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1/10/20131a,b,cARTL (article) Bertrand, Christine. "A Brief History of the California Science Content Standards and the Outlook for Their Future." California Science Teachers Association. CSTA, Fall 2009. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.An excerpt from the CSTA regarding the history and process in which brought about our current California Science Standards.
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1/10/20132BLRB (blurb)Science Content Standards for California Public Schools. California Department of Education. Chapter 4: Grade 3. 11 June. 2009. Print. 10 Jan. 2013.A list of California's State Science Standards for the 3rd grade.
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1/10/20133BLRB (blurb)Kuchment, Anna. "Parents Play a Crucial Role in Building Kids'�� Interest in Science and Math." Scientific American. Nature America, Inc., 17 Feb. 2012. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.An artcle which gives many facts regarding children's interests in STEM careers, and parent's roles.
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1/10/20134ARTL (article)Kuchment, Anna. "U.S. State Science Standards Are ��Mediocre to Awful." Scientific American. Nature America, Inc., 1 Feb. 2012. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.An article which looks at "grades" for each state, and an explanation of why those states received the grades they did.
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1/10/20135ARTL (article)California's Report Card. The State of State Science Standards. Rep. 10 Jan. 2013.A "report card" for California, which looks at it's standards, and points out its (minor) flaws.
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1/10/20136ARTL (article)Miller, Jon D., and Linda G. Kimmel. Pathways to a STEMM Career. Rep. Michigan State University, n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.A chapter of a report from Michigan State University regarding the importance of parental involvement and encouragement, and the effects on children and their continuation into STEM fields and careers.
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1/13/20137ARTL (article)Murphy, Tony. "STEM Education - It's Elementary." US News. U.S.News & World Report LP, 29 Aug. 2011. Web. 13 Jan. 2013.An article which analyzes the STEM shortage in the US and details the National Center for STEM Elemenetary Education's solution and program to combat those issues.
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1/13/20138a,bARTL (article)Terrell, Nicholas. Stem Occupations. Rep. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Spring 2007. Web. 13 Jan. 2013.A report by the Occupational outlook handbook which details many STEM jobs, requirements, prospects, positions, and potential wages.
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1/13/20139ARTL (article)What Is STEM? The National Center for STEM Elementary Education. St. Catherine University, n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2013.An article written by the National Center for STEM Elementary Education which details the issues of STEM education in the US, and what they are doing to combat it.
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1/21/201310ARTL (article)Rotherham, Andrew J. "The Next Great Resource Shortage: U.S. Scientists." Time U.S. Time Inc., 26 May 2011. Web. 21 Jan. 2013.An article which looks at the issues surrounding the shortage of STEM workers in the US.
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1/21/201311ARTL (article)Robelen, Erik. "Obama Aims to Develop STEM Master Teacher Corps." Education Week. Editorial Projects in Education, 18 July 2012. Web. 21 Jan. 2013.An article which looks looks at the STEM Master Teacher Corp., and what it sets out to do.
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1/21/201312ARTL (article)President Obama Announces Plans for a New, National Corps to Recognize and Reward Leading Educators in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The White House. The White House, 17 July 2012. Web. 21 Jan. 2013.A detailed outlines from the White House which speaks on the STEM Master Teacher Corp. and the guidelines of the program, and it’s effects.
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1/21/201313BLRB (blurb)Koebler, Jason. "Obama Pushes STEM in State of the Union." US News. U.S.News & World Report, 25 Jan. 2012. Web. 21 Jan. 2013.A brief article with lots of quotes from President Obama, regarding STEM Education in our country.
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1/24/201314ARTL (article)Successful K-12 STEM Education: Identifying Effective Approaches in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Rep. National Academy of Sciences, Sept. 2011. Web. 24 Jan. 2013.A report breifing which looks at the importance of STEM education in elementary schools, and the flaws it currently has in education.
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1/24/201315ARTL (article) "Case for Hands-On Learning." RAFT. RAFT, n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2013.An article with lots of cources that shows the benefits to Hands-On Learning.
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1/24/201316BLRB (blurb)Cunningham, Charlis. "Hands on Learning Benefits Students." Examiner.com. Clarity Digital Group, 22 June 2010. Web. 25 Jan. 2013.A brief article which talks of the benefits of hands-on learning and some fun ideas to engage elementary school students.
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1/24/201317ARTL (article)Cleaver, Samantha. "Hands-On Is Minds-On." Scholastic. Scholastic Inc., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2013.A fantastic article which shows the many benefits of Hands-On Learning.
