For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage eighth grade students of the Government High School, in Bengaluru, Bengaluru district, in a project titled Nesara Baanangalada Beragu (Playground of the Sun), by exploring stories and facts about the Sun, and connecting them to their science, history and language curriculum. Through this project, students will engage with logical reasoning, celebration of the rich cultural heritage as well as scientific thinking around the Sun. The outcome of the project will be an exhibition and performance. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be the video documentation of the entire project including the exhibition. Project funds will pay for contract fees, performance, workshop, exposure visit, travel and living, materials, documentation and hire of equipment.
For a series of activities related to creative physical movements with fourth and fifth grade students of the Government Lower Primary School in Muddapura Karenahalli village, Bangalore district. This project aims to develop imaginative and innovative skills among students through the exploration of movements and its applications in their language and science curriculum. The outcome will be a series of performances. The Grantee's deliverables to IFA with the Final Report will be photographs and video documentation of the project. Grant funds will pay for costs towards an honorarium, performance, documentation, professional fees, workshop, printing, travel, and an accountant’s fee.
For support towards a series of exercises in the visual arts – drawing, painting and design – and storytelling, to sensitise the students to their environment. This project will be undertaken with forty students, from the sixth and seventh grades of the Government Model Primary School, in Hesaraghatta, Bangalore.
