HOLISTIC PROPOSAL FOR ESTABLISHING MINI SCIENCE CENTER

Mini Science Centre Teacher Training Program Science Competition Monitoring & Evaluation

Contact Persons:

Name: Mr. Ashutosh Pandit Name: Ms. Meera Dhanuka

Designation: Founder & MD Designation: Head – Corporate Partnership
Organization STEM Learning Pvt. Ltd. STEM Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Email: ashutoshstemlearning@gmail.com E: Meera.dhanuka@stemlearning.in
Telefax: - 022 24933738 Mobile: 9748975601
Website: www.stemlearning.in
 Implementing Partner:
STEM Learning – “A Social Enterprise”

Mini Science Centre Teacher Training Program Science Competition (NSP) DIY – Model Making

Mini Science Centre

About: STEM Learning Pvt. Ltd:
STEM Learning was conceptualized with an aim to inculcate basic concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics at school level, thereby encouraging inclination of students / learners towards science and technology.
Models designed by STEM help students in identifying and experiencing the actual concepts which they learn from text
books making it more practical in approach

STEM believes that school education can’t be only visual or audio but it is important for the children to practically feel
the products and experience it. With this vision, STEM has customized 80 models based on 150+ concepts of Science
and Math’s for better learning and understanding of the concepts. STEM believes in adding more models for improved
learning of students especially for those from less privileged section of the society.

STEM through its MSC’s have benefitted over 1 Million+ students with 10000+ teachers in 2000 + schools across 25
states in India. In addition to this, STEM learning also has a niche in installing 30 big science Centre’s in different
talukas of Maharashtra under Manav Vikas Mission Project of Maharashtra Government. These science centre’s have
trained more than one lakh students who otherwise would have never got chance to experience and explore science in a
practical and easy way.

STEM’s models are approved by 7 SCERT- Maharashtra, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Odisha, Nagaland and Jammu &
Kashmir for their alignment with the curriculum and the approvals by the SCERT’s of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and
Karnataka are awaited for approval.

Mission Statement:
To enhance students’ aptitude towards science & math so that they embrace it and grow with it whilerelishing
the learning process.

Vision Statement:
To be recognized globally for bringing innovative learning products in School Education andcontributing to
the society by reaching to the less privileged students

Goal:
Learning made accessible to all children for aptitude enhancement.
 Immediate Goal: Reaching to Large population of under privileged Children Pan-India
 Aim: Ensuring equal opportunities for learning and development of all under privileged Children.
 Immediate Aim: Reaching 3000+ schools in the academic year 2022-23.
 Objective: Empowerment/Enhancement of aptitude of children.

Specific Objectives:
 To ignite scientific interest in children so that:
 Question intelligently.
 Learn through discovery & Innovation.
 Connect scientific knowledge to their world
 All of these are expected to strengthen scientific temper in children, thus laying the foundation for a
flourishing career in Science & Mathematics
Strategic areas of Focus:
 Providing quality teaching aids to improve teaching methods for students from lesser privileged sections of
society.
 Enhancing a positive attitude, learning capacity, and skills of students.
 Providing a platform where students and teachers can volunteer for customized engagement
programs/events.
 Creating partnerships and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure sustainability of the project.

Background and Project Need:

