Science Quiz-1

1. Who was the first person to walk on the moon?

2. What is the name of NASA's most famous space telescope?

3. What is the centre of an atom called?

4. Pure water has a pH level of ……..?

5. Bronze is made up of which metals?

6. What are Fire fox, Opera, Chrome, Safari and Explorer?

 

   

Last year's Gomarda pictures

Waiting for this year's adventure.

Successful Static Testing of L 110 Liquid Core Stage of GSLV - Mk III

Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted the second static testing of its liquid core stage (L110) of Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV Mk -III) for 200 seconds at its Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) test facility at Mahendragiri on September 8, 2010 at 15:50 hrs.
L110 is one of the heaviest earth storable liquid stages ever developed by ISRO. L110 stage had two high pressure Vikas engines in a clustered configuration. Nearly 500 health parameters were monitored during the test and the initial data acquired indicates its normal performance. Today`s successful test of L110 for its full flight duration of 200 seconds, is a major mile stone in the earth storable liquid rocket programme of ISRO and a significant step forward in the development of GSLV-Mk III launch vehicle.
It may be recalled that GSLV-Mk III, which is currently under advanced stage of development uses two solid strap on boosters (S200), L-110 liquid stage and a cryogenic upper stage C-25.

NOBEL PRIZES 2010

This year's Nobel Prizes were announced. Know something about it.

2010 Nobel Prizes

Physiology or Medicine
Robert G. EdwardsPhysics
Andre Geim
Konstantin NovoselovChemistry
Richard F. Heck
Ei-ichi Negishi
Akira SuzukiLiterature
Mario Vargas LlosaPeace
Liu XiaoboEconomic Sciences
Peter A. Diamond
Dale T. Mortensen
Christopher A. Pissarides

Nobel Prize Facts

On 27 November 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his last will and testament, giving the largest share of his fortune to a series of prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and Peace - the Nobel Prizes. In 1968, Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden's central bank) established The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Learn more about the Laureates here. http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/nobelprize_facts.html

Positive Grading System Developed by CSCAGIM

COMPARATIVE POSITIVE GRADING SYSTEM

Developed by CSCAGIM

WRITTEN PROJECT GRADING

1.         A+A= A+

2.         A+B= A

3.         B+B= A-

4.         B+C= B

5.         C+C= C

*       +/-      Sign shows only a comparison in that category.  

PRESENTATION cum EXHIBITION ROUND GRADING

1.         +_A+_A+_A= A+

2.         +_A+_A+_B= A

3.         +_A+_B+_B= A-

4.         +_B+_B+_B= B+

5.         +_B+_B+_C= B

6.         +_B+_C+_C= B-

7.         +_C+_C+_C= C 

GRADE SCALE

A+ > A > A- > B+ > B > B- > C

EXPLAINATION

A++/A+ =        Better than good but not the best.

A ======       Better than average but not good

B ======       Average/ not bad ==== improvements required on large scale

C ======       Not Bad but improvements required in each & every section/needs strong will power to          improve.

*       +/-      Sign shows only a comparison in that category.

Disclaimer:

·              Any condition not provided anywhere then the benefit of doubt has been given to the candidate, this is the sole purpose of this grading system.

·              This system encourages sportsman spirit. Where taking part is important not winning.

·              Any logical improvement can be done at any time to this system, without any prior notice to any party concerned.

·              We believe every child has her/his own Calibre. How we take it out that is important. On our level we are trying our best.

