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Getting Started
 

Young Engineers & Science Clubs run in a variety of formats.  In some clubs all the students work on a single project. In others, several projects of varying complexity are on the go. 

All activities in the Clubs are geared to complement the curriculum and the initiative is supported by Determined to Succeed (DtS) with the emphasis on promoting the Curriculum for Excellence initiative.  You need to tailor the format of your club to suit your students and the resources you have available.
 
What to do
 
1.
First you need to identify a group of students who would enjoy a challenge They could all be from the same age group or from a range of age-groups – though experience has shown that one age group is easier to manage at the start.  Many of our long established clubs have a wide age range, which gives the club the added benefits of older students mentoring the younger ones. So although more of a handful to start with, it is worth aspiring to a membership with a wide age-range.
     
2.
We suggest you limit yourself to a maximum of 10/12 or so students to start with, as in the early stages, they will need a lot of help and attention.
     
3.
Choose a suitable time to hold your club (one/two hours once a week – or during lunch times). Your club might operate in one or two terms only, or all year.
     
4.
Inform your Senior management of what you want to do.
     
5.
Complete the online “Registration Form” and send to Jane Martin, Project Manager, Young Engineers & Science Clubs Scotland. The start-up funding of £100 for your club will then be processed.
   
  Contact:
   
  Jane Martin
  Project Manager
  Young Engineers & Science Clubs Scotland
  SCDI, Campsie House
  17 Park Circus Place
  Glasgow G3 6AH
tel:
0141 352 8544
fax:
0141 333 0039
email:
jane.martin@scdi.org.uk
 
 
Downloads to assist you
     
 
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How to Start a Primary or Secondary School Young Engineers & Science Club

 
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Curriculum for Excellence

 
Determined to Succeed
     
  > Sample introductory Powerpoint provided by Kilmacolm Primary
     
     
Young Engineers & Science Clubs
 
Getting Established
 
It is important to let your club settle down for 5 or 6 weeks before you start thinking about links with industry, approaching companies for sponsorship, or more complex projects. You will then have something to show potential sponsors or potential link companies.