Student Resources
Cool places to visit:
http://roadtripnation.com/
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/
http://projectgps2.com/calendar/
http://www.discoverengineering.org/
http://www.egfi-k12.org/
http://www.thinkfinity.org/at-home-and-afterschool
Middle school student resources:
http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/
STEM Homework Help:
http://www.factmonster.com/homework/hwsciencehtml
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/homeworkhelp/science/science_homework_help.html
http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/
Parent Resources
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are cultural achievements that reflect people's humanity, power the economy, and constitute fundamental aspects of our lives as citizens, workers, consumers, and families. The primary driver of the future economy and concomitant creation of jobs will be innovation, largely derived from advances in science and engineering. Integrative learning in STEM will prepare our students for the demands of today's economy and the economy of the future.
Successful K-12 STEM Education: Identifying Effective Approaches in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics a National Research Council Document, 2011
Local STEM Pathways information and videos on our 2010 school pilot programs
STEM Career Options in California:
Look through the extended list of degrees/courses of study to see degree options within the field you are currently considering. Viewing specific options may help you to refine your choice of degree http://www.cpec.ca.gov/FiscalData/StepsDetail.asp?CIP=STEM.
In Science, California students ranked 49th in grade 4 and 49th in grade 8 among the 50 states on the National Assessment of Educational Progress in 2009. Despite these challenges, there are many opportunities to leverage our human and fiscal resources to improve learning and instruction on a broad scale. Below are resources to guide us as parents work collaboratively with educators.
EEI Standards
Conceptual Framework and Next-Generation Science Standards
Young People Today Need the Knowledge and Skills of Science More Than Ever
CA Guidelines for Implementing the CA Science Content Standards
Building the 21st Century: US China Cooperation on Science, Technology, and Innovations
OCDE Science Website
HHMI Weekend Research Experience
Education and Environment Initiative(EEI) Curriculum