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1State Level Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition for Children Guidelines -SLSMEE-2013-14

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STATE LEVEL SCIENCE, MATHEMATICSAND ENVIRONMENT EXHIBITION

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41ST JAWAHARLAL NEHRU NATIONAL SCIENCE, MATHEMATICSAND

ENVIRONMENT EXHIBITIONFOR CHILDREN2014

G U I D E L I N E SFORTHE PREPARATIONOF EXHIBITSAND MODELS, AND

Organising Exhibitions

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1 GUIDELINESFORTHE PREPARATIONOFEXHIBITSAND MODELS

INTRODUCTION

All children are naturally motivated to learnand are capable of learning. They are naturallearners and knowledge is the outcome of theirown activity.

Children learn through interaction with theenvironment around, nature, things andpeopleboth through actions and throughlanguages. They construct knowledge byconnecting new ideas to their existing ideas

based on materials/activities presented to

them.In order to stimulate creativity,inventiveness and the attitude for innovationin science and mathematics, NationalCurriculum Framework-2005 emphasises onactivities, experiments, technological modulesetc. It also encourages implementation of

various activities through a massiveexpansion of channels such as organisationof science, mathematics and environmentexhibition at the national level for schoolstudents, with feeder events at school/block/tehsil/district/region/state levels. The

objective must be to search and nurtureinventive/creative/innovative talent amongstudents. The curriculum framework furtherenvisages the upgradation of current activityin this regard by many orders of magnitude,through coordination of state and centralagencies, NGOs, teacher associations etc.,financial support and mobilisation of expertsin the country.

Science and Mathematics are powerfulways of investigating and understanding theworld. Concerns and issues pertaining to theenvironment should be given importance onall possible occasions through a wide range ofactivities involving outdoor project works. Suchprojects may then get a place for display in

various sc ience , mathematics andenvironment exhibitions.

The National Council of EducationalResearch and Training (NCERT), New Delhiorganises Jawaharlal Nehru NationalScience,Mathematics and Environment

Exhibition (JNNSMEE) for Children every yearfor popularising science, mathematics andenvironmental education amongst children,teachers and public in general. This exhibitionis a culmination of various exhibitionsorganised in the previous year by the States,UTs and other organisations at district, zonal,regional and finally at the state level. Selectedentries from all States and Union Territories,the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, theNavodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Department of

Atomic Energy Central Schools, CBSE affiliatedPublic (independent) Schools andDemonstration Multipurpose Schools ofRegional Institutes of Education participate inthis national level exhibition. Like in the pastseveral years such exhibitions are to beorganised from district to state level during2013 - 14 too. These would form the first phaseof preparation for the JNNSMEE to beorganised in November 2014.

Children are naturally inquisitive andinnovate in response to a variety of problems

in their environment. It is high time thatinnovations made by children are recognizedand encouraged thereby solving problemsconfronting the nation. To encourageinnovations, the Theme for the State LevelScience,Mathematics and EnvironmentExhibition (SLSMEE) for Children 2013-14

would be Scientific and Mathematical

Innovations.

Recognizing the importance of innovations,the Government of India has declared thedecade 2010-2020 as the Decade of

Innovationswith a focus on inclusive growth.Innovation need not always be a scientificinvention or discovery which are based on highinput R&D. Innovation in this context may bereferred to as renewing, changing or creatingmore effective processes, products, ways ofdoing things or development of new valuesthrough solutions that meet newrequirements. There are various problemsrelated to agriculture, industry, global

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4 State Level Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition for Children Guidelines -SLSMEE-2013-14

warming, resource depletion, energy resources,pollution, health, nutrition, transport andcommunication, disaster management,environment etc. Children need to be aware ofsuch situations, issues and problems that thesociety is facing and try to find innovative ways

based on their scientific knowledge andmathematical understanding, to tackle them.

Children need to be encouraged toappreciate and participate in the responsibleuse of science and technology for the benefit ofthe society. They should also have a scientific

vision about different issues and the ability toacquire and process information aboutscientific developments and innovations.

The main objectives of the exhibitions are: to provide a forum for children to pursue

their natural curiosity, innovation andinventiveness to quench their thirst forcreativity;

to make children feel that science andmathematics are all around us and we cangain knowledge as well as solve manyproblems by relating the learning processto the physical and social environment;

to lay emphasis on the development ofscience and mathematics as a majorinstrument for achieving goals of self-reliance and socio-economic and socio-ecological development;

to analyse how science and mathematicshave developed and are affected by manydiverse individuals, cultures, societies andenvironment;

to appreciate the role of science in meetingthe challenges of life such as climatechange, opening new avenues in the area

of agriculture, fertiliser, food processing,biotechnology, green energy, disastermanagement, information andcommunication technology, astronomy,transport, games and sports etc.

to create awareness about environmentalissues and concerns and inspire childrento devise innovative ideas towards theirmitigation.

In order to facilitate the preparation ofexhibits and models for display in SLSMEE-

2013 -14 and JNNSMEE-2014, the Theme forSLSMEE-2013-14 will be Scientific andmathematical Innovations pertaining to theareas such as-

1. Agriculture;2. Energy;3. Health;4. Environment;5. Resources;(Areas listed above are suggestive,

students are free to choose any otherareas and develop exhibit involvingscientific and mathematical innovations)

A few exemplar ideas pertaining to someof the areas in the context of the theme for the

development of exhibits are given below.

THEME: SCIENTIFICAND MATHEMATICALINNOVATIONS.

1. Agriculture

The main aim of this area is to makeour school children and teachers realize theneed of studying and removing constraints re-sponsible for inadequate knowledge aboutrural professions and building capacity andan attitude for innovation for achieving food

security.

