CLASS-lV & Vll FIELD TRIP
As a part of extended education Jubilee Hills Public School, Hyderabad organized an educational field trip to the “Birla Planetarium” and “Science Museum” for Classes IV & VI students in August 2024. The trip aimed to provide children with a hands-on experience of the Golden Era. The children were thrilled to have a day just for them.
The highlight of the visit was the planetarium show titled “Journey Through the Universe.” The auditorium was pitch black and all of a sudden, the dome was lit by small sparkling stars. The children were wonderstruck to see the replica of the Universe. The show covered topics such as the solar system, constellations, and cosmic phenomena. It was a spectacular show. After the show, the enthusiastic students were seen indulging in discussions with each other. It showcased their understanding of astronomy.
The next attraction of the visit was the display of large “Dinosaur” in the Dinosaurium. The exhibits were a myth buster to the children who thought that Dinosaurs are only imaginary.
Archaeology was another important section for the enthusiastic children at Birla Science Museum wherein a collection of unique archaeological objects, both excavated and collected were exhibited. The museum’s interior was divided into several sections, each dedicated to different branches of science. The interactive exhibits allowed students to delve into experiential for better understanding. The section dedicated to the evolution of life provided insights into the history of life on Earth. Children learned about the process of evolution and the diversity of species.
They got to see a variety of souvenirs from the Stone Age to the modern age of mankind. They also saw the skeleton of Kotasaurus, as it majestically stood surrounded by various other fossils from its time.
The combination of interactive exhibits, informative displays, and the planetarium show provided an immersive experiential learning environment which helped the inquisitive minds to enhance their knowledge on the concepts that always wondered them.
