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CLICK HERE: WWW.TOISTUDENT.COM STUDENT EDITION MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 Newspaper in Education X-PLAINED PM Modi launches WEB EDITION week-long campaign to free of garbage TABLETOP RUNWAY WHAT A At least 18 people died and 16 were severely injured in Calicut (Kozhikode) on Friday, GRATITUDE after a Boeing-737 over- shot a runway known as a 'table top' in the In May 2010, to our aviation industry. an Tabletop runways are COVID often constructed by flight landing at excavating the peaks the Mangalore airport Together, we of the hills to create, WARRIORS have to move what is known as a overshot the tabletop forward ... tabletop. runway there, falling preparing com- down a hillside and M Narendra Modi has post out of dirt, HOW bursting into flames. launched a week-long garbage- water recycling, Such runways have Of the 166 people P free India campaign, in the run steep drops at one or up to the Independence Day, and as- getting rid of both the ends, in- onboard, only eight serted that the Swachh Bharat Mis- single-use plastic creasing the possibili- survived. The inquest sion has been a big support in the fight NARENDRA ty of injuries and fa- against Covid-19. Modi urged every- talities, if pilots under into the crash later one, especially children, to follow the MODI, PM or overshoot their ap- blamed pilot error social distancing norms and wear proach, either through masks to guard against the virus. human error or me- chanical failure. Apart from Mangalore and Kozhikode, The tabletop runway at Kozhikode is around ➤ The 'Gandagi-Mukt Bharat' drive began on 2,700 metres-long, shorter than the 4,430 Saturday, and would go on till the Independence airports like in WHERE ARE THEY metres runway in New Delhi, though it is Day to reinforce the ongoing campaign on cleanli- , Kullu and Shimla in long enough for a narrow body aircraft like ness and sanitation ➤ The PM has urged the offi- BUILT and Pakyong air- the Boeing-737 to land cials at the district level to construct toilets in all They are most commonly-found in moun- tainous areas, where flat land is scarce, or the villages under them and repair the existing in low-lying areas, like Kozhikode, where port in have tabletop runways facilities during the week space is at a premium, or there is a fear of water logging at the ground level. words, landing on such a runway is considered a test of a pilot's skill, as it creates an optical illusion YOUR Be a part of the Gandagi-Mukt CORNER of the runway, being at the same level as the plains Bharat Drive and.... WHY ARE THEY RISKY below it. Pilots have to ensure that their approach Landing on these airports require accurate isn't too high or too low. Landing on these runways Share your experiences at precision, with no room for errors. In other is trickier at night or in rain. As they say, [email protected]/[email protected] unprecedented times test your real char- IPHONE 12 MAY COME WITH MAGNETIC GOOGLE UNVEILS ITS FIRST 5G acter and our Covid NEWS CLICK HERE FOR PHONES, STARTING AT $499 ATTACHMENT WIRELESS CHARGING warriors, who have IN BRIEF MORE lphabet Inc's ➤ Google has said The technology is also expected to work with risked their lives to A that its first 5G- the reverse charging feature for iPhone 12 that keep us safe by GLACIERS COULD HAVE SCULPT- enabled phones, Pixel 4a would certainly allow the upcoming iPhone to ED MARS VALLEYS: STUDY (5G) and Pixel 5, will be compete with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy available this September working 24 x 7, have at a starting price of $499(` Note 20 Ultra and the Galaxy S20 series 37,365 approx). The com- ➤ Apple is expected to launch four new proved it in the last pany also cut the starting iPhones under the iPhone 12 series, which price for its smartphone five months, becom- would include two premium variants. lineup with a non-5G version of UNVEILED 4a priced at $349(`26,129approx), Presently, it is not clear which model will ing an inspiration for looking to broaden its appeal to the budget-conscious customers. come with this technology ➤ iPhone 12 Pro will all of US. Let’s join Google's lower-priced devices have been the top sellers, but are come in 6.1-inch or 6.7-inch sizes, and may feature far from being the major profit drivers. Higher-priced devices have gained little traction from the industry leaders, such as a high refresh-rate 120Hz ProMotion display, as hands in showing our he question Samsung Electronics Co and Apple Inc, because of limited mar- presently seen on the iPad Pro whether ancient The researchers keting and stiff competition. gratitude to the real T life could have ex- examined more than heroes this isted on Mars, centres on 10,000 Martian val- The 5G models will be available in the United pple is reportedly TECH BUZZ the magnets may not only pro- the water that once flowed planning to introduce vide a ‘snap in’ wireless charg- leys and compared States, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Independence Day. there, but a new research A iPhone 12 with magnetic posi- ing system but might also be used for suggests that many of the the channels on the Japan, Taiwan and Australia, Google said tioning that will move the phone auto- mounting purposes.With this feature, Red Planet's valleys were Earth that were matically to the optimal position on iPhone 12 will provide modular upgrades gouged by icy glaciers not the charging pad. According to a report, fitted through magnetic connection. Share with Times NIE on how you rivers. The study, which carved under the glaciers plan to show your gratitude. comes amid a flurry of ➤As an initial step, NASA will no longer refer to the new Mars missions trying Send in your article (50 words), planetary nebula, NGC 2392, the glowing remains of a BE THE CHANGE to discover if the now-barren planet ever hosted life, casts video (less than 2 min), paint- doubt on a dominant theory that the planet once had a sun-like star that is blowing off its outer layers at the ings, poems or any other way warm, wet climate with abundant liquid water that end of its life, as the ‘Eskimo Nebula’. 