The exhibits/models in this area maypertain to:

Studies of climatic change onagriculture;

Managing crop yield due to climaticchange arising from global warming;

Eco-forestry to protect and restoreecosystem for sustainable forestpractices/preserving and enhancing forest

biodiversity; Preservation and conservation of soil and

judicious use of water; Conventional biotechnology, practices

e.g., application of biotechnology,microbiology, genetic engineering andgenomics to agriculture for obtainingimproved and high yielding varities;

Organic farming/organic fertilisersversus chemical fertilisers; biodynamicliquid manure/green manure;

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Planning and managing energy crops(Salix, poplar, Jatropha, Jojoba etc.);

Use of biotechnology for economically andecologically sustainable biofuels;

Environment friendly measures of pest control; Application of biotechnology and genetic

engineering in improving animal breedsand production of animal products thatare used as food;

Growing fodders in hydro-ponicenvironment;

Innovative/inexpensive/improved/indigenous technologies/ methods ofstorage/preservation/conservation/transport of agricultural products andfood materials;

Innovative/improved practices forreducing cost of cultivation;

Growing plants without seeds; Identification of medicinal plants and

their applications; Effect of electric and magnetic fields on

the growth of plants and protectivemeasures;

Sugar levels in plant sep at different timesand dates;

Gentic variations among plants;

Factors affecting seed germination; Best conditions for mushroom production

and growth of ferns; Tropisms in plants and growth hormones etc.; Indigenous designs of farm machinery,

agriculture implements and practices; Impact of pollution on food; Application of biotechnology and genetic

engineering to agriculture for improvedand high yielding varieties;

Improved/improvised method ofprocessing, preservation, storage and

transport of animal products; Ecologically sustainable farming

methods; Harnessing of animal products keeping

environmental concerns; Identification of medicinal plants and

their applications; Schemes/designs to help reduce

production cost and conservation of rawmaterials;

Plans for proper management of naturalresources and environment;

Strategies to eliminate food insecurity; Issues related with the animal health and

food security; Food production and demand of quality

food and food security; Advantages and disadvantages of

genetically modified (GM) food; Nutrition education/healthy eating

habits and food utilisation by body; Pepping/mulching for weed management

and root development in soil; etc. Devices to control and measurement of

the noise, air, soil, water pollution; Preservation, conservation and

management of soil; Ana lysis of so il samples for the ir

components; Ecological studies of plants and animals; Experiments with biodegradability; Study and recording varying water levels,

over the years in the water body andsurrounding environment;

Design and development of an automaticweather recording device;

Ozone destruction experiments; etc.

2. Energy

This area is expected to make children thinkof various ways and means for making efficientuse of available energy resources and also newtechniques/methods of using and conservingenergy from both conventional and non-conventional sources. The exhibits/models inthis area may pertain to:

Various ways of harnessing geothermalenergy such as energy from hot springs/geothermal desalinization/geothermal

heating controlling heating and coolingof a building using underground heat byvertical/horizontal loops/geothermalpower/electricity generated fromnaturally occurring geological heatsources;

Models of green building/environmentfriendly building which can harvest energy,

water and materials; Green roof technologies/roof mounted

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solar technologies such as solar waterheater, solar lighting system;

Heating system of a building by solarheater;

Models/innovative designs of domestichydroelectric generator;

Devices to make breeze funneling towardsyour home;

Methods of heat retention in materials/heat control in the design of house;

Solar cooker/solar distiller/solar dryer forfood processing/solar heated houses;

Solar thermal electricity/community solarproject;

Innovative designs and installation of solartower;

Hybrid solar lighting (solar illumination byrouting daylight into the interior part ofthe building by reflecting a focused beamof sunlight on the end of optical fibercables);

Studies of variation in sunshine intensityat a given place for developing indigenousmethod of its usage etc;

Projects for measuring availability ofsolar/wind energy in a given area;

Model of wind turbine for domestic use withvertical/horizontal axis;

Designs of low noise wind farm; Wind mill/water mill for grinding grains/

drawing water from the well and togenerate electricity;

Water sensitive urban design to mitigatewater shortage;

Water crisis management; Use of tidal waves/ocean currents/salinity

gradient for generating electricity; Wave energy from osci llat ing water

conversion/tidal barrage generator etc; Energy from biomass such as seaweeds,

human/animal wastes, keeping in viewenvironmental concerns;

Improvised technologies for effective usageof bio-fuels;

Innovative designs of bio gas/bio mass plant; Bio diesel from plant oils (obtained from

canola, palm oil, micro algae oil, wastevegetable oil etc);

Low cost liquid fuel (bio-ethanol, bio-methanol from cellulose biomass by

improvising conversion techniques); Bio energy for poverty alleviation; Impact of bio-energy on food security; Models/designs of fuel-efficient

automobiles/machines; Innovative designs of internal combustion

engine which can function on various biofuels;

Production of electrical energy frommechanical energy/nuclear resources;

Mechanism of extraction, storage andprocessing of fossil fuels,

Study of air tides; Effects of landscaping and architecture on

energy consumption etc.

3. HealthThe main objectives of this area are: to bringawareness among the youth about health andfactors affecting our health, to explore new sci-entific, technological and bio-medical interven-tions in prevention and cure, to analyze the roleof self and society in keeping our environmenthealthy in order to maintain good health andpromote innovative ideas for better manage-ment.

The exhibits and models in this area may

pertain to: Models demonstrating various levels of

good health and ill health; Demonstration of factors affecting the

health, different ailments in the body; Showing and designing activities on

infectious and non-infectious diseases,relationship with causative factors andtheir sources;

Innovation to develop control measures atdifferent levels/roles of various agencies;

Presenting medical assistance and

facilities, rural/urban and gender aspects; Sensitising people to be careful in health

matters, explore the possibilities andmake use of the facilities available;

Development of knowledge-base andunderstand new scientific, technologicalaids in bio-medical area;

Demonstration of means and ways toadopt methods for self concentration andmeditation and their uses;

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Demonstration of known facts and researchfindings in different medical systems likeIndian, Modern, Homeopathyetc.;

Demonstration of lifestyle and relationshipwith good and bad health based on knownfacts and researches;

Demonstration of the role of traditionalknowledge of herbal products forcommunity health; etc.

