SCIENCECLUB IN SCHOOLS:SCOPE AND ORGANIZATION

A science club
is an out-of-school-hours club that
offers children the chance to do
science-related activities that extend
and enhance the science they
experience in the classroom. basic
principle is involved in the formation of
organization called "Science Clubs"
meant for 'learning by doing.Most
clubs use the opportunity to explore
areas of science not covered by the
curriculum and to give the club
members plenty of opportunities to do
practical science., there are no
restrictions and the students can work
on their own ideas with full freedom.
Science clubs may also helpto reduce
the burden of the increasing science
curriculum. It can be define as "an
organization, which helps in the
development of scientific attitude, and
develop genuine interest in science
and scientific activities, supplements
the work of the classroom and the
laboratory and parts the syllabus on a
practical bias".

FEATURES

Basic principle is involved in the

formation of organization is
LEARNING BY DOING.
Offers children the chance to do
science related activities.
It extend and enhance the
science curriculum.
It reflects interest of children.
Provides plenty of opportunities
to do practical science.

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Helps to explore areas not
covered by curriculum
Students can work on their
idea, hobbies, experiments etc.
No restrictions to students.
Students learn more through
activities and their experience.
Can serve as support base for
students participating in science
expo, science Olympiads and
science fairs.
It serve as a link to other
schools,
communities,
scientists, museum, industry
etc.
Pupil work together in groups.
Should have enough space for
meeting.
A resource table for the club.
Club notice board to remind the
meeting and activities.
Can be consider as backbone
of the curricular activities in the
school.

OBJECTIVES
1.To provide proper incentive and
inspiration by broadening their
scientific outlook.
2. To provide opportunities for bringing
school close to the society .
3. To apply science in their daily life.
4. To develop among the student the
spirit and attitude of healthy
competition.

5. To help the students in imbibing the

habit of self- reliance, self-dependence
and love for manual work.
6. To develop in children a sense of
healthy competition for a better cause.
7.To make the students understand
the values of time.
8. To create interest in latest
inventions and discoveries of science
in various fields
9.to get acquainted with the life history
and contributions of great scientists.
10. To develop students, interest and
participation in the practical application
of the knowledge related to different
branches of sciences.
11. To create interest in scientific facts
and events related to one's
surroundings.
12. To develop training in scientific
method of problem solving.
13. .To provide opportunity for the
development of the constructive,
explorative and inventive faculties of
the students.

ORGANIZATION
The responsibility of
taking initiative in the establishment of
a science club in the school and then
for its effective organization essentially
rests with the science teacher. it's just
as important that the organizers enjoy
the club, as it is that the children enjoy
the club.
It is a good idea to have a club notice
board in the room, or in a nearby
corridor. This can be used to remind
the children when and where to meet,

whether they need to bring in any

special equipment and to display their
work.
Need atleast 2 or more
organizers
Club will be more adventurous
and creative.
Organizers should enjoy club
Enjoy opportunity to extend
their knowledge and skill.
Utilize their skill to inculcate
scientific temper.
It can be run in a lunch break or
after school.
Organizers may seek help from
parents, engineers, graduate
students etc.
Organizer is a key figure in science
club; also should have some abilities.
They are
Should work whole heartedly in
a team spirit for the activity of
club.
Keep a record of the activities
and programs of the club.
Publicize the activities through
posters.
Keep a record of income and
expenditure.
Invite experts and guests.
Create suitable environment.

Guiding principles on
activities

solve a relevant, science-based

problem, set within a scenario
work in pairs or small groups,
independently of adults
take part in practical, hands-on
science activities

think and talk about science,

during the activity and when
sharing their results
share their results using a
variety of media.

ACTIVITIES IN SCIENCE CLUB

1. Organizing science talks by
experts
2. Organizing field trip
3. Science corner
4. Science museum
5. Science bulletin board
6. Preparing
teaching
aids(models,charts)
7. Quiz competition
8. science projects
9. Debates
10. Organizing science fair.

SCOPE
Increased
opportunity
to
develop and practice thinking
,speaking and listening skills.
Opportunity for self expression,
independent
research,
constructive activities etc.
Can stretch and challenge
gifted and talented learners.
Motivate and appeal to the
struggling learners

Encourage them to think of

becoming scientist themselves.
Develop problem solving.
Encourage
link
between
schools,
industry, science
centers etc.
Learners can develop social
skills such as co-operative
learning, communication and
leadership.
Inculcate scientific temper.
create
scientific,engineering
and technical attitude.

LIMITATIONS

Lack of fund and time.

Lack of workers and interested
persons.
Lack of encouragement from
teaching
community.
Lack of co-operations from
guardians.
Lack of requisite space.
Lack of proper experience and
guindance.
Lack of scientific temper in
society.

REFERENCE
1.Teaching of science-siddiqui and
siddiqui2.teaching of science-R.C
Sharma
3.www.ideals.illinois.edu
4.www.pstt.org.uk