Annual Exhibition 2021

The Indian School held the second edition of its virtual Annual Exhibition on 14 August 2021 to mark Indian Independence Day. This exhibition encourages a scientific temper among students and showcases their skills through multifarious displays of projects based on science, mathematics, languages, and the social sciences.

Students and their teachers spare no effort to make a mission of it. They intensely explore to discover the myriad facets of the selected topics and share what they assimilate. It is their humble offering to the cause of our freedom.

This year, the exhibition focussed on reinventing and harmonising with Nature: Discover, aspire, and evolve. The displays included the models handcrafted by students, demonstrating how important it is to stop exploiting nature and, instead, live in harmony with it.

The annual exhibition always brings out great ideas and even greater enthusiasm and creativity in students to strike a healthier balance with nature.

We have all experienced the impact that technology has had on us in the current times. The students endeavoured to highlight the various aspects of everyday life that are the products of technology. Future solutions to present and potential socio-economic problems, as envisaged by them, were also on display.

The exhibition attracted scores of virtual visitors in the subject-wise exhibit rooms.

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An overview of the innovative and arresting online exhibits is as below.

SCIENCE

The Physics' projects showed real-life applications of scientific theories propounded by the learned scientists. The working projects ranged from the Magnetic Hydro-Dynamic Drive, a model for propelling vehicles using only electric and magnetic fields with no moving parts, to water and earthquake alarms.

The aspiring engineers showed the model of a free energy generator used in windmills, charging small batteries, chimneys, and several other applications, to generate electricity using magnets.

The avid presenters simulated various phenomena occurring in the vast solar system, like a supernova, collisions between celestial bodies, and their impact on the solar system.

In the Chemistry segment, the students exhibited projects blending aspects of chemistry, like hand hygiene: soaps versus sanitizers. The presenter explained which of the two is more effective, along with a meticulous demonstration of the effects of both.

Another experiment tested the effect of heat on Vitamin C in tomatoes, which verified that the levels of vitamin C in tomatoes decrease after being affected by heat. After a brief explanation of the working of airbags in cars, the next exhibit introduced the concept of the half-life of COVID using simple coins to depict this.

One of the displays detailed the process of converting used masks and PPE kits into bricks. Another highlighted how certain foods and spices can manage the blood oxygen levels and affect immunity accordingly.

The remaining exhibits described the science behind breathalyzers, drug repurposing, the Abbott ID NOW Covid Test, and Li-Fi transmissions.

Several fascinating presentations demonstrated ideas, like repurposing clothes for sustainability; harmful manifestations in the body like PCOD due to processed food and other factors; the science behind Covid- appropriate behaviour, composting at home, effects of climate change on microbes and wildlife, and also ways to mitigate them.

Spectacular and intricate projects like handmade water purifiers, the model of a sustainable city, and mini ATMs attracted and impressed all.

Using household items, students of classes 6-8 explained the concept of the Ferris wheel centripetal acceleration, precipitation in a glass, walking water, beautiful potion, conduction+low air pressure, and extraction of strawberry DNA.

There was not only an explanation of concepts like antibiotic resistance, synthetic biology, density, earth science, volcano experiment, COVID-19, and nature, but also a revelation of the science behind magic milk and invisible text.

The fascinating exhibits of science emphasised different project-based learning methodologies.

MATHEMATICS

The mathematics exhibition focused on the theme 'Recognition of the New Reality'.

The exhibits demonstrated new ways of learning mathematics online and its relevance in day-to-day life.

Students of class 1 proudly presented their Shapes Wall Hangings and Addition Robotic Hands giving us a glimpse into their mathematics projects. Class 2 students explained their projects and shared games on place value, expanded form, and addition that engaged the enthusiastic audience. The spectacular exhibits of classes 9-12 included a presentation on mathematics in nature, Fibonacci numbers, dream house model, Collatz Conjecture, Vedic Maths, Boolean Algebra and Quantum computers and Matrices in Excel.

There was a demonstration of the Desmos interface and its uses with the help of a presentation titled Math Input Tools; and a brainteaser, Math is Fun.

Students of classes 9 and 10 displayed the Tetrahedron Art Piece, the Ramanujan Magic Square, Divisibility Rule, Amicable Number, Square Root Spiral, Pie Chart, and Tessellations.

An exhibit named Islamic Geometric Design presented the basic rules of the ancient tradition. The exhibitor gave examples of this fascinating art form and then explained the basic principles of construction.

The exhibit, Patchwork Paper Patterns, showed ways to fold six different polygons, exploring tessellating or layering polygons of various shapes and sizes to achieve a stunning patchwork effect. In the Timeline of Mathematics, students dressed up as famous mathematicians and talked about their contributions.