Improved methods of sanitation andappropriate technology for wastedisposal, both biodegradable and non-

biodegradable; Common prophylactic measures available

and advantages of inoculation andvaccination;

Need for appropriate measures for familywelfare;

Need for developing low-cost nutritious food; General awareness about occupational

hazards and innovative techniques toovercome them;

General awareness about community medicine; New medical diagnostic and therapeutic tools; Improved aids to visually impaired and

physically handicapped persons; Need to curb menace of alcohol

consumption, drug addiction and

smoking; Genetic studies; Studies of memory span and memory

retention; and Factors affecting the enzymes reaction

rates etc. Developing simple technologies for

diagnostics and environmental problemsmonitoring.

4. Environment

The main objective of this area is to make

general public and children in particular awareabout the current environmental issues andconcerns for achieving sustainability to preventthe effect of environmental issues. The modelsand exhibits in this area may pertain to: Evironmental issues related with human

activities such as agriculture, energy, fish-ing, forests, mining, shipping, paper, war,occean deoxygenation, dead zone, paintetc.;

Environmental issues with conservation species extinction, pollinator decline,coral bleaching, Holocene extinction, in-

vasive species, poaching endangered spe-

cies etc. Environmental issues with energy conser-

vation, renewable energy, efficient energyuse, renewable energy commercializationetc;

Environmental controversies such as damcontroversies, genetically modified organ-isms/food controversy, sealing, dioxincontroversy, water fluorination contro-

versy, Endosulfan controversy, POP etc.;

Environmental disasters such as Bhopaldisaster, oil spills, nuclear accidents etc.

Endocrine disruptors;

Climate change global warming, green-house gases, fossil fuels, sea level rise,ocean acidification etc.;

Issues related with environmental healthsuch as air quality, asthma, electromag-netic radiations and fields, lead poisoning,indoor air quality etc;

Ozone depletion CFC;

Environmental effects of intensive farmingsuch as overgrazing, irrigation,

plasticulture, pesticides etc.; Water pollution acid rain, marine pol-

lution, Ocean dumping, eutrophication,marine debris, thermal pollution, algal

boom, micro-plastics etc;

Air pollution smog, ozone, particulatematter, sulphur oxide etc;

Light, noise, visual, point source and ex-tended source pollution;

Urban sprawl, habitat fragmentation,habitat destruction;

Soil erosion, soil contamination andsalination, and Waste;

Aviation and environment;

Environmental impacts of irrigation, damsand reservoirs;

GAIA hypothesis and environment protec-tion;

Environmental implications ofnanotechnology (nano-toxiology andnano-pollution).

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The importance of Mathematics has been real-ized since ancient time.Mathematics not onlyhelps in day-to-day situations but also devel-ops logical reasoning, abstract thinking andimagination.It enriches life and provides newdimensions to thinking. The struggle to learnabstract principles develops the power to for-mulate and understand arguments and the ca-pacity to see inter-relations amongconcepts.From Medical Technology to Eco-

nomic Planning,from Genetics to Geol-ogy, mathematics has left an indeliblemark on every part of modern Science.Itcan thus be seen that mathematics is apowerful way of understaning the world.

Having realized this the interna-tional mathematics community decided todedicate the year 2013 as the 'Year ofMathematics'and mooted the idea of Math-ematics Of Planet Earth(MPE)-2013.Morethan a hundred scientific societies,universities, research institutes and

organisations all over the world havecome together to make attempts to ex-plore the mathematical framework in Na-ture and to see how with the help ofother disciplines mathematics can pro-

vide solutions to the challenging prob-lems on the planet earth.The ideas gen-erated and the initiatives thought dur-ing MPE-2013 are likely to make an im-pact on the society in such a way that anew genaration of motivated researchers

will grow up to explore the mathematics

in the scientific problems that relateto sustainability of planet earth.

MPE-2013 intends to create aware-ness among teachers, teacher educators,researchers and students about lookingfor mathematics in all possible situa-tions on the planet earth.It may alsomotivate the community to appreciate and

join interdi sc iplinary courses in fu-ture .

2 GUIDELINESFOR ORGANISING ONE-DAYSEMINARON

Mathematics of Planet Earth 2013NOTE: The One-Day Seminar should preferably be organised one day before the organisation of

State Level Science ,Mathematics and Environment Exhibition (SLSMEE) for Children.

During the Year of Mathematics of PlanetEarth activities are planned to (i) increase thepublic appreciation and understanding ofMathematics;(ii) generate awareness amongthe masses about the power ofmathematics);(iii) motivate people to thinkabout using mathematics for solving challeng-ing problems surrounding them;and (iv) makepeople aware of the aesthetic sense and beautyof mathematics.

As a part of this endeavour, to reach outto the public through children,a one day semi-nar may be organised in the SLSMEE forchildren.During this One-Day Seminar onMathematics of Planet Earth, children, teach-ers, parents and all concerned may be invitedto generate ideas. The activities in this semi-nar may include: Encouraging the designing of projects in

mathematics to generate enthusiasm in therecent trends of development and researchin mathematics;

Making people aware of contributions ofmathematics in the development of othersubject areas;

Publicising the usefulness of mathemat-ics in the development of mankind in

bringing it to the present stage; Organising poster exhibition-cum-compe-

titions highlighting usefulness of math-ematics, especially when it is worked out

with other disciplines,in solving the prob-lems on planet earth;

Organising invited talks by experts in

mathematics ,particularly motivating theaudience to look for mathematics in thenature;

Arranging a Quiz competition in whichquestions may be based on the interdisci-plinary approach to learn mathematics;

Arranging a group discussion among dif-ferent groups ,to create awareness aboutthe usefulness of mathematics in differentspheres of life.

