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Discussion on renewable or clean energy production at the physical exchange in Germany Solar energy installation in CrailsheimParts of heat collectors are mounted on roofs of the Lise-Meitner Gymnasium

Solar water heating plant at Wagner & Co, Stuttgart Germany…Field visit to the official chamber of Geothermal Plant .

Segregation of waste tominimise the need of humanlabour and utilizing recycled waste as sources of energy The evolution of windmills from 1940 to 2015 – Observed by the students during the field visit

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Students of both the partner countries working together to collate research work on chartsLearning Outcome• Created a display in the form of collage to convey a message for the community to save energy.• Critical Thinking and creativity skills enhanced

Presentation through Charts Learning Outcome • Healthy discussion and exchange of ideas depicted through charts

Science Exhibition showcasing the usage of the Alternative Sources of Energy

A Walk through the Exhibit Lane

Science Fest Exhibition - “ SEEK – EK KHOJ” DISPLAY BOARDS Learning Outcome• Became more aware of personal responsibility to societal needs and environmental resources.• Gained an understanding of the science and technology behind current and future resources of energy.

Working Models highlighting the usage of Alternative Source ofEnergy displayed during the Science Exhibition-SeekEk Khoj A working model of Futuristic Car demonstrating the usage of alternative source of energy.

Relevance of Working Models Solar Car: Eco friendly future In recent times, people are becoming more and more aware of solar power as an alternative energy resource. Solar power is used in many different residential and commercial uses, including cars. In a contemporary world, a solar electric car is considered one of the best friends of the future. Using the sun for power, a solar car is environmentally and budget friendly. Among all known alternatives to conventional vehicle fuel, solar cars stand alone. Step 1 – Understanding the Solar Principle Like all solar-fueled devices, solar cars use energy that comes from the sun. Direct exposure to sunlight doesn‟t move cars or other devices that can use this energy, so the converter of sun rays into usable power is needed. When it comes to solar cars, specially designed batteries serve as converters. Solar energy also needs to be stored since sun is not always available. Silicon-based photovoltaic cells are still most common solar collector and storage space where, due to electron movements and interactions, accumulated sunlight moves electrons around. These movements and interactions of electrons trigger electrical current or energy that eventually runs the car. Futuristic Car- its RelevanceStep 2 - Solar PanelSolar panels are actually “boards” that collect the sun‟s rays, and host the wholeprocess of transforming energy coming from the sun into electricity and power.Placing the solar panels on the car allows you to direct solar power to the motor oryou can store it in a battery, depending on the car make and design.Step 3 – Using Photovoltaic PowerSilicon-based photovoltaic cells are the most common collector of the sun‟s rays.Those cells make solar panels that convert the sun‟s energy into one form of usableenergy. New models of solar panels are capable of transforming about 22% ofaccumulated sunlight into electricity that solar cars use. Newly created usableenergy, or photovoltaic power now goes to batteries that keep the electricity in tactuntil it is needed. It‟s important to know that thousands of photovoltaic cells areneeded to transform sun energy into electricity needed to operate a car.

Step 4 – Car ComponentsPhotovoltaic array is the basic component in a car running on solar energy.Generated and produced electrical energy goes to the motor when you turn thekey on. When the motor is off, a battery keeps solar power as chemical energy.The majority of solar cars have small motors (nothing like conventional motors),and there is no need to shift gears since the electronic motor does it itself. Otherbasic components are the already mentioned battery that collects solar energy,motor balancer, power tracker and data system, which monitor and check theelectricity inside the whole system. Lightyear One, a car whose ability to usesolar power has been thought of as an impossible feat, just won a Climate ChangeInnovator Award. Designed by the Dutch startup Lightyear, the “car that chargesitself” can supposedly drive for months without charging and has a 400 – 800 kmrange The German solar company Heliatek has this idea that one day, cars will becovered in solar coatings that will enable you to charge up while scooting downthe highway or parked in a sunny spot. For now, Heliatek is focusing on replacingsun roof with an organic solar cell window treatment. The new Heliatek consistsof three layers of organic molecules, each of which has been developed in-houseby Heliatek. Each layer specializes in converting green, red, or near-infrared lightfor a total range of 450 to 950 nm, which accounts for its relatively highefficiency. The substrate or bottom layer is flexible plastic, and the whole thingcan be put together using conventional, high volume vacuum deposition and roll-to-roll technology, which accounts for its low cost. Learning Outcome  Developed Problem Solving and Analytic Skills by preparing working models