Some of the other exhibits presented by the students of class 6 were Area and Perimeter of Electronic Gadgets, Maths in my Hand, Solid Shapes and their nets, Sieve of Eratosthenes, and Celtic Knot Work.

Students of classes 3-5 presented various working models to explain different mathematical concepts. All the exhibits displayed fun ways to learn math. Blending math with art forms like music, dance, and visual art could make the learning process enjoyable. An interactive quiz session ensured enthusiastic participation by the audience.

LANGUAGES

The young Indianites of classes 1 and 2 showcased their summer projects, live experiments, and activities that left the audience astounded.

A few of the little ones presented their family trees. They delved upon different types of families and their importance. A punctuation game livened the atmosphere as the visitors punctuated the given sentences.

As a part of their Hindi project, the students created caterpillars and trains of some new words learned in class. One of the students dressed up as a mermaid and spoke about life under water, appealing to the audience not to pollute water. A live puppet show kept the audience hooked to the virtual room.

The students demonstrated a live experiment on recycling paper. The enactment in Hindi on the friendship of Lord Krishna and Sudama by students of class 1 illustrated the moral- Friendship knows no bounds.

The kids performed a rainbow colour experiment to convey that our lives are full of colour and happiness. Students dressed as freedom fighters amiably greeted the virtual audience.

Also on display was the English summer project which required the students to make a device from waste material. A game based on segregating common and proper nouns kept the audience hooked.

In the Hindi segment, the students explained the Shabdo ka Jhumar activity created by them during the vacation. They shared their experience of attending online classes during the lockdown. The children spoke about the role of technology as they displayed the different means of transport created by them using waste material. A puppet show about reinventing oneself kept the audiences entertained.

Students presented different SDG goals and water conservation through a mime act. A little scientist performed a live science experiment on how nature cleans itself. A budding dietician gave a few quick tips on staying healthy and getting the Covid-19 vaccine, thus spreading awareness about the importance of vaccination.

The fashion show highlighted the message of Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle with its eclectic display of costumes made from waste material like egg trays, leaves, and newspapers gave out a strong message- Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle.

The English holiday homework was presented by classes 3, 4, and 5 in a radio show named The Indian School English Junior FM. The vivacious emcees managed three radio stations- RADIO 3.0, RADIO 4.0, and RADIO 5.0. A live demonstration on designing masks, designing a newspaper titled The Azad Times, comics strips, a role play on the famous Akbar Birbal tales, the story narration, and a choral recitation of Tummy Beast by Roald Dahl piqued the interest of the audience.

Students of class 3 presented poems in Hindi on the benefits of trees, dangers of plastic, Corona, and its safety measures, as also Desh bhakti poems. An array of beautiful props narrated Panchatantra stories. Talented actors portrayed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and revolutionary Ram Prasad Bismil with great enthusiasm.

The class 4 students narrated stories, like Dadhiwala Moorkh, Khichadi, and Bournvita. A few other children recited poems on Bachapan ki Khushi Ke Pal. They urged the virtual audience to plant more trees to conserve the environment.

The students of class 5 presented Pakshiyon Ka Kavi Sammelan. They also narrated the story- Kutte Ki Kahani by Munshi Premchand.

The English holiday homework of classes 6-8 showcased the different adventure parks designed by students. They presented exhibits made by redesigning discontinued products. This creative activity involved plans for reintroducing the failed products in the market, looking into the reasons for their failure, and changing them as per the needs of consumers.

Besides story narration and poetry recitation performances, the students also presented a rap song on the current system of online classes. A student enacted the plight of a front-line worker and urged the audience to follow all Covid-19 norms.

The students of French from classes 6-8 exhibited colourful presentations as they spoke about their favourite animals and saving the planet. Beautiful renditions of French songs- Loiseau et lenfant, Je ne regrette rien, and petit a petit enthralled the audience.

Class 6 students presented Kavita Antyakshari by reciting poems written by famous Hindi poets. A folk story from Chhatisgarh - Dehi To Kapal, Ka Karahi Gopal, and the nukkad natak on the topicSAVE GIRL CHILD engaged the audience. MookAbhinay depicted the different forms of a woman.

Students of Class 6 & 7 asked the audience many riddles under the title- Boojho To Jaane. Class 8 students presented a Talk Show on social media, discussing its advantages and disadvantages.

A presentation on the names of animals and household items, Bal Hasya Kavi Sammellan, and shloka recitation were some of the activities in Sanskrit. A patriotic song and a story narration added more colour to the Sanskrit literary platter.