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OBJECTIVESThe purpose of science,mathematics andenvironment exhibition is to develop scientificattitude in the young generation of our countryto make them realise the interdependence ofscience,mathematics, technology and societyand the responsibility of the scientists oftomorrow. These objectives may be achieved

by presenting the exhibits as an excitingexperience of creativity of children, innovationsthrough improvisations of science andmathematics kits, and various devices andmodels for providing solutions to many presentand future socio-economic problemsparticularly those confronted in the ruralareas, using available materials and localresources.

The exhibition will help children andteachers to learn from each other's experiencesand motivate them to design and developsomething new and novel.It will also provide amedium for popularising science andmathematics; and increase awareness among

the public towards it.The objectives oforganising exhibitions may briefly be put asfollows:

stimulating interest in science,mathematics and environment andinculcating scientific spirit in younggeneration;

exploring and encouraging scientific andtechnological talent among children;

inculcating in them a sense of pride intheir talent;

making children realise the relationshipbetween science, mathematics,technologyand society;

understanding the need for propermanagement for the optimum utilisationof resources and prevailing technologies;

providing exploratory experiences,encouraging creative and innovativethinking and promoting psychomotorand manipulative skills among childrenthrough self devised exhibits or models

or simple apparatus; encouraging problem solving approach and

developing the appropriate technologies,especially for rural areas and integratingscientific ideas with daily life situations;

inculcating intellectual honesty, team spiritand aesthetic sense among theparticipants;

popularising science and mathematicsamong masses and creating anawareness regarding the role of scienceand technology in socio-economic and

sustainable growth of the country; developing appropriate techniques for

communication of science, mathematicsand environment; and

creating awareness about environmentalissues and concerns and inspiringchildren to devise innovative ideas towardstheir sustenance and mitigation.

CALLFOR ENTRIES

The theme for the State Level Science,

Mathematics and Environment Exhibition

(SLSMEE)-2013-2014 for Children and for the41st Jawaharlal Nehru National Science,

Mathematics and Environment Exhibition

(JNNMEE 2014) would be 'Scientific and

Mathematical Innovations' pertaining to the

areas such as -

1. Agriculture;2. Energy3. Health;4. Environment;5. Resources;

(Areas listed above are suggestive,students are free to choose any other areasand develop exhibit involving scientific andmathematical innovations)

In order to facilitate the preparation of exhibits

and models for display in district to state level

exhibitions during 2013-2014, Guidelines for the

Preparation of Exhibits and Models are being

communicated.

i. Chi ldren from all schools [ including

3 GUIDELINES FOR ORGANISING STATE LEVEL SCIENCE,MATHEMATIC SAND

ENVIRONMENT EXHIBITION FOR CHILDREN 2013-2014

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government, government-aided, public and

private, catholic, mission, armed-forces

(Army, Air Force, Navy, Sainik, BSF, ITBP,

Assam-Rifles, CRPF, Police etc.), DAV

management, Maharshi Vidya Mandir,

Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Central Tibetan

Schools, Navyug, Municipality, Bhartiya

Vidya Bhavan, Science Clubs etc.] are

eligible to participate in State Level

Exhibitions. Preference may be given to

students in senior classes (i.e. in secondary

and higher secondary stages).

Note for all State Level Exhibitions

coordinators belonging to state/UT

governments:

Following organisations conduct their ownexhibitions separately:

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan;

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti ;

Department of Atomic Energy

Central Schools;

CBSE affil iated Public Schools

(independent schools); and

Demonstration Multipurpose Schools of

Regional Institutes of Education.

These organisations send their selected

entries for consideration for participation

in Jawaharlal Nehru National Science,Mathematics and Environment Exhibition

(JNNMSEE) for Children to NCERT directly.

Therefore, it may please be ensured that

entries belonging to these organisations

are not forwarded to NCERT by States/UTs.

ii. Wide publicity should be given for inviting

entries. Guidelines for the Preparation of

Exhibits and Models for display in district to

state level exhibitions during 2013-2014

should be provided to all schools.These

guidelines may also be translated in local

languages, if possible, and be given wide

publicity. This may also be given on the

Internet website(s) of the respective states/

union territories and other participating

organisations. It is also envisaged that

guidelines be printed in local language(s),Hindi and English in the form of a booklet

for their dissemination among all the schools

for generating ideas and for developing

exhibits and models. These guidelines can

also be downloaded from NCERT website

(www.ncert.nic.in).

iii. Public Sector Undertakings, Industries, and

other Non-government Organisations

working in the areas (where these

exhibitions are organised) may also be

invited to participate as the exhibits

displayed by them would be of instructionalvalue for children and teachers.

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SCREENING, EVALUATIONAND MONITORINGOFENTRIES FOR SLSMEE

1. A Screening Committee should be set up

to finalise the selection of entries from

various institutions for participation in the

State Level Science,Mathematics and

Environment Exhibition (SLSMEE) for

Children in case Districts/Regional Level

Exhibitions are not being organised by the

state/UT.

2. The Screening Committee may consist of

representatives of SISE/SIE and some

selected representative institution(s). All

records about the meeting of the committeeshould be maintained. The selection

procedure adopted should lay more

emphasis on the quality of the exhibits

rather than quantity. It should be ensured

that the exhibits are not crude and

hazardous and have good finish and

are presentable.

3 . The above mentioned Screening

Committee or a separate panel of judges

should evaluate the exhibits according tothe criteria of evaluation mentioned

herewith. Bestthree - four exhibits in

each area should be selected preferably

developed by secondary and higher

secondary students by the said panel of

judges.However the exhibits developed by

upper primary students and members of

science clubs may also be considered.