Science Model Exhibition of CSCAGIM becomes the talk of town

Participants explaining about the model to  judge

Visitors looking at the models

* Children’s Science Club successfully Organised “JSTS-2010”

* Hundreds of students visited the exhibition

Raigarh | Children’s Science Club, A Group of Ignited Minds has successfully Organised Science Model Exhibition at Jawahar Lal Nehru Assembly Hall in municipal corporation compound; popularly known as Town Hall, Raigarh. This Exhibition was second round of “Junior Scientist Talent Search-2010”. “JSTS-2010” is an endeavour by the club to find out the talented young children among class 6^th to class 12^th. It was a drive to test their scientific caliber. This competition was started one month ago in some of the selected schools of city as a pilot project. The interesting fact of the whole exercise was that there was no prize at all to attract the kids, although they participated in good numbers with a sportsman spirit in the competition. In this competition the students of Maharshi Vidya Mandir, Sanskar Public School, Carmel Convent English Medium, Govt. Multipurpose Natwar H.S. school and Swami Vivekanand H.S. School, participated and showed their concern for pollution, rain water harvesting, hazards of plastic, ecological balance etc. and  they even made models on barometer, sprinkler, electric magnet, electricity production from dam, etc..

Main Attraction of the Exhibition

Main attraction of the exhibition was a model of train made by class 10 student Ashish Banjare in which he showed the innovative thought of electricity production from wind energy. In this model he showed that when the train crosses the air the pressure of wind that blows from the upper part of the train has much kinetic energy. Using that energy he proposed to generate electricity and from that electricity the requirement of electrical needs of that compartment can be managed. In this way lots of thermal power can be saved. The whole system is even cost efficient therefore it will also prove an asset for developing nations.

CSCAGIM is spreading science awareness for eight years

Informing about the “JSTS-2010” and this exhibition the club coordinator Nilamber Mishra told the press that after affiliation from VIPNET this was a major event held in the city by CSCAGIM. He told that eight years ago this club was formed inspired from the dream of a developed nation propagated by former president of nation Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. The club’s name Children’s Science Club; A Group of Ignited Minds is even derived from his famous book ‘Ignited Minds’. The main objective of the club is to spread scientific awareness in the region. This region falls in Chhattisgarh-Orissa border where many mis-beliefs were so popular that odd-look women often associated with ‘Daayan’ and ‘Tonahi’; local name for witch. Although the region had a massive development in industrialization, it lacks in scientific awareness therefore academic atmosphere also suffers. He told further that the highest goal of the club is “to make this world a better place to live.” The club will celebrate 15 Oct to 14 Nov as Science Month, during which many interactive science competition will be organized.

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SCIENCE MODEL EXHIBITHION of "JSTS-2010" ON 28TH AUGUST

Everything is set for the Exhibition day. Hall is ready,cards distributed, schools are informed and now we are waiting for the big day. The venue is Jawahar Lal Nehru Assembly Hall, that is popularly known as Town Hall. and the day is Saturday 28th of August 2010. We hope all the kids make their models on time and take them to the venue on time. The program will be from 11 am to 5 pm. This is first time in the city any such program is going to happen. We invite Raigarh people who are in touch with us on net please come to the exhibition.

Sanskar Public School's projects....

Sanskar Public School’s students also submitted their projects and their name with class & project title are as follows 

1. Lalita Patel—7^th – Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting

2. Garima Sidar—7^th – Water

3. Pushpraj Naik—9^th—How to produce electricity from Potato

4. Prachi Sharma—9^th – A Precious source of Energy

5. Priti Thakur – 9^th—Alternate Source of Eco-friendly Energy

6. Ayush Agrawal- 8^th—Making a Wave Machine

7. Soheb Khan—8^th—Volcano

8. Shubham Dewangan—9^th – Gravitation

9. Aarti Choudhary—8^th – The Burning of Candles

10. Divya Pandey—8^th – Combustion and Flame

11. Muskan Goyal— 8^th – The Earth in Space

12. Juhi Anguria—7^th—Science of Solar System

13. Hitesh Patel—7^th—Wind Mill

14. Vikram Anand Sharma – 6^th –Volcano

15. Prachi Patel—7^th – Acids

16. Simmi Behra—6^th – Respiration 

Warm response from MVM for "JSTS-2010"

            We received warm response from Maharshi Vidya Mandir’s Principal and students. Almost all of them have submitted their project on time. Great! These are the name of the students with their class and project name.

