The Brainstem

Author: Haritha, Learner, The Integral School, Hyderabad What often happens with subjects such as biology, is that long complex words tend to throw one off. If you come across words like ‘mesencephalon’ and ‘rhombencephalon’, your brain is likely to swear never to ever cross the biology aisle in the library again (there are exceptions of…

A Pause and Look

This is an open access resource that will be used between sets of lesson units. The resource is used to take a step back, reflect on the learning, revisit thoughts and start again. A circle in the loop or loop in the circle or just loopy.  Thinking Biology-9-Pause

The Human Muscle

This is an open access resource that maybe used in a classroom session to explore the human muscle.  As usual, just some pointers to start an exploration.  Read the resource here: Muscles

The Human Skin

This is an open access resource that may be used to further explore the human skin. This presentation leads from previous presentations on the leaf and photosynthesis; however, may be used as a standalone resource. Explore this resource at human skin  

Photosynthesis

This is an open access resource on photosynthesis that maybe used in classroom sessions. This presentation leads from an earlier session where we explored the leaf Photosynthesis is a process that plants use to convert light energy to chemical energy that be used to further carry out the activities of plants. In simple terms, the plants…

Air-Extending the Research

Author: Aatmesh, Learner, Aged 14 years This is an extension of a project on Air done independently by the learner. The learner came up with an additional series of questions on completion of the previous project Air-Extension Life Forms Respiratory System. Defense Mechanisms of the Respiratory System. Cells and Air. Fire Role of Air in the…

A Sense of Sound

Author:  Varun, Learner, Aged 14 years This is an assigned project researched independently by the learner. A broad conceptual framework ((bare bones) was provided to the learner who then developed additional questions as he went along. We hear things so often, every second, that we never even stop to think about it. We take it…

Saptaparni

Author: Owais, Learner, Age 10 years. This tree is located near the third cut and behind Kings house. Leaves: It has flower like leaves. The leaves have lot of veins. They are dark green but new leaves are light green. When you break the leaf, sap comes out. The leaves grow in groups of 7 to…

Kadamb

Author: Owais, Learner, Age 10 years. It is a large evergreen tree. The branches spread on the trunk. The tree has large leaves. The small leaves are light green and the big leaves are dark green. It has a rough trunk. The bark is blackish grey. The fruit is round and yellow and it is furry…

Pink Trumpet

Author: Owais, Learner, Age 10 years We have many pink trumpet trees on our campus. All the buildings have these trees next to them. Leaves: The leaves are thin and dark green. They have 5 leaves on a long stalk. Flowers: It has a trumpet shaped flowers and grows in bunches. The color of the flower…

Jaggery Palm

Author: Owais, Learner, Age 10 years It is located near the sand pit on our campus. Leaves: It has palm like leaves. The leaves look like they are ripped. Fruit: It has a black round fruit. The fruit has a big black seed. Flower: The Jaggery palm has long flowers and it is green in color…

The Kanak Champa Tree

Author: Owais, Learner, Age 10 years This is a continuation of a previous project where Mr. Owais described the neem trees on campus Kanak Champa  We have 12 Kanak Champa trees in our campus. They are near the volley ball court. Leaves: They have dark green leaves. The leaves have a greyish thing on their back….