About Us
The Sunday Science School is a registered institute for advancing the concept of learning by Doing. In a more apt way, it is an institute that facilitates Experiential learning, mainly for young brains! SSS is launched by people who are active in the field of Science Activities for students for more than 20 years.
In 2008, SSS programme was launched at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. On successful completion of 3 years, the programme was replicated at more than 75 locations in Maharashtra , Karnataka, Kerala, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Gujrat, Rajsthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi NCR. Based on the rich experience of science activities and manufacturing and designing of science kits for over 20 years.
SSS has developed a Hands-on science syllabus which is mapped with CBSE curriculum.
Concept
Our schools have a common complaint, that they don’t have time to include anything beyond their regular curriculum. In the same vein, schools may find it difficult to introduce “Hands-0on” science activities to every student. We have strong conviction that Doing science is not just beneficial, but absolute necessary to know science in its spirits. Showing science experiments by teachers or using modern tools like virtual labs and e-learning software is not adequate to develop habit of experimentation or gain confidence of doing things by hands. The reason why 3 idiots film became a huge success in India was mainly because it depicted the flaws in educational system, the major drawback being the bookish learning it promotes. Rote learning still plagues our system. Students study only to score marks in exams, and sometimes to crack exams like IIT, JEE, AIIMS or NEET. The practicality of the subjects remains unknown to the students even when they have a graduation in hand. The colonial masters introduced education systems in India to create clerks and civil servants, and we have not deviated much from that pattern till today. Our education system is geared towards teaching and testing knowledge at every level as opposed to teaching and testing skills. The goal of our new education system should be to create entrepreneurs, innovators, artists, scientists and thinkers who can establish the foundation of a knowledge based economy.
It’s time to join hands…
Sunday Science School has focused its efforts on school children. If groomed at proper age, children will become an asset to our nation. We have emphasized on experiential science learning. This develops many qualities in children like curiosity, observation skills, analytical approach, problem solving skills, scientific temperament, creativity, patience etc. Many schools have included our “CBSE mapped hands-on science” activities in their regular curriculum to give children this much needed opportunity.
Take students from virtual world to the Real world…
Our Vision
Sunday Science School has focused its efforts on school children. If groomed at proper age, children will become an asset to our nation. In contrast to the didactic learning, we have emphasized on Experiential science learning. Hands-on science activities help children explore science at their own pace. They prove some hypotheses through experiments and their results. This develops many qualities in children, like, curiosity, observational skills, analytical approach, problem solving techniques, scientific temperament, creativity, patience etc.
A survey shows that children at age of 10 spend over 30 hours a week watching TV, internet or handling mobiles. It means by the time they reach their 8th grade, they would have spent 5000 hours in wasteful activities. This is more than it takes to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
Our attempt is to give children science activities to engage them intellectually and physically. The goal is not necessarily to create scientists, but to create civilized Indians, who apply their brain to the problems and use scientific approach to find their solution.
Our Mission
To Give
In contrast to didactic learning Sunday Science School (SSS) emphasizes on experiential science learning.
Develope
Qualities like curiosity, observation, analytical approach.
Enhance
Skills like problem solving, scientific temperament, creativity and patience
To Nurture
Future thinkers, who apply their brain to the problems and use scientific approach to find solutions.
The Only Source of Knowledge is
“Experience”
What is Experimental Learning?
Experimental learning is a learning through reflection on doing.
Experimental Learning Model
When I hear, I forget. When I see, I remember.
When I do, I understand.
Visual Learner
Auditory Learner
Kinesthetic Learner
Our Team
Dr. Sujata Virdhe
Co-Founder
Founder of L green Ventures & co-founder of Sunday Science School. Earlier in her career as a senior scientist at ISRO, she developed the Solar Arrays Power Systems for many of India’s prestigious satellite missions. Sujata has done her doctorate in Physics and has at her credit a few design patents – which she fondly calls ‘3 dimensional energy structures’. She is a believer, that one day physics will have the answers to ‘metaphysics’; though physics is not at all a necessity for metaphysical experiences. Basic sciences being her passion, she is also credited with many successful science expositions and unique hands-on science competitions.
Suyash Dake
Founder
Founder of Third wave Scientific Products Pvt. Ltd and Kutuhal. Having registered his first company in 1994, his efforts are one of the oldest attempts in India to manufacture and promote DIY science experiment kits for children. After leaving the job as a scientist in C-DAC, Suyash has dedicated his career to bring change in “Science Education in India”. He has developed hundreds of Hands-on science kits. He is a good mentor, committed science communicator and is very optimistic. He loves to be among kids explaining basic science concepts to them with hands-on activities. He has an ear for music, which takes him to tranquility.
Dinesh Nisang
Founder
Dinesh is a fervent science communicator by day and an amateur astronomer by night. The concept of Sunday Science School is his brainchild. Science communication flows through his blood. As an astronomer, he believes that ‘truly understanding and appreciating Astronomy has the potential to bind us humans in a common bond of universal brotherhood’. He loves to explore places on Earth, stay in forest and try his hands to capture the wonders of the night sky through the Science/Art of Astrophotography. He is an aspirant writer & has written Astronomy articles for newspaper and a motivational story book “Scientists and innovation”
Umesh Lalit
Business Development
An Entrepreneur at mind and Adventurer at heart, Umesh is a multi-faceted individual. As a seasoned trekker, he is camping and exploring the Himalayas with kids for many years. He seemed driven by purely altruistic reasons to conduct morning Yoga classes every day. He has long time Interest in Astronomy, Music & Nature Conservation. He has 15 + years of experience in soft skill development training to individuals, training in management functions and business development for various industries. SSS, Umesh applies his talent and versatility to explore new avenues to advance the noble cause of this group.
Ashwini Malani
Academic
Ashwini is an enthusiastic developer and trainer by nature. As a Chemistry person and a trained educator in science and mathematics, she heads developmental activities for the group. She possesses strong determination, enjoys multi-tasking and is committed to develop affinity in children for science and mathematics. She is a highly inspired trainer and a soft spoken communicator. These strengths have earned her excellent and lasting bond with her students, customers and colleagues alike. She is a perfect family person, who always balances family life, work pressure, customer interactions and creative developments.
Dr. Raghavendra Rao
Academic
Dr. Raghavendra was an IT professional having worked with many global companies in different countries, when he quit the job to find peace of mind. Formally having done his doctorate in Chemistry, he has strong passion for science experimentation and academic development. He is very determined and soft spoken person. He leads team for development of academic products and content for the group. He is very resourceful person and has designed many activity kits and content manuals. He loves to go on long drives that triggers his thoughts and fills him with energy to take up new challenges.
Neha Kshirsagar
Administrative
Shivaji Magar
Operations Anchor
Vishal Phalke
Operations
We have adequate production facilities at 2 locations in Pune. We are known for designing and manufacturing science experiment kits at most affordable price, they are handy & have children centric design, give confidence to children that they can perform science experiments using things around them, which encourages them to pursue hobby of experimentation. We are doing this “Make In India” production since 1994.