1. Surbhi Gangotri—6^th – Movable Pulley
2. Ankita Garg—7^th—Food Chain
3. Jaspreet Ajmani—7^th – Water Cycle, Water Conservation
4. Swarnim Dubey—7^th –Solar Cooker
5. Divya Mishra—9^th – Electricity
6. Pratibha –9^th – Windmill
7. Nagesh Khunte—9^th—Conservation of Mass
8. Shrinkhala Singh—9^th – Metals Conduct Electricity
9. Soma Das ---9^th –Food Chain & Web
10. Shakshi Sharma—9^th –Water is a Compound
11. Soniya V. Patel – 10^th – Excretion in Human beings
12. Pratik Pal – 10^th – The Structure of Meglev Train

      NOW it will be interesting to see how they are going to make Models on these projects. No doubts they must have some idea about it. I think so. Some projects seem feasible. Some seems difficult. We have to wait for 2^nd round of model presentation. So friends start making your models. BEST OF LUCK …!!!

HOW TO MAKE GOOD PROJECT OF SCIENCE...?

What is a Scientific Project

A scientific project is a study of a problem carried out with a objective of finding out a solution of the problem. It involves defining the problem, making the hypothesis, observation, collection of data through survey or experimentation, its analysis and then arriving at conclusion to find out the solution. A scientific study paves the way for a practical solution of a vexed problem. The approach needs to be well planned and systematic otherwise errors may creep in, leading to aggravation of problem than to its solution. Jumping to quick and erroneous conclusions are considered to be unethical in scientific studies.

How to do a good project

Make a group of like minded people numbering not more than five. They may belong to your school or your locality. Discuss amongst your group the activity you all would like to do. It will be good and satisfying for you all if you take up a local specific issue. Community interaction and cooperation is also expected in all cases. Never select a project that does not give you satisfaction and scope for learning new things. Depending upon the subject area chosen, now it is time to look for a guide. The person could be your teacher, experienced NCSC participant or any of your family member. Do not let the guide to work for your project. He/She has to be a path finder only.
Analyse the problem and make a work plan. Divide your responsibilities. It is good to discuss the questionnaire, design of experiments, method of community interaction etc. amongst your group. Keep interacting with team member, guide teacher regularly. Do accept critical suggestions which improve outcome of your project.
Do not derive big conclusions as you are working in a small area with a small sample size. Do not generalise your observations/conclusions.
Create community awareness of about your findings and try finding out solutions. You may use media to focus attention of your authorities to help solving the problem, but first have discussions or give representations to the involved authority(ies).
Try finding ways and means of solving the problemby scientific inputs and community involvement. Keep proper records of your made by you and interest shownby them. This will not only help in making your project report but in the follow-up action with higher authorities/community.
If one strategy or solution does not work try finding out alternative. Do not give recommendations only. You must try implementing of at least a few suggested recommendations first.
You may not succeed in the efforts made to solve the problem but you should be able to find possible bottleneck in implementing your suggested strategy. Keep your record of them.
Once you are working in a group you all have contributed in doing the activity. All should respect and value the efforts made by your team members. Each one of the team members has total understanding about the project, but due to certain logistic reasons only one person is allowed to come to the state/national level. All you should sit together and decide who will represent your group at state and national level. This does not in any way negate efforts of other team members. In the evaluation procedure, co-operation within the team and also community plays and important role in the selection of the proposals.
Proper documentation will help you in presentation of your report. For writing the project report read the section on ‘How to write a project report’.
You are supposed to present important findings or innovative procedures with the help of posters. Do not take help of any professional artist for the same. Each poster should be self contained. The posters should be well labeled giving title of project, participants. These posters not only help you while making presentation but also help other children who could not make participate during your presentation to understand and appreciate your work.
Note that in NCSC projects which are innovative (in idea or even methodology) only draw attention Do not spend money on video/audio recording, DTP of your presentation, making unnecessary slides. These display methods do not attract the evaluators.
You may spend money on
developing some gadget, working model(s)
material for awareness generation
The project which keep continuing even after completion of NCSC tenure for a particular year, are source of attraction of evaluators and community. Keep your state coordinators informed about such work even if you are above 17 and cease to be participant of NCSC.