The education system in India is undergoing a transformational process with special emphasis on Science and Math’s
education. Science education in India is faced by various practical challenges today. The first and the most basic
problem that has persisted and resisted solution since early education, is our inability to ease the fear of difficult
subjects such as science and math’s and make it simple and fun so as to help retain the knowledge and strengthen the
foundation of the child for future.
Science is knowledge about the material, natural world. It is knowledge produced from systematic observation,
measurement, experimentation, exploration, and speculation and theorization about natural objects, their properties and
their interactions. Whether the topic of forces in Physics or the solubility of substances in water from Chemistry, or
germination in Biology, the science curriculum directs attention to the material world, to things and processes in it;
about which it would like children to learn—to notice, name and think about things based and theories that
characterize these disciplinary approaches, further more mathematics establishes the foundation for calculation is a
part of everyday life
However, disciplinary approach is essential in learning BUT it is also imperative to ensure that we make the subject
interesting; as, it is a challenge to large percentage of children to comprehend the formulas and equations. This not
only limits the learning of students about science & Math’s but also lessen the interest of children in these subjects
and a fear psychosis is created in their minds for these subjects.
Our Honorable Prime Minister during the 104th Indian Science Congress on ‘Science and Technology for National
Development, emphasized that the government is committed to support the different streams of scientific knowledge
from fundamental science to applied science with an emphasis on innovations.
Prime Minister instituted the concept of ‘scientific social responsibility’. Underlining the need to inculcate the concept
of ‘scientific social responsibility (SSR)’, akin to corporate social responsibility, PM Shri Narendra Modi ji put the
impetus on corporates to actively participate in developing science and technology centers across India.
We at STEM Learning provide the Mini Science Centre – (MSC) that support and encourages the students to develop
aptitude & skills. Science activities done to stimulate curiosity, provide practical opportunities to explore a concept in
easy ways, develop appropriate hands on experience in understanding science and its concepts which is sadly absent
today across all our education syllabus. More so with inadequate teaching staff in rural, municipal schools which are
for the underprivileged children adds to the existing challenge in the education system.
STEM Learning MSC Locations:

STEM learning has pan India presence in 25 states of India and have proven our process of Installation,
delivery- Teachers Training Program along with Monitoring & Evaluation and Maintenance of MSC.
1. Maharashtra 2. Rajasthan 3. Gujarat 4. Karnataka 5. Himachal Pradesh 6. Jammu & Kashmir 7. Goa
8.Haryana 9. Delhi 10. Tamil Nadu 11. Uttar Pradesh 12. Jharkhand 13. Chhattisgarh 14. Madhya
Pradesh 15. Andhra Pradesh 16.Odisha 17.Telangana 18.Bihar 19.Uttarkhand 20.Punjab 21. West
Bengal 22.Meghalaya 23.Assam 24.Manipur 25.Sikkim
 Project Summary Statement:

1) Mini Science Centre

(MSC) is an educative, innovative and systemic instrument designed to revolutionize science & math’s
education that makes learning simpler and accessible. It is a catalytic channel that is interactive, engaging
& fun way of learning technique aimed to raise awareness, grasp the information & strengthen the aptitude
of children; furthermore, MSC supports the teachers in teaching - with a focus on concepts from science &
math’s. Mini science Centre has a range of 80 table top working models with 40 colorful back-drops and
manuals in 9 regional language to provide hands-on experience for learning/teaching Science and
Mathematics for Class 5 through 10.
MSC will be a permanent and integral part of the school and academics right from its installation.
The models designed for MSC forms the basis for effective education and better understanding of
theacademic concepts and their practical applications. Principally these models are ….
 For all students from standard 5 to 10.
 Intentional and standards-based.
 Active, interesting, and relevant to students.
 Reflect current research and practices that are curriculum based.
 Age-level appropriate.
 Integrate skills from different subjects of Science and Mathematics. Incorporate staff training in
science and Math’s teaching.
 Based on ongoing assessment of student needs and progress.

2) MSC Project – Human Resource:

Project
ManagerZonal
Managers
Program Implementation Associate
Installation associates
Maintenance Associate
Program Evaluation Associates
(M&E)DIY Team
Tinker Team

3) Expected outcome of the program:

i. Aptitude of students for learning science and mathematics improved by creating simple, child friendly
eco system which is fun and enjoyable.
ii. Empowering teachers with easy teaching aids.
iii. Improve teaching pedagogy by use of models in conducting the science and math’s class through
better engagement of teachers in teaching.
 iv. Increased enrolment and interest in STEM-related courses in school.
v. Continued participation in STEM programming.
vi. Increased self-confidence in tackling science & Math’s classes and projects.
vii. Shift in attitude about careers in STEM.
viii. Increased test scores as compared to non-participants.
ix. Increased general knowledge of science & math’s-based concepts.
x. Gains in 21st century skills, including communication, teamwork, and analytical thinking.
xi. Higher likelihood of graduation and pursuing a STEM career.

