Here’s an opportunity to bring nature into classrooms. Sony BBC Earth, a factual entertainment channel, is organising ‘Feel Alive Hours’, a school contact programme that will reach out to students on science and nature.
A recent BBC study conducted in various countries, including India, revealed that being connected with nature makes a person joyful. Even brief engagement with wildlife and the universe will evoke positive emotions among children, according to the research.
The event, conducted in many schools in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, has helped students cope with exam-related stress and gain confidence, note the organisers.
Informative play
“Children always love to have fun before learning and when they get two things at one go, it is good for them. I am eagerly waiting for Blue Planet 2 that is the need of the hour...the presentation makes it interesting not just for children but also faculty,” said Savita Arora, principal, Bharti Public School, Delhi. Jennifer Dias, principal of St.Xavier’s school, Mumbai, described the terrarium-making exercise a novel idea. The event will introduce content on wildlife, science and nature. Children can participate in science experiments and quizzes and watch short films. Prizes are also offered. The Hindu In School is the media partner for the event.
Some schools have ‘Feel Alive zone’ that serve as a reminder for children to coexist with nature.
Educational institutions, including DAV Public School, Delhi and Indian High School, Bengaluru, have organised the event for its students. ‘Feel Alive Hours’ aims to reach out to students across 200 schools in various cities and eventually extend it to colleges. Schools may give a missed call on 1800-315-7849 for information.