4. A separate list of the selected entries of the

exhibits and models under each area (tobe displayed in the state level

exhibition) must be prepared. This

must contain the name of the exhibit/

model, names of the student(s) and

guiding teacher(s), name of the school

and a brief information about the

exhibit (may be in two sentences

only). This list may also be distributed

among all participating children and

teachers. A copy of this list should be

forwarded to NCERT together with the

formal report of the exhibition.Such a list may be prepared in

accordance with the NCERT's un-priced

publication "List of Exhibits", displayed in

the National Exhibition. It is published

every year and distributed to all participating

children, teachers, and visitors during the

exhibition.A copy of this may be obtained

from the NCERT, New Delhi.

5. A formal report of the State Level Science,

Mathematics and Environment Exhibitionand One-Day Seminar should reach

NCERTwithin one month after the

conclusion of the exhibition. It should

include the following:

i. Dates and venue of exhibition.

ii. Proformas I - V duly filled up.

iii. List of schools participating and the

number of students/teachers

participating as per the proforma

attached. Break-up of the male and

female participants should also be

given. It should also reflect on the

number of rural and urban schools,

that participated in the exhibition.

iv. List of entries of the exhibits and

models being displayed in the state

level exhibition, as explained in

paragraph-4 above. Number of exhibits

displayed under each area should also

be mentioned separately.

v. Highlights of the exhibition including

other activities such as lectures, film

shows, book exhibition etc. and

participation of other scientific/

industrial organisations.

vi.Panel of judges for evaluating the

exhibits/models displayed in the

exhibition (in accordance with the

Criteria for Evaluation of Exhibits).

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vii. List of selected exhibits being sent forconsideration for display in 41st

JNNSMEE - 2014 bearing the name ofstudent, teacher, school, write-up of

exhibits etc.

The Report

and

Proformas I-V

should strictly follow the above format and be forwardedwithin one month

after the conclusion of the exhibition to :

R.R.KoirengCoordinator

State Level Science,Mathematics and EnvironmentExhibition (SLSMEE) for Children - 2013-14

Department of Education in Science and MathematicsNational Council of Educational Research and Training

Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi 110 016

Phone: 011-26962030; Fax: 011-26561742

e-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.ncert.nic.in

(A proforma for information about the

exhibit/model is also attached for this

purpose - Proforma V).

viii. Number of visitors to the exhibition.

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CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF EXHIBITS IN

SLSMEE

The Jawaharlal Nehru National Science,

Mathematics and Environment Exhibition(JNNSMEE)for Children is organised every yearby NCERT. It receives entries for considerationfor participation from States/UTs selected fromthe State Level Science,Mathematics and

Environment Exhibition held in the precedingyear. In order to keep a uniform criteria forevaluating the exhibits in all States/UTs and onthe basis of the feedback received from differentagencies, the following criteria for judging the

exhibits is suggested (the percentage given inbracket are suggestive weightages):

1. Involvement of childrens own creativity andimagination (20 per cent);

2. Origina li ty and scientific andmathematical innovations in the exhibit/model (15 per cent);

3. Scientific thought/ principle/ approach (15per cent);

4. Technical skil l, workmanship andcraftsmanship (15 per cent);

5. Utility for society(15 per cent);

6. Economic (low cost), portability, durability,etc. (10 per cent); and

7. Presentation - aspects like demonstration,explanation and display (10 percent)

[(i) 5% extra weightage may be given toexhibits from rural/backward regions.

(ii) 3% extra weightage may be given toexhibits from semi urban regions.]It is further suggested to divide the entries

into two categories, viz.(i) upto elementary stage(upto class VIIIl; and (ii) secondary and higher

secondary stage (Classes IX - XII). On the basisof the criteria suggested above, three entriesfrom each area may be selected and forwardedto NCERT for consideration for participation inJNNSMEE-2014. Besides popularisation ofscience and mathematics, the objective of this

activity is to search and nurture inventive/creative talent among children. Judges arerequested to evaluate the entries on the basisof pupils involvement. Imagination andinnovations made by the child in designing the

exhibit/model should be assessed. They shouldalso judge whether the model is traditional oran improvement over the traditional model or itis innovation. Various skills involved in

constructing the exhibit and model, the degreeof neatness and craftsmanship may also be

taken into account. Every effort must be made torule out the tendency of procuring the ready-made

exhibits/models.

General layout of the exhibit, relevance,clarity of charts accompanying the exhibit and

overall attractiveness to the masses andchildren should also be assessed. Workingmodels should be encouraged.

CRITERIA FOR EVA LUAT ION OF EXHIBITS FORCONSIDERATIONFORPARTICIPATIONIN JAWAHARLALNEHRUNATIONAL SCIENCE, MATHEMATICSAND ENVIRONMENTEXHIBITION (JNNSMEE) FOR CHILDREN.

Selected entries from all State Level Science,Mathematics and Environment Exhibition(SLSMEE) for Children organised in different

states, union territories and other organisationsare forwarded to NCERT for consideration forparticipation in Jawaharlal Nehru NationalScience, Mathematics and EnvironmentExhibition (JNNSMEE) for Children . JNNSMEE

is organised every year by NCERT in a state/

union territory on rotation basis usually aroundthe birth anniversary of Pandit Nehru, that is14th November (Children's Day). These entriesare forwarded to NCERT in Proforma V (given inthis booklet.) An exemplary write-up of an

exhibit is also given at the end of this booklet.At NCERT, these entries are screened and short-listed on the basis of their write-ups. For thispurpose the following criteria for evaluating thewr it e-ups of exhibits is undertaken (the

percentage given in bracket are weightages).NCERT reserves the right to alter the criteria to

include adequate number of exhibits from rural/backward regions.

1. Originality and innovations in the exhibit/model (25 per cent);

2. Scientific thought/ principle/ approach (20

per cent);

3. Utility for Society ; (20 per cent)

4. Economic (low cost), portability, durability,

etc. (15 per cent); and

5. Presentation of write-up: (20 per cent).

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Areas:

(i)Agriculture;(ii)Energy;(iii)H

ealth;(iv)Environment;(v)Re

sources.