4. A) Project Location: Location of the project

B) Beneficiaries: Number of Schools

C) Financial Breakup of MSC:

*The cost breakup of Mini Science Centre is mentioned in the Excel file sent with
the email as attachment. (Attach Excel File)
 Work Plan Narrative
ACTIVITY. PROCESS NARATIVE. Means of Verification. Time period. REPORT.
IDENTIFICATION STEM initiates the process post Contract & The documents Contract & PO- 2 weeks. School
PO with clarity on geography & no’s of supporting this activity School Identification & identification
schools required, post that the M&E team is: Closure – 4-7 weeks. Report
connect with DOE, if it’s a government
recognized school, {for private aided a. DOE letter if – 2 days at location, if all
school [ don’t need DOE permission] Post applicable. is ready.
letter from DOE, we approach the school b. School letter with
authorities and get their acceptance letter details of principal,
along with their contact details of principal teacher along with
and teachers involved, the letter clarifies clarity on electricity
the ownership details of cleanliness, and maintenance.
handling of models, material and c. Pics of pre MSC
electricity, we also share the expected school and room.
outlay plan { installation requirement} for d. Gender
MSC set up with school and donor. segregation details.
e. Cumulative grades
of students along with
number of students in
class/division.

DATA collated: This report will be

known as School
i. School location. Identification Report.
ii. Room availability as per out lay plan.
iii. Letter of acceptance.
iv. Students strength in school.

INSTALLATION Post this we give work order to our Factory Attached: school Installation- 3 weeks Installation
team that will assemble and move on for Identification from school Report
delivery, prior to departure of material the Parameters The Identification.
school is checked by our backend team for documents supporting
its readiness ( if any furniture work then this activity is:
that’s extra to be charged to the donor)[ as
per the MSC set up layout plan]. a. Pre room set up
picture.
On receiving clearance from the school, b. Post room set up
the installation team proceeds to the picture.
location and starts the installation. c. Letter from school
of completion of
On reaching the Installation team takes installation of MSC
picture of the room and then another with (92 models, 46
picture taken after the installation and a backdrops + 1 safety
letter of successful installation and manual measure,1-
handing over materials/documents. Teachers manual, 46
placards of models).
This will be known as
Installation report.

Teachers Trainer’s team gets in touch with School The documents Immediately on receiving 1st Teachers
Training authorities- Principal & teachers Schedule supporting this activity closure of installation set Training Report.
Program- 1st. the training date & venue. 72 hours before is: up- 10 days from
 training – reconfirmation is taken from a. Call sheet. installation the 1-st
principal and teachers. Initiate training, b. WhatsApp group Teachers training
the training consists of: 1) Orientation of snap shot. program is undertaken
Models. (Attached Training flow c. Goal set document
document) for output.
2) Usage as per concepts and its 5 daily d. Teacher’s
usage. (Attached an example of some attendance sheet of
concepts) training.
3) Mapped document of Model with e. Pictures and Videos (
curriculum. ( attached 7 if possible).
This report will be
known as 1st Teachers
Training program
report.
4) 75 Models mapping with Curriculum)

5) Establish topics and usage as per the

timetable.
6) Explain follow up process
a. Phone calls.
b. WhatsApp support group formation.

