# LivingAcademy **URL:** https://metastudio.org/c/la/88.md [Latest](https://metastudio.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://metastudio.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://metastudio.org/tags.md) --- ## [Recycling: From organic waste to handmade paper](https://metastudio.org/t/recycling-from-organic-waste-to-handmade-paper/15285)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/recycling-from-organic-waste-to-handmade-paper/15285 "2024-08-27T16:00:08Z")
Nature’s Gift: Transforming Corn Husks into Beautiful Paper: We created handmade paper from corn husks as an act of recycling, started by collecting and drying the husks. Once they were dry, we soaked them in a container… --- ## [Exploring Microbiology: Petri dish diaries](https://metastudio.org/t/exploring-microbiology-petri-dish-diaries/15263)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/exploring-microbiology-petri-dish-diaries/15263 "2024-08-01T16:58:24Z")
Exploring the world of microbiology 21st June, I want to share the project that is taking place at our Living Academy. It’s a first microbiology experiment that happened at LA, done by young students. In this exploration… --- ## [Welcome to Living Academy](https://metastudio.org/t/welcome-to-living-academy/14934)
**Author:** [@GN](https://metastudio.org/u/GN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 4:07am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/welcome-to-living-academy/14934 "2023-10-27T04:07:40Z")
What is Living Academy? Living Academy (LA) is an informal lifelong chaatShaala for STEM education engaging to all age groups (KG to PG). In other words it is a life-long kindergarten. We design authentic contexts that… --- ## [\## Harini - the journey](https://metastudio.org/t/harini-the-journey/15250)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 6:44am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/harini-the-journey/15250 "2025-04-01T06:44:25Z")
On may 14th Hari became the newest member of our living academy. @Gn decided to keep him we’ll watch and document his growth. created a cozy living environment for him in a terrarium. However it was pre-planned to build … --- ## [Searching for a location, collaborators for a community space](https://metastudio.org/t/searching-for-a-location-collaborators-for-a-community-space/15143)
**Author:** [@GN](https://metastudio.org/u/GN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 5:38pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/searching-for-a-location-collaborators-for-a-community-space/15143 "2024-08-24T17:38:36Z")
This is the first of a series of stories that will be published soon about Making of the Living Academy Location Hunting from 9th of July to 9th of September 2023 We wanted to locate an area where we can start a communi… --- ## [Biology Corner Of Living Academy](https://metastudio.org/t/biology-corner-of-living-academy/15193)
**Author:** [@Abhi0703](https://metastudio.org/u/Abhi0703)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 7:24am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/biology-corner-of-living-academy/15193 "2024-07-19T07:24:19Z")
When we have informal discussions like in ChatShaala or in general as well, the interconnectedness of all walks of STEM comes out to be very evident, which is very difficult to relate to when in a Typical Academic Settin… --- ## [Terrarium Project](https://metastudio.org/t/terrarium-project/15242)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/terrarium-project/15242 "2024-06-02T12:41:56Z")
What is a terrarium? A terrarium is like an aquarium, but instead of aquatic ecosystem, it’s a land micro-ecosystem. it requires small but good enough container that’s made out of glass. You can use any glass container, … --- ## [The Home Garden](https://metastudio.org/t/the-home-garden/15244)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/the-home-garden/15244 "2024-06-03T16:35:13Z")
It was end of the month, May27th when we were doing pantry projects; tea making, were missing ginger and decided to grow it on LA then we can have some fresh grown gingers. later on @Alice and team had a packet of tomato… --- ## [Making of a Bamboo Rack](https://metastudio.org/t/making-of-a-bamboo-rack/15382)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/making-of-a-bamboo-rack/15382 "2024-09-03T13:57:37Z")
Wooden bamboo rack In September, we purchased several bamboos for LA. Each bamboo was more than 20ft long. Due to their height they could get into the hall through the staircase. Some of the students went down and l… --- ## [Setting up a lab environment: Computer lab setup](https://metastudio.org/t/setting-up-a-lab-environment-computer-lab-setup/15402)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 8:04am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/setting-up-a-lab-environment-computer-lab-setup/15402 "2024-10-28T08:04:40Z")
▎Computer Lab Setup : The process of setting up the computer lab began with a donation from the Homibhabha Centre TIFR, which provided four desktop computers. All computers were in working condition, So we decided to fin… --- ## [Interlocking Wooden Rack & Easy Chair](https://metastudio.org/t/interlocking-wooden-rack-easy-chair/15355)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/interlocking-wooden-rack-easy-chair/15355 "2024-08-12T14:39:19Z")
Interlocking Wooden Rack Introducing our interlocking wooden rack, yet another storage space to keep books or other essentials. We made this rack using an interlocking mechanism without any screws or wood adhesive. Des… --- ## [Tank Tales: Setting Up Fish Tanks for Learning at Living Academy](https://metastudio.org/t/tank-tales-setting-up-fish-tanks-for-learning-at-living-academy/15195)
