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In addition to the materials developed by RBF, the additional items are incorporated in the set. These materials are carefully selected from market to enhance the goal of learning in the national curriculum. The material in the trunk is adequate for a small sized school. The schools should either purchase multiple tin-trunk boxes, or procure additional items as per needs in order have enough material for all the children to learn meaningfully.
Math Material
A set of math material consisting of base ten blocks, 30 feet measuring tape, a weighing machine, steel rulers (one and two feet), geometry sets for teachers and students, abacus, playing cards and a wall clock is included in the trunk. The availability of this essential list of material in the school allows teachers to conduct meaningful math activities in the classroom.
Science Material
The set of science materials incorporates magnifying glasses, compass rose, magnets and nails, balloons, measuring cylinders, torch light with batteries, bulbs with wires, conical flax, round bottom flask, a big packet of cotton, delivery tube, thermometers, spring balance, iodine solution, glass rods, beakers, iron fillings, test tube and mirrors (plain, convex, concave). Animal, bird, fruit and human body charts are also included in this set. These materials allow for long-tern observation and study of science topics.
Social Studies Materials
In addition to the puppets and the community set explained above, the set of social studies materials consists of six copies of "Nepal in Maps", a Globe, an Atlas, Maps of Nepal, Asia and the World. Two books: "Sabai Jaat Ko Fulbari" and "Adventurous of A Nepali Frog" (Dhum Dham Ko Ghum Gham in Nepali) -- are kept in the set of children's book under social studies.
Art Materials
Packets of colored powder (blue, red and yellow), paint brush, bowls, spoons and some plasticine are included in this set.
Physical Education Materials
Playing rings, skipping ropes and tennis balls are some of the items included here.
Reference Material for Teachers and Students
Dictionary ( Advanced and Primary level, English-English and English-Nepali), and the maps and globes mentioned above serve as reference material.
Children's Book
Total 35 different titles, 24 out of them-6 copies each, rest have 2 copies each. Many of these books are focused on civics education topics are supplement the social studies and language curriculum. The books that come in sixes allow students to learn through group work and discussion.
First Aid Box
There is a minimum set of first aid material in the kit.
Stationery and Others
A wall clock, a shared reading chart, adhesives like glue and fevicol, a roll masking tape, paper cutters, stapler with extra pins, punching machine, water tape, crayons, scissors, a variety of chart papers, newsprint papers, ruled papers (one ream) and graph papers are included in this set. It is hoped that the schools will get used to using these material on a regular basis, and will procure more from the local market on a regular basis. |
