76 TEACHING SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

better teacher-pupil understanding, to train students for lead-
ership and self-expression, and to give each student an oppor-
tunity to grow in social graces through association with a mutual
interest group.
 The success of any club is directly dependent upon the per-
sonality and energies of the sponsor. This sponsor should be
selected in a conference of the principal and the students in-
volved. Hence there is responsibility both to the administration
and to the students for the club's success. The sponsor is the
"man behind the scene," but he must always be alert to any
situation which arises. Only in rare instances is it necessary for
the teacher to give directions from the floor. Usually sugges-
tions should be made to some officer or member of the club.
 The club is organized for the students. They should preside
at the meetings, plan and execute programs, and participate
freely in activities. However, one of the main responsibilities of
the sponsor is to guide members so that there will be varied pro-
grams, planned well in advance.
 "In school" time has been found more satisfactory for club
meetings. Complications may arise when meetings are held "out
of school" hours. It is recommended that a full class period be
allotted the club meeting and that the business meeting be kept
brief. In order to maintain interest the club should meet at
least twice a month.
 There are distinct differences in science clubs and classroom
procedures. In the club there is a student choice of activity, in-
formal participation, personal satisfaction, and freedom of ex-
pression without the customary classroom restraint.
 Science Clubs of America provides excellent information on
types of clubs, how to organize a club, how to plan activities.
This material may be obtained by writing to Science Clubs of
America, 1719 N Street, N. W., Washington 6, D. C.
 The science clubs may be strengthened by affiliating with The
Science Clubs of America and The Florida Junior Academy of
Science.