**Author:** [@Abhi0703](https://metastudio.org/u/Abhi0703)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 4:56am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/tank-tales-setting-up-fish-tanks-for-learning-at-living-academy/15195 "2024-05-27T04:56:59Z")
At Living Academy, learning extends beyond the confines of traditional classrooms. To foster curiosity and engagement, we introduced aquatic organisms like Moina (More about it in biocorner thread) as dynamic learning to… --- ## [Chess Coin Project at Living Academy](https://metastudio.org/t/chess-coin-project-at-living-academy/15416)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 5:32am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/chess-coin-project-at-living-academy/15416 "2024-12-04T05:32:12Z")
Chess Coin Project at Living Academy: July 2024, at Living Academy, our students recently engaged in a new activity called the Chess Coin Project. This project took place in LA while the students were exploring the other… --- ## [Bio-Enzyme Cleaners](https://metastudio.org/t/bio-enzyme-cleaners/15574)
**Author:** [@ansh](https://metastudio.org/u/ansh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/bio-enzyme-cleaners/15574 "2025-03-15T12:34:57Z")
Making Bio-Enzyme Cleaner from Fruit Peels By repurposing waste fruit peels, you can make an eco-friendly cleaner at home. Apparatus Plastic soda bottle (choose one that can handle at least 4 atm of pressure.) Fruit p… --- ## [How did we make the large open hall lockable?](https://metastudio.org/t/how-did-we-make-the-large-open-hall-lockable/15335)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/how-did-we-make-the-large-open-hall-lockable/15335 "2024-08-05T13:12:30Z")
Fixing the Entrance When we rented a large (1200 square feet) hall in September 2023, the staircase entered directly into the hall. Since we plan to have a computer lab, maker space, bio lab, etc., we need to protect and… --- ## [The Mobile Pantry Project](https://metastudio.org/t/the-mobile-pantry-project/15346)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 8:16am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/the-mobile-pantry-project/15346 "2024-08-07T08:16:49Z")
Why Mobile Pantry? Since we only had a hall and no water connection inside the hall. The toilet is the only place where we have running water. We have plans to do projects that need water, and cooking. One way to solve… --- ## [Sterilization measures in home labs](https://metastudio.org/t/sterilization-measures-in-home-labs/15284)
**Author:** [@Swati1](https://metastudio.org/u/Swati1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 6:27am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/sterilization-measures-in-home-labs/15284 "2024-07-16T06:27:26Z")
Hi everyone, I’m new here, I joined chatshaala after an interactive session with Prof. G.Nagarjuna and when I asked him a question, he encouraged me to write the same question here. Hence I’m here posting a question tha… --- ## [▎Creating a Smart Water Buzzer system at LA :](https://metastudio.org/t/creating-a-smart-water-buzzer-system-at-la/15450)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/creating-a-smart-water-buzzer-system-at-la/15450 "2024-10-25T13:54:16Z")
Water buzzer project at LA: 11th Oct 2024, we suspected that the water tank was getting filled and spills onto the ground and we were not able to identify if the water has reached to the certain level that it can spill o… --- ## [Making of simple wooden tables](https://metastudio.org/t/making-of-simple-wooden-tables/15308)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/making-of-simple-wooden-tables/15308 "2024-07-24T12:52:28Z")
We needed tables to work and we created simple designs that requires very simple tools, ply cutting in square size and assembling them. Students actively participated and helped in cutting assembling, painting, edge … --- ## [Workbench: The first maker space project](https://metastudio.org/t/workbench-the-first-maker-space-project/15314)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 12:04pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/workbench-the-first-maker-space-project/15314 "2024-07-30T12:04:13Z")
The first maker space project: As we know that we need to make a lot of wooden furniture and other woodwork, we thought one of the first things we needed was a workbench. We had four legs detached from an old dining tabl… --- ## [Design and Fabrication of Wooden Boxes](https://metastudio.org/t/design-and-fabrication-of-wooden-boxes/15366)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 7:22am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/design-and-fabrication-of-wooden-boxes/15366 "2024-08-23T07:22:50Z")
The Multipurpose Wooden Boxes The concept of wooden boxes was originally developed for the entrance, so that we will be able to use it to block the entrance as well as for storage.Since we wanted these boxes to be modul… --- ## [Making of Multipurpose Ledge benches](https://metastudio.org/t/making-of-multipurpose-ledge-benches/15312)
**Author:** [@mdsaad31](https://metastudio.org/u/mdsaad31)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/making-of-multipurpose-ledge-benches/15312 "2024-07-30T12:52:14Z")
Multi-purpose ledge benches: We needed some good space to keep our essentials so we started making these ledge benches. Total 6 benches we made, the dimensions were; The material that’s used in making, was ply and … --- ## [Best Stylus Pen for iPad for use | Expert Guide ](https://metastudio.org/t/best-stylus-pen-for-ipad-for-use-expert-guide/15991)
**Author:** [@john4037](https://metastudio.org/u/john4037)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 2:18pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/best-stylus-pen-for-ipad-for-use-expert-guide/15991 "2025-12-18T14:18:18Z")
I researched the best Stylus Pen for iPad recently because I need one that works well for writing, drawing, and general daily use. After reading a bunch of reviews and watching comparisons online, I have found that these… --- ## [Testing nodeBook component](https://metastudio.org/t/testing-nodebook-component/17153)
**Author:** [@GN](https://metastudio.org/u/GN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/testing-nodebook-component/17153 "2026-08-09T14:00:20Z")
Testing nodeBook component # Combustion of Methane \[Transition\] \ CH4; \ 2 O2; \ CO2; \ 2 H2O; This is a test post. The above diagram is generated from the …