Working Hands OnDisplays of Working Models

Relevance of Working Models WIND POWERWind power is the use of air flow through windturbines to mechanically power generators for electricity. Wind power,as an alternative to burning fossil fuels, is plentiful, renewable, widelydistributed, clean, produces no greenhouse gas emissions duringoperation, consumes no water, and uses little land. The net effects onthe environment are far less problematic than those of nonrenewablepower sources.Germany's federal government is working on a new plan forincreasing renewable energy commercialization, with a particular focuson offshore wind farms. Under the plan, large wind turbines will beerected far away from the coastlines, where the wind blows moreconsistently than it does on land, and where the enormous turbineswon't bother the inhabitants. The plan aims to decrease Germany'sdependence on energy derived from coal and nuclear power plants.Offshore wind energy has great potential in Germany. Wind speed atsea is 70 to 100% higher than onshore and much more constant. A newgeneration of 5 MW or larger wind turbines which are capable ofmaking full use of the potential of wind power at sea has already beendeveloped and prototypes are available. This makes it possible tooperate offshore wind farms in a cost-effective way once the usualinitial difficulties of new technologies have been overcomeWind power accounts for nearly 10% of India's total installed powergeneration capacity Wind power generation capacity in India hassignificantly increased in recent years.India has the fourth largestinstalled wind power capacity in the world. Wind power capacity ismainly spread across the South, West and North regions. Learning Outcome  Real life application of the use of wind energy as an alternative source

Some More.. Working Models Learning Outcome  Enhanced their communication and problem solving skills while answering the questions asked by the visitors and judges. Empowering our Shiksha Kendra Friends

Relevance of Working Models SOLAR STREET LIGHTS Futuristic street lamps tap into the oldest energy source: the sunSolar street lights are most popular in India and all over the world.Global awareness of the Eco-friendly environment is getting stronger dayby day. As a consequence, the demand for solar street light has increased.Many countries, including India, are replacing the old traditional streetlights with modern solar street lighting systems, which are powered by PV(photovoltaic) panels. Solar street lighting is designed to use solar energyand is totally renewable without consumption of fossil fuels. Today‟s solarstreet lighting is able to bring low-cost and environmentally friendlylighting to populations with no access to electricity.Besides being a a non polluting source of electricity, various advantagesof solar street lights are independence of the utility grid, minimizedoperation costs , less maintenance compared to conventional street lights ,minimized risk of accidents It also allows the saving of energy andenvironment pollution.“India has today close to 300 million people who have no access toelectricity and they have to depend on wood fire or kerosene for theirlighting needs. Through solutions such as solar lighting, we believe thatwe will be able to bring far less expensive, healthier and environmentallyfriendly lighting to this large population. This solar mission driven jointlyby the government and the private sector can really help in taking thePrakash Path initiative to all of rural India where electricity isunavailable or erratic.” –Harsh Chitale, CEO of Philips Lighting in SouthAsia.

The \"smart\" street lighting market in India is expected to grow at anannual rate of 42.2 per cent to reach USD 1,868.9 million by 2022 asadoption of LED and solar powered systems rises in the country, a report said.According to Infoholic Research, India's fast-developing publicinfrastructure -- demand for roads and highways, smart cities and smarthomes -- is driving adoption of smart street-lighting.In India, smart street-lighting is at the nascent stage and is expected togrow rapidly over the next few years. New installation projects for smartstreet-lighting have been launched starting 2015 and many more projectsfor replacing street-lights are expected in the coming years in urban andrural areas of India,\" the report said.Germany has been called \"the world's first major renewableenergy economy\". Renewable energy in Germany is mainly based onwind, solar and biomass. ... Germany's energy transition, theEnergiewende, designates a significant change in energy policy from2011.It is the transition by Germany to a low carbon, environmentallysound, reliable, and affordable energy supply. The new system will relyheavily on energy efficiency, and energy demandmanagement. The phase-outof Germany's fleet of nuclear reactors, to becomplete by 2022, is a key part of the program.A study predicts a 95% reduction in greenhouse gases by the year 2050and covers all sectors. The study shows that the transformation from ahigh-carbon to a low-carbon economy is possible and affordable. It notesthat by committing to this transformation path, Germany could become amodel for other countries.Solar-powered civic lighting could thus play a key role in tackling world‟senergy crisis. Learning Outcome  Real life application of the use of solar energy as an alternative source

The judges marked the projects of the students on various parameters JUDGEMENT SHEETS

Newslettershowcasing the exhibition

Newslettershowcasing the exhibition

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Connecting with the Partner School through Skype Learning through Sharing of information – Panel Discussion with the partner school over Skype

Connecting with the Partner School through Skype Learning Outcome  Use of technology to share learning with partner school

Students of Class VII participatedenthusiastically in assembly onAlternative sources of energy, therebydisplaying their efforts to bring abouta change in the world by encouragingtheir peers to promote and inspire thesociety to save energy. Special Assembly Learning Outcome  Students gained knowledge about alternative sources of energy through Poetry Recitation, Nukkad Naatak (Street Play) and an interactive Question- Answer Session  Enhanced confidence and Communication skills of children through theatre.