'Eskimo' is sculpted the landscape. that can drive this campaign widely viewed as a colonial term with a racist history, The findings suggest that some Martian valleys could have imposed on the indigenous people of Arctic regions been formed some 3.8 billion years ago by meltwater ➤Similarly, the term, ‘Siamese Twins Galaxy’ used to beneath the ice sheets, which they said would align with the refer to NGC 4567 and NGC 4568— a pair of spiral THE LAST DATE climate modelling, predicting that the planet would have galaxies found in the Virgo Galaxy Cluster— will be OF ENTRY: AUGUST 13, been much cooler in its ancient past. The research comes renamed ➤NASA said it will use only the official, 5PM. The top entries after NASA launched its latest Mars rover, Perseverance, to International Astronomical Union designations in will be published look for signs of ancient microbial life on the Red Planet cases where nicknames are inappropriate in Times NIE!!!

VIEWPOINT WHY THIS MOVE SHAYAN AHMAD, class, VI, C, OPG WORLD SCHOOL, DWARKA, Delhi, tells us why ➥"These nicknames and terms may have historical or WE SHOULD USE REUSABLE MASKS culture connotations that are objectionable or unwelcom- ing, and NASA is strongly committed to addressing them," said Stephen Shih, associate administrator for diversity and equal opportunity, NASA. Science depends on diverse contributions and benefits everyone, so this means, we must make it inclusive, he added New Guinea has the greatest ➥Nicknames are often more approachable and public- friendly than the official names for the cosmic objects, ➤ The island has lowland jungles and high alti- such as Barnard 33, whose nickname, ‘the Horsehead variety of plants tude grasslands, with peaks bigger than Mont Nebula’ invokes its appearance Blanc in France, and among them they found 13,634 unique plant species. ➥But critics say often seemingly innocuous nick- es, you heard it right. New names can be harmful and detract from science Guinea has the most diverse ➤ By far, the most species-rich NASA TO FIX 'HARMFUL' island plant life in the world family are the orchids; almost a ➥NASA said it will be working with diversity, inclusion, according to researchers, Y third of the species listed as and equity experts in the astronomical and physical who found, it had 20 per cent more flo- NICKNAMES FOR COSMIC unique to the island were trees sciences to provide guidance and recommendations for ra than Madagascar or Borneo. In fact, according to Daily Mail, the re- ➤ OBJECTS other nicknames and terms for review searchers, who conducted a survey of One particularly remarkable ➥The announcement came amid the Black Lives 700,000 plant specimens from the south- finding is that 68 per cent of n a bid to do away with insensitive or harmful western Pacific island as part of a study the plants are endemic, and nicknames, NASA is examining its use of un- Matter movement gaining momentum worldwide into its ecosystem diversity, claimed official terminology for the cosmic objects. that two-thirds of the species of plants are only found in that region, IMost official documents have moved away YOUR found in New Guinea, are only found which is 'unmatched in from its use, NASA said. Share your views at [email protected] in that region — an area almost 20 times tropical Asia' CORNER the size of Switzerland. It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the class- 02 room. Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL! MASTER CHEF DUO: MOM AND ME

Undaunted Spirit in ragnya Bodhini High school un- sion. The ground rules and ingredients der the guidance of Seema Sheikh were informed and explained in advance P has always provided a global plat- to students except the name of the dish form to students, but today the what they were going to cook. We selected parents also were given an opportunity. very simple, tasty, healthy and easy to the Times of Covid The school has kept going on developing cook recipes named dadpe pohe and poli skills and has kept connected with chil- (leftover roti) laddus. Such recipes where dren , inspite of all its challenges like all the ingredients are already available creating online platform, screen timing in the house or very easy to arrange. and fee debates. In this times, academics Online master chef class started should not be the only need of an hour, sharp at 9:30am on July 4. Students and developing skills to help survive in all sit- parents of grade 6th to 9th logged in for uations. live session. Each grade had two in- It was an amazing start of the day. charge teachers as a guide and chef for Weekend morning, rains outside and students gether, stays together. the day.The incharge trs step by step explained all set to cook for their families inside.Wise- This time, a ‘Master Chef Duo: Mom and the making of the recipes in detail along with ly said by someone, A family that eats together Me’ online class was organised for students its nutritive value. Students and parents fol- stays together. But