USE OF WASTE MATERIALS : A TYPICAL EXAMPLE
AN EXAMPLE WITH FUSED ELECTRIC BULB The electric supply in our locality was erratic. The voltage fluctuation was too much. Within months I gathered so many electric bulbs, all fused; those were nothing but useless waste material at home. I gave one bulb each to my students in the class and gave an assignment. Within a week's time they had to come forward with ANY useful productive work they could think of using the fused bulb. The response was wonderful.
You carefully examine the bulb and make a list of such uses that can be made under different headings; then we shall compare the list with others.
We may consider it to be a type of game; fix the time limit and give marks.
Different fields of uses are : 1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3. Life Science
4. Experiments and Demonstration
5. Work Experience (SUPW)
6. Other Purposes
USES OF FUSED ELECTRIC BULBS PERTAINING TO DIFFERENT FIELDS OF STUDY :
AS SUGGESTED BY PARTICIPANTS
I. PHYSICS 1. Idea/knowledge of wattage, voltage, current (amperage).
2. Study of physical properties - brittle, malleable, ductile.
3. Examples of (seven) different matals and alloys and their properties.
4. As a convex lens/magnifying glass (by filling the glass envelop with water).
5. Thermionic emission/evaporation of metal by heat (why does the lighting by a bulb gradually decrease and innerside of the glass envelop gets a form of coating).
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II. CHEMISTRY 1. Oxidation at high temperature (purpose of the glass envelop; why does a lighted filament get fused if exposed to air).
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2. Use of the thick wire (connecting the filament) for flame test.
3. Glass-envelop used as a round bottom flask.
4. As a component of distillation apparatus.
5. Broken glass envelop used as a watch glass.
6. For preparing a wash -bottle.
7. For preparing a boiling point apparatus.
8. As a gas preparing apparatus.
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III. LIFE SCIENCE 1. Specimen jar.
2. Petri dish.
3. Simple-microscope/magnifying glass.
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IV. FOR EXPERIMENTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS 1. The bulb explodes while breaks (explain the reason).
2. To show thermal expansions of glass vessel and of liquid.
3. To show convection of heat in liquid.
4. To show types of equilibrium of a body (stable, unstable and neutral).
5. To show optical properties - opaque and transparent.
6. To light the bulb so that the filament is in contact with air. Observe and explain why the filament becomes fragile.
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V. FOR S.U.P.W. ACTIVITY 1. Making dolls.
2. Making decoration piece (e.g. with plastic strips).
3. Pot for hanging money plant.
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VI. OTHER PURPOSES. 1. Knowledge about 'Trade Mark'.
2. Knowledge about standard size of 'holder'.
3. use as a rivet. (Two of projected aluminium pins for fitting the bulb in the holder can be used as a rivet e.g. for sealing small leaks in vessels).
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DAY-TO-DAY PROGRAMME
Cambridge Foundation Sr. Sec. School, Rajouri Garden, Extn., NEW DELHI-27
FIRST DAY MONDAY, 31st May, 1993.
TIMING ITEMS
9-00 AM TO 9-30 AM - Registration
9-30 AM TO 10-30 AM - Inauguration and Introduction
10-30 AM TO 11 -00 AM - Tea Break.
11 -00 AM TO 1 -00 PM - "Science Education and Creativity - Concepts and
Attributes" Deliberation/Discussion
by Dr. Krishna Maitra.
1 -00 PM to 2-00 PM - Lunch Break
2-00 PM to 4-00 PM - Activities for stimulation of creativity.
(with tea break in between)
by Sh. S.P. Saxena and other
Resource Persons.
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES : Topic : Activities for Stimulation of Creativity : (2 pm - 4 pm)
1 Pictures and Creativity :
a) Interpretation b) Discovering Relationship. c) Re-definition
2. Completion of Fable : Three possible ends.
3. Learning Creative process through scientists' discovery.
SECOND DAY TUESDAY, 1st June, 1993.
9-00 AM to 10-30 AM - "Generating Environment for Creativity'
Deliberation/Discussion
by Dr. Najma Siddiqi.
