Introduction
Science clubs
A Continuing Professional Development Unit
This unit introduces science clubs and the benefits of running a science club. It
aims
to give teachers ideas on how science clubs can be run successfully in a number
of
different ways and how a typical science club session is run. This unit also provides
example activities and places that you can go for ideas and help.
All Continuing Professional Development Units are created and written by education
professionals who have given their time and expertise to the project.
Note:
A broadband Internet connection is recommended to view the video and audio clips in this CPDU. They will play
in the Flash format. A PDF reader is required to view PDF files. It is likely that your computer already
has one installed. If not, it can be downloaded free of charge from many sources including Adobe.
- find out what a science club is and the benefits of running a science club.
- share the experiences of other science club leaders in their science clubs
- go through the process involved in a typical science club session
- discover more about the CREST
Investigators packs and how to use them