(vi)Anyotherarea(please

specify).........................

(Pleasetickmark

on

the

area

beingevaluated)

State/UT___________

Duration________

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STATELEVELSC

IENCE,MATHEMATICSANDENVIRONMENTEXHIBITION

FORCHILDREN-

2013-2014

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15%

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15%

Utilityfor

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(lowcost)/

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10%

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10%

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100%

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The Grant-in-Aid provided by NCERT torespective states/UTs is acatalytic grant for

organising State Level Exhibitions and one daySeminar . States and UTs are expected tospend the additional expenditure, if any, fromthe state funds. The funds given to the States/UTs are to be utilised exclusively for meetingthe travel and boarding costs of participating

students and their teachers and experts. Itis suggested that the following norms ofpayment may be followed:

1. For Organising One-Day Seminar

(i) The seminar should be organised one

day before the organisation of SLSMEEor during the days of exhibition inmorning/evening hours.

(ii) Honorarium to four (two outstationand two local)experts/scientists may

be disbursed at the rate of Rs 1000.00each.

Note :The expert/scientist should bepreferably from a research institute/laboratory/ university.

(iii) Travelling allowance to two outstation

experts/scientists from a maximumdistance of 500 km may be disbursedas per the state/central governmentrules.

(iv) Daily allowance and incidental chargesto twooutstation experts/scientists fora maximum of three days may bedisbursed as per state/centralgovernment rules.

(v) Conveyance charges to two localexperts/scientists may be disbursed asper state/central government rules.

(vi) Contingency grant for tea/coffee withlight snacks: typing/photocopying/cost of transparencies/transparencypens/CDs etc: Rs. 2,500.00.

2. For Organising the SLSMEE

(i) Honorarium to four (local) judges maybe disbursed at the rate of Rs. 1000.00each. NCERT faculty members

EXPENDITURE NORMS should not be provided anyHonorarium from this head, ifinvited as a judge in the exhibition.

(ii) Only one student and one teacher maybe permitted to participate with eachexhibit. However, for more than oneexhibit from a single school, only oneteaher may be allowed to participate.

(iii) Travelling allowance: actual secondclass sleeper rail/bus (non-AC) fare.

(iv) Incidental charges maximum upto Rs.100.00 for to and fro journey may beprovided for the journey by rail or busprovided the journey time is more than6 hours. For journeys less than 6 hours

no incidental charges should be paid.(v) Boarding expenses: Rs.80.00 per head

per day for each participant for amaximum of 4 days. In case theboarding facilities are not provided by

the organisers, a sum of Rs.120.00 per

person may be prov ided as dailyallowance (DA).

(vi) Local conveyance charges may bedisbursed as per state/centralgovernment rules.

(vii) contingency grant for typing/photocopying etc. Rs. 2,500/-

It is necessary to maintain a separateaccount for the expenditure of the grants-in-aid provided by the NCERT and the sameshould be forwarded to the NCERT, along

with all relevant vouchers and receipts, in

original WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE

CLOSE OF THE EXHIBITION for

adjustment in the NCERT account. Proforma

I is given for convenience. All vouchers may

be signed by the Coordinator/In-charge of theexhibition. All those vouchers/receipts that

are in regional language should accompany

a translated copy in English certified by the

Coordinator/In-charge of the State Level

Exhibition to facilitate audit and settlement

of accounts. Only those Vouchers/Receipts

against such items of expenditure, which

are covered under the expenditure norms,

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may please be sent to this department for

adjustment/settlement of accounts. All

payments exceeding Rs 5000/- should be

supported by payees receipt with a revenuestamp.

Verified and passed for payment of Rs. ...........................(Rupees ................................... only).

Signature of the Co-ordinator/Incharge

State Level Science,Mathematics and Environemt

Exhibition (SLSMEE) for Children - 2013-14

Seal .

It may please be ensured that each

Voucher/Receipt against the expenditure is

duly verified for the amount and then passed

for payment. The specimen of this certificateis indicated below for convenience:

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4 PROFORMAS

STATE LEVELSCIENCE, MATHEMATICSAND ENVIRONMENT EXHIBITIONFOR CHILDREN - 2013-2014

Proforma I

MAINTENANCEOFACCOUNTS

State/Union Territory: ________________________________

Dates of Exhibition: ________________________________

Venue of Exhibition: ________________________________

Certified that the expenditures have been made in accordance with the norms and Guidelines asgiven by the NCERT for organising the State Level Science,Mathematics and Environment Exhibitionfor Children. It is also certified that no other voucher is included.

Signature of the In-Charge (Controlling Officer)Official Seal

Receipt Expenditure Signature ofCoordinating

Officer

VoucherDate of Particulars

Draft No.

Date

Amount Voucher Date of Particulars(Head-wise)

Amount

Otherincome, if

any

Total

Balance Refundedto NCERT, if any,

Total

Date

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* G. Government: A Government School is that which is run by the State Government or Central Government orPublic Sector Undertaking or an Autonomous Organisation completely financed by the Government;

LB. Local Body: A Local Body School is that which is run by Panchayati Raj and Local Body Institutions such asZila Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Municipal Committee or Cantonment Board;

PA. Private Aided: A Private Aided School is that which is run by an individual or a private organisation andreceives grants from the Government or Local Body;

PU. Private Unaided: A Private Unaided School is that which is managed by an individual or a private organisation

and does not receive any grant from the Government or Local Body.