10-30 AM TO 1 -00 AM - Tea Break
11-00 AM TO 1-00 PM - "Achievement of Creativity through Investigatory
Project". Deliberation/Discussion
by Sh. B.N. Mehrotra..
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1-00 PM TO 2-00 PM - Lunch Break.
2-00 PM TO 3-30 PM - Project Work
3-30 PM TO 4-00 PM - Briefing for Field Trip/Work sheet
by Dr.M.N. Siddiqi.
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES : Topic : Generating Environment for Creativity (9 am - 10-30 am)
1. Plan the meal for flight to moon.
2. Calibrate your heart-beats.
3. Make a time clock of inventions.
4. Tracing energy flow in biosphere.
Topic : Investigatory Projects (11 am - 1 -00 pm)
1. Presence of adulterates in oil, butter, spices, sugar etc.
2. Trend in change of energy in an oscillating pendulum at different positions.
3. What makes the colour of leaves.
Topic :lnvestigatory Projects (2 pm - 3.30 pm)
Individual work or work in small groups.
GAP DAY WEDNESDAY, 2nd June, 1993. (ID-UL-ZUHA)
Holiday - Home Assignments
Preparation for Field Trip / other assignments
THIRD DAY THURSDAY, 3rd June, 1993.
Participants will assemble at National Science Centre, Bhairon Marg, Near Pragati Maidan Gate No. 1, New Delhi at 10-30 AM.
TIMING ITEM
10-30 AM to 11-30 AM - "About Field Trips and Creativity". Objectives and
allocation of exhibits by Dr. M.N. Siddiqi, Sh. P.C.
Bose.
11-30 AM to 1-30 PM. - Visit to exhibits/on the spot observations and
recording.
1-30 PM to 2-15 PM - Lunch break.
2-15 PM to 5-30 PM - On the spot observations and
(Tea break in between) - Preparation of Report.
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PROPOSED ACTIVITIES : Topic : Field Trip to National Science Centre (10-30 am to 5-30 pm)
Participants will work in groups of two.
Morning : Study of allotted/selected exhibit. Observations and Noting.
Evening : Finalisation of Work Sheet (minimum one model).
FOURTH DAY FRIDAY, 4th June, 1993
9-30 AM to 10-30 AM "Creativity and Class Room Activity" Deliberation/
Discussion/Activities by Dr. M.N. Siddiqi.
10-30 AM to 11-00 AM Tea Break.
11-00 AM to 12-00 "Out of School Programmes & Activities for Creativity"
Presentation/Discussion by Sh. S.P. Saxena.
12-00 to 1 -00 PM. Project Work/Lab Work (to continue)
1-00 PM to 2-00 PM Lunch Break.
2-00 PM to 4-00 PM. Project Work/Lab Work.
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES : Topic : Creativity and Class-Room Activities : (9.00 am - 10-30 am)
1. Plotting and Interpretation of scientific data.
2. Some relevant activities taken up on the spot during discussion
Topic : Out of School Programmes and Activities : (11.00 am -12.00)
1. Participants work on individual work sheet to develop Creativity-
Topic : Project Work/Lab. Work (2.00 pm -4.00 pm)
Individual work or work in small groups.
FIFTH DAY SATURDAY, 5th June, 1993.
9.00 AM to 10-30 AM. - "Creative us* of Waste Materials in Science
Education",
Presentation/Discussion by Sh. P.C. Bose.
10-30 AM to 11 -00 AM. - Tea Break.
11-00 AM to 1-00 PM - Display of exhibits, and follow-up.
1-00 AM to 2-00 PM - Lunch Break.
2-00 PM onward - Exhibition Discussion/Appraisal
Valedictory.
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PROPOSED ACTIVITIES : Topic : Creative use of Waste Materials (9.00 am - 10.30 am)
1. Different uses of fused electric bulbs.
2. Uses of empty cigerette packets/match boxes.
3. Creativity using leaves of plants.
Topic :Display of Exhibits and follow up. (11.00 am-1.00pm)
Activities, Projects and Display.
