BIS launches ‘Learning Science via Standards’ initiative for students

He Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), India’s national standards body, has launched ‘Learning Science through the series of Standards for students.

The initiative focuses on a series of lesson plans intended to use scientific concepts, principles, and laws to help students understand its practical applications in the manufacture, operation and testing of the quality characteristics of different products as laid down in the relevant Indian standards.

The topics of the lesson plans are largely related to products used in everyday life and were chosen based on their relevance to education as part of the course curriculum, as well as industrial applications, BIS said in a statement.

BIS officers and resource staff will process lesson plans to the students for an interactive learning experience. These lesson plans will also be hosted on the BIS website.

“The lesson plans would also serve as a means for students in schools and universities to appreciate the importance of quality and standards and empower them to boldly face real-life situations in any of their future projects,” the authority said. of standards.

The learning ‘Science through the Standards series is in continuity with an earlier BIS initiative whereby ‘Standards Clubs’ are being established in educational institutions across India.

More than 4,200 such clubs have already been formed with more than one lakh student members. To start the activities of these Clubs, more than 3400 science teachers have been trained to act as mentors, he added.

‘Standards Clubs’ conduct student-focused activities such as debates, quizzes and quizzes, including standards writing contests. Students also go on exposure visits to industries and laboratories to witness the various manufacturing and testing processes, as well as the BIS offices that have been developed as learning spaces. BIS provides financial support to these Clubs to carry out up to three activities in one year.

Commenting on this initiative, BIS Director General Pramod Kumar Tiwari said: “The ‘Learning Science Through Standards’ initiative is a step to bridge the gap between theory and actual use of science education. It will enable students relate the concepts of science to their real applications and also promote a culture of quality and standardization in the country.

This initiative is expected to benefit a wide range of students, including those in schools, universities, and technical institutions. It will also contribute to the development of their ability to participate successfully in a variety of economic sectors in the country.