What lies beneath Navi Mumbai’s modern skyline?
In this immersive workshop, children uncover the hidden story of reclaimed land, forgotten coastlines, mangroves, tides, and water systems that continue to shape the city today.
Through maps, observation, models, and hands-on exploration, participants learn how holding ponds, mangroves, rainfall, and urban infrastructure work together to manage flooding and protect the environment. The session encourages children to think critically about how cities are designed and how we can build responsibly with nature, not against it.
What Childen will Explore:
- How Navi Mumbai was created through land reclamation
- The role of ponds and drainage systems in flood prevention
- Why mangroves are essential for coastal protection
- How rain, tides, and urban construction affect water flow
- Reading landscapes through observation and mapping activities
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, learners will:
- Learn to “read” landscapes by observing clues in their surroundings.
- Build awareness of environmental responsibility in rapidly growing cities.
Subject Integration:
- Geography
Integration Focus: Coastlines, land reclamation, and urban expansion
Key Skills & Competencies: Spatial awareness and systems thinking - Science
Integration Focus: Mangrove ecosystems, water flow, and soil stability
Key Skills & Competencies: Observation and ecological reasoning - Mathematics
Integration Focus: Mapping old vs new coastlines, scale, and estimation
Key Skills & Competencies: Measurement and data interpretation