7) Expected output from teachers of .

documentation of usage, as they are plug
and play and can be taken to class for
demonstration and explanation. ( attached
Pictures and Video)
8) Register of MSC, as they are plug and
play and can be demonstrated in class
during the concept clarity.
9) Identify and prioritize issues to be
dealt by teachers.
10) Set up goals for best practice
documentation
11) Inform about M&E visit and process.
Teachers The same above process is follow for 2nd The above same data 15 days after 1st M&E 2nd Teachers
Training Teachers training post. will be part of the 2nd visit. Training Report.
Program- 2nd. Teachers Training
Program report.
Teachers The same above process is follow for 3rd The above same data 15 days of capacity 3rd Teachers
Training Teachers training post. will be part of the 3rd building. Training Report.
Program- 3rd Teachers Training
Program report.
Baseline Survey Baseline questionnaires is being prepared Questionnaires is being 1st quarter Baseline Survey
1st M&E for student based on their curriculum filled by Students and Report
taught as per their standard. Teachers.
Our team i.e. Project Implementation
Associate visit and conduct baseline survey
on teachers and students.

By this a thorough knowledge about

various conditions, needs and its
intervention for school is checked by the
Baseline Survey.
Mid Line Check The team initiates the follow up visit with The documents 45 days from 1st TTP. 2nd Monitoring
i.e. 2nd M&E getting in touch with Principal & teachers supporting this activity 1st Draft in 3 weeks’ time & Evaluation
of the visit and the same is updated on the is: for M&E visit. Report.
whatsapp group. a. Call sheet.
Reconfirms the same 72 hours before b. Whatsapp group
departure. snap shot.
c. Questionnaire.
d. Notes of FDG &
The M&E consists of: Collating data on: IDI.
i. No’s of students per class/division. e. Pictures and
ii. Cumulative grades of students. Videos (if possible).
iii. Gender segregation. f. Raw data in excel.
The Principal and teachers questionnaire g. Draft M&E report
will be qualitative, students will be and Finalized M&E
quantitative and qualitative with FGD and report.
IDI.
The students quantitative tools will be: This report will be
known as 1st M&E
report.
1) Fill in the blanks.
2) Match the columns.
3) Questions and 3 options.
4) Pictorial
Identifications of models.
Qualitative:
FGD and IDI lead questions will be framed
for students on actual usage in class and
MSC.
End Line Survey The same above process is followed for 2nd The above similar 2nd M&E Visit -45-60 days 3rd Monitoring
i.e. 3rd M&E M&E (1st Year annual report). process will be used for after maintenance e visit. & Evaluation
2nd M&E (1st year Report ( 1st
baseline report). Years baseline)
Maintenance. The maintenance will visit the school after The documents 15th days after 1st M&E Maintenance
the 1st M&E visit. supporting this activity visit. Report
is:
The visit will notify the school of visit and a. Pictures of
reconfirm 72 hours prior to departure repaired model
The maintenance will undertake: b. Pictures of
I. Repairing and Replacement as and replaced model
where required. c. Signed report of
II. Re-clean the premises. maintenance from
The free maintenance is for 1st year only, Principal/Teacher
year 2 onwards will be charged.
This report will be
known as Maintenance
report.
Volunteer During the closure of contracts the The documents This activity can be built Volunteer
Engagement. number of VE activities to be undertaken supporting this activity in by discussion with Engagement
along with tentative no’s of participants is is: donor and school. Report (activity
confirmed for providing cost. based)
We provide following avenues for VE: a. Picture and
Videos.
Community Engagement:- In which we will b. Activity report
invite government officials to talk to the
school or experts from the organization to
give talk on connects between school This will be known as
learning and corporate business to further Volunteer engagement
enhance their knowledge and report (activity based
understanding of the product correlation report will be
in real life. provided).

Quiz:- The corporate can develop a

databank of quiz as games on their existing
school subject of Maths and Science.

Model Learning: - As to how various

scientific and Mathematical models are
developed for easy learning.

Support in creating database of online

reference/videos/website to be offered as
support reference material.

STEM career opportunities in the Industry-

Talk by VE team on future prospects.
Mini Science Centre:
Some of Our MSC Models:
Outcomes/Result expected:
 Improvement of aptitude of the students in regards of science and mathematics.
 Development of inquisitiveness, critical thinking, problem solving skills and creativity of students.
 Enhancing the skills of teachers by training them to teach in a practical manner.
 Improve teaching pedagogy by use of models in conducting the science and math’s class through better
engagement of teachers in teaching.
 Strengthening of concepts of Science and Mathematics.