How to do a Survey

Survey is the key to accurate data collection which leads you to finding out the results and drawing conclusion(s) after proper interpretation of the data. The process of surveying is very tricky and needs extreme care. It is very important to be careful in deciding the type and number of questions and size of the sample population among which you will carry out the survey.
Sample size is very important for a survey work to accurate and meaningful. Sample size means number of units/specimen (e.g. persons/families) surveyed. If the size of the sample is very small then there are possibilities of you making wrong conclusions. For your results to be accurate, the minimum number of samples should be 100. This data should be collected using representative sampling procedure.
What is a representative sample? Say there is correlation between a particular observation and economic status of a person, then while collecting samples we should take due care that a particular number of samples is collected from each group of people having the same economic status. Similarly, if there is a correlation between age of a person and diseases, care should be taken so that samples are taken from different age groups.
How to write a Project

1. Use A-4 size paper (8" x 11.5") for writing the report.
2. To make the cover page of the report use the format given at the annexure.
3. You may use regional language to write the report but the information to be provided in the first page must be in English.
4. Write on one side of the paper.
5. The report should be either neatly typed or handwritten.
6. Sketches, photographs may be used.
7. Make at least 2 copies of project, one for submission at Registration and other for your use for presentation

        

Report Content 
Report Presentation

  

Special Registration Camp for "JSTS--2010"

On 1st of August at Bhawani Shankar Shadangi School From 11 am to 1 pm. This will be Last date for any type of Registration.

"JSTS--2010": A Search for Ignited Minds....

"JUNIOR SCIENTIST TALENT SEARCH-2010"

Objective of JSTS-2010

• To choose the young brains from class 6 to 12 for CSCAGIM membership
• To make a team ready for National Children's Science Congress
• After the competition models made by student will be exhibited. (Conditions apply)
• To avail a platform for children to check their ability to work as a scientist and their passion for science
• To increase their science IQ

What are the benefits to take part in this competition?

1 To become a member of a group that is working for spreading awareness in Science.

2 To get the first hand knowledge of How Scientists work.

3 After being a member of CSCAGIM they can get access to the library of the Club.

4 They can directly send their projects for National Children's Science Congress.

5 They can share and express their thoughts with like minded persons and they even be guided by subject experts of science.

6 They can attend special workshops organised to help them in science awareness

7 Special career counselling workshops for high and higher secondary students

How to Participate in “JSTS-2010”?

• Contact your Principal or the person in-charge.
• Pay the participation Registration fee and get your name registered.
• Registration fee is per Student only Rs.20.
• Prepare your project and submit it well before the last date for Submission for first level.
•  For second level prepare your model based on project and be ready for presentation.
• The Exact Date for second level will be announced with the Results of First level. 

First level

1. Written project to submit in school

2. Results will be declared publicly/school wise

3. No revaluation possible

4. This is a screening round

5. No project will be return

Detail instructions for first round

· Written Project must be not more than five pages of A4 size of paper.

· Subject chosen for the project must be based on basic science and topic should be simple and clearly explained.

· You can choose any topic of science, but remember you have to make a model on it in second round.

· Project may be subtitled as – theory dealt with, formulae if used in the model/project, details of model made, diagram, practical usage of that subject, if the model is a working one that will be better.

· You have to write only on one side of the paper that is facing page. On back side of the paper you can make diagrams if needed.

· The diagrams can be made by using pencils only and no colour can be use in it

· It must be labelled properly

· The writing work must be legible

The project work may Subtitles

1. theory dealt with

2. formulae if used in the model/project

3. details of model made

4. diagram – inside the project

5. Practical usage of that subject.

6. If the model is a working one that will be better.

· Other than these five pages on front page(5+1) particulars of participant in following heads be as Name, class, Date of birth/age, school name, Contact number,

Project Title, subtitles, declaration and sign

· Declaration: I will obey all the rules made before or after the commencement of the competition. I understand that my selection for next round will conditional. CSCAGIM and coordinator's decision will be final in every regard.

