(This post outlines the rhythm followed by learners in the age group of 6-8 years, as understood by a parent) Every day, chirpy young kids are welcomed by green and serene surroundings. An empty lane flanked by beautiful flowers and trees entice the young ones to explore their surroundings with new enthusiasm. On several days…
Category: Reviews
AITHRE -Journal from Pegasus
Aryan, Arshia and Ayaan announce the commencement of AITHRE – Door to Emotions, an illustrated journal of contemporary creative writing and musings.
Why History? What is History?
This is a letter addressed to the learners at The Integral School, Hyderabad, who researched on the Silk Road. I had the pleasure of watching you research on the silk road, taking care to do my best impersonation of a cat on a hot tin roof whenever i saw that you became aware of…
The Silk Road-Part 4 of 4-Trade and Culture
This is the fourth part of the series based on the research done by learners at The Integral School, Hyderabad on the ancient Silk Road. The research team consisted of Aravind Bandreddi, Qutub Khan Vajihuddin, Aatmesh and Zoya Kadeer. This document was prepared by Aatmesh. My research areas : Trade Culture – what is culture,…
The Silk Road-Part 3 of 4-Religions on the Silk Road
This is the third part of the four part series based on the research done by Learners at The Integral School, Hyderabad, on the ancient Silk Road and focuses on the various religions on the Silk Road. The research team included Aravind Bandreddi, Qutub Khan Vajihuddin, Aatmesh and Zoya Kadeer. This document was prepared by…
The Silk Road-Part 2 of 4-Geography
This is the second part of a four part series based on research done by Learners at The Integral School, Hyderabad, on the ancient silk road. The research team consisted of Aravind Bandreddi, Qutub Khan Vajihuddin, Aatmesh and Zoya Kadeer. This document, on the geography of the Silk Road, was prepared by Qutub Khan Vajihuddin….
The Silk Road-Part 1 of a four part series
This is the first part of a four series document based on the research that learners at The Integral School, Hyderabad carried out about the ancient Silk Road. The team consisted of Aravind Bandreddi, Zoya Kadeer, Aatmesh and Qutub Khan Vajihuddin. This document, an introduction to the silk road, was prepared by Aravind Bandreddi. …
How to Look at Painting: Icarus, Daedulus and Science
We are posting an excerpt from an interesting article published in the Fidelio Magazine, Spring-Summer of 2006. The link to the complete article is provided at the end of the excerpt. ‘Bruegel painted many things that cannot be painted. As Pliny said of Apelles: In all his works, there is always more thought than paint.’…
The Human Gas Exchange System
Author: Qutub Khan Vajihuddin, Learner at The Integral School, Hyderabad. This is an independent self directed project exploring various aspects of the human gas exchange system (otherwise known as the respiratory system). The human gas exchange system The human gas exchange is otherwise known as the Respiratory System. The human gas exchange system is important…
Cuneiform Script
Author: Aatmesh, Learner at The Integral School, Hyderabad. This is a self directed independent project exploring the Cuneiform Script within the context of language and its development. Cuneiform writing is thought to have been the first script in human history. It originated in the area of Mesopotamia and was used by many civilizations. The word cuneiform…
Why do we ask you to sleep?
As facilitators in a learning space, we advise parents to see that their children get enough sleep. We recommend the need for a rhythm to sleep (and wake up) and discuss some aspects that may interfere or make the difference between a good sleep and a disturbed sleep. Sometimes, we hear parents ask us if…
Cryptography in World War II
Author: Aatmesh. Learner at The Integral School, Hyderabad. This is a self directed independent project exploring the use of cryptography in the World War II. Introduction Cryptography is the art of creating and solving codes. It is derived from the Greek words kryptos, meaning hidden and graphy meaning writing, therefore it is hidden writing. The first…
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