I observe over the last many years the questions emerging in my mind are becoming more and more essential and basic in nature. Some of them are even silly and stupid. They sometimes seem to be knocking at the innumerable assumptions made by me– known and unknown. The mind is becoming more sceptical and it is beginning to get momentary glimpses of the intensity of assumptions stored. Moreover, strangely in spite of all the assumptions the structure of thinking appears to be correct and infallible.

Obviously to gain scientific knowledge the curious and persistent investigators from ancient times have relied on obtaining and analyzing dependable and verifiable data. Investigators who could remain sceptical through their study went farther into developing a closer picture of reality. Such students built inherent mechanisms to check and verify the observations and data collected. Those who did not follow this scientific method of enquiry had developed inherent limitations in their processes and that set limits to their work.

Scientific method of understanding an issue or problem, collecting data to study it and analyze it systematically seems to be an important part of learning. Hence, it becomes imperative for an educational institution to focus upon it. However, how does one do it? Perhaps, we must try several strategies and approaches.

A few of the methods tried in schools to develop a clearer conceptual understanding which could eventually lead to the dawn of the more comprehensive scientific thinking are conducting experiments and recording the data, analyzing it and inferring from it. The method of making working models and illustrative projects for the concepts is another effective method. We can display these objects and illustrative examples with the children explaining the underlying concepts to the visitors! We enable a student to develop a better understanding by the questions visitors ask.

The exhibition is a modest attempt to provide a scintillating opportunity for our students to explore and learn some of the basic concepts of mathematics and sciences through the hands–on, fun method! The items made by them and presented have provided the students with a tactile sensation of the underlying principles. Our teachers and students have worked with diligence and passion to understand and learn the processes. The exhibits are a mere manifestation of the quest.

This exhibition is a unique example of how an individual visionary and dreamer can work with an institution to make a dream come true. Sri Satish Bhide, our friend, philosopher, guide and collaborator in this endeavour has seen through all the odds while working in an alien place for him. He has made his best attempts to enable children to learn about the principles behind this marvellous universe and its mechanisms!