01 / CURIOSITY
Start with questions
Good learning begins when students have space to notice, wonder and ask questions about the world around them.
Science · Learning · Discovery
Making science something students can explore.
The Center for Science Education in Schools works with schools, teachers and young people to create richer, more practical and more thoughtful experiences of science.
Our focus
Curiosity, evidence and meaningful learning.
About CSES
Science education begins with a good question.
Science is more than a collection of information. It is a way of looking at the world, asking questions, examining evidence and being willing to change our understanding when the evidence tells us something new.
Our work is designed around this idea. Through practical programmes, teacher learning and carefully developed resources, we help schools create opportunities for students to experience science as an active process of discovery.
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Learn by asking.
We encourage students to investigate ideas rather than simply
memorise answers.
02 / EVIDENCE
Look closely
We use observation, practical investigation and discussion to help learners develop evidence-based thinking.
03 / REFLECTION
Think it through
Students are encouraged to explain their ideas, listen to different perspectives and reconsider what they think.
Our work
Building stronger science learning communities.
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What we do
Programmes for real classrooms.
Our programmes are designed to complement school learning while giving students and teachers opportunities to work with science in a more active way.
Hands-on Science
Practical investigations that give students opportunities to observe, experiment, record results and discuss what they find.
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Teacher Learning
Workshops and professional learning focused on classroom practice, inquiry and making scientific ideas accessible.
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Science Outreach
Talks, demonstrations and school activities that connect science with questions students encounter outside textbooks.
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Find the right place to begin.
Whether you are a student, teacher or school leader, there are different ways to connect with our work.
Discover something new.
Explore practical science activities, investigations and opportunities to work with ideas beyond the ordinary classroom.
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For teachers
Bring more questions into class.
Find professional learning, classroom activities and ideas for encouraging students to think more deeply about evidence.
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For schools
Build a learning partnership.
Work with us to plan activities and programmes around the needs of your students and school community.
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Our approach
The classroom can be a place for investigation.
We believe students learn science particularly well when they have opportunities to work with questions that do not have immediate answers.
That can mean designing a small experiment, comparing observations, challenging an explanation or simply taking the time to ask how we know something is true.
- Practical investigation and experimentation
- Discussion and evidence-based reasoning
- Connections between science and everyday life
- Learning experiences that encourage independence
Calendar
Events & workshops.
Upcoming opportunities for students, educators and school communities.
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Oct
Young Investigators Workshop
A practical session exploring observation, questions and evidence with secondary school students.
02
Nov
Teaching Science Through Questions
Professional learning session for school science teachers.
18
Nov
Science Discovery Day
Demonstrations, activities and conversations around science and everyday life.
Learning resources
Useful ideas for science learning.
A starting point for teachers and learners looking for practical activities, project ideas and supporting material.
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The most useful science classroom is one where students feel comfortable asking, “How do we know?”A principle that guides our educational work
In practice
Learning happens in many places.
A glimpse of the practical, collaborative side of science learning.
Voices from the classroom
What educators value.
Examples of the kind of response our programmes aim to create.
★★★★★
“The students were not just following instructions. They were asking why something happened and discussing their observations.”
Science Teacher
Secondary School
★★★★★
“The activity gave students who are usually quiet in class a chance to contribute through practical work.”
School Coordinator
Partner School
★★★★★
“The workshop gave us several ideas that we could take back into our regular lessons.”
Teacher Participant
Professional Learning Programme
Questions
Before you get started.
Some of the questions schools and educators commonly ask.
Programmes can be adapted for different student age groups, teachers and school communities. Contact us with your requirements to discuss a suitable format.
Yes. Schools can share their learning goals, student age group, preferred dates and approximate number of participants.
The resource section provides a starting point for classroom activities, project ideas and supporting material.
Use the contact form below and tell us about your school and what kind of programme or support you are looking for.
Get in touch
Let's talk about science education.
Tell us a little about your school, organisation or learning goals. We will use your message to understand what kind of programme might be useful.
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+91 00000 00000
Hours
Monday – Friday · 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Organisation
Center for Science Education in Schools