Proforma II

INFORMATIONABOUT PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

State/Union Territory: ________________________________

Dates of Exhibition: ________________________________

Venue of Exhibition: ________________________________

Type ofSchool*

No. ofSchools

Tribal (T)/Rural (R)/Urban (U)

Number ofExhibits/

Models

Participants from the School

Male Female Total Boys Girls Total SC/ST

G

LB

PA

PU

Total

T

R

U

T

R

UT

R

U

T

R

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Teachers Students

STATE LEVELSCIENCE, MATHEMATICSAND ENVIRONMENT EXHIBITIONFOR CHILDREN - 2013-2014

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STATELEVELSCIENCE,MATHEMATICSANDENVIRONMENTEXHIBITION

FORCHILDREN-2013-2

014

ProformaIII

INFORMATIONABOUTNATU

REANDNUMBEROFEXHIBITS

DISPLAYED

THEME:SCIENTIFICANDMATHEMATICALINNOVATIO

NS

State/UnionTerritory:________________________________

DatesofExhibition:

_____

___________________________

VenueofExhibition:

________________________________

Areas

In

novative/Improvised

App

aratus/WorkingModel

Natureand

NumberofExhibitsDisplayed

Static

Model

Study/SurveyReport

Anyother

Total

No.of

Exh

ibits

Agriculture

Resources

Total

Energy

Environment

Health

Anyotherarea

(Pleasespecify).

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*

Respectivejudgesmayhavetheiropinions,suggestionsand

commentsabouttheorganisatio

nofscience,mathematicsanden

vironment

exhibition.

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losethemonseparatesheets.

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evaluated)

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4.

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ss,

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VENUE....................................

THEME:SCIENTIFICANDMATH

EMATICALINNOVATIONSPER

TAININGTOTHEAREASOF

(i)Agriculture;(ii)Energy(iii)Health;(iv)Environment;(v)

Resources.

(vi)Anyotherarea(pleasespecify)..................................................

Areas:

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41ST JAWAHARLALNEHRU NATIONALSCIENCE, MATHEMATICSAND ENVIRONMENT EXHIBITION

(JNNSMEE - 2014) FOR CHILDREN

Theme : SCIENTIFIC AND MATHEMATICAL INNOVATIONS

Proforma V

INFORMATIONABOUTTHE EXHIBIT/MODEL

1. TITLE OF THE EXHIBIT/MODEL_____________________________________________

(IN BLOCK LETTERS) _________________________________________

2. Area: (i) AgricultureTick only one and (ii) Energystrike out all others) (iii) Health

(iv) Environment(v) Resources(vi) Others (Please specify area) ...................

3. NAME(S) OF CONTRIBUTING STUDENT(S)___________________________ (M/F); Class _____(IN BLOCK LETTERS) ___________________________ (M/F); Class _____

___________________________ (M/F); Class ________________________________ (M/F); Class _____

4. NAME(S) OF GUIDING TEACHER(S) _______________________________________ (M/F)(IN BLOCK LETTERS) _______________________________________ (M/F)

5. SCHOOL AND COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS (IN BLOCK LETTERS) :

.................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................

.....................................................................State/UT...................................Pin ...........................

Phone: .................................................; Email ........................................................................

6. Type of school* Government/Local Body/Private Aided/PrivateUnaided/Any other (Please Specify)_____________________ _________________

7. Affiliation of the School State Board/ICSE/CBSEAny other (Please Specify) ________________

8. Location of the School Tribal/Rural/Backward/Semi Urban/Urban9. Nature of the Exhibit/Model (A) Innovative/Improvised Apparatus

(B) Working/Static Model/Study ReportAny Other (Please Specify) ________________

10. Whether Dark Room Space is needed for the Display of Exhibit: Yes/No

* G. Government: A Government School is that which is run by the State Government or Central Governmentor Public Sector Undertaking or an Autonomous Organisation completely financed by the Government;

LB. Local Body: A Local Body School is that which is run by Panchayati Raj and Local Body Institutions suchas Zila Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Municipal Committee or Cantonment Board;

PA. Private Aided: A Private Aided School is that which is run by an individual or a private organisation andreceives grants from the Government or Local Body;

PU. Private Unaided: Private Unaided School is that which is managed by an individual or a private organisationand does not receive any grant from the Government or Local Body.

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11. Source of inspiration/help for preparing the exhibit/model:

(Please explain briefly about the nature and form of help received from the following):

(i) From Teachers/School

__________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

(ii) From Parents

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

(iii) From Peer Group

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

(iv) Any other

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

12. Brief Summary (Please explain the purpose (or aim) and the scientific principle involved in

the exhibit/model in not more than three lines).

______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

13. Write-up of the Exhibit/Model (not more than 1,000 words) in the following format.

[Note: Proper submission of the write-up will ensure that if selected for participation in the 41st

Jawaharlal Nehru National Science,Mathematics and Environment Exhibition (JNNSMEE-2014)

for Children 2014, it will be considered for publication in the bookletentitled: Structure and

Working of Models. For convenience an exemplary write-up is also given in this booklet.]

I. Introduction(i) Purpose (or Rationale) behind the development or construction of the exhibit; and(ii) The scientific principle involved.

II. Description(i) Materials used for the construction;(ii) Construction and working of the exhibit/model; and(iii) Applications, if any.

III. ReferencesBooks, journals or magazines referred for preparation of the exhibit/model.

IV. Illustrations(i) Black and white line and labelled diagram of the model, illustrating the working of the exhibit/model.(ii) Close-up photographs of the exhibit/model.

Note: (i) Please neither pin nor paste the photographs of the exhibits. Enclose them in a separateenvelope. Description of the photograph may be written on its back.

(ii) Please do not enclose the photographs of participating student(s) and their guideteacher(s).

(Signatures of all students and teachers)

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TWO-IN-ONE HONEY SQUEEZING MACHINE

DISPLAYEDINTHE 39YH JAWAHARLALNEHRU NATIONALSCIENCE, MATHEMATICSAND ENVIRONMENTEXHIBITIONFOR CHILDREN-2012 (SILVASSA,DADRAAND NAGAR HAVELI)

STUDENT Sacred Heart School,Sonia Thounaojam Porompat, Manipur

TEACHER

Angom Geetarani

INTRODUCTION

Honey is an edible natural fluid. It is a rich source of energy containing many vital nutraints.Though Manipur has nearly 10,000 bee-keepers but the honey is not appropriatly produced.

