Reflections - Sunday School 8th September 2024

Here are the key questions and answers from the meeting:

1. What were Newton's laws discussed? The group was unsure about the exact number of Newton's laws, with some saying three and others saying four. Sandeep Dutt summarised that the first law concerns inertia, the second law concerns force and momentum, and the third law concerns action and reaction.

2. Where do Birch trees grow, and what are their characteristics? Birch trees are pioneer species that increase in open spaces. They have adaptations like white bark that reflects sunlight and oil in the bark, making it burn well.

3. What is the "Pando" tree, and how does it grow? The Pando is a single quaking aspen tree that has spread underground and grown over 40,000 trunks covering over 100 acres. It is an example of a tree that uses its roots to expand and defend itself.

4. What challenges do trees face in urban environments like school campuses? The group discussed how trees in schools may face challenges like lack of space, competition for sunlight, and damage from human activity. They were encouraged to observe the trees around their schools and share their observations.

- From My name is Cinnamon - 

1. What is your takeaway from today's session?

2. Write a reflection on the book and characters

3. What, according to you, should be the reason for adoption?

4. What do you do between the class breaks?

5. Is it reasonable to be noisy during breaks? Why? Why not?

6. Do you like your nickname?

7. What is the importance of math in your day-to-day life? 

- From Hidden Life Of Trees -     

1. Did the story connect with you today, and why? 

2. Find out about-

a. Aurochs

b. Quaking Aspen

c. Pando

3. What is the difference between naturopathy medicine and allopathic medicine?

4. Where do the Birches grow?

5. Do you have any challenges in your school or neighbourhood? 

Students may create a school newsletter incorporating Joy of Learning content. These are some suggestions. We're looking forward to your excellent and thoughtful reflections, which you can email to mk@learningforward.org.in.

Based on the meeting transcript, the following key points were discussed at the intern meeting:

1. Video file sizes and challenges with sharing large video files.

2. The school calendar and upcoming events include the Allegory episode and a Good Schools India journal post.

3. Sharing reflections and messages for Teacher's Day.

4. Discuss the books "The Hidden Life of Trees" and "The Hidden Life of Animals", including animal adoption, tree defence mechanisms, and tree growth strategies.

5. Exploring Newton's laws and discussing a potential 4th law proposed by the students.

6. Reflect on why parents sometimes resort to physically punishing their children.

7. Discuss the challenges trees face in urban environments, like deforestation and lack of biodiversity.

8. Planning for an upcoming school retreat in November at the edge of the Rajaji sanctuary.

9. Encourage students to share their thoughts, reflections, and stories and potentially contribute to a newsletter or podcast.

The meeting covered various topics related to the school's reading program, student engagement, and plans for future activities.

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow details Shomie Das’s ideas about how education should be an experience that children enjoy and not one that has been thrust upon them. That entails a deep acknowledgement and respect for the child as a unique individual.