Class 6 Students bring nature inside the classroom
The students created working models using natural resources as raw materials A Lady Purse, Tablas, a Dining Table, a Hut, a Hand Fan, Flower Jewellery, a Men’s Belt to name a few
Students strike a pose with their creations. L-R:Dwij, HeetRaval, Mahek Dave, SinchannaSandeshkumar, Aniqa Hamid, AnkitaSharma (Teacher), Dishita, Devja, Hetvi,Snigdha
Class 6 Students English poetry lesson‘Trees’ byBjørnstjerneBjørnson,came to life through nature based models in their classroom space.
The students were given this activity in the month of April while studying the English poetry lesson ‘Trees’ by Bjornstjerne Bjornson. They were encouraged to create working models of their choice using natural resources.
The purpose behind the project was to bring about an awareness of importance of nature and the different items made from using natural products. The hands on activity helped them explore, collect, integrate natural resources to create unique models of their choice. Wooden Twigs, Banyan and Peepal Leaves, Ice Cream Sticks, Tiny Green plants, Fruits and Vegetables were some of the commonly used resources.
“I used to observe the fallen leaves of Arak trees in my village of Mangalore, Karnataka. Unlike anything I’ve ever seen the leaves were so different and hard in texture. I decided to use those fallen leaves to make a hand fan! – Sinchanaa Sandeshkumar
Jainil Patel says, “I’ve made a hut with the help of wood and ice cream sticks. It took me 6 hours to complete the model. The hard work was worth it! ”
Snigdha Saraswat says, “I’ve made a dining table using peepal tree leaves, cucumber and watermelon! It looks so beautiful and refreshing!”
Dwij says, “I like instruments. I had visualised the coconuts as Tablas and my visualisation led to this creation. I’m happy to see my vision turn into reality.”
