From the Editor ’ s Desk
- Ms Vandana Tandon , CIE Head , GCIS
One of the most powerful strategies in teaching is taking a cross-curricular approach and to incorporate curriculum expectations from various subject areas to create an engaging activity . It involves a conscious effort to apply knowledge , principles , and values to more than one academic discipline simultaneously . In contrast to learning skills in isolation , interdisciplinary experiences motivate the students to see the value of their learning .
This second edition is a collection of inspiring articles of cross-curricular activities which clearly demonstrate how integrating Science into English can be constructively educational .
The highlight of this issue is an informative text on ‘ Recycling ’. Using elements from many of the cross curricular key aspects of learning , it ’ s a hands-on exploration in learning and teaching in the middle years . The aim of it is to encourage students to transfer language acquired in English lessons to a written and practical task in a Science project .
The culmination of Grade 1 ’ s textual understanding of science fiction exhibited by the students of the class will surely stir your mind and take you to the surreal world of unalloyed joy and pleasure .
This issue is to be viewed as a launch pad for the children ’ s creative urges to blossom naturally . It unleashes a wide spectrum of creative skills ranging from writing to editing and even in designing the magazine . HEARTILY BIDDING HAPPY READING TO ALL THE READERS !!! �
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