Students at centre !!

Teacher what are we going to do today?" This question before the class, gave me a great deal of satisfaction. I then realized Yes, I am doing something not merely teaching. This question is my biggest award in my career as a Science teacher.
Action oriented  class will always be a lively class. Learning will surely take place when students are in action and they are in charge of their learning. In this scenario, our job as a teacher becomes of a facilitator than a teacher. Helping students to learn, to analyse and come to conclusion is really a joyous process. This what I am experiencing in my journey so far. The most dynamic aspect of students centered approach is, the  achievement of ability of students to judge outcomes without prejudice mind. Being a Science teacher, I would say this is the biggest achievement a teacher can dream of.
Lets have quick look at what activities I have conducted  so far, for students centered approach in my science classes. 

[1] Making an animal cell model from jelly and fruits.                  Topic :- Cell

[2] Making a plant cell model using clay.                                     Topic :- Cell

[3] Preparing bread using yeast microorganisms.                        Topic :- Microorganisms

[4] Growing the bacterial colony.                                                Topic :- Microorganisms
       (samples collected from stair case, toilet, canteen, class room floor)

[5] Making paper skeleton model.                                               Topic :- Body systems

[6] Visit to Botanical Garden                                                       Topic : - Classification of plants

[7] Dissection of pig heart                                                          Topic :- Circulatory system

[8] Observing and blowing air into actual pig's lungs through     Topic :- Respiratory system

       trachea                                                                                              

[9] Fun with acids and bases                                                        Topic :- Acids and bases

[10] Analyzing the pH value of various soil samples                      Topic :- Rocks and soil

[11] Amazing race; Fun with various types of rocks                       Topic :- Rocks and soil

[12] Constructing Periscope                                                          Topic :- Light

[13] Dynamo working  ( Demonstration)                                       Topic :- Energy Transfer

 

[14] Modle of teeth types                                                             Topic :- Ingestion.