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Science Clubs
Running a School Science Club
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Science clubs in schools take many different shapes and forms. This document aims to start you thinking about how your club will function and will hopefully start to answer any questions that you have.
Why do you want to run a club?
First determine your purpose, is the club aimed for SATS revision, do you want to stretch gifted and talented pupil, is it just for fun?
Who is it going to be for?
Are you aiming at a specific year group or key stage? Or do you specifically want to focus on a group, like gifted and talented. Or is it going to be open to anyone.
When and how often will it run?
Who is going to staff it?
Teachers, LSAs, school governors and parents have all been involved in running different clubs. It’s much easier with at least 2 helpers, so find some willing volunteers. If you are using parents or governors get them CRB checked by your LEA.
How many children?
Simple answer, however many you think you can cope with! Most clubs start with around 10 members. Remember it’s much easier to start small and grow! If you find you have overwhelming interest try running with one group of children one week, then repeat the same activities with a different group the next week and run a rolling fortnightly programme.
What are we going to do?
First you need to decide if you are running a general science club or are you going to focus on a topic such as space/astronomy, the environment, robots or computing. There are many different things you can do in a club:
•Experiments and Activities
http://www.planet-science.com/ has loads of experiments and ideas in the sci-teach section.
•Visits to Industry
•Talks from Scientists – SEAs
•Debates
•Challenges or Competitions
•Award Schemes
Try one the award schemes by the BA http://www.the-ba.net/ you complete a series of investigations to gain awards.
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