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FIELD TRIPS Geography Trip to Goa

From 3rd March to 5th March, Geography students of IBD
Year 11 travelled to Goa to collect data on land and sea
interaction as part of their internal assessment. The students
were able to apply the geographical skills they had learnt in
class to the real world, collecting data on longshore drift,
waves, the beach slope and the nature of sand. This trip
enabled them to draw connections between textbook
UKG Learns knowledge and practical applications of geography and utilise
instruments such as clinometers, swing-o-meters, ranging rods
through Nature and anemometers with ease and proficiency. Overall, it was an
enriching learning experience in collaborative work, inquiry-based learning,
To inquire deeper into the current unit 'Sharing team spirit, time management, and field work improvisation. Reflection at the
the Planet', the UKG learners went on a nature trail to Maharashtra Nature Park. The students studied end of the day was a mandatory exercise. The experience was enriching and
various plants, trees, birds, algae, and insects such as butterflies, praying mantes, and caterpillars. This will remain with them as they continue to explore the geography world.
trip motivated them to be responsible advocates of our planet by connecting with nature. The learners
understood the importance of caring for the environment and conserving the limited resources available
for living beings to thrive.

Force and Play

As a culmination of the ongoing unit of inquiry on
'Force', Class 1 learners visited Funky Monkey, a play
center in Lower Parel, Mumbai. The play equipment at
the center provided a perfect opportunity for the
inquirers to explore the concept through free play. They
had a chance to experience the different types of forces,
like push, pull, gravitational force, frictional force etc.
around them. They explored related concepts like speed,
distance, and motion in an informal setting. The students
recorded and documented their learning as they
experienced it. It was a fun and engaging way for our inquirers to learn in a hands-on and experiential manner.

Maharashtra Nature Park

The students of Class 3 visited the Maharashtra Nature Park
and explored various ecosystems, to understand the
interdependence between the biotic and abiotic factors
in nature.

Geography Trip to

Exploring Matheran
As part of their Geography Fieldwork
‘Light and Sound’ investigation assignment, 56 students of
Year 9 set about to visit Matheran, a hill
station near Mumbai, on 29th April 2023.
The students of Class 5 visited the Nehru
Their aim was to investigate the
Science Center to extend their sustainability of tourism at the popular
understanding of Light and Sound in tourist destination. Matheran is a no-vehicle
connection with their current station, however students investigated other
aspects of sustainable tourism such as
transdisciplinary theme - How the World
benefits to the local population and the traders, and awareness of tourism norms amongst tourists as well as their level of
Works? The students explored two
satisfaction with the tourism experience. Students also conducted an environmental survey to investigate littering, noise levels and
galleries 'Light and Sight' and 'Sound and tree cover.
Hearing.' Trekking on an arduous route, a batch of students also visited Hashachi Patti, a small hamlet nestled in a valley near Matheran. The entire
village is dependent on Matheran for their livelihood, with only one route connecting them to Matheran. Students interacted with the
locals and also learnt about the contribution made by DAIS Alumni to the welfare of the village.
Overall, the 2 days at Matheran were an excellent exercise in experiential learning and collaborative work for the Year 9 students.

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