Young Scientist Program for 80 Orphans in Pakistan

Initiated in September 2021 the Young Scientist Program at Roshni Homes Trust is aimed to teach the children the importance of science on today’s world and make the learning experience interactive and fun for the kids.

The first module of the program has been completed successfully with children in grades 4 to 7 taking part in the experiments. Detailed below are the list of experiments & activities the children participated in.

Details of these activities (how we can perform and what’s the result) are given below.

Under Pressure: (Things will always move from higher pressure to lower pressure)

First, we pour water on a platter and add food color into it, then burn a flame of candle and put candle on the water. Now put glass on the candle after some time water automatically comes up because the air pressure outside pushes the water to go inside the glass where there is low pressure.

How to make ice cream:

We took a plastic bag and poured some milk and required things in it. Afterthat, put crushed ice in it. After some time, after we completed all the procedures, we were able to make homemade ice cream.

Constellation: (Imaginary patterns among the stars in the sky)

To learn about constellations, different worksheets were filled by kids. In the worksheets, Stars were drawn in different locations and kids were asked to match these stars and make different constellations.

Acid and bases:

When we add acid in cabbage juice it turns red color. When we add base in cabbage juice it turns into green, blue or yellow color. If we add cabbage juice to something neutral it turns into dark blue or purple. To clear the concept of our kids we also draw PH scale on A4 page.

Secrets of water:

When we add calcium tablets in warm water, carbon dioxide gas will be produced inside the bottle. The pressure gets so high because of this gas that it results in a large pop. When we add calcium tablets in cold water it takes more time because molecules of water tight together as compared to warm water that’s why in warm water, we get better pop.

How to build rubber cannon:

We took a Pringles box and cut the bottom part and now both ends of the box opened. Then we cut two slits at two opposite sides. We used an equal amount of rubber bands for each slit. Then we took an empty bottle and fit inside the Pringles box, we made two holes on two sides opposite to each other. Then we inserted a pencil between the holes. After that we stretched both rubber bands and attached them around the ends of the pencil. At last, we put a paper ball inside our cannon and grab the bottle from the cap end and pull it ourselves as hard as we can and then release. Now we had a fully functional rubber cannon.

DNA Extraction:

We put the banana in the plastic bag and smashed it smoothly with a spoon. After that we put it in a glass and one by one add vinegar max soap water and mix it well. After some time, we had banana DNA on the top of the mixture and pulled it out through a spoon.

Force: (a balloon that moves like a rocket) 

First, we took two chairs and tight ribbons at each end of the chair. Then make a hole in the center of ribbon and stick straw pipe in this whole then attached balloon on upper side of straw through tape after that we filled gas in the balloon through another end of pipe which was free at last balloon moves like a rocket.

Science of bubble and liquid:

First, we had normal water and we added max soap and mixed it well. Then we put a bubblemade pipe in this mixture and the bubble was no longer than 1 to 2 seconds. After we add glycerin in this mixture, it produces more strength in water soap mixture and when we make bubbles from this it takes longer than 2 seconds because of glycerin.

Objectives:

The objective of these activities was to enhance the knowledge of students about Science and how they can do experiments with the small things which are available at home. Science fuse activities focus on creating a classroom with many surprises and curiosities to excite and engage young minds in science learning. The curriculum emphasizes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills in students.

Summary:

Our kids actively participated in science fuse club, and activities were performed with full zeal and zest. At the end of each session, when we asked the questions, they answered us with full confidence. Our kids enjoyed this lot and have a passion to become a future scientist. At the end of this online course, they got certificates from science fuse club. Science Fuse is a unique way to entertain and engage the children.

Students learned how to create and test hypotheses, collect data and draw conclusions while having fun.

WITH YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM CAN BECOME A SUCCESS AND ROSHNI HOMES TRUST CAN REACH OUT TO EVEN MORE CHILDREN.