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A Debate Workshop That Sparked Confidence and Critical Thinking
This debating workshop was conducted at Sunnyside in collaboration with the Indian Society for Universal Dialogue (ISUD).
Naqeeb Sulthana
6 days ago3 min read
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Sinking, Rising, and the Role of Cold Water: A Hands-on Experiment
The questions we set out to explore in our latest hands-on experiment as part of our ongoing MDP on mangroves.
Naqeeb Sulthana
7 days ago3 min read
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A Journey into Mangroves: Learning, Thinking and Discovering
When we decided to take on a multidisciplinary project (MDP) centered on mangroves, we knew we wanted to integrate different subjects.
Naqeeb Sulthana
Mar 203 min read
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Exploring Perspectives: How Thinking Routines Nurture Meaningful Learning
Recently, I facilitated a session with our Elementary cohort using the Think, Feel, Care thinking routine from Project Zero at Harvard.
Sabina
Jan 212 min read
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Climate Nexus: Connecting Global Challenges to Local Realities
At Sunnyside , we embarked on a transformative journey to address climate change education with a refreshing perspective. Recognising...
Sabina
Jan 195 min read
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A Wild Day: Exploring the Wonders Behind the Weeds
A rainy Tuesday morning saw the Sunnyside students shuffle into a bus and set off for Kotturpuram. The bus was filled with chatter, and...
Syeda Maryam
Jul 11, 20242 min read
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Writing to Show Off Reading: Key Takeaways from Ananya Das Gupta's Writer's Workshop
Key Takeaways from Ananya Das Gupta's Writer's Workshop, Writing to Show Off Reading
Naqeeb Sulthana
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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A Fishy Tale with Aravind: A Workshop on Protecting Native Freshwater Fish Species
In a recent workshop at Sunnyside, Aravind Manoj, a passionate freshwater fish conservationist, took us on a captivating journey into the...
Sabina
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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Exploring Conundrums & Juggling Number Puzzles - Highlights of Day 3 at Sunnyside Young Explorers Weekend Workshops
Session 1: Conundrums & Non Fiction Adventures ~ Delving into the world of non-fiction, solving brain-teasers, and finding facts to...
Sunnyside Team
Feb 22, 20243 min read
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Journeying Through Poetry & Geometry - Highlights of Day 2 at Sunnyside Young Explorers Weekend Workshops
Welcome to a world where learning knows no bounds! Last weekend at the Sunnyside Young Explorers Weekend Workshops, we delved into the...
Sunnyside Team
Feb 13, 20244 min read
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Crafting Stories & Investigating Nature's Wonders - Highlights of Day 1 at Sunnyside Young Explorers Weekend Workshops
Yesterday marked the exciting commencement of the Young Explorer's Weekend Workshops for February at Sunnyside.
Sunnyside Team
Feb 5, 20244 min read
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Nature Walks: A Curious Journey of Observation, Questioning & Developing Scientific Intuition
In the heart of the bustling city of Chennai, amidst the chaos and commotion of urban life, there exists a remarkable oasis of nature...
Salma Zaithoon
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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The Maker Series Journey: Fostering Scientific Thinking, Hands-On Skills & Beyond
Initiating a journey into the world of science and learning with middle and high school kids is a challenge. These young minds are always...
Salma Zaithoon
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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Nurturing Number Sense - 10,9,8…here we go
An interaction with numbers in various ways is essential to develop an innate understanding of numbers. The concept of numbers and...
Rafia Riaz
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Exploring Earth Sciences with Our Young Explorers: A Journey of Curiosity and Empathy
Facilitating 'Earth Sciences' for our young explorers has been an incredible journey over the past few weeks. We embarked on a nature...
Salma Zaithoon
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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Civic Education in Action: Hands-On Exploration of Social Injustice Through Budget Profiles
As educators we understand the need to inform our learners about social issues and to empower them to bring a change in society. In...
Naqeeb Sulthana
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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Discovering the Surface Area of Spheres and Hemispheres: A Hands-On Adventure
Another day of Math. Five of us sitting in front of the 1.8 kg, thick Math textbook looking at an endless bunch of questions. Typical...
Abdul Muiz Syed
Aug 8, 20233 min read
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Design Adventure: Nurturing Young Minds through Design and Design Thinking
At Sunnyside, a few days back, an intriguing and enlightening session called the "Design Adventure" took place, led by a talented and...
Sabina
Jul 27, 20233 min read
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Navigating Social Justice: A Learning Journey Unmasking Inequities and Inspiring Change
This past year our civics learning journey has been an enlightening experience as we delved into the role of the three branches of...
Naqeeb Sulthana
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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Exploring Surfaces, Spheres, and Maps: Unraveling the Intriguing World of Math
Mathematics is often perceived as a dull and tedious subject, but our recent math session with the middle and high school students proved...
Rafia Riaz
May 31, 20233 min read
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