In Manipur, honey is extracted from honey comb by squeezing or by rotating manually.This type of method could not extract all the honey from the honey comb. Instead it losesmuscular power, contains impurities and is also a time consuming work. So, itis necessary to make a machine which can extract large quantity of honey that contains noimpurities.Such type of machine is envisaged in this model. The present model is an attemptto solve the problems of using excessive muscular power while extracting honey.

SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLE INVOLVED

The following scientific principle is involved

(i) When a crank, connected to a sprocket wheel by a chain, is made to rotate, the linear speedv is the same for both wheels.

Therefore, v= WR= wr, where R and r are radii of the crank and the sprocket respectively.

Hence, w

R

W r

=

, v is the speed and W and w are their angular speeds.

Since, R>> r, w>> W.

Therefore, for one rotation of the crank, there will be a number of rotations (depending

uponR

r) of the sprocket wheel.

(ii) Principle of experiencing a centrifugal force when an object is made to rotate in a directionaway from the centre of the circular path.

5

CrankWheel

Sprocket Wheel

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MATERIALS REQUIRED

Wood, Stainless steel, Honey comb, Chain, Sprocket wheel, Paddle, Handle, Pot etc.

CONSTRUCTIONAND WORKINGConstruction

(a) 1 honey comb keeping container.(b) 3 Sprocket wheels, different in size.(c) 1 iron rod in the middle of comb container to attach the comb.(d) 1 crank and 1 honey collector.

Working

When the paddle connected to the crank is rotated by hand or by the foot of a person sitting on

the saddle, the sprocket wheel whose radius is 5 times (say) smaller than the crank rotates 5

times faster. The honey comb frames, connected/attached to the axle of the sprocket wheel also

rotates. Because of the centrifugal force experienced due to rotational motion, the honey getseparated from the honey combs due to striking of the the curve surface of the hollow cylindrical

drum whose axis is kept coinciding with axis of rotation. The honey is collected in a vessel

placed below the drum through the holes provided. The other sprocket wheel close to the 1st

one, allows the honey comb to rotate in the opposite direction. By rotating the crank in that

direction, honey will come out from the other side of the honey comb also. This helps in extraction

of honey more efficiently.

ADVANTAGESOFTHE MODEL

(i) Physical exercise of the man by paddling the crank in both direction. (clockwise and anti-clockwise)

(ii) Effective use of muscular energy in doing physical exercise.(iii) More production of honey from honey comb.(iv) Saving time both in doing physical exercise and extraction of honey.

APPLICATION

It is used to extract honey. Besides this, machine has even the provision for generating power(electricity) if a generator (d.c.) is connected to the rear rotating system and can be used as asource of light for working in dark.

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VEHICULAR EXHAUST FILTERDISPLAYEDINTHE 39YH JAWAHARLALNEHRU NATIONALSCIENCE, MATHEMATICSAND ENVIRONMENT

EXHIBITIONFOR CHILDREN-2012 (SILVASSA,DADRAAND NAGAR HAVELI)

STUDENTS Demonstration School,

Vaibhav Dhama RIE, AjmerSaransh Mathur Rajasthan

TEACHER

Amarendra Tripathy

INTRODUCTION

We know that many vehicles are increasing air pollution which increases global warming orthe temperature of the earth. Many steps have been taken to reduce the emission level of gasescoming out from the vehicle exhaust. We can see in heavy traffic areas the level of air pollutionis very high. We feel uncomfortable and even feel itching in our eyes in such areas. Increasingair pollution is a danger sign for all living organisms on earth. Exhaust gases coming out fromall types of automobiles contains mainly carbon mono-oxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide,hydrocarbons, sulphur dioxide and other harmful gases. These gases are very harmful forour environment and ecological system. This project is an attempt to solve the problem of highpollution level in cities due to automobiles in heavy traffic areas. This project helps us to

reduce the air pollution caused by the vehicles.

SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLE INVOLVED

In the cooling chamber two aluminium plates which have charge on them attract dust particles.The exhaust gases pushed by the exhaust fan on the nets made of synthetic fibers and solutionof sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is sprayed by the sprayer. NaOH reacts with the harmful exhaustgases and neutralizes them. This way, the level of polluted air is very low.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

Bottles of two litre capacity, T-shape water pipe joint, two exhaust fans, aluminium foil, NaOHsolution, sprayer, battery, etc.

CONSTRUCTION AND WORKING

In this project the exhaust gases are collected in the cooling chamber (the shape of the coolingchamber is like a frustum) where due to the expansion of gases their temperature becomeslow. In the cooling chamber there are two aluminium plates which create charge on them andattract the acidic/basic dust or harmful particles and then an exhaust fan sucks the gasesand pushes the gases in NaOH treatment chamber. We can identify it in given figure (1) wherethe NaOH reacts with harmful gases and make them neutral. There is a machine called sprayerplaced after the exhaust fan which sprays NaOH on the nets of synthetic fibers after every 2km distance period when the vehicle is running.

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Fig.1In the vertical chamber the remaining dust particles are separated by exhaust fan which

pushes the gases on a filter so the heavy solid harmful particles settle down. Then the remaininggases are again treated with NaOH. We can identify it in figure (2). Finally, cool and fresh air

with very low air pollution comes out and spread out in the environment.

Fig.2Removal of harmful particles/chemicals: Take out the nets of synthetic fibers and wash

them in NaOH solution to remove solid sediments and harmful chemicals periodically.

RESULT

It ensures lowering of the pollution level in air due to automobiles. So we can save our earthfrom pollution.

Gas Neutralizer

Sprayer Exhaust FanMetal Plates

Exhaust Fan

Gas Neutralizer

Heavy Dust Particles

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