Redefining Beauty (Class XI)
The aim of the project is to understand the concept of beauty, redefine it, push its boundaries beyond what society tells us and to include our own definition of beauty. The students would research and study the word Beauty from all its aspects, choosing to see the beauty that exists around us. They could choose to see beauty in confidence and smiles, love of a mother, nature’s creations, in the sacrifice made by a loved one, in the written word or in the soul thereby rising above the concept of physical beauty, thus making an attempt to remove the inequalities which arise because of colour, physical body appearances etc.
9th April,2019
What is Beauty ?
A fun activity to understand the students’ perspective of BEAUTY.
The students expressed their understanding of beauty through collage and by penning down their thoughts on softboard. This activity proved to be very exciting for the students and they participated enthusiastically in this activity. It was amazing that the students came up with deeper meanings of beauty and saw beauty in things unexpected for their age.
10th April,2019
Understanding Beauty
The students were shown a Video/Powerpoint presentation about the concept of beauty, deeper meaning and how beauty is prevalent in different forms around us , which we often tend to skip. This activity was organised to create sensitivity in the students and to envision them to go beyond the superficial concept of Beauty. The students understood and appreciated that beauty is not limited to physical beauty but extends to emotions, care , nature etc as well. The interactive discussion which followed this activity was highly educative and helped in opening the mind and broaden thinking.
Beautiful Video on “What is Beauty” https://youtu.be/T95qaxaHegM
Students making and watching the presentation.
11th April,2019
Beauty is in the eyes of Beholder : Videos and Power point presentations
The students were shown video on the Beautiful women of India made by us and a PowerPoint Presentation made by the students of partner country USA showing the beautiful Colombian women of USA. This was followed by a Video on What is physical beauty and how all that we see in the movies and magazines as beauty is not real. The real beauty lies within you. This activity was designed to make the students understand that Beauty is only skin deep.
Video : Indian Beauty https://youtu.be/T95qaxaHegM
TED talk on “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GguZZQqMBcI&t=326s
15th April,2019
REVISITING BEAUTY( THROUGH DISCUSSIONS)
Discussions were carried out with the students to understand the change in the perspective and understanding of Beauty in them after showing them various presentations and videos which went beyond the concept of physical beauty. It was indeed a pleasure to hear the change in the definition of beauty from “ A Beautiful Face” to Beauty being defined as Beauty of Soul, Beauty of Smile, Beauty of Care and Affection. The responses of the students indeed indicated the beautiful transformation of mindset which is the purpose of the project.
16th April,2019
CONNECTING WITH OUR PARTNERS – SHOWING PRESENTATIONS ON BEAUTY FROM OUR PARTNERS FROM AFGHANISTAN AND USA
Students were shown presentations on Concept of Beauty sent to us by our partner countries, Afghanistan and USA. This will enable them to understand perspective of Beauty from other countries as well, leading to sharing of thoughts and perceptions.
16th April,2019 – 23rd April,2019
INTERVIEWS
Students explored the concept of beauty as prevalent in our society through interviews with various people including neighbours, teachers etc. These interviews were subsequently shared with all the students in their respective classrooms.
23rd April,2019
STUDENTS GIVING EXPRESSION TO “WHAT IS THEIR PERSPECTIVE OF BEAUTY”
The students made presentations on different aspects of beauty and presented them in the classroom to their classmates.
Emotions_and_quality, Architechture
24th April,2019
POSTER MAKING COMPETITION ON THE THEME “PAINT MY BEAUTY”
Students painted their imagination of “What is Beauty ? ” in the poster making competition. The posters depicted various aspects of beauty such as Mother’s Love, Nature’s beauty etc. Each one of them gave a new meaning to Beauty , doing true justice to the theme.
25th April,2019
MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL
Students were told to introspect themselves and look for the positive traits within themselves. The idea behind this activity was to increase the self esteem of each student, develop an understanding that each one of us are unique and have something which is our unique factor. This indeed will make them all feel “BEAUTIFUL”
about themselves.
YOGA : LOOKING FOR BEAUTY OF SOUL
A yoga session was conducted for the students of class XI. This session was organized to educate the students about the “Art Of Living”.The event was graced by honorable guests Ms. Babita Khanna, Ms. Harveen and Ms. Archana along with Dir. principal Ms. Maya Gupta who gave some tips to improve their life skills and to look for beauty within.
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