INTRODUCTION :

The California Science Teachers Association, an educational foundation in the US, says: "SCIENCE PROJECTS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR LIFE". When the students get engaged in science projects based on STEM subjects and participate in hands-on science project activities during the school years, working in an exciting environment with their classmates inspired by a spirit of competition and entrepreneurship, consulting with the science teachers and mentors, listening to the critical appreciation of the judges about their projects, and presenting those to the Science Fair visitors, they gain highly valuable experience in analytical and creative thinking, problem solving, time management, responsibility, organization, teamwork, collaboration, communication, and project management. This skill set is a powerful tool. Its impact on a student’s life is profound, goes a long way in shaping his or her career, and lasts for life. The employers now want each of their employees to be STEM - educated problem solvers. A business consulting company writes: “Businesses expect employees at all levels to identify problems, think through solutions and alternatives, and explore new options if their approaches do not pan out”. Secondary and higher secondary schools in both developed and developing countries around the world, including India, are incorporating STEM syllabuses into their curriculum. The vision of the India Stem Foundation is to "create a world where young people are encouraged to celebrate the fun and excitement of science and technology and inspire them to take a science and technology-based career path to become tomorrow's much-needed technology leaders." Our aim, therefore, is to prepare a new generation of students who will develop into smart and committed professionals, innovators, managers, business owners, educators, and science and technology leaders. Doing science projects is fun. When asked about the impact of science projects on his studies and his life, a California school student writes, “Science projects are invaluable experiences. It’s like being a detective, and it is fun because the entire project is yours—not some homework assignment. There is nothing predictable about it, and it is a completely new experience from sitting and learning in a classroom."

MISSION: 

JZS Biggan Club wants to start a State-wide movement for the study of Science in secondary schools in Bangladesh to prepare students for the 21st century job market.

OBJECTIVES: 

The principle objective of the program is to motivate, inspire and excite the students to do science projects.Bydoing projects with their own handsover the school years the students will have the opportunity to construct for themselves a mental framework focused on analytical and creative thinking, problem solving and project management.

GOALS:

JZS Biggan Club goal is to install Science Clubs in at least 100 schools in 3 years in the Bangladesh.