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How is the water cycle represented in our text books ? - An analysis of science textbooks of the NCERT and Maharashtra State Board
Posted on 30 Jan, 2013 08:10 PMIn the recent times visual representation has acquired significant attention. These are in forms of photographs, sketches and schematic diagrams. At school level they are helpful in introducing abstract concepts in science. For this purpose they need to be appropriately integrated in the textbook. In the backdrop of this context this paper in Contemporary Education Dialogue is based on the analysis of the science textbooks of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and the Maharashtra State Board (MSB) for Classes 3–10.
Water cycle- Illustration courtesy : Sourabh Phadke
Everyone can conserve water at home: Follow the example of Anita, an IWP volunteer in Mumbai
Posted on 30 Jan, 2013 03:37 PMWater, as we all know is going to be the next biggest problem. With climate change already looming large, we have to consciously prepare for the future. On an individual level we can do our bit to contribute towards water conservation.
I, as a homemaker have implemented a few practices at home.
Wake up clean up Bengaluru, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, Freedom Park, Bangalore, February 3-10, 2013,
Posted on 30 Jan, 2013 02:10 PM
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Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)
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ICLEI South Asia, on behalf of ACCESSanitation India partners, invites tenders for the construction of on-site treatment systems and public convenience complexes in Hosakote, Karnataka and Rajahmundry and Vikarabad, Andhra Pradesh
Posted on 30 Jan, 2013 01:50 PM
ICLEI South Asia, on behalf of ACCESSanitation India partners, invites tenders for the construction of on- site treatment systems and public convenience complexes in the following places. These tenders called towards implementing a pilot project in the focus areas under the ACCESSanitation project funded by the European Commission.
Sealed tenders are invited from experienced and technically qualified contractor shaving previous experience of similar types of works, on item rate basis. The date, time & place for acceptance of tenders is as below.
Sealed tenders are invited from experienced and technically qualified contractor shaving previous experience of similar types of works, on item rate basis. The date, time & place for acceptance of tenders is as below.
Seminar on urban water management and water security, Indian Chamber of Commerce, Guwahati, March 20, 2013
Posted on 30 Jan, 2013 01:09 PM
Meghal river revival in Junagadh, Saurashtra, Gujarat: A documentary
Posted on 29 Jan, 2013 10:59 PM
Sukhi Jeevana - Living with Wisdom, Residential retreat organized by Janapada Seva Trust, Suvidya and Arivu Educational and Cultural Trust at Melukote, Karnataka, February 15-17, 2013
Posted on 29 Jan, 2013 06:49 PMVenue
Hosa Jeevana Dari Farm, Melukote, Karnataka
Melukote is around 70km from Mysore and around 140km from Bangalore. Hosa Jeevana Daari centre is 7 Kms away from Melkote. Situated in a serene atmosphere on the Melkote – Chinakuruli road with 25 acres of land. Once at Melukote, you may take an auto to reach the farm.
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Let the Western Ghats be 'damned': A presentation on how dam building affects the ecology and social structure of these biodiversity spots
Posted on 29 Jan, 2013 03:19 PMThese global biodiversity hotspots in the country, extraordinarily rich in plant and animal species, are being submerged in the name of development and growth. An overview of the dams built and proposed in this area.