On the Shelf – 1

Re-stock your bookshelves with these exciting books! What’s next on your reading list?

Looking for a new book to read? Take a look at our bookshelf to get an idea of what you could read next! Click on the hotspots to read more about each book.

Cover Images: The Bad Guys and Talon the Falcon-Scanned in Chennai R.K. Sridhara

Globescan – June 30, 2017

Here is our weekly bulletin of interesting happenings around the world! Read on and stay updated.

Click on the hotspots to read the latest from countries around the world.

Drawing, Sketching and Shading – 5

Have you used different types of pencils or crayons for your drawing or sketching? Let’s take a look at what effect they can produce…

A good way to increase the range of shades from light to dark are by using different types of pencils and crayons. They can also provide a different texture to the shading. Scroll on to learn how…

Technology and Music – 1

There are some wonderful apps and software that help you experiment with music! Let’s hear some interesting sounds…

With the advent of technology, we had a lot of instruments going from traditional to electronic. We now have an electronic piano, guitar, violin, sitar and many more from various countries. Of late, a lot of music is made in collaboration, and a lot of musicians have taken to various applications to play and record their music. These run on the computer, tablets and even mobile phones. It is important to note that they will not replace traditional ways of learning, but will help build on what you would learn in a music class. Let’s take a look…

That was just an intro to what can be done using technology. We shall be back with more interesting music in this series. See you soon!

Supported by: Google Apps | Animoog | GeoShred | Drummer

Thinking Skills – 3

One of the most important skills is visualization – the ability to imagine! Let’s take a look!

Do you know that every great piece of work is created twice? First, mentally, and then physically! This is important to understand when we come to our next thinking skill – visualization. Scroll on…

Sense of Place – 4

Get your backpack ready as we travel around France. There’s a lot to explore and learn!

It’s time to go on an adventure. Learn a little about France, especially about the beautiful Côte d’Azur! Scroll right to find out more.

Action Replay – 23 June, 2017

Catch up on the latest sporting action from around the world! How updated are you?

Click or hover over the images to find out what has been happening in the world of sports lately.

Photos: The Hindu Archives – Rajeev Bhatt, Ritu Raj Konwar| Champions Trophy: Ayaan

The World of Harry Potter – 2

It has been 20 years since Harry Potter magic took over the world! Celebrate with these interactive tasks.

June 26th 2017 marks 20 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published. What started as an idea born on a train journey has grown into a phenomenal global sensation. What a magical journey it has been for fans across the world!

Celebrate this occasion with these interactive tasks based on the book, with a little bit from the general magical world of Harry Potter as well! Scroll right to begin.

Important Buildings and Services – 1

It’s essential for us to know about various services like the Police, Fire Dispatch, Ambulance, Hospital, Traffic Control, as well as buildings like banks, supermarkets and courts. Discover…

One of the important services in any city is the fire Station and dispatch. Do you know what happens when there is a fire and you dial emergency services? Click on the hotspots(+), numbered in sequence.