An important saying about learning is
‘theoretical learning must be supplemented by practical learning. This ensures
proper understanding and comprehension along with better retention.
The science lab helps
students to understand, internalize, discover and verify the basic concepts
through concrete objects and situations, thus building interest and confidence
in students in learning the subject.
The laboratory also
encourages students to think and discuss among themselves as well as with the
teacher thus helping assimilate concepts.
The lab also enables
teachers to demonstrate, explain and reinforce abstract ideas by using concrete
objects, models, charts, graphs, pictures and posters.
The laboratory provides
opportunity to exhibit the relatedness of science concepts with everyday life.
This laboratory manual conveys the
methodology of the laboratory course to students and provide them with
appropriate guidance for carrying out experiments in the laboratory.