· Projects will not be return. They will be property of CSCAGIM and can be use by club for publication or other purposes. No argument shall accept in this regard. For their personal use they must keep a copy of it.

Second level

* In this round, participants will be from the merit list of first level.

* Merit list will be school wise

* This is a Presentation round

* In which models based on their written project + presentation of models

* After this they have to gone through personal interview if required

Details of second round

· In second round only those who qualify first round will be entered. They have to present there models and explain it to the jury or judges.

· The results are binding on everyone whatever they may be.

· If the models are working it will be better but otherwise also it will work.

· The final results will be acknowledged them through post or in a convenient way.

· After the results they can join the club if they finally qualify. They have to deposit club registration fee and fulfil club's rules.

NOTE:

· This competition is not meant for any scholarships.

· Winners will be awarded with CSCAGIM membership if they selected in final results.

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Format for Front Page

· Name,

· Class,

· Date of birth/age,

· School name,

· Contact Address & number (Name of person with the no.)

· E-mail id –if any

· Project Title

· Subtitles,

· Declaration and sign

· Declaration:

I will obey all the rules made before or after the commencement of the competition. I understand that my selection for next round will conditional. CSCAGIM and coordinator's decision will be final in every regard of competition.

Signature of participant with Name

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· Certification by School authority

__(Name of participant)__ is a student of class ________.

Sign and Seal

[Just to certify that the Participant is in between class 6^th to 12^th]

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Important days to remember

Last Date for Registration with Participation Fee—on 30^th July 2010  

Last Date for submitting Project – on 04^th of August 2010

Collection of written projects from school on – 05^th of August 2010

Result announcement for first round – on 16^th of August 2010 (tentative date)

Dates for Second round will be announced on – Same Day With results of first round.   

If any change in the plan occurs it will be informed accordingly.

for Details of how to make a Scientific project, what is a good project follow the Link __ National Children's Science Congress on Right hand side of this blog.

VIPNET affiliation certificate

RAIGARH |

Just days before the world environment day good news for science lovers of the city, Children’s science club has now affiliation from VIPNET. Children’s Science Club: A Group of Ignited Minds was established eight years ago in Raigarh city to spread scientific values among children, and to encourage them to think scientifically and work scientifically. This is the only science club in the district that was formed out of school. VIPNET is a national network of thousands of science clubs situated in various parts of India. VIPNET works under the supervision of Vigyan Prasar an autonomous organisation under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. This children’s science club popularly known as CSCAGIM with its initials, organises meeting on regular intervals for its members to discuss on scientific issues. Club also celebrate national and international science days. Club’s foundation day 15 October is celebrated as scientist day in respect of scientists. Now with this affiliation club’s activity will get recognition on national level. Its members also get a chance to be select for National Children’s Science Congress, where junior scientists from all over India come and show their talent and met with renowned scientists of India and abroad. Principal scientific officer of Vigyan Prasar Mr. B K Tyagi has wrote, in a letter sent with the affiliation certificate, that the club should go ahead with new and innovative projects never carried out before.

Children’s Science club’s members has recently organised a workshop on world health day, and some months ago, selected members of the club were on an educational excursion trip of Gomarda sanctuary by forest department. The advisory board of the club constituted by Dr. Suchitra Tripathi, Saroj Kumar asst. prof. of Chemistry, R S Prasad lecturer of physics, Dinesh Shadangi nature scientist; has expressed happiness over this achievement of club.

In coming day’s club will organise an inter-school “Junior Scientist Talent Search” competition. Selected children shall awarded membership of the club and mentored for National children’s Science Congress

MY RAIGARH

Let's talk about the club e.g. CSCAGIM

Now your exams are over and you are free to think on your past mistakes done in studies. In this summer you can also think how many new friends you had added in your real life not in the imaginary world of orkut, face book and other such medium? How many friends you had lost in last one year? who counts all these silly emotional numbers. Are you too busy in guessing what grade or percentage you will got in your final exams?

