METHODOLOGY FOR ORGANIZING AND CONDUCTING THE PHYSICS CLUB "EUREKA"

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This article presents the methodology of organizing extracurricular physics clubs for upper-grade students in general secondary schools. It describes the importance and role of physics in science and technology, and provides a one-hour lesson plan for the topic “Mechanical Work. The Relationship Between Mechanical Energy and Work” as part of the "Eureka" club. In addition, methodological recommendations for organizing and conducting extracurricular physics sessions are provided. Keywords:Extracurricular activities, clubs, innovative teaching technologies, mechanical work, mechanical energy, work. Keywords:Extracurricular activities, clubs, innovative educational technologies, mechanical work, mechanical energy, work. Today, improving the quality of education, fostering students' independent and creative thinking, effectively and widely using innovative technologies in the educational process, developing teachers’ scientific capacity and professional skills, fundamentally reforming the education system of our country, elevating it to the level of modern standards, and raising a well-rounded generation for the future have become the top priorities of state policy. The foundation of the modern educational system lies in a high-quality and technologically enriched environment. The creation and development of such an environment are technically complex, but they serve to improve the educational system, implement innovative information and communication technologies in the teaching process, and contribute to the advancement of science and technology. In particular, organizing the educational process in general secondary schools in accordance with international and national standards, preparing highly qualified and competitivepersonnel whomeet today’s requirements, and increasing the quality and efficiency ofeducation underline theinvaluable importance ofteaching natural and exact sciences. Organizing students’ creative activities, in turn, requires them to acquire deep knowledge of natural and exact sciences. One of the leading branches of modern science and technology is physics, which has now become an integral part of human life and activity. Today, physics is considered a highly advanced field. Many electrical devices and technical tools are used in various enterprises, in space and deep-sea explorations, and in highly technological and industrial processes. Physics evolves in a high-tech and rapidly developing information environment. To make effective use of its potential, it is crucial to organize a high-quality learning process in general secondary education institutions. In this regard, organizing extracurricular physics club activities and preparing students for creative engagement holds page1323 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue06,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai significant importance. Admitting students into clubs should be carried out based on specific criteria. To successfully engage in creative activities, students must possess a certain level of preparation. A student can only achieve great success in creative activities if they have strong knowledge and practical skills. It is advisable to group students based on age and individual characteristics, preferably with a 1–2 year age difference. Moreover, one of the key criteria in forming club groups is the students’ interest in a specific type of club. Physics is taught in a systematic and spiral structure from grades 7 through 11, including the topics “Mechanics”, “Electrodynamics”, “Fundamentals of Molecular Physics and Thermodynamics”, “Optics”, and “Atomic and Nuclear Physics”. Information is delivered in a spiraling approach, and students' practical skillsare developed accordingly. Table1. Mechanical Work. The Relationship Between Mechanical Energy Topic andWork. LessonPurpose: Educational: To provide understanding of mechanical work, the formulafor calculating mechanical work, andunitsof measurement; PurposeandObjectives Educational: To broaden students’ scientific worldview, teach creativethinking, and cultivate respect for labor; Developmental: To develop students’ ability to think independently, makecorrect choices, and take appropriate decisions. Methods: Lecture, oral presentation, “Blitz-survey” method, test,