An educational trip was organized by the school to the Museum of Illusions and National Science Centre, Delhi for the students of Grade V on 11th March, 2023. The visit proved to be a great way to arouse curiosity in the minds of school students and was a thrilling and motivating experience for our young learners.
The first stop was the Museum of Illusions in New Delhi which was a unique experience for the students as they derived the opportunity not only to have fun but to learn a lot about vision, perception, human brain and science. The Ames Room, Infinity Room, Reversed Room, Vortex, Colour Room, Building Illusion, Tilted Room, Beuchet chair Illusion, Hollow Face Illusion, Rubin Vase, Kaleidoscope, Swap Noses, Infinity Wall, Infinity Tunnel, Magic box and Holograms to name a few, were some of the delightful and fascinating concepts observed at the Museum of Illusions.
Post lunch, the students visited the National Science Centre, Delhi wherein they took a tour of the following galleries- Water- the elixir of life, Hall of nuclear power, Our science and technology heritage, Human biology, Pre-historic life, Fun science, Information revolution, Emerging Technologies-Space Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Medical and Biotechnology, Oceanography and Earth Sciences, Agricultural Technology, Material Science, Nanotechnology, Energy and Transportation Technology. The galleries showcased a plethora of exhibits that covered various topics. The Magic tap, Stingless piano, Tesla coils, Energy ball, Marine and freshwater aquariums were some of the main attractions at the Science Centre.
The Science Centre provided a whole world of wonder and amazement with several interactive ‘hands on’ exhibits. The students were excited and observed all the exhibits minutely. Wrestling the gorilla arm, virtual makeup, find the direction of sound, walking through the mirror maze, infinity well, animated dinosaurs, responding to electric shock, lifting a lid against an electromagnet and many others caught the attention of students instantly and they thoroughly enjoyed being a part of these fun filled activities. On the whole, the visit to the Museum of Illusions and National Science Centre was very informative and enjoyable for the students of Grade V. This trip made learning easy, full of fun and was also a joyful experience for the children which will be imprinted in their memory for ever.