after today's activity, we and their family members wherein each child lowed all the instructions appropriately and can definitely add something more to this was supposed to cook with thier mom or any cooked the recipes along with the chef. All par- quote. A family that cooks together, eats to- other mother figure in the family in a live ses- ticipants were extremely happy throughout, which was clearly seen on their faces.The class came to an end with their live feedback on how they felt being a part of this activity. We were so mesmerised and happy seeing grandparents also becoming a part of the class and giving their happy feedbacks. Later, students and parents were told to send the photographs of the recipes and recorded video feedback. ovid 19 has forced us in- world around us rather than con- in the dark clouds brought about The well clear objective was to bring high- doors. The world, as we centrating on the syllabi and cur- by the forced isolation and social er happiness quotient in students, parents and C were habituated to, has un- riculum. Through video confer- distancing protocols. school.Teach students flameless cooking, mak- dergone severe tectonic, par- encing apps, the teachers connect- Regular online classes have ing them independent and strengthen the bond adigm shifts. Schools and colleges ed to students and extra- curricu- commenced from the month of with each other. are closed and the government is lar activities like Yoga and other June and students' participation in grappling with a surging number health building exercises were these classes have been extremely of infections.We are in very un- taught. The school celebrated, Fa- encouraging.The students being of certain times and have no clear idea thers' Day and a host of art and craft this recent generation and being when life will go back to normal. In activities on the virtual space. tech savvy in nature have started such extenuating circumstances, While the pomp and fervour was helping the teachers get on with Pioneer Education Trust's M.L.R.T. definitely missing due to the lack this new age technology and the Gala Pioneer English School em- of face to face contacts, still the cel- teachers have shown remarkable barked on a novel journey to hold ebrations were like a ray of silver alacrity in adapting to the new

A fine blend of creativity and artt Art has the ability to team up with any faculties, though music and writing books for children is indeed unique, author and music buff Shyama Panikkar shares with Priyangshi Chakraborti, her views on how she has been able to get youngsters inter- ested in music through her book titled 'A Musical Road Trip' How did you come up with the Idea of linking are innumerable, and I say this from experience, Indian music and story books together? since I started learning at 3 years. A Musical Road Trip is a story which takes the kids aloft its stated mission "Holis- medium of imparting knowl- through the 7 notes of Indian Music using bright How different is this book to other books written tic development of the body and edge. They have been burning soul of the future citizens of In- mid night oil in preparing pow- illustrations, which will help the children visualize on music? dia". From April it started post- er point presentations, on line their notes and remember them better. My son has To my knowledge, there is no ing lessons on an App specially study material etc. been a story lover since birth, so presenting this as book anywhere in the world, designed to reach out to stu- On their side, the Manage- a story, was my first instinct. which illustrates the signifi- dents where various clippings ment and the principal, Rekha and worksheets on various top- Rohira have encouraged and cance of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha ics of interest were circulated taken initiative to make the Are there any other books that you have written Ni for small children. Every to invoke interest and make teaching staff aware of all the on Indian Classical Music under Sur Taal aur note is believed to have orig- learning an enjoyable experi- new age technology and their Masti? inated from sounds in nature, ence.The teachers used this app usage methodologies through No, A Musical Road Trip is my first publication on and has a colour associated and also various apps readily various webinars, interactive available on the internet to sessions etc. Indian Classical Music. I have been conducting class- with it. This kind of informa- reach out to the students and The campaign to educate es for children between 2 and 15 years since over a year, the idea of the tion is not provided in any other children's book! keep the learning process alive. the future citizens is relentless. book came to me during the lockdown period. The stress was more on The school stays committed to Will this book heighten Indian music and cul- making students aware of the its stated mission. What is the purpose of choosing to teach children using your knowl- ture on international platforms? edge of classical music? I already have children all over the world train- Children are very difficult to engage customers. It requires a lot more ing with me, so I intend to take this book to a than musical knowledge to engage them and teach them. My forte, is large audience, and help children all over the delivering the content to children with a lot of 'masti' or fun and in a way world, develop interest and inclination HOW FAR CAN YOU GO… they enjoy. The benefits of classical music education during early years towards Indian Classical music.

