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This article wants teachers in middle school to be aware of events and experiences that some girls may encounter that cause them to lose interest in science such as the lack of women role mo... See More

This article wants teachers in middle school to be aware of events and experiences that some girls may encounter that cause them to lose interest in science such as the lack of women role models and the predominance of males in the scientific communities. Interest for science in girls usually diminishes during the middle school years. Science clubs can provided a gender-neutral environment for girls and may help them overcome their lack of interest in science. The author provides strategies for starting, maintaining, and evaluating a girls-only science club in this article. These are practical and successful tips that might help create this successful environment for ‘growing’ young female scientists.