. It allowed students to exchange information using ICT tools with the collaborating schools.
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Mathematics in Architecture-
Mathematics is an integral part of our life. Through this project students explored, learn and compare famous architectures in the world inspired from Mathematics viz. United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel; Pentagonal, Phyllotactic Greenhouse and Education Center- England, Cube village- Nederlands and one taken from India of their own choice.
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Food for Healthier Life-
Food is an important component of our life. Healthy food habits lead to healthy life. The project will allow students to compare and categorize food items of different countries in various food groups. They will compare their nutritive values and present the
information through a game.
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Noise Pollution-
To make students identify the sources of noise pollution in different countries and do a comparative study graphically. To explore various laws set by the governments of different countries to overcome the problem. They were to be sensitized towards the problem and motivated to contribute towards making World less noisy.
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Techno Trash-
The whole world is moving ahead on the road of technology leaving behind a great challenge to manage e waste. The project will allow students to identify end-of-the life electronic and electrical appliances as e-waste, compare the problem of techno-trash in INDIA, US and JAPAN. The project will allow students to study and compare e_Waste Management strategies used world wide.
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Amazing Trees of the World-
The project allows students to collect information on amazing trees of the world namely Wollemi pine- Australia, Pirangi cashew tree- Brazil, Tree of life- Bahrain, Chandelier tree- San Francisco, Giant Sequoia- California, appreciate various uses of trees benefitting either medicinally or by providing oxygen 24x7. Students will get sensitized about preserving trees for life on the planet earth.
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Flavour of the World-
The project focuses on exploring various spices of India and other countries using ICT tools. Students will be given an opportunity to exchange information about local spices of different countries and their use through various mediums.
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Costumes of the World-
Cultural diversities on our planet have enhanced and given distinction to our lifestyles through garments. They depict lifestyle, mythology and crafts of the particular region. The project accentuates costumes of people in different countries and enhances knowledge of the students to appreciate diversity . It will also allow students to learn various draping techniques used in different countries.
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International Days-
The project allows students to develop conscious awareness and appreciation about issues related to global health and older people. They are also able to appreciate these issues in wider perspective by comparing information between India, US, Indonesia and UK
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Following international projects were completed in 2016-17.
Food We Eat
Learning about food items consumed by people of countries viz. India and UK with regard to ingredients, nutritive values and methods of their preparations.
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Ancient Education Systems
A Comparative Study Exploring ancient education system (Gurukul) of India. A comparative study of Gurukuls with the ancient education systems of Greece and China.
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Inspiring Personalities of the World
Activities involving students, gaining knowledge about inspirational work of famous personalities and their contributions.
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Human Eye - A Natural Camera
Study of human eye, vision defects, their causes and ways to correct it. Exploring about eye correction surgery techniques developed in different parts of the world, their origin, advantages and disadvantages.
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Monuments- Silent Speakers of a Glorious Past
Students explore in collaboration UN, World Heritage sites from different countries and understand their importance in decoding the heritage of their respective nations.
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e-Safety - In the making of Digital Citizens
The project equips students to develop conscious awareness about working in safe online environment and following e-safety rules.
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From Our Window
Collaborating and exchanging information using ICT, students learn about the food, clothes and salutations of Romanian culture and Indian culture. Inspiring Personalities of the World Activities involving students, gaining knowledge about inspirational work of famous personalities and their contributions.
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