Innovative Work during Teaching Practice: Carbon Cycle

 From Cake Box to Carbon Cycle: Learning Made Fun

As part of my teaching practice, I conducted an innovative learning activity for Class 8 A to teach the topic Carbon Cycle. To make the lesson more interesting and interactive, I prepared an innovative model using a cake box.

Initially, the cake box was kept closed in front of the students, which created curiosity among them. Before opening the box, I asked a few introductory questions to the students of Class 8 A, such as what carbon is, where it is found, and how it moves in nature. The students actively responded and shared their ideas based on their prior knowledge.

After this interaction, I opened the cake box, and the carbon cycle model was revealed inside. This presentation immediately attracted the attention of the students. The model clearly showed the various components of the carbon cycle such as plants, animals, atmosphere, soil, and human activities. Arrows were used to explain processes like photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion.

The explanation was given in a simple and clear manner, using real-life examples relevant to the students. After the presentation, I asked question-based interactions, and most of the students from Class 8 A were able to answer correctly. This showed that the innovative model helped them understand the concept effectively.

This activity proved that low-cost, easily available materials like a cake box can be creatively used to teach complex scientific concepts. The innovative work increased students’ interest, participation, and understanding. Overall, the session was a successful and meaningful learning experience for both the students and myself.