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Mentor Intervention
       Astronomy and Robotics




                         Innovation lab at





                St. Martin Diocesan School






               In                                                       initiative led by the school’s  principal
                         an educational landscape where conformity
                                                                        Dr. K. Sudha  with the help of  SPACE
                         and tradition often take precedence, St.
                         Martin Diocesan School, Delhi Cantt. has
                         taken  a remarkable  step forward by           India, a pioneer organization in developing
                                                                        Astronomy,  Space  Science  and STEM
                         introducing Astronomy and Robotics             Education. With this lab, Dr. Sudha has
                         Innovation Lab- a place where students         embraced the boundless
                         can explore the universe’s  wonders,           possibilities  of Astronomy,  Innovation
                         embrace the world of robotics and nurture      and Experiential learning to cultivate
                         their innovative spirit                        ‘Future-Ready’ students.
                         .
                             The introduction of Lab is a great             Also, one of the  most remarkable
                                                                        aspects of this initiative is the principle
                                                                           of “No child left behind”.

            An initiative to                                                     The Astronomy and Robotics
            engage students                                                         Innovation  Lab is  in  perfect
           with Astronomy,                                                            harmony with the National

          Space Science and                                                             Education Policy (NEP)
         Space Exploration!!                                                              2020.

                                                                                            The Lab’s curriculum
                                                                                            is based on hands-on
                                                                                             activities     which
                                                                                             cultivates a mindset
                                                                                             of exploration  and
                                                                                             innovation,         it
                                                                                             emphasizes on
                                                                                            conceptual learning
                                                                                            with an  interdisci-
                                                                                           plinary and holistic
                                                                                          approach,      instilling
                                                                                        creativity and critical
                                                                                      thinking – which are some
                                                                                    of the major underlying
                                                                                 principles of NEP 2020.

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