Importance of Science in School Student’s Life

National Science Day 2024: India has a strong connection with Science which dates back to the 1920s when the Raman Effect was discovered by the most brilliant scientist of all time, C.V. Raman. It was in 1986 when the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) asked the government to declare February 28 as the National Science Day for all Indians. The people in the government readily agreed to the amazing idea of the council and since February 28, 1987, India has celebrated this day as National Science Day to commemorate the efforts of C.V. Raman in discovering the Raman Effect. Today, on this special occasion we would like to remind you all about the importance of Science and the key role that it can play in the life of students, the future pillars of our nation. To ensure that we get many more C.V.Raman in the future who provide us all with an opportunity to be called as Indians in the whole wide world, this article is dedicated to all the young and curious minds. Check the importance of Science for Students and how we can foster Science in a student’s life.

Importance of Science for Students

• Opens Door to Creative & Innovative Thinking- Science is a field that deals with practical implications of theoretical knowledge, thus paving the path for creativity and innovation. With the help of activities related to Science, students get opportunities to think differently, creatively, and use those thoughts in cultivating something completely innovative.

• Provides them with extra knowledge, apart from bookish details- In order to deal with the outer world, students require knowledge of the world and things going on around them. Just bookish and textbook-related information can’t be enough for students to grow in their careers and knowledge. Thus, science provides them with an opportunity to learn about phenomena and theories that are not limited to their textbooks but the real world.

• Prepares them for Future Changes- Science is all about innovation and the introduction of new developments in the world. Students who have a deeper understanding of Science can understand the need for change and hence are already prepared to live with it in the coming years. 

• Makes Adaptation Easy and Smooth- Students are more likely to adapt to the changes brought in our everyday lives by Science. This easy and smooth adaptation in younger people is because of their understanding of Science and its need in the advancement of the world. Since they garner enough knowledge about the changes in advance, the process of adaptation becomes easier for them. 

• Improves Analytical Skills- Science deals with a lot of details about various things such as instruments used, phenomena applied, and more. Analysing these details and utilising the information garnered in creating something completely new and different helps students learn analytical skills and make wise use of it. 

• Builds Curious Minds- Students who have curious minds are likely to be interested in Science since it is a field where you require curiosity for its understanding. Those students who do not like to think about innovations or are not curious about them should actually spend more time in Science. Then, they will be able to see the change in themselves. A shift in curiosity towards various innovations can be seen, and their focus on knowing different things will increase.

• Develops Problem-Solving Skills- Students who involve themselves in science-related experiments, study, and research develop problem-solving skills in them. It teaches them the skills of analysing the problem, understanding it, finding a way out, and rectifying it. The whole process develops the problem-solving skill in students. 

Ways of Fostering Science in Student’s Life

• Science Exhibitions and Fairs- Schools should organise Science fairs and exhibitions for students where they should be asked to conduct various experiments and showcase the same in the exhibitions. This should be an annual event and students should get sufficient time to prepare an experiment and showcase it infront of the audience. 

• Tour to Science Centres- Students should be taken to Science centres, fairs, and more such Science and technology-related places for a better understanding of how phenomena function. This also builds their interest in Science and keeps them keen in related fields.

• Exposure to Science Labs and Experiments- Weekly schedule of experiments helps students understand various experiments. This builds their interest in Science and teaches them multiple phenomena in daily life

• Science workshops/Guest Lectures- Schools should organise various workshops and guest lecture to inform students about new developments in the industry and keep them updated about the same. This provides them with insights about the science and technology related fields while also introducing them to new areas of interest

• Research and Experiment-Based Homework/ Providing Practical Knowledge- Students should be given practical knowledge related homework where they should be asked to research, analyse, and present experiments. This helps students unravel their areas of interest and ensures that students get involved in practical learning.