Learning Quest Details

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Session A: 7 - 19 July 2025

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• Introductory Astrophysics (Students entering Grades 7, 8, 9) 

  • Obtain insights into Astrophysics. Learn more about stars and galaxies in our universe, as also a brief introduction to Cosmology. Designed for curious students in grades 7–9, this 10-day online course goes far beyond the textbook, offering a mind-expanding experience few school students ever get!

  • Timing: Mon, Wed, Fri - 3:00pm - 5:00 pm GST | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm IST

• Young Author’s Studio: Mastering the Craft of Story (Students entering Grades 6, 7, 8, 9)

  • Discover what makes stories unforgettable as students dive into the art of storytelling—crafting characters, building tension, and creating emotional impact. From written tales to visual and oral formats, they’ll learn to tell stories that captivate and resonate. At the end of the course, be ready to publish finished pieces on the Story Weaver platform.

  • Timing: Tue, Thu, Sat - 3:00pm - 5:00 pm GST | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm IST

• Beyond the Piggy Bank: A primer on Money for Young Minds (Students entering Grades 7, 8, 9) -

  • This course is your essential primer for understanding the world of money and how it works. Designed specifically for young, curious minds, we'll explore fundamental concepts like earning, spending wisely, saving, and making your resources work for you. Gain the knowledge and confidence to start building your financial map for the future!

  • Timing: Mon, Wed, Fri - 3:00pm - 5:00 pm GST | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm IST

• Algebranauts: Exploring the Universe of Patterns (Students entering Grades 5, 6)

  • Blast off into the world of Algebra as we uncover the hidden patterns behind games, puzzles, and real-life problems! With tech tools like spreadsheets acting as our rocket and curiosity as our fuel, we’ll decode number tricks, model big ideas, and turn simple questions into powerful math adventures. 

  • Timing: Mon, Wed, Fri - 3:00pm - 5:00 pm GST | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm IST

• Potential to Projectile: The Physics of Ancient Arms (Students entering Grades 5, 6)

  • Explore the fundamental principles of physics, like forces, motion, and energy, by examining the ingenious technology behind ancient and medieval weapons from around the world. Discover how devices like atlatls, bows, and trebuchets harnessed human power and simple machines to store potential energy and transform it into the kinetic energy of a projectile, making complex scientific concepts engaging and easy to understand through fascinating historical examples.

  • Timing: Tue, Thu, Sat - 3:00pm - 5:00 pm GST | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm IST

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Session B - 21 July - 2 August 2025

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• Wired for the Future: GenAI Bootcamp (Students entering Grades 7, 8, 9)

  • This is a hands-on, minds-on course where students in Grades 6–8 unlock the power of tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to explore, create, and innovate. From coding to content creation, this course transforms curious learners into GenAI explorers ready for tomorrow’s challenges!

  • Timing: Mon, Wed, Fri - 3:00pm - 5:00 pm GST | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm IST

• Mission: Inquiry - Experimental Skills for Scientists (Students entering Grades 5, 6)

  • Gear up for a hands-on science adventure where curiosity leads the way! In this course, young investigators will ask big questions, run real experiments with everyday materials, and uncover how scientists think, test, and discover. 

  • Timing: Mon, Wed, Fri - 3:00pm - 5:00 pm GST | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm IST

• Algorithm Adventures: Unlocking the Power of Logic (Students entering Grades 5,6)

  • Unleash your inner innovator by mastering the art of computational thinking. This dynamic online experience transforms how you approach challenges, teaching you to break down problems, think logically, and devise creative solutions applicable across diverse fields. Explore fascinating concepts through interactive games and real-world examples, building essential skills for academic success and a future driven by logic and algorithms.

  • Timing: Tue, Thu, Sat - 3:00pm - 5:00 pm GST | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm IST

• Young Author’s Studio: Mastering the Craft of Story (Students entering Grades 6, 7, 8, 9)

  • Discover what makes stories unforgettable as students dive into the art of storytelling—crafting characters, building tension, and creating emotional impact. From written tales to visual and oral formats, they’ll learn to tell stories that captivate and resonate. At the end of the course, be ready to publish finished pieces on the Story Weaver platform.

  • Timing: Mon, Wed, Fri - 3:00pm - 5:00 pm GST | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm IST

• Mythical Beasts and Where to to find their Science (Students entering Grades 7,8,9) - 

  • Dare to question if legendary creatures could roam our world? This course blends mythology and science to explore the biological and physical realities behind fantastical beasts. By investigating concepts like the physics of flight for winged creatures, the challenges of size and heat regulation for giants and sea monsters, and the biological demands on the hearts and lungs of colossal beings, students will apply core scientific principles to imaginative scenarios, revealing the fascinating boundary between myth and reality.

  • Timing: Tue, Thu, Sat - 3:00pm - 5:00 pm GST | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm IST