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1/29/201318ARTL (article)Simon, Mary. "Hands-on Learning Engages Teachers and Students." CSBA.org. California School Boards Assocation, n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2013.An article which shows the benefits of hands-on learning for both students and teachers.
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1/29/201319 a,bARTL (article)Katz, Lilian G. STEM in the Early Years. Rep. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Fall 2010. Web. 30 Jan. 2013.A very interesting paper from the University of Illinois which provides interesting opinions on STEM in early American Education.
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1/30/201320ARTL (article)Epstein, Diana, and Raegan Miller. "Slow Off the Mark." Center for American Progress. Center for American Progress, 4 May 2011. Web. 30 Jan. 2013.An article which looks at teacher preparedness to teach STEM topics in elementary schools and above.
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1/30/201321 a,bARTL (article)Cavanagh, Sean. "States Heeding Calls to Strengthen STEM." Education Week. Education Week, 27 Mar. 2008. Web. 30 Jan. 2013.A very helpful and informative article which looks at the benefits of STEM and how it would affect our economy.
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1/31/201322 a,bARTL (article)Transforming STEM Learning through Technology in Elementary School. Rep. Center for Digital Education, 2010. Web. 31 Jan. 2013.An extremely helpful article that talks about incorporating STEM into elementary education through the use of technology. Providing proper education. (Possible Answer)
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1/31/201323BLRB (blurb)Morella, Michael. "Many High Schoolers Giving Up on STEM." US News. U.S.News & World Report, 31 Jan. 2013. Web. 31 Jan. 2013.An article which looks at the interests in STEM careers at the hig school level, and what the future holds for those jobs and careers.
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2/4/201324INT (interview)Rojas, Catherine. Personal Interview. 28 Jan. 2013.An interview I conducted with my 5th Grade teacher, Mrs. Rojas. She is very knowledgeable, and I hoped she could provide me with more information to help me better my topic.
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2/4/201325INT (interview)Negrette, Roberta. Personal Interview. 23 Jan. 2013.An interview with my mentor, and previous 3rd Grade teacher, Mrs. Negrette. She has been teaching longer than I have been alive, and she is full of knowledge, and is always eager to help me with my project.
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2/5/201326INT (interview)Miedema, Jeff. Personal Interview. 5 Feb. 2013.An interview I conducted with the 5th Grade Science Teacher at Ekstrand Elementary. Being a sceince teacher, I hoped Mr. Miedema could provide me with lots of information, which he did.
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2/20/201327a,b ARTL (article)Coger, Robin N. "Why STEM Fields Still Don't Draw More Women." Chronicle. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 29 Oct. 2012. Web. 21 Feb. 2013.An article which explores gender bias in STEM careers, and how we can encourage more women to join the more technical, male-dominated fields.
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2/20/201328ARTL (article)Adkins, Rodney C. "America Desperately Needs More STEM Students. Here's How to Get Them." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 09 July 2012. Web. 21 Feb. 2013.An article which looks at the STEM pipeline issue, and how to close the gap. Mentions lots of stas, and parent encouragement.
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2/20/201329ARTL (article)Panchavati, Shyamsunder. "How to Impart STEM Education to Your Children."WikiHow. Mediawiki, n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.An article which shows many different ways to get kids interested in STEM careers in their futures.
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2/20/201330+ARTL (article)Donahoe, Dan. "Reversing the Loss of STEM Careers." IEEE-USA. IEEE, 12 Mar. 2012. Web. 21 Feb. 2013.A look at the STEM issue from a member of the IEEE, who claims that the shortage is a myth. (good graphs and stats)
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3/7/201331BLRB (blurb)Molnar, Michele. "STEM Program Attracts Parents Looking for Guidance." Education Week. Editorial Projects in Education, 12 Dec. 2012. Web. 08 Mar. 2013.An article which speaks about STEM-Connect, a program which gives parents advice on how to encourage their children to go into STEM.
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3/7/201332 a, bARTL (article)Merill, Chris, and Jenny Daugherty. STEM Education and Leadership: A Mathematics and Science Partnership Approach. Rep. VirginiaTech, Spring 2010. Web. 7 Mar. 2013.A report from Virgina Tech which details the MSP's ideas and plans to help with STEM education.
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3/7/201333BLRB (blurb)Mondy, Jenifer. "STEM Resources for Parents and Kids." Palatine Patch. Patch, 15 Apr. 2011. Web. 08 Mar. 2013.A brief article which looks at a few resurces and activities that parents can do with their children.