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APPENDIX - B
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS :
S.No. Name of the Participant School
1. Ms. Kanchan Shridhar Manav Sthali School, New Rajendra, Nagar.
2. Ms. Anita Chinmaya Viclyalaya, Vasant Vihar.
3. Ms. Jaspritma. Kaur Guru Tegh Bahadur 3rd Cent. School, Mansarover
Garden.
4. Ms. Rita Gupta Shri Guru Nanak Public School. Adarsh Nagar.
5. Ms. Qamar Ansari Cresent School, Daryaganj.
6. Ms. Nishtha Mahendru Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar.
7. Ms. Kiran Jyot Cambridge Foundation School, Rajouri Garden.
8. Mr. Lukkachan E.V. Montfort Sr. Sec. School, Ashok Vihar.
9. Ms. V. Rajeswari M.C.L. Bal Saraswati Mandir, Hari Nagar.
10. Ms. Basheerunnaisa Begum Rabea. Girls Public School, Ballimaran.
11. Mr. Dhiren M. Doshi Mata Jai Kaur Public School, Ashok Vihar.
12. Ms. Preeti Jain S.D. Public School, East Punjabi Bagh.
13. Ms. Mamta Nagpal National Public School, Maharani Bagh.
14. Ms. V. Sudhakaran Sachdeva Public School, Pitam Pura,
15. Ms. Sudesn Kaushik S.M. Arya Public School, Punjabi Bagh.
16. Ms. Rajni Kanta Lilawati Vidya Mandir, Shakti Nagar.
17. Ms. Deep Shikha Lovely Public Sr. Sec. School, New Layalpur.
18. Ms. Mythali Krishnan Springdales School, Pusa Road.
19. Ms. Pratibha Masih St. Anthony's School, Hauz Khas.
20. Ms. Sunita Punj Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute. Subroto Park.
21. Ms. Kamini Karir Bhatnagar International School, Vasant Kunj.
22. Ms. Rashmi Anand Somerville School, Ferozshah Road.
23. Ms. Abhineet Kaur C.R.P.F. Public School, Rohini.
24. Ms. Savita Aggarwal Guru Harkishan Public School, Shahdara.
25. Ms. Alka Bajaj St. Margaret Sr. Sec. School, Prashant Vihar.
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26. Ms. V. Annapurna Blue Bells School, Kailash Colony,
27. Ms. Kamlesh Gupta Ravindra Public School, Pitam Pura.
28 W. Rachel Thomas Rosary Sr. Sec. School, Kingsway Camp.
29. Mr. Shaukhat Ali Manav Bharti India International School, Panscheel
Park.
30. Ms. Neena Malhotra Suraj Bhan D.A.V. Public School, Vasant Vihar.
31. Ms. Sunita Kumar Saraswati Bal Mandir, Rajouri Garden.
32. Ms. Vimla Singh Gyan Mandir Public School, Naraina.
33. Ms. Asha Chaudhary Happy School, Darya Ganj.
34. Ms. Meenakshi Verma Convent of Jesus & Mary, Bangla Sahib Marg.
35. Ms. Elmy Andrew Mater Del Convent, Tilak Lane.
36. Ms. Sunita Kaushal Mira Model Sr. Sec. School, Janakpuri.
37. Mr. Naresk Kr. Sharma Taksila Public School, Shahdara.
38. Ms. Kalpna Bhargava Greenfields Public School.
39. Ms. Sonia Baveia. Mount Carmel School, Anand Niketan
40. Mr. Ram Narain Singh South Delhi Public School. Defence colony
COURSE DIRECTOR :
Mr. Raj Verma Cambridge Foundation School, Rajouri Garden.
RESOURCE PERSONS :
1. DR. M.N.Siddiqi Cresent School, Daryagunj.
2. Mr. B.N. Mehrotra Guru Nanak Public School, Adarsh nagar.
3. Dr. Najma Siddiqi Deptt. of Education, Delhi University.
4. Mr. S.P. Saxena Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School No.2, C-Block, Janakpuri.
GUEST SPEAKER :
Dr. Krishna Maitra Deptt. of Education, Delhi University.
PROGRAMME COORDINATOR :
Mr. P.C.. Bose Education Officer (Sc), CBSE.
ADVISER :
Mr. H.R. Sharma Director (Academic), CBSE.