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Ultadanga Sunshine Centre (INST- 10047) | Sunshine
kolkata
ACT- 100374
Status:
Volunteeers:
Paramika Banerjee (22101)
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Impact:
The children were amused when they completed the poster of a sweating Earth. They giggled and laughed when I explained to them that the Earth may also get tired and may have fever due to soaring temperatures, just like us. I hope the children will be able to realize the environmental crises that we all face collectively and how we can do our bit to save the planet. I also encouraged them to follow what they learnt in the session in their everyday lives. I spoke to them about how waste should be disposed in bins and eventually came to know that there aren't as many bins or vats for disposal in their locality.
Report:
Communication is an important life-skill that is often neglected. The class in Ultadanga began with the purpose of helping the children learn about different modes of communication, especially using visual arts. Initially, I spoke to them about environmental issues, what does environment mean, and the importance of 5th June. Later, I interacted with them individually asking them if they knew about the different kinds of pollution. While many of them were aware of air and water pollution, I introduced them to the concept of noise pollution. Finally, I taught them how to make a poster and to title it appropriately. This is one of the many ways in which we communicate the importance of preserving the planet. I think communicating visually is very effective. I plan to distribute crossword puzzles, printed on sheets to educate them further about environmental problems that we face today.
Megha, who was coordinating the session conducted a quiz session on Indian history and geography. There were around 10 children for the session; they were enthusiastic and eager to learn.
Date:
09/06/2019