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3/11/201334ARTL (article)Wiest, Lynda R. Strategies for Parents to Support Daughters in STEM. Rep. University of Nevada, Reno, Mar. 2012. Web. 11 Mar. 2013.A report from the University of Nevada, Reno, which details many steps that could be taken to foster a children's interest in STEM with parent's help.
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3/11/201335ARTL (article)Roach, Ronald. "National Letter to American Parents Urges Increased Emphasis on STEM Education." Diverse Education. Diverse, 6 Dec. 2012. Web. 11 Mar. 2013.An article which speaks on the National Letter sent out to American parents regarding their assistance in STEM education, and how they can help.
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3/11/201336ARTL (article)Parent Involvement in Science Learning. National Science Teachers Association. NSTA, Apr. 2009. Web. 11 Mar. 2013.A report by the NSTA detailing the importance of parent Encouragement (stats and further research)
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3/11/201337ARTL (article)McPhail, Irving Pressley, Dr. "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education and How To Get Your Children Interested." Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education and How To Get Your Children Interested. Dominion Enterprises, n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2013.An article which talks of Dr. Irving's personal tales of parental encouragement, and ways, simple to hands-on, that get students and children interested in STEM.
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3/28/201338ARTL (article)Haller, Doug. "A Climate of Change: 3 Voices in STEM Leadership." SmartBlogs. Smart Brief, 18 Mar. 2013. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.An article which provides a few different ideas on how to combat the issue of STEM education.
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3/28/201339ARTL (article)McNeely, Robert. "Making STEM Education "Cool"" NEA Today. National Education Association, 30 Sept. 2011. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.An article which talks about a conference held with members from all different areas of the world who talked about ways to make science, and STEM, cool to get kids interested.
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3/28/201340ARTL (article)Haller, Doug. "Early-childhood STEM: Less Talk, More Action." SmartBlogs. Smart Brief, 2 Jan. 2013. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.An article which concretes the idea that hands-on learning is a great way to get kids interested in STEM.
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3/28/201341ARTL (article)McDonald, John. "Few Opportunities for Science Learning in California Elementary Schools." Lawrence Hall of Science. Regents of the University of California, 25 Oct. 2011. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.An article which talks about the STEM education issue in California Elementary schools, and what can and should be done to eliminate the issue.
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4/10/201342ARTL (article)Schalin, Jay. "A Solution for a Bygone Era." Pope Center. The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, 24 May 2012. Web. 10 Apr. 2013.The first of three articles that details the issue with STEM, however, claims that there are too many graduates, and too little number of job openings.
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4/10/201343ARTL (article)Schalin, Jay. "The Myth of STEM Labor Shortages" Pope Center. The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, 31 May 2012. Web. 10 Apr. 2013.Second of three articles which furthers the debate that the U.S. is actually producing too many STEM graduates.
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4/10/201344ARTL (article)Schalin, Jay. "A Failure of Vision" Pope Center. The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, 3 June 2012. Web. 10 Apr. 2013.Final article in the triology which provides an even further argument that the U.S. has been creating policy based on assumptions.
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4/25/201345ARTL (article)Baker, Melanie. "How STEM Education Can Help Our Kids and Our World." NY Metro Parents. New York Metro Parents Magazine, 20 Dec. 2012. Web. 25 Apr. 2013.An article which defines STEM issues, and the benefits it provides for Parents. (makes it look appealing)
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4/25/201346ARTL (article)Mikulak, Anna. "Want to Get Teens Interested in Math and Science? Target Their Parents." Association for Psychological Science. Association for Psychological Science, 11 July 2012. Web. 25 Apr. 2013.A very good article about the effect parents have on students regarding STEM education.
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4/25/201347BLRB (blurb)Robelen, Erik. "Parents Are an 'Untapped Resource' to Push STEM, Study Says." Education Week. Editorial Projects in Education, 13 July 2012. Web. 25 Apr. 2013.An overview of the untaped parents experiment. Good Quotes.
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4/25/201348ARTL (article)Swanson, William H. "Business' Critical Role In STEM Education For U.S. Competitiveness." The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel. The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, Inc., 24 Apr. 2013. Web. 25 Apr. 2013.Fantastic speech by the CEO of Raytheon on how big business and the private sector can help to stimulate the STEM pipeline.
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4/25/201349INT (interview)Fraser, Leslie. Personal Interview. 17 April. 2013.An interview with Leslie Fraser, the head of the Arts Education department, and head of the new STEAM program at the Kidspace Children's museum in Pasadena.
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