Science Park at Regional Science Centre and Planetarium, Calicut

The Science Park at the Regional Science Centre and Planetarium (RSCP), Calicut is one of the most popular attractions for visitors, especially school students and families. It is an open-air science gallery where interactive science exhibits are set up amidst a natural, green environment.

Highlights of the Science Park:
1.    Interactive Science Models
The park features several working science exhibits that demonstrate basic scientific principles through hands-on interaction.
Examples include:
o    Archimedes Screw (Water Lifting Principle)
o    Whispering Dishes (Sound Wave Reflection)
o    Pulleys and Levers (Simple Machines)
o    Gravity Well (Demonstrating Gravitational Force)
o    Periscope (Light Reflection)
2.    Solar Energy Installations
Displays showcasing solar energy applications like solar water heaters and solar photovoltaic panels, promoting awareness about renewable energy.
3.    Motion and Mechanics Models
Demonstrations of fundamental concepts like gears, pendulums, and centripetal force.
4.    Sound and Optics Exhibits
Interactive displays explaining the concepts of sound waves, echoes, and light reflection.
5.    Human Sundial
A life-size sundial where visitors can learn how to tell time using the position of the sun.

How is the Science Park Useful to Visitors?
•    Learning by Doing: Visitors get to touch, play, and experiment with the models, making scientific concepts more understandable.
•    Informal Education Space: It offers a relaxed learning environment outside the classroom.
•    Curiosity Building: The exhibits spark curiosity among children and encourage them to ask questions.
•    Family Engagement: Parents and children can learn together, making it a multi-generational learning space.
•    Environmental Awareness: The green surroundings and renewable energy exhibits promote environmental consciousness.
Overall Impact
•    The Science Park serves as an innovative outdoor classroom where science is made fun, engaging, and accessible to all age groups. It helps foster scientific temper and encourages visitors to appreciate the role of science in everyday life.