Science can be tough to understand theoretically. But learning science is essential for driving innovative growth and technological upgradation. To educate kids in scientific knowledge, books are not the only way. This was proved when James Norton and Dylan Parker, conducted a two day workshop in the capital city recently. Norton and Parker are paper plane professionals from Australia.
The two day workshop was attended by over 200 students chosen from various schools. Kids were taught concepts of gravity and force through this tool.
For kids to be able to comprehend the concept, they were initially shown an Australian film called ‘Paper Planes’.
The workshop was conducted at the Rangayan auditorium of Jawahar Kala Kendra. It was held in association with the Australian High Commission.
The duo taught a myriad of techniques of folding paper to the kids. The technique to make different types of paper planes was also taught. This grabbed interest of all kids present at the workshop. An easy guide of instructions was also given to kid so that kids can create their own paper plane in future too.
Not only this, James and Dylan also struck a chord of similarity between real plane and paper plane.
On being asked why only paper planes are used to teach concepts, James replied, “Paper planes are universal and inexpensive. A piece of paper is accessible to everyone across the globe. Also, we can easily relate to paper planes.” He added, “We want to make learning a fun process. We try to teach kids about the science of life through paper planes. But we also encourage children to think and give wings to their imagination.”
The curators, James and Dylan were flaunting air-force uniforms, which were gifted to them by Australian Air Force.
“Children are everywhere we go, be it in Australia or India. We want them to learn, but have fun at the same time,” reiterated Dylan.
On how Jaipur has treated the duo, Dylan said, “We started taking workshops in Mumbai followed by Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur and Kolkata. We had great fun in Jaipur; the kids were so excited to be a part of this workshop. We also got to explore the city and try the local food here. Both James and I loved the food here. It was delicious.”
