Quiz Rounds

• Preliminary round 9th August, 2020
• Finale 16th August, 2020 

How can students participate?

• Pay INR 50/- and fill the registration form using URL link
• Participate in the prelims and finale quiz on the above dates

Every registered student will get the WWF newsletter-Wisdom Nuggets and a participation certificate.
The registrations are open from June 2nd 2020 to 5th August, 2020. Participation in this quiz is voluntary. No record/document is required to be sent to the CBSE. 

(E-book) COVID Katha : A Multimedia Guide for Mass Awareness

NCSTC brings out popular COVID Katha in Hindi

The National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology (DST) in association with Dr. Anamika Ray Memorial Trust, has brought out the Hindi version of the Popular Multimedia Guide for Mass Awareness carrying important information on A-to-Z of COVID-19 pandemic.

The English version has already been released early this month. In order to fulfil the great demand of the Hindi version of COVID Katha especially from the Hindi heartland, the Hindi edition of the COVID Katha has been brought out with added and revised information for the benefit of the people. 

Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST while appreciating the COVID Katha: A multimedia guide for mass awarenesshas said that the interpretation of science in common man’s language is important for awareness amongst laypersons and Hindi being largely spoken language the Hindi version of COVID Katha carries more value. Prof. Sharma said that science cartoons (scientoons) while carrying scientific messages and explaining the health concepts in a simple manner also add humour and amusement during the present health crisis when people feel stressed!

To spread general awareness on COVID-19 using multimedia techniques and digital platforms, the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, has come out with an interactive electronic guide to help people understand and address the pandemic with suitable knowledge and confidence.

Interestingly, a people supported COVID Katha movement has been started across the country, and a chain reaction is taking shape. The COVID Katha is being translated in the Khasi language of Meghalaya; Tamil version is also coming up; people are working on Bengali and Assamese versions on their own.

Various science communication enthusiasts are effectively trying to put together COVID Katha in different formats, i.e., Flip version, Animations, Videos and other formats. Several official agencies are also using various elements of COVID Katha in their social media and other mass communication campaigns on COVID-19, i.e., Do’s & Don’ts, Scientoons, daily information using one alphabet every day, etc. Hindi and other languages versions of COVID Katha would help spread awareness deeper into grass-root level.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CURRICULUM (CLASS-9)

Contents :

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3
• Rationale 4
• The Purpose 4
• Overview of the AI Curriculum 5
• Overview and Learning Objectives of the AI Program 6
• Essential Learning Experience from AI 6
• Developing Key Competencies for Lifelong Learning 6
• The AI Curriculum
• School Procedures for AI Implementation 7
• AI Implementation Procedures 7
• AI Syllabus 8
• Unit wise Distribution 8
• Assessment 9
• Suggestive Assessment Approaches for AI 9
• AI Curriculum Mapping 10
• Interdisciplinary Integration with Artificial Intelligence - Class IX 10
• AI Learning Indicators 11
• Translating AI on Ground 13
• Creating the Mindset 13
• Preparatory Groundwork 13
• Facilitating and Feedback 13
• Mentoring and Monitoring 13

Unit 1

1.1 Excite 14

• Introduction to AI 14
• Dream Smart Home 16
• Activity – Game Time 18
• Quiz Time: AI Quiz 23
• Activity: Letter to Future Self 24

1.2 Relate 26

• Floorplan Activity 26
• Creating a Story: Are you a good Storyteller? 30

1.3 Purpose 34

• Sustainable Development Goals 34
• Go Goals: 36

1.4 Possibilities 40

• Group Activity: Research on current AI Trends 41
• Poster Making – Job Advertisement for 2029! 46

1.5 AI Ethics 49

• Activity – Watch the video AI for Good. 49
• Balloon Debate 50

Unit 2

• AI Project Cycle 53
• AI Project Cycle – Defined! 56

2.1 Problem Scoping 58

• Getting Started 58
• 4Ws Problem Canvas 62
• Problem Statement Template 64

2.2 Data Acquisition 66

• What is Data Acquisition? 67
• Data Features 68
• Acquiring Data from reliable sources 69
• System Maps 70

2.3 Data Exploration 74

• Let us explore 75
• Sketchy Graphs 79

2.4 Modelling 82

• AI, ML & DL 83
• Modelling 85
• Rule Based Approach 86
• Learning Based Approach 87
• Decision Tree 88
• Do It Yourself! 91
• Pixel It 94

Unit 3

• Neural Networks 98
• Neural Networks – Defined 101
• Neural Networks Vs Human Nervous System 103
• Human Neural Network – The Game 104
• Co-Curricular Activities 111
• Annexure

Ganga Quest : An Online National Quiz on Ganges River

Ganga Quest- An Online National Quiz on Ganga – regarding The National Mission for Clean Ganga, Ministry of Jal Shakti is implementing various projects for the rejuvenation of river Ganga and its tributaries under the flagship programme ‘Namami Gange’. NMCG in association with Tree Craze Foundation organises Ganga Quest –an online National Quiz on Ganga with the aim to increase the public participation for ‘Namami Gange’ programme and to enhance ownership of children and youth for rivers and Ganga. 

Important Dates

The second edition of Ganga Quest will be conducted from 22nd April 2020 (World Earth Day) and would conclude on 22nd May 2020 (World Biodiversity Day). The winners of the quiz will be announced on World Environment Day, i.e. 5th June 2020.

Registration:

The participants have to register online on the official website or Click here

Rules:

• Anyone of age 10 years or above is eligible to participate in the quiz.
• Participants willing to participate in Ganga Quest should register in the website with a valid ID, such as Aadhar Card. However, if Aadhar Card is not available, participant can enter any other valid ID details. Valid ID includes passport, birth certificate, and school ID.
• Mass registration is available for schools.
• Students from school should mention the correct details of their schools. If the details of the schools are found incorrect, then they may get disqualified as the verification process will not be complete.
• Since the quiz is online, participants must ensure accessibility to computer and Internet connectivity with a minimum speed of 512 Kbps.

Awards:

The winners will be awarded with exciting prizes and the schools with maximum participation will also be duly recognized.

Click here to Download Official Notice

Click here for Registration

Courtesy : CBSE