2025-26

Exploring Germination and Starch Test Made Easy

Published On: July 7, 2025

๐Ÿ”ฌ Interactive Science and Physical Fun in Grades 4 & 5 ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŽ‰
Jay Swaminarayan ๐Ÿ™
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.
๐Ÿงช Science Lab Session: Plant Life
Topic: Plant Life
Subtopics Covered:
Structure of a Seed ๐Ÿฅ‘
Germination of a Seed ๐ŸŒฑ
Learning Outcomes:
โœ… Students identified and labelled different parts of a seed.
โœ… Understood the germination process and required conditions.
โœ… Differentiated between monocot and dicot seeds with examples.
๐ŸŒŸ Fun Activity: Starch Test
Students of Class IV Aqua conducted an exciting Starch Test experiment using food samples like potato, bread, and rice flour.
๐Ÿ” They observed a blue-black color change in starch-rich foods after adding iodine solution โ€” 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.
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Physical Activity Highlight: Freeze and Stop!
Our young learners also participated in a joyful movement-based activity โ€“ Freeze and Stop! โ€“ combining fun with learning.
Key Benefits:
๐ŸŸข Boosted energy and focus
๐ŸŸข Enhanced gross motor skills
๐ŸŸข Improved teamwork and social bonding
๐ŸŸข 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! ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ“˜๐Ÿ’ช
โ€“ Team Gurukul, Secunderabad.