You can ask me why i am asking these questions, whether they are anyway related to CSCAGIM. I had seen many 10th class prospective students have started tuition for their next year. The ghost of the board again surfaces with its many facets, parents are still of the same mindset as they were a decade ago.

Dear friends give at least some time for playing, spend sometime in ground, read something interesting, you can even read coming session's study material but not to increase stress. Read for fun, just enjoy it. Try to meditate, do some exercises.

Dear members talk with your friends about the club and spot the prospective members.

Wetland in Raigarh

Deforestation and Devastation

 TREES CUT DOWN

FOOT PRINTS OF ELEPHANT

HOUSE BROKEN BY ELEPHANT IN BANGURSIA

अंतरराष्ट्रीय संयुक्त प्रयासों से ‘मेन ऑन मून’

इसरो के पूर्व प्रमुख व चंद्रयान-1 के मुख्य कर्ताधर्ता जी माधवन नायर ने ‘मेन ऑन मून’ को ड्रीम प्रोजेक्ट बताते हुए इसके लिए अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर संयुक्त प्रयासों की जरूरत बल दिया है। उनका कहना है कि इस दिशा में भारत की भांति चीन भी प्रयासरत है लेकिन यह मिशन जोखिमों से भरपूर तथा चुनौतीपूर्ण है।

इसके लिए काफी धन व मानवसंसाधन की भी जरूरत है। साथ ही विज्ञान व तकनीक भी उच्चकोटि की चाहिए। इन कारणों से ‘मेन ऑन मून’ सरीखे प्रोजेक्ट संयुक्त प्रयासों के बिना असंभव लग रहे हैं।

इसलिए ‘मेन ऑन मून’ प्रोजैक्ट के लिए इंटरनेशनल प्रोग्राम बनाया जाना चाहिए। पूर्व इसरो प्रमुख नायर यहां पीआरएल परिसर में छटवें वैज्ञानिक विचार-विमर्श कार्यक्रम के अंतिम दिन उक्त बात कही। चंद्रमा पर जीवन की संभावनाएं, पानी सहित बिंदुओं मंथन के लिए देश-विदेश के वैज्ञानिक यहां पहुंचे थे।

वैज्ञानिकों का मानना है कि भारत-चीन के अलावा जापान, रूस एवं अमरीका भी मून मिशन में गहरी दिलचस्पी ले रहे हैं। ऐसे में ‘मेन ऑन मून’ हेतु यह राष्ट्र साथ आएं तो कोई नहीं बात नहीं होगी।

एक और चंद्रमा

नासा की वैज्ञानिक कार्ली पीटर ने कहा कि पृथ्वी से दिखने वाले चंद्रमा की विपरीत दिशा में भी एक और चंद्रमा है लेकिन यह देखा नहीं जा सका है। चंद्रयान से वहां पहुंचने में सफलता मिली है। इतना ही नहीं चंद्रमा के दूसरे पट की विपरीत दिशा में दिखने वाले गड्ढे-पर्वत की तुलना में अलग प्रकार के हैं।

कागुया का चंद्रमा का नक्शा

जापान के मून मिशन कागुया से संबद्ध वैज्ञानिक डा. कोबायासी ने मंथन के दौरान मून मैप की जानकारी दी। उन्होंने कहा कि वैसे तो कई बार चंद्रमा के नक्शे देखे गए हैं लेकिन कागुया हाई-रिजोल्यूशन ईमेज लेने में सफल रहा है। इसलिए चंद्रमा का यह नक्शा अब तक तैयार नक्शों की तुलना में अच्छी गुणवत्ता का है। किसी भी चंद्रमिशन में नक्शा वैज्ञानिकों को वहां की भौगोलिक स्थिति समझने में मदद करता है।