Sound, Noise, Pitch, Frequency, Amplitude – learning the definitions of these terms without understanding what they really mean can be a dry and uninteresting experience. Is there a way, therefore, to make children imbibe these concepts by understanding their real-life applications? So how can a child be spared the boredom of rote learning and instead enjoy unraveling the mysteries of sound? The ScienceAdda way of course!

Our Astounding Sound Pavilion is packed with videos, experiments, DIY modules and group activities to help children learn concepts without even their realizing. We believe in inculcating a questioning attitude in children. Our funda - The more you question, the more you learn. Also, because we believe ‘Hands-on = Minds-On’, there are a host of activities in the Pavilion where children get their hands dirty. In sum, the Astounding Sound Pavilion is a fun way for children to get acquainted with the principles and applications of sound.

The Pavilion begins with

Adda Theatre – At the theatre, children are shown videos on Sound, how the human ear reacts to sound and the concept of sonic boom.

Then there is

Rubens’ Tube – A show stopper, this is a classic apparatus to show the relationship between sound waves and sound pressure.

Followed by

Melde’s Experiment – This experiment is based on standing waves to demonstrate how mechanical waves undergo the interference phenomenon. Sounds too complicated? The children are sure to know exactly what it means after the Pavilion experience.

Up next

The Doppler Effect – This concept explains the concept of changes in the frequency of a wave because of the movement of its origin. This concept, experienced almost every day is explained through videos and practical application.

And then

Cymatics – A relatively young subject under the science umbrella, Cymatics is used in the Pavilion to help explain how sound vibrations can move matter.

There is all this and more in the Sound Pavilion which is sure to take the children by surprise, keep them engaged and quench their thirst for curiosity.

Take a look at the Mighty Light Pavilion for an array of concepts covered under the subject of light.

Concepts related to sound are one thing, but understanding the baffling concepts of light is a whole new ball game considering light travels way faster than sound. Illusion, Perception, Reflection, Refraction; not to mention understanding shadows. Ever wondered why a shadow is always black? The more complex the concepts, the more questions the child has. And if these questions are not answered properly, more confusion is in order.

The Mighty Light Pavilion is sure to vanquish all that confusion in children’s heads and help them understand light better. The pavilion offers a wide range of experiments, hands-on activities and group learning modules that encourage children to ask questions, speeding up the learning process. We even give away prizes to those who ask the maximum number of questions. That’s how seriously we take questioning.

So what’s in the light Pavilion? We begin with

Our view of the world: Optics – This section of the Pavilion is all about Optics – the branch of physics that focuses on the behaviour of light – visible, ultraviolet and infrared.

Up next

Illusion and Perception –This segment of the Pavilion has fun experiments and activities that demonstrate optical illusion and sensory perception – a hit among the children for sure.

And now

Light Entertainment – Yet another engaging segment that is all about light influencing entertainment – wondering what we are talking about - The camera of course.

Followed by

Bend it like Light – An interesting range of activities that explain the mystic concepts of reflection and refraction.

And then

The world of Shadows – A super hit among the children, this part of the pavilion explains to children through a host of experiments why shadows are formed and why they are only in the color black. Did you know you can make shadows in color too?

Up next

Light scope – And now comes more fun. A group activity that teaches children to build a kaleidoscope and explains the working of a telescope and a microscope

That’s quite a long list. Isn’t it? Rest assured, after experiencing the Mighty Light Pavilion, the children are sure to want more.

Take a look at the Astounding Sound Pavilion for an array of concepts covered under the subject of sound.

Water is the very essence of life and from a Science angle – the key ingredient in life. Although described in flowery language eg. “Life liquid”, “Elixir”, “Universal solvent” etc., it is really unfortunate that we pay very little attention to this in our school syllabus. Even when taught, we tend to look at it from a particular perspective : for example, we apply the “universal solvent” lens while studying chemistry, the “hydraulic” or “physical states” lens while studying Physics etc.

ScienceAdda’s water pavilion is an attempt to re-imagine the way “Water” is to be learned. At ScienceAdda, each pavilion tells a story and the Water pavilion is no different, we start with Water in our everyday life (drinking, purification, clouds / rain etc) and build up the tempo with experiences ranging from hydraulics to water cutting. As usual, we achieve this with the “Magic” intact !

So what’s in the Vital Water Pavilion? We begin with

Life Liquid: Water – This section of the Pavilion is all about water in nature and the key ingredient in life. We cover Drinking water : Purification, filtration techniques : Sedimentation, Coagulation, Boiling, Use of agents (active carbon, silver etc) through to Reverse osmosis & UV radiation. The highlight of this pavilion is where one can create their own CLOUD in a BOTTLE !

Up next

Physical States - Steam, Water, Ice and their unique properties –Where we cover topics ranging from Why does food cook faster in a pressure cooker to how do aquatic animals survive in a frozen lake ?

After that

Water in Cleansing - Surface tension, Hydrophobic & Hydrophilic, Soaps and bubbles and the highlight of this section is BUBBLE magic – where one can create a bubble sheet ?

Followed by

Water in chemistry – An interesting range of activities that explain why PH level of water in considered as 7 and why ACIDs and ALKALIs are all relative to Water. We also cover the significance of water being an universal solvent

And then

How do they work ? – A super hit among the children, this part of the pavilion explains to children how everyday machines / appliances work ranging from water filters to storage water heaters & pumps. Every object is visible in a cut section and everyone is ALLOWED to touch – infact, ENCOURAGED to touch

Up next

Force of water Though we touch upon the destructive force of water in nature, we also allow individuals to understand how to harness this energy in everyday life. We have a specially designed “water cutter” that can be used to slice an object, safely.

That’s quite a long list. Isn’t it? Rest assured, after experiencing the Vital Water Pavilion, the children are sure to want more.

Take a look at the Astounding Sound Pavilion for an array of concepts covered under the subject of Sound.
Take a look at the Mighty Light Pavilion for an array of concepts covered under the subject of Light.

There is more to what meets the eye when it comes to home appliances. ScienceAdda has carefully chosen a few topics that cover scientific principles to enable children understand everyday science with the working of home appliances through the Pavilion experience.
ScienceAdda’s trained curators tell a story of how things work by actually pointing out different components of home appliance equipment that are sections of real life objects. Each appliance is covered with emphasis on the working concept used while demystifying the "whys" and the "hows".

So what’s in the Essential Appliances Pavilion? We begin with

Kitchen AppliancesMicrowave, Induction, Pressure cooker, Coffee machine and Soda machine
Around the roomsFans, Geysers, Hair dryers, Iron box, Typewriters, Clocks and more