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ERIC Number: EJ449117
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0950-0693
Science Clubs: The Extra Dimension.
Kingsland, Ross
International Journal of Science Education, v13 n5 spec iss p589-96 1991
Describes the objectives and the impact of the Double Helix Science Club upon students, teachers, and the nonschool community. This club, which has become a major concern in Australia with a membership of over 16,000 and a magazine distribution approaching 30,000, provides an effective vehicle for many teachers and public servants looking to expand interest in science. (12 references) (JJK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Periodicals, Postsecondary Education, Program Descriptions, Science Activities, Science and Society, Science Careers, Science Clubs, Science Education, Science Interests, Scientific Literacy, Social Influences, Supplementary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Community; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Australia; Commonwealth Scientific Ind Res Org (Australia)
Note: Special Issue: "Informal Sources for Learning Science."