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Sharing My Experience as a Student Teacher: Building a Working Model of an Electric Circuit

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 As a student teacher, one of the most rewarding experiences I've had was creating a working model of an electric circuit with my class of 9th graders. The objective of this project was to make students aware of the conversion of electrical energy to mechanical energy, and we achieved this by constructing a simple yet effective model consisting of a motor, a small fan, a leaf switch, a battery, and connection wires. In this blog post, I want to share our journey and highlight the importance of hands-on learning in science education. The Concept: Conversion of Electrical Energy to Mechanical Energy Before delving into the construction of our working model, it's crucial to understand the concept we aimed to teach: the conversion of electrical energy to mechanical energy. This concept is fundamental in understanding how various devices, from electric fans to washing machines, operate. We wanted our students to grasp this principle through a practical and engaging experiment. Mater

Exploring Electrical Circuits: My Journey as a Student Teacher .....working model

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 As a student teacher in a class full of enthusiastic ninth-graders, I recently embarked on a journey to make the concept of series and parallel connections in current electricity come alive. My mission was clear: to create a working model that would not only teach the theory but also allow my students to experience it firsthand. Armed with LED bulbs, switches, batteries, and a bunch of wires, I set out to create a hands-on learning experience that would light up the minds of my young learners. Objective: The primary objective of this experiment was to help students understand the difference between series and parallel connections in electrical circuits and how they affect the flow of current. By building a working model, I aimed to demystify this complex topic and make it accessible to all. Materials Used: LED Bulbs (3) Switches (2) Battery Holder with Batteries (2) Connection Wires Electrical Tape A Small Wooden Board The Setup: To kickstart our project, we needed a solid foundation.

Teaching Kepler's Laws and Universal Law of Gravitation with a Handmade Solar System Model

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As a student teacher, I embarked on a fascinating journey to make the complex concepts of Kepler's Laws and the Universal Law of Gravitation accessible to ninth-grade students. To achieve this, I decided to create a visually engaging and interactive teaching aid - a handmade still model of the solar system. This blog post will take you through my experience of constructing the model, its impact on my students, and the significance of using hands-on activities to teach scientific concepts. The Idea and Inspiration The idea of creating a solar system model came to me after reflecting on my own learning experiences as a student. I remembered how much easier it was to grasp abstract concepts when I could visualize them. Thus, I decided to recreate the solar system in a cardboard and chart model, encapsulating all its details, with the primary objectives of teaching Kepler's Laws and the Universal Law of Gravitation. : Steps: Creating the Sun: I started by cutting out a large circle

Unraveling the Secrets of Newton's Laws of Motion: A Journey Through My Still Model

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 Becoming a student teacher has been an exhilarating experience for me, especially when I was tasked with the challenge of teaching Newton's Laws of Motion to a class of ninth-graders. While the laws themselves are fascinating, I wanted to find a unique way to engage my students and make the subject matter more accessible. That's when the idea of creating a still model struck me. In this blog, I'll share my journey of constructing a still model of Newton's Laws of Motion using thermocol and how it helped me impart this fundamental concept to my students in an unconventional yet effective manner. The Concept Behind the Still Model Newton's Laws of Motion can be quite abstract for students. To bridge this gap, I decided to use a simple wheel made of thermocol as the focal point of my still model. The wheel symbolizes motion, and I divided it into three distinct sections, each representing one of Newton's laws. Here's how I approached each section: Newton's

Navigating the Waves: My Journey with Concept Maps in NCERT Class 12 Physics

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 Becoming a student teacher has been a transformative experience for me. As I embarked on my journey to educate others, I realized the significance of effective teaching tools. One such tool that left an indelible mark on my teaching journey was the concept map. In this blog post, I will share my experience of creating and using a concept map to teach the complex topic of wave optics from NCERT Class 12 Physics. The Challenge of Wave Optics Wave optics, a subtopic in Class 12 Physics, is a complex and abstract concept for students. It deals with the behavior of light as a wave, encompassing phenomena like interference, diffraction, and polarization. Teaching this topic in a clear and engaging manner requires effective visualization and organization. The Power of Concept Maps Concept maps are a powerful pedagogical tool that can help students and teachers alike. They offer a visual representation of the relationships between various concepts, making it easier to understand complex subje

Unveiling the Three Laws of Motion: My Journey as a Student Teacher

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 As a student teacher, I had the privilege of witnessing the power of innovation in the classroom. In particular, I want to share an enriching experience that revolved around an innovative teaching model centered on Isaac Newton's Three Laws of Motion, ingeniously embedded within a scarf book. This unique approach not only piqued students' interest but also made the learning process engaging and fun. In this blog, I will walk you through my journey of implementing this innovative teaching method and its three exciting tasks. Task 1: The Jumbled Words in the Scarf Book The foundation of this innovative teaching model lay in a scarf book, which concealed the three laws of motion as jumbled words. Instead of delivering a traditional lecture on these laws, I handed out the scarf books to my students. They were initially puzzled, but their curiosity was piqued. Their task was to arrange the jumbled words into the correct order of the definitions of the laws of motion. This hands-on,

Unlocking the World of Molecular Structure and Bonding: My Journey as a Student Teacher

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 Becoming a student teacher is a transformative experience. It's a journey that involves not only acquiring knowledge but also sharing it with others. One of the memorable moments in my teaching journey was creating a concept map for the topic of molecular structure and bonding from the NCERT Class 12 Chemistry curriculum. In this blog, I will share my experiences, challenges, and the significance of using a concept map to teach this complex topic. The Challenge of Molecular Structure and Bonding Molecular structure and bonding is a fundamental concept in chemistry, but it can be daunting for students due to its abstract nature. When I first embarked on this teaching endeavor, I realized that simplifying this intricate subject was crucial to ensuring that my students grasped the key concepts. Creating the Concept Map To simplify the topic and make it more accessible, I decided to create a concept map. A concept map is a visual representation that links various concepts together, he