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CBSE Affiliation No. 831760

Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa National Public School logoDr. Shamanur ShivashankarappaNational Public School, Davanagere
The biology laboratory at Dr. SSNPS, with anatomical models and rows of microscopes on the black-topped benches

Laboratories at Dr. SSNPS

Students understand ideas better when they can test them with their own hands. Dr. SSNPS has separate laboratories for physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, geography and languages, three Computer Science labs and a Robotics & AI lab, so practical work is part of regular lessons rather than an occasional demonstration.

Our laboratories

Physics lab

Students measure, observe and record: working with forces, light, electricity and magnetism, and learning to set up an experiment, take readings and explain the results.

Chemistry lab

Students carry out experiments under supervision, learning to handle apparatus and chemicals safely, observe reactions carefully and connect what they see to the theory in their textbooks.

Biology lab

Microscopes, specimens and models help students study cells, plants, the human body and living things around them.

Mathematics lab

Hands-on materials make abstract ideas concrete: shapes, measurement, fractions, patterns and geometry. Students learn by building, measuring and testing.

Geography lab

Maps, globes and models help students understand landforms, climate and the world around them.

Language lab

A dedicated space for listening and speaking practice that strengthens pronunciation, fluency and confidence in using language.

Computer Science labs (three)

Three labs give students regular hands-on computing time: digital skills in the early years, then programming and ICT lessons as they grow. In the design work, students build websites, create multimedia content and write simple software.

Robotics & AI lab

A dedicated space for the grade-wise robotics programme, where students build and program models. Explore the Robotics & AI programme

  • A wide view of the biology laboratory at Dr. SSNPS, benches laid out for a class
  • The physics laboratory at Dr. SSNPS, with optical benches and mechanics apparatus arranged along the work surfaces
    The physics laboratory.
  • The chemistry laboratory at Dr. SSNPS, with burette stands and glassware set out along the benches
    The chemistry laboratory, set up for titration work.
  • The mathematics and activity laboratory at Dr. SSNPS, with manipulatives and models laid out on long tables
    The mathematics laboratory.
  • Globes, relief models and wall maps in the geography room at Dr. SSNPS
    The geography room.
  • The robotics and computing room at Dr. SSNPS, with workstations and a 3D printer along the bench
    The robotics bench, with the school's 3D printer.
  • The chemical store at Dr. SSNPS, reagent bottles arranged on labelled shelves behind a lockable door
    Reagents are kept in a separate locked store.
  • Microscopes set out in a row along a biology bench at Dr. SSNPS, with anatomical torsos and a skeleton behind
    One microscope per pair of students.

How labs fit into learning

  • Practical work is planned into lesson plans and the year's micro-schedule, so lab sessions are regular.
  • Students learn to record observations, analyse results and explain what they found: skills tested in CBSE examinations.
  • Labs are supervised by teachers, and the campus has a fire-safety system and smoke detectors.
A wide view of the computer laboratory at Dr. SSNPS with workstations around a central table

Frequently asked questions

Does the school have separate physics, chemistry and biology labs?

Yes. Physics, Chemistry and Biology each have their own lab.

How many computer labs are there?

Three Computer Science labs, as well as a Robotics & AI lab.

From which class do students use the labs?

Computer and robotics sessions begin in the primary years, and science labs are used increasingly through the middle and secondary classes.

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