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See The Change USA (STC) and Colorado Geographic Alliance (COGA)*

See The Change USA (STC) and Colorado Geographic Alliance (COGA)*. The mission of STC is to implement Physics as a separate discipline in each middle school of the United States. The mission of COGA is related to strengthening the role of Geography / Earth Science in the school curriculum.

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See The Change USA (STC) and Colorado Geographic Alliance (COGA)*

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  1. See The Change USA (STC) and Colorado Geographic Alliance (COGA)* The mission of STC is to implement Physics as a separate discipline in each middle school of the United States. The mission of COGA is related to strengthening the role of Geography / Earth Science in the school curriculum. • Possible collaboration may include: • A European /Asian model of curriculum implementation. As an example, for the 6th grade of the middle school: • M. - Physics • T. - Geography (Earth Science) • W. - Physics • Th. - Geography (Earth Science) • F. - Physics • 2. A joint coherent message to the Colorado Department of Education • 3. A joint message to the State legislators • 4. A joint message to the schools/principals/superintendents * This slide summarizes a brief conversation between Rebecca Theobald (COGA) and Anatoliy Glushchenko (STC) on April 1, 2013 and intended to be presented to both COGA and STC teams for further discussions and contributions.

  2. The Stats: U.S. Ranked 17th in Science • Finland • Japan • South Korea • New Zealand • Canada • Estonia • Australia • Netherlands • Germany • Switzerland • United Kingdom • Slovenia • Poland • Ireland • Belgium • Hungary • United States

  3. The Stats: U.S. Ranked 25th in Math South Korea Finland China Switzerland Japan Canada Netherlands New Zealand Belgium Australia Germany Estonia Iceland Denmark Slovenia Norway France Slovak Republic Poland Sweden Czech Republic United Kingdom Hungary Luxembourg United States

  4. Our Solution: The Road Not Taken Physics and Computer Programming as Separate Subjects: Physics is the most fundamental science discipline. Computer Programming is a discipline that facilitates problem solving. Early Age Approach: What other countries teach us Introducing these subjects in high-school is just too late!

  5. Executive Summary • Immediate Vision: • Physics as a separate discipline in every middle school across the Nation starting in 6th, 7th & 8th grade. • Computer Programming added in 7th & 8th grade, every school across the Nation. • Chemistry added in 8th grade, every school across the Nation. • Future Vision: • Online teacher training platform (Train the Trainer) - 2013 • Textbooks / Workbooks – 2013 • Centers of Excellence • Teacher Training Development Centers

  6. Why Physics?: • Physics is the most fundamental science discipline. • It is the Science that underlies to all other sciences. • Understanding key areas of physics (mechanics, material structure, electricity & magnetism, optics, nuclear & atomic physics and modern physics) provides the deepest understanding of how the world works. • Develops a foundation of strong analytical and research skills. • Develops critical thinking. • Can translate into any profession besides engineers. Executive Summary

  7. Where we are in El Paso County, Colorado

  8. Where we are in the State - Colorado

  9. Where we are Nationally – United States

  10. Performance Measures • Curriculum roll-out • Students participating • Academic achievement • Teachers prepared • Standards development • Spreading the word

  11. Summary Our team at See The Change USA recognizes there aren’t enough scientists and engineers to sustain demands of industries and the demand of innovation that our country needs. We are committed to raise the United States S&E talent by starting from middle school and rapidly improving the students level of advancement in science and mathematics to out-perform global competition. We’ll also create the strongest pipeline for American S&E qualified professionals. One Student Today, One Nation Tomorrow!

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