social science working models for science exhibitions
Introduction Water is one of the most essential natural resources for life on Earth. However, rapid urbanization, population growth, climate change, and over-extraction of groundwater have led to serious water shortages in many cities. At the same time, a large amount of rainwater gets wasted every year by flowing into drains and rivers. Rainwater harvesting … Read more
Aim of the Project To demonstrate the solar eclipse phenomenon using a rotating Earth and Moon model, showing how the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth, blocking sunlight. Scientific Principle A solar eclipse occurs when: Types of solar eclipse: Materials Required Model Setup (Structure) Step-by-Step Construction (DIY) Step 1: Prepare the Base Step 2: … Read more
Introduction Waste management is one of the biggest challenges faced by modern cities. With increasing population, urbanization, and consumption, the amount of waste generated every day is rising rapidly. Improper disposal of waste leads to environmental pollution, health problems, spreading of diseases, and climate change. To solve this issue, a scientific and systematic waste management … Read more
Aim / Objective: To demonstrate the structure of the solar system, the relative positions and rotation of planets around the Sun, and to show how stars and planets can be represented using LED lights in a visual model. Materials Required: Working Principle: Procedure: Observation: Conclusion: The solar system working model effectively shows the structure, rotation, … Read more
Aim / Objective: To demonstrate how the rotation of the Earth causes day and night, using a simple model with a Sun (LED light) and a rotating Earth ball. Materials Required: Working Principle: Procedure: Observation: Conclusion: The model effectively shows that day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.It … Read more
Aim / Objective: To demonstrate the phases of the Moon and explain how the positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun create different lunar phases as seen from Earth. Materials Required: Working Principle: Procedure: Observation: Conclusion: The model effectively demonstrates the mechanism of Moon phases.It helps students understand how the relative positions of the Sun, … Read more
Aim / Objective: To demonstrate the occurrence of solar and lunar eclipses and explain how the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon create these phenomena. Materials Required: Working Principle: Procedure: Observation: Conclusion: The model effectively demonstrates the mechanism of solar and lunar eclipses.It helps students understand the relative positions and motion of the Sun, … Read more
A wind vane is a device used to show the direction of the wind. It is also called a weather vane. Wind vanes are usually placed on rooftops, towers, or poles, where the wind can blow freely. How it works: This simple wind vane model shows how we can measure wind direction using basic materials. … Read more
This model demonstrates how a greenhouse creates a controlled environment to help plants grow. It traps heat from sunlight using a transparent cover, maintaining a warm and moist atmosphere inside. Greenhouses are used in agriculture to grow plants even in cold weather or poor soil conditions. This DIY model shows the greenhouse effect, temperature control, … Read more
Here’s how you can build a solar-powered irrigation working model with a DC water pump, solar panel, water tank, and paper cups for plants. Materials Needed: Solar Panel (6V-9V, 1W-5W) (to power the pump)DC Water Pump (3V-6V) (to lift water to the tank)Plastic Bottle (Water Tank) (for storing water)Paper Cups (to hold plants)Tubes or Straws … Read more
You can build an earthquake alarm working model with a school building concept, where the alarm is placed in the compound to alert students and people. Materials Needed: Cardboard & Color Paper (for the school building, compound, and landscape)Metal Ball or Pendulum (for vibration detection)Two Metal Strips or Aluminum Foil (to act as contact points)9V … Read more
This project will demonstrate a volcanic eruption using waste papers, glue, paint, a plastic bottle for the eruption effect with smoke. The model will showcase how a volcano works with lava and smoke, all created with simple materials! Materials Required: Waste Paper (old newspapers or an scrap paper for the volcano structure)Glue (to bond the … Read more
This project will demonstrate both a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse using cardboard, LED lights, thermocol balls, 9V battery, and a slow-running motor. The model will visually show how the moon, Earth, and Sun align during these natural phenomena. Materials Required: Cardboard (for base and structural support)LED Light (for the Sun)Thermocol Balls (for the … Read more
This model will demonstrate the cycle of day and night using LED lights and a rotating Earth model. It will show how the Earth’s rotation around the Sun causes the alternation between day and night. Materials Required: Cardboard (for base and structure)LED Lights (for Sun and Earth’s illumination)DC Motor (for rotating Earth)Small Plastic Ball (for … Read more
This project will demonstrate the solar system using LED lights, a rotating mechanism (optional), and materials like cardboard, color paper, and small balls. The LED lights will represent the Sun and planets to make the model interactive and visually appealing. Materials Required: Cardboard (Base & Background) – For mounting the planetsColor Paper/Paint – For decorating … Read more