Hyderabad Schools Weave Chandrayaan-3 Landing into School Curriculum

Hyderabad: Schools in the city are making the most of the historic Chandrayaan-3 soft landing scheduled to take place on August 23. With an aim to foster curiosity, inspire young minds, and celebrate the country's scientific achievements, teachers are blending learning and national pride, and have encouraged students to watch the event's live streaming on YouTube and news channels.

“We hoped to show it on big screens in our school, but the landing is at 6.04 pm, so we're asking them to watch at home with their family," said a school principal Manjushree A.

The excitement surrounding the event is palpable within the education community. Teachers and administrators believe that this event offers a golden opportunity for students to witness and be inspired by India's technological prowess.

“It’s a great learning experience, a moment of immense pride for India. We hope this ignites the curiosity of many young minds and motivates them to explore the wonders of space and science," said Anil Matthew, a science teacher.

As part of schools weaving the event into their curriculum, with a multidisciplinary approach to learning, some schools have dedicated class time to discuss the mission, showing related videos that explain the intricacies of the lunar exploration. These discussions going beyond technical aspects, exploring the historical and cultural significance as well.

Teachers have also assigned homework related to the upcoming landing. They have been asked to research the mission, understand various aspects including its objectives, and presenting it all in creative ways.

Additionally, some schools have also organised quizzes to be held the day after the landing, allowing students to test their newfound knowledge. "As the clock counts down to the landing, we are gearing up for an educational and inspiring evening that is sure to inspire children to explore professions outside the regular streams," said a teacher Satyavathi Narayanan.