Exploring Germination and Starch Test Made Easy

🔬 Interactive Science and Physical Fun in Grades 4 & 5 🌱🎉
Jay Swaminarayan 🙏
With the divine blessings of Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan and the constant guidance of our revered Swamiji, engaging lab sessions and activities were conducted for Classes IV and V at Gurukul Secunderabad.
🧪 Science Lab Session: Plant Life
Topic: Plant Life
Subtopics Covered:
Structure of a Seed 🥑
Germination of a Seed 🌱
Learning Outcomes:
✅ Students identified and labelled different parts of a seed.
✅ Understood the germination process and required conditions.
✅ Differentiated between monocot and dicot seeds with examples.
🌟 Fun Activity: Starch Test
Students of Class IV Aqua conducted an exciting Starch Test experiment using food samples like potato, bread, and rice flour.
🔍 They observed a blue-black color change in starch-rich foods after adding iodine solution — helping them understand carbohydrate presence in a visual, hands-on way!
Conclusion:
This activity deepened their understanding of food composition and the role of carbohydrates in daily diet.
🏃‍♂️ Physical Activity Highlight: Freeze and Stop!
Our young learners also participated in a joyful movement-based activity – Freeze and Stop! – combining fun with learning.
Key Benefits:
🟢 Boosted energy and focus
🟢 Enhanced gross motor skills
🟢 Improved teamwork and social bonding
🟢 Developed listening and self-regulation skills
We are proud to witness our students learning through such engaging academic and physical activities, growing stronger both in mind and body! 🌱📘💪
– Team Gurukul, Secunderabad.