Environmental Science

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7. Recording

As impressions left unrecorded are likely to be wiped away from memory, pupils should
maintain a complete record of all activities connected with the project. Everything should
put down in the project book such as the choice of the project, ‘the discussions held, proposals
advanced and accepted, duties assigned, books and journals consulted, information sought
for, work undertaken, difficulties felt and experiences gained, short and long-term gains
obtained, self-appraisal important guidelines and future references etc. Thus, project-book
embodies the valuable experiences of the group. Well-prepared project books may be awarded
prizes to encourage the-pupils.

Teacher’s Role in the Project

1. As the teacher has got mature experience, deeper and broader knowledge than the
   pupils, his guidance and prompting is indispensable. As the pupils are out on a
   venture they need suggestions arid guidance at every step.


2. The teacher should save the pupils from faltering and floundering. He should give
   help whenever it is required.


3. As a good prompter, just behind the curtain, the teacher should not make his
   appearance on the stage for the stage is meant for the pupils.


4. As a keen observer and a true sympathizer the teacher should win the goodwill of
   the pupils so that the pupils feel encouraged.


5. As a storehouse of information and knowledge the teacher should be able to anticipate
   the difficulties and suggest remedies as and when necessary. The pupils might look
   to him for help, guidance, solace and affection. As no method, however, good, is
   superior to teachers, the need for devoted teachers is established.

Some examples of projects:

1. Story of Transportation through the Ages.


2. Akbar and his Age.


3. Mohammad and Islam.


4. The Age of the Ramayana.


5. The Mughal Age.


6. The Indian Renaissance.


7. Communication through the Ages.


8. One World,


9. Our Country.


10. Our City.


11. Our Food


12. Nationalist Movement in India.


13. Achievement After Independence in India.


14. The Socialist Movement.


15. Stages of Evolution of Human Beings.