JEDDAH, 21 November 2005 — International Indian School-Jeddah (IISJ) held its annual science exhibition for two days over the weekend, with students displaying their scientific talent and aspirations. “Exhibits are lively and they harmonize with the modern developments of science and technology,” Consul General Ausaf Sayeed said inaugurating the show. Visitors and invitees were delighted to see some of the innovative pieces created by the young scientists.
“These students have done a commendable job, and their exhibits will definitely generate a lot of interest in science,” Mohammed Sagheer, a visitor said. “I’m proud of these budding scientists,” said a mother whose three children are studying in the school.
Many visitors kept gazing at an “Egyptian Mummy” portrayed by Wayem of Class 6. The mummy had white clothes and cotton draped all over. A city lighting project exhibit demonstrated how a big city lighting system can be controlled automatically to save electricity.
Children of classes 1 and 2 came up with a model of a biogas plant and students of Block 3-4 presented alternative sources of energy like wind and sun. The functioning of desalination plants that are an indispensable part of life in this part of the world was shown in a presentation from Block 6-8 students.
Projects including conservation of rain forests, disaster management and AIDS awareness were well appreciated.
The spinning wheel, nuclear reactor, production and transmission of electricity, an eco-friendly garbage disposal plant and art of healthy living were among the other exhibits.
