SCIENCE WEEK

LUMINESCENCE: LIGHTING MINDS WITH SCIENCE

Explore • Experiment • Innovate

“Science is magic that works.” – Kurt Vonnegut

Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir celebrated Science Week 2026–27 from 7–9 September 2026, transforming classrooms and laboratories into vibrant spaces of inquiry, experimentation and innovation. From young explorers to budding researchers, students engaged in thoughtfully designed activities that connected scientific concepts with observation, creativity and real-world applications.

7 SEPTEMBER | EXPLORE & INQUIRE

Classes III–V – Knowledge Canopy: Young learners explored fascinating scientific facts and displayed their discoveries on a colourful Knowledge Canopy, nurturing curiosity, peer learning and scientific awareness.

Class VI – Green Healers: Students explored the properties and uses of medicinal plants such as Tulsi, Neem, Aloe Vera, Mint and Giloy through saplings, posters and collaborative presentations.

Class VII – Inside Battery Technology: Students investigated different types of batteries—their components, working principles, applications and environmental considerations—connecting electricity with everyday technology.

Class VIII – Charge Detectives: Simple Electroscope: Students constructed simple electroscopes using easily available materials and experimented with balloons and plastic objects to explore friction, static electricity and detection of electric charge.

IX – Science Times: The Young Scientist Edition: Students transformed scientific research into creative Science Newspaper front pages, exploring contemporary themes across Biology, Chemistry and Physics—from stem cells and organ-on-a-chip technology to green hydrogen, space chemistry and laws of motion.

8 SEPTEMBER | CREATE, CONNECT & DISCOVER

Classes III–V – The Science Expo: Young scientists showcased working models, experiments and innovative projects, demonstrating creativity, teamwork and practical application of scientific concepts.

Class VI – Science Snapshot: Students discovered science in everyday life through visual presentations on shadows, phases of the Moon, rainbows, static electricity and motion.

Class VII – Discovery Trail: Through illustrated timelines, students traced landmark scientific discoveries and inventions, recognising how observation, experimentation and perseverance drive scientific progress.

Class VIII – Microbe Masters: Build the Microscopic World!: Students created and labelled 3D models of bacteria, protozoa, algae, fungi and viruses, exploring their structures, characteristics and significance while strengthening creativity and scientific communication.

IX– Science Challenges: The “Physics is Everywhere!” Meme/Poster Challenge connected physics with everyday phenomena, while “Tendon Titans: The Body’s Living Cables” challenged students to think like biomedical engineers and design stronger, safer artificial tendons.

9 SEPTEMBER | INNOVATE & SHOWCASE

The concluding day brought scientific concepts to life through an exciting spectrum of experimentation, technology and innovation.

Classes III–V – Discovery Quest: Students decoded scientific clues, definitions and terminology, strengthening logical reasoning, knowledge recall and scientific vocabulary.

Science Expo: The Science Expo brought Physics, Chemistry and Biology together on a dynamic platform of experimentation and innovation. Students showcased robotics, humanoid and autonomous systems, Arduino-based automation, Smart City models and sensor technologies, alongside fascinating chemical demonstrations involving chromatography, distillation, electroplating, redox reactions and microbial fuel cells. The Biology exhibits extended into advanced domains of microbiology, biotechnology and environmental science, featuring ELISA, tissue culture, gel electrophoresis, CRISPR-Cas9, bioinformatics, photobioreactors and a low-cost spectrophotometer. The innovative “Ya Aushdham” project further highlighted sustainable solutions for river rejuvenation and ecological restoration. Together, the exhibits transformed scientific concepts into hands-on applications, technological solutions and future-ready innovations. 

FROM CURIOSITY TO INNOVATION

Science Week 2026–27 created a journey from curiosity to inquiry, inquiry to experimentation, and experimentation to innovation. Every activity reinforced a powerful idea—science is not merely a subject in a textbook; it is a way to question, investigate, create and understand the world.

Luminescence truly illuminated young minds—one question, one experiment and one discovery at a time.

Science Week at Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir (26th August–1st September, 2025) was a vibrant celebration of curiosity and innovation, filled with engaging activities like Science Bingo, Glow Test, and The Frankenstein Organ Challenge. The week featured the Science Expo for Classes III–V, where students showcased models and experiments on machines and environmental solutions, earning appreciation from parents and peers. It culminated in the Senior Wing Annual Science Exhibition, with impressive projects in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Robotics, and Environmental Science—from earthworm responses and blood-grouping in Biology to green chemistry, optics demonstrations, and smart farming robots. The exhibition truly ignited passion, fostered scientific temperament, and inspired students to apply classroom learning to real-world challenges.

Albert Einstein had remarked, “ The important thing is to never stop questioning”, for it is when you question that you find solutions! Science generates solutions for everyday lie and help us to answer the  great mysteries of the universe. Science Week at Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir was an exciting and enriching experience for students and teachers. Held from 27.08.24 to 31.08.24, the event aimed to foster curiosity, creativity, and a love for science among students. The week was packed with various activities and exhibitions, all designed to engage students in hands-on learning and encourage scientific thinking.

Activities:

• Herbal Heroes- Discover the power of Plants (VI)

Students explored how local herbal and medical plants can help treat common diseases. They discovered plants related to a given disease and found how these plants can make us healthier and shared their findings with the class.

• Green Innovations in Chemistry (VII)

Students picked a product like soap, detergent, shampoo, dye, or insect repellent, and redesigned it using green chemistry principles that aim to make an eco-friendly version that’s better for the environment.

1. The Science Frontier- Discovering Nature and Space (VIII)
   Students explored, investigated, and presented scientific phenomena related to nature or the universe in a way that is engaging, educational, and informative.
2. Science exhibition (VI-XII)

The Science Exhibition was an engaging and informative event that showcased the curiosity and creativity of young minds. The exhibition featured a variety of projects and interactive displays covering a range of scientific disciplines like Environmental Science (Smart irrigation system, Forest fire suppression Robot, wonderbag etc.),Physics and Engineering (Laser house security system, Lifting bridge during flooding, Automatic street light etc.), Biology and Life Sciences (Fungal and Bacterial culture, Demonstration of DNA isolation and Structure, Rapid blood testing, Tissue Culture, Vegetative propagation trechniques etc.), Robotics (RADAR, Obstacle avoiding car, Bluetooth mobile control car etc.), Chemistry.

Overall, the event was a great learning experience and it was inspiring to see so many young minds coming together to showcase their scientific talents.

“Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done.” 

Robert.A.Heinlein.

Hands-on activities help to develop cognitive and psychomotor skills of the children. As a part of Science Week, an array of activities was planned for the students and the theme was LUMINESCENCE. These activities helped the students to explore , observe and get the results on their own.

For the students of Class III, an activity Upcycled Art was conducted where the students had to combine their  creativity and environmental awareness and transform recyclable materials into artistic masterpieces.

The students of Classes IV and V were made to analyse a video of a specific scientific phenomenon, process, or experiment (Video Analysis) and were asked to perform some experiments in groups, record their observations and explain the science behind it (Mysterious Science Experiments).

The concluding day saw a Science Exhibition by the students of Classes III to X where the students presented their models and demonstrated their experiments.