Expose children to innovative scientific ideas, which has helped in solving major human problems. Instead of focusing more on bookish knowledge, allow the students to carry out activities, observe, derive and conclude. This will help students to innovate and explore. There should be emphasis on project-based learning.

Incredible Tips to Develop Scientific Temper In Children

1. Create a pro-science home. Encourage your child to ask questions about almost everything.
2. Develop critical thinking skills.
3. Support their experiments.
4. Opportunities to apply what they learn.
5. Employ games and electronic devices.

Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan

Article 51 A of our constitution which deals with fundamental duties makes it a duty of every citizen to develop Scientific Temper; (as per clause [h]). It is the Scientific Temper that helps in developing Secularism, Humanism & Spirit of enquiry and reform.

Scientific temperament refers to an individual’s attitude of logical and rational thinking. An individual is considered to have scientific temper if s/he employs a scientific method of decision-making in everyday life.

5 Ways to Promote Scientific Advancement in India

1. Scale Up Investment in Science and Technology.
2. Develop and Teach Sustainable Agriculture.
3. Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Basic Scientific Research.
4. Use Technology to Streamline Healthcare.
5. Improve STEM Education in Schools.

Article 51A of the Indian Constitution recommends scientific temper as a constitutional duty of India’s citizens. Yet we often like to see India’s citizens question their beliefs, and scientists and science enthusiasts have rallied to demand more scientific temper in the country.