Conclusion:
As the famous saying goes, "It is greater to work to educate a child, in the true and large sense of the world than to rule
a state." The real empowerment of a country lies in the hands of the children. There cannot be any weapon bigger than
education to empower country. STEM education plays an important role as it pervades every aspect of life.
Our STEM Centre, provides more practical based learning and teaching style of Science and mathematics concept. This
would equip the students with better clarity on the application of difficult concepts of Science and mathematics in their
syllabus. The clarity of concepts would enable the students to think critically, analyze and explore the new horizons
which would eventually benefit the society. The following are the benefits of STEM Centre:
Capacity Building of Teachers: MSC enables teachers to explain all the Mathematics, Physics and Science concept
in a more effective manner. It saves the teaching time by 50% which means the increase in productivity of the teachers
in school.
Improves the scientific temperament of students: Instead of reading from book and listening to teachers, MSCs
Plug & Play models involve the students in teaching process which ignites the students’ inquisitiveness and also
provide better clarity and logic about the theories.
Encourages Innovation: STEM Centre boost the confidence among the students by educating them with science and
mathematics concepts. The new-found scientific temperament in them encourages them to transform their innovative
into reality.
Promotes Creativity: Creativity cannot sustain without Science. Whether it is an engineer or an architect, they have to
be well versed with science and mathematics theories to create a sustainable design. The knowledge of STEM will
allow the creative to use the material and space effectively.
 List of 80 exhibits
Sr. no. Name of the model Sr no. Name of the model
1. Constellation Viewer 41. Transverse wave pendulum
2. Newton's Disc 42. Area of triangle
3. Colour Shadow 43. Area of parallelogram
4. Periscope 44. Coupled Pendulum
5. Kaleidoscope 45. Solar Light
6. Laws of Reflection 46. Wind Mill
7. Corner Mirror 47. Shape of earth due to rotation
8. Infinity Tunnel 48. KE PE Track
9. Magic Water Tap 49. Loop The Loop
10. Total Internal Reflection. 50. Rope Puzzle
11. Fun with Magnets 51. Refraction Cylinder
12. Law of Inertia 52. Newton's Cradle
13. Circle and Ball 53. Centrifuge Puzzle
14. Action and Reaction 54. Hand Battery
15. Parrot in the Cage 55. Periodic Table
16. Zoetrope 56. Cone Run Uphill
17. Pin screen 57. Tower Of Pisa
18. Floating Ball 58. Lever
19. Floating Fan 59. Pulley Block
20. Tornado 60. Wheel and Axel
21. Hand Pump 61. Heat Absorption
22. Anamorph 62. Day and Night
23. Floating Magnets 63. Viscosity Tube
24. Magnetic Field Tube & Immiscible Fluid 64. Rock and Minerals
25. Moment of inertia 65. DNA
26. Lazy Tube 66. Lateral Shift
27. Hyperbola 67. Force & types of friction
28. Magnetic effect of electric current 68. Funny mirrors
29. Pythagoras Model & Moire Pattern 69. Marble Slide
30. Elliptical Carrom Board 70. Resonance
31. Two Congruent Right Triangles 71. Weight Illusion
32. Area of a Circle 72. Area of Trapezium
33. (a+b)2 =a2+2ab+b2 73. Sum of angles of Quadrilateral
34. (a+b+c)2 = a2+b2+c2+2ab+2bc+2ca 74. (A+B)^2 - (A-B)^2 = 4AB
35. a2-b2=(a+b) (a-b) 75. Electric bell
36. Sum of the angles of a triangle 76. Human Torso
37. Tangram 77. Ear & Eye
38. Parking Puzzle & T puzzle 78. Human Joints
39. Organ pipes 79. Plant Cell
40. Area of rhombus 80 Animal Cell