The English and French exhibitions for classes 9 to 12 offered a variety of performances. It commenced with the delightful session of poetry recitation, followed by the preliminary round of debate. Next in line were storytelling and poetry recitation by budding writers and poets of their self-composed works.

A melodious French song and the humorous enactment of scenes from the Shakespearean play, King Lear, invigorated the audience.

The members of the Book Club reviewed famous books written by Madeline Miller and Markus Zusak. There was a powerful speech on the contribution made by women in the field of literature. The final round of the debate was a much-awaited event. The two finalists spoke on the topic- Democracy is the best form of government. They vied for the Best Speaker award.

The students of French performed Cinderella, a well-known play, in French. Their command and fluency in French were evident in their flawless performances.

The last segment covered the innovative projects prepared by students as holiday homework.

Students of classes 9 and10 presented a veritable platter of exhibits. From self-composed poems and storytelling Ant Bhala to Sab Bhala to a nukkad natak, Payal Ki Kahaani depicting the message that a girl can achieve anything she wishes, the Hindi podium had it all.

A Kavi Sammelan by class 10 saw the students reciting poems of some of the great Hindi poets. The play by class 10 students revealed their eagerness to go back to school.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Presentations and exhibits in the social sciences included a live demonstration on the working of a solar oven and a power point presentation showing manuscripts and handmade inscriptions that contained messages for saving the environment.

The slide show by class 7 students displayed fairy gardens and how students connected with nature. Through a unique role play, the social science department depicted the journey of modern India. The students of history kickstarted the event by showcasing a conversation between a grandfather and his granddaughter. They exhibited how times have changed since independence.

The parents were charmed by the delightful performances of the young leaders of the school. They travelled back in time by essaying the role of great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Rani Lakshmi Bai, followed by Pandit Nehru's famous speech, Tryst with Destiny. The students also gave a glimpse into the forming of the Indian constitution.

Students of class 8 made a presentation on the female freedom fighters, changes in the post-partition era, and the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi. A talk show by leaders from India, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia reflected upon the importance of a democratic form of government.

Students of class 9 presented a short video highlighting how human activities have impacted the environment. A video revealed how people in ancient and medieval times revered and worshipped nature, using natural resources with utmost care. Through this endeavour, they aimed at creating the need to adopt sustainable practices.

Class 10 showcased models on the ancient and contemporary methods ofharvesting rainwater. A vivid description of Step Wells with the help of a model made using corrugated sheets, impressed the audience. The presenters explained the Rooftop Rainwater harvesting system with the help of a model. A short video showcased the traditional, modern and innovative techniques of conserving water.

A panel discussion highlighted the latest economic reforms to be implemented in the country. The talk focussed on the previous and newest education policy as well as Digital India. The discussion concluded with a video on thee-rupee and a comprehensive discussion on the same.

COMMERCE

The Commerce department organised a role play to clear misconceptions about the concept of insurance, through a contest between two families from starkly different backgrounds. In an engaging skit presentation, the sociology students represented the ever-evolving societal norms. The young revolutionaries broke social barriers by discussing sensitive topics related to gender and society.

Lastly, the commerce students engaged the audience in a game linked to the business world.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Students of classes I - XII showcased innovative projects along with power point presentations. The young Indianites presented themselves as various computer applications such as Nature ID, Forest Tree Identification, Park Wildlife, Nature-Friendly Robot, and Abacus Robot, as they left the audience spellbound.

The event saw the young techno wizards putting up exhibits consisting of innovative robotics models, games, and applications designed by them in different coding languages.

Some of the projects demonstrated were a BMI Calculator, Quiz app, Chatbot, Nursery Admission Lottery Generator, and Password Generator. The participants displayed exhibits showcasing their scientific skills and creative thinking through self-designed working models and projects in robotics like Wireless Communication and Water Purify Detectors.

The parents were delighted to observe that the students had conceptualised and initiated their scientific journey through self-motivation and a concern for sustainability and inclusivity.

FASHION STUDIES

Class 11 students displayed their classwork and showed their fashion sketches. They also displayed products created by them from waste.

Students of class 12 gave remarkable presentations on fashion forecasting for the year 2021- 22, explaining the types of colours, fabrics, and cuts that are likely to be seen in the fashion circuit. They presented their portfolios and various subject-related exercises and explained how the fashion industry worked and why fashion shows are important.

The exhibits across all the subjects were a collection of presentations on diverse topics and themes. The students exuded confidence which was evident in their enthusiastic attitude and respective subject displays.

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