Field trip to a farm for students of Kairos International School
Hyderabad: Kairos International School’s principal Krishna Sri Lokinendi organised a field trip to a farm on Dec 30 as a part of experiential learning. The students of grade VI, VII, and VIII visited Chevella village for a hands-on experience with active farming.
The students enjoyed the natural landscape in a village area and observed the fields of different fruits, vegetables and flowers on their way.
The process of farming was demonstrated to the students after a thanksgiving prayer to Mother Earth. The demonstration included seed selection, selecting the land and airing, making manure, seed dibbling and irrigation.
Firstly, the students were given simple tools like rake, tape and seeds and they were asked to repeat the process of farming right from measuring the area to sowing the seeds and watering them. Then the students enjoyed harvesting-entering into the muddy fields to plant the saplings in rows and columns.
Next, they pounded the grains using the ancient traditional grain mill called ‘thiragali/chakki’. Lastly, they made an organic mixture using garlic and neem and sprayed it on the plants.
The students not only learnt concepts of science but also the value of food and realized the hardships of a farmer in growing crops. The students also could see and feel the animals like goats, rabbits, hens, cows. They were thrilled to drink the cow’s milk directly.
The students said that they enjoyed the trip and it was great learning. They also enjoyed the petting of animals and milking the cows. Finally, the team of students and teachers started back while enjoying the taste of organic and farm-fresh sweet corn.
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