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First Science Fair at Andovar School
Porayar, Tamil Nadu
January, 2016
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| Andovar school students assemble for the first science fair on food, nutrition and health |
Last week our Andovar school in Tamil Nadu enjoyed its first science fair. It was a simple beginning of what we hope will be a regular event as our school gathers resources. The theme of this fair was simple-the topic was health and how the best medicine comes from the kitchen!
Oral presentations were given by the 7th and 8th grade students. In South India, there is a famous proverb that says "Kitchen is the hospital with mother as doctor and food as best medicine".
Students brought fruits, native vegetables, herbs and greens, milk, milk products, and spices from their homes. They discussed the special properties of each food item in maintaining health.
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| Students brought native foods to discuss nutrition and health benefits |
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There were not too many scientific details discussed about the food items but practical information was given about important health issues. Students discussed how each respective food item was a remedy for common health problems.The students got good experience presenting before a group.
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| Students practiced speaking and presentation skills |
A skit with Traditional VILLU PAATU (musical bow) accompaniment was also presented based on health and food. The skit was about modern hospitals and how common ailments were better treated by prevention.
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| Villu Paatu or musical bow used to accompany dramatizations with song and verse Of course there was room for creativity and artistic expression! |
Help Fulfill Our Student's Dream in 2016
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