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Initiating Exchange ofEssays and Views

Essays Exchanged via email



Snapshots of Essays displayed on the Soft Board Indian Students German Students

Winning Entries for Essays Writing Competition

Power of Pen

Learning Outcome Enhanced Critical Thinking, e-Learning and Writing Skills

Judgment sheet for the Essay writing Competition

Exchange of essays through Emails.Essays received from Partner School



Learning Outcome Develop writing skills and Digital skills..



Teacher’s ReportClimate change and its impact on our Planet has evinceda serious concern and directed the focus on Alternative Sources of Energy. Theagenda for a collaborative project was a deliberate attempt to encourage young mindsto progressively work towards innovative solutions for alternative sources of energy.As we have an ongoing exchange with three schools in Germany, this collaborativeproject was planned with our German partners.Proactive exchange of ideas was initiated by email and the students of the school inGermany were asked to initiate research on the chosen topic of „Use of AlternativeSources of Energy.‟ The students of Class VIII of the German School and theStudents of Class VII of DPS Gurgaon had the group discussions to outline thesynopsis of research in their respective home land – a prelude to the collaborativeworkshop in DPS Gurgaon after arrival of the German students to India.To gain a better understanding of the topic, the students outlined the pros and consand listed the measures taken to save energy and use the alternate renewable sourcesof energy. This was further reiterated through a written quiz and intense panelinteraction over Skype.The fertile young minds of both the countries resulted in a head start to innovatesolutions way beyond the basics. Groups of both the schools jointly made collages toshow various types of alternative energy sources used in the two countries. Thecollages and working models made were displayed during the science exhibition forstudents of all levels to observe and understand the energy scenario in the twocountries – Germany and India. Keeping the need of the hour adage in mind, thestudents of our school also presented a special assembly on the Topic, „AlternativeSources of Energy‟. Exchange of essays through mails added to the learning.As the teacher coordinators for this project, we sincerely feel that it was a greatlearning experience. It helped the students from both countries bond better andempathise with this global concern. Students realized that the use of alternativesources of energy must become a superordinate goal if it has to benefit the world atlarge. We are convinced that the well-chosen activities through this project helpcreate the necessary awareness and were a step in the right direction.Think Local- Act Global; Think Global- Act Local…!Shalini AroraVanita DhawanTeam- Source To REsource

ISA Action PlanCurriculum Activity –3 SPORTLIGHT

SPORTLIGHTSport has the power to change the worldThe power to uniteThe power to inspire…

ACTIVITY COVER SHEETActivity No. 3School Name: Delhi Public School, GurgaonTitle of Activity: SportlightTeacher Responsible: Ms. Swati Chatterjee, Ms. Geetu Khanna, Ms. Kavita Patwal, Ms. Anamika Das, Mr. Nariender TokasOther Staff Involved: Class teachers, English teachers, ICT teachers, G.K teachers and PE teachersSubjects Involved: Physical Education, English, Geography, History, ICT, Life SkillsBrief Details of the Aim, AIM: Help ignite a yen for sports which is the key to healthy mind,Content and Outcomes body and soul!of the activity: Learning Outcomes: Knowledge: Students gained knowledge of Indigenous and National sports of the chosen countries. Students also gained an understanding of the role of sport in shaping the culture of a society. Skills: Critical thinking, Leadership Skills, Communicative and Creative Skills. Attitude: A positive attitude towards sports to instill discipline team spirit and sportsmanship was generated. Countries Explored: India, UK, Australia, South AfricaLink School(s): NAOther Sources of Books, Library, Interaction with Sports expertsInformation:Time Period of activity: December ( 2 weeks ) and January (2 weeks )No. of students involved Class V and VI : 910in this activity:Age range of students 9+ and 10+involved:Type of evidence Photographs, Judgment Sheet, Student Reflections, Snap Shots ofincluded: PPT, Feedback of Students, Parents and Teachers, Teachers Report

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES• To ignite a yen for sports which is a key to a healthy mind, body and soul.• To gain knowledge of Indigenous and National Sports of the selected countries.• To instill the value of self discipline and team spirit.• Develop leadership skills through sports .

E- Newsletter Brainstorming, Discussion &ResearchPlaying The SPORTLIGHT Powerpoint Game PresentationExtempore Class DisplayElocution Board SUBJECTS COVEREDENGLISH, ICT, HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, ART, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS

Instructions given to the teachers toconduct the activity

INDIGENOUS SPORT BRAINSTORMING AND DISCUSSION INDIAKABADDIAUSTRALIA UK DART RUGBY SOUTH AFRICA KGATI