3. INTRODUCTION
The modern trend in the teaching of science is
to emphasize students investigating activity as
an integral part of the instructional process.
Many programmers have been developed in an
attempt to investigate inquiry with science
instruction and to develop students inquiry
skills.
The scientific revolution which has been going
on in all parts of the world.
4. SCIENCE CLUB
The scientific and technological advancement of today is a long forward
journey from stone age.
as we live in an age of science.
Each individual has his own interest, talents, and abilities. Even a progressive
syllabus fail to cater to the needs of each.
An organization which cater for the inculcation of scientific attitude, and a
genuine interest in science, and also can supplements the work of the classroom
and give the syllabus a practical dimensions may be called a SCIENCE CLUB .
Through activities of a science club, learning of science becomes joyful.
5. OBJECTIVES OF SCIENCE CLUB
To develop a general interest in science.
To develop interest in scientific hobbies.
To develop habits of exploration and creative
faculties.
To encourage individuals and group activities.
To develop in children sense of healthy competition.
Tom make the students and public science minded.
To stimulate active participation and initiative among
students in the learning process.
6. ACTIVITIES OF THE SCIENCE CLUB
Holding science exhibition and fairs
Celebrating birth days of eminent scientists.
Participating in science fairs
Developing school gardens.
Displaying science news.
Marinating aquarium.
Organizing lectures, debates, seminars, symposium etc.
Celebrating science days.
Maintaining bulletin board.
Publishing science magazines
Collecting specimens and arranged then in a museum etc.
7. ECOCLUBS /NATURECLUBS
Eco -clubs / Nature clubs : Eco club is an organization of individuals
who have love for nature , interest in conversation and development
of natural resources , a sense of dedication and activity participation
in various activities related to nature.
Eco –club are sometimes called Nature Clubs.
Eco –Club aims to,
Develop , maintain , and enhance pupil interest in environment.
Make environmental studies meaningful and enjoyable.
Supplement knowledge obtained through classroom teaching .
8. SCIENCE FAIR
Science fair in purely an educative activity carried out in a systematic manner entirely
for the advancement of science .
it is and excellent device for acquainting parents as well as other people in the
community .
With science related work being done in schools.
Science fairs provide opportunity for detecting and cultivating scientific talents.
PURPOSES AND VALUES OF SCIENCE FAIR
To stimulate and encourage interest in science.
To focus attention on science experiences in school.
To provide situations for scientific hobbies.
To provide opportunity for displaying of talents through exhibits.
9. ORGANIZATION OF SCIENCE FAIR
Planning
Objectives of the fair
Procedure
Financing
Location, time ,duration
Other factors
DISTRIBUTION OF WORKS
Duties should be assigned to individuals and groups.
Various committees are to be conducted.
EXECUTION
Programmer decided upon while planning are now to be organized
systematically and put to action.
JUDGING
The fair should be judged by an expert team.
Separate criteria are to be developed for judging each item say.