DR. SUJATA RAI, PRINCIPAL, people posted videos of themselves M P SHAH ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL, playing with these hyper realistic POEMS online animals.That's when she MUMBAI came across the wonderful idea that HAPPINESS A SESSION WITH if this technology could be used to uring these testing times have fun on social media platforms Happiness is there in the calm and true, where fear is spreading why not use it for teaching the stu- heart, The Happiness will enter faster than the virus every- dents? With this thought in mind COLOURS AND CRAFT D Feel the sweet music of it. through one from a child to an adult and enthusiasm in the heart she is directly or indirectly destined to taught the topic 'Diversity in Ani- Happiness is there in our Keep Smiling and enjoy the rt and craft is a process face stress, anxiety and fear.The mals' for grade 6 using augmented mind, ride of life, which helps a child in ex- Every child is an artist. The situation is different for teachers reality and the response was posi- Feel the calmness of it. Happiness will always show- A ploring, discovering, creat- problem is how to remain an as they not only have to face their tive and over whelming.This not Happiness is there in the er blessings on you ing and experimenting. It artist once he grows up. own fears and mental stress of on- only made the online classes fun as helps the child in growing as an in- line teaching but also have make the students enjoyed seeing the an- surrounding, Feel happy, always be calm, dividual. This entire process allows Pablo Picasso the students feel comfortable and imals play and flap their wings but Just you need to acknowl- It is the key of success in life them to be more spontaneous, cre- safe. The insult to the injury also increased their level of edge it. Face it whatever it may be, ative and expressive without any glue, learned new forms of art and is that they can't physically PRINCIPAL’ S PEN understanding and they could Happy person is the king of Be happy and stay happy in inhibitions. Art and craft is a way craftthrough block printing and meet or confront the students imagine and connect what the the world, your life. to express themselves as it aids in origami. They worked magic with the child's development and growth. coloured paper by making book You just have to judge it. Anagha Murukan, class IX, While doing art and craft activities marks and origami dolls.When Keep your mind and heart Holy Angel’s School, Dombivili children have the choice of taking asked what they learned, a simple their own decisions and making statement like "Nothing can stop their own choices.They have the us, what if we cannot buy dolls, we GREEN ENVIRONMENT freedom of choosing a colour and can make them!" left others speech- Green is the colour of Humans need nature to sur- nature. vive. Nature is very important for But we forget to protect our future. nature. Pledge to plant atleast one And spoil it without thinking tree. about our future. To make our envi- ronment Pollution free. Green environ- ment is the blan- but have to do this on an online plat- line teaching skills and the process teacher is teaching instantly be- ket that covers form. It is my belief that sometimes of to learn, un-learn and re-learn cause the animal was right in front the earth. somewhere a thought or a feeling certain things for the benefit of our of them jumping and frolicking in In its rolling making any shape.This experience less and awestruck. Block printing that the student wants to express dear pupils. As mentioned in the fa- glee.This idea which we imple- sweetness and helps them to develop crucial skills which would have required wood- remains choked inside him/her on mous advertisement of a chocolate mented was a boon to break the mo- like decision making and learning en blocks, did not obviate them from an online platform.Soit becomes "how far can you go for love" here notony of online classes.We at M dainty swirls. on their own. discovering new ways of doing the the duty of the teachers to see is an example to show how far my P Shah English High School believe It proclaims calm The period of lockdown did not same. whether the students don't face any teachers have already gone to not in the 5 c's for the development of and tranquility. deter the determination, did not let The virtual learning took a new unnecessary stress due to the only teach but also to reach the the child: Creativity, Curiosity, Col- By rejuvenating our souls Let's take steps towards our the passion for doing something meaning, they became more atten- change in the method of teaching minds of children. One of my laboration, Communication and and providing spirituality. environment protection. new and creative die.The little won- tive and passionate towards their and learning. teachers Sheetal Bhuta used one of Comprehension. ders of DAV International School, little tasks, formed an even closer At M P Shah English High the wonders of the technological This new method of teaching Think of the creator's And save it for the next gen- exhibited an extra ordinary spirit chumminess with their teachers. School we try our best everyday to world to give a fun kick to learning. brought out all of these factors in majesty. eration. and courage. They turned the The longingness in their eyes to get improve the standard of learning She used Augmented Reality in her our students and helped them learn He gifted us nature filled Yashvi Modi, class IX, gloomy situation into a beautiful back to school can never be missed. for its students. My hard-working teaching sessions to make the stan- better. Here at our school we keep with fantasy. rainbow of colours. The efforts of the little masters teachers have undergone several dard of teaching better.The idea experimenting new methods of Shri Shakuntala K I Jain High The students of grade 3,4 and 5 were well appreciated by the School training sessions and seminars to struck the mind when the famous teaching so as to push the bound- Nature helps humans to School, Mumbai did not once try to skip the session. principal Seema Maindiratta. Her improve and improvise on their on- social media trend started where aries of what we call education. revive. They worked magic with just belief in her teachers and her chil- coloured papers, paints and some dren acts like a guiding light.