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Are you interested in learning how you can excite your kids to love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)?

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THE DEMAND FOR STEM IS HIGH

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THE DEMAND FOR STEM IS HIGH

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Let’s get kids excited about STEM!

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GETTING KIDS INTO MATH

Get kids a head start (early) because:Proficiency and fluency learned early on can help with problem solving and independent thinkingIt’s the foundation and building block for all STEMEarly success is needed for strong algebra skills and higher level math & science classesDon’t forget the SATs and ACTs (it’s never too early)!

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GETTING KIDS INTO MATH

Practice time is important but make sure to incorporate different activities to keep them engaged and focused

Have kids flex math muscles through word problems (they’re going to HAVE to do them – might as well get good at them early!)

Challenge kids to think about math using their hands with interactive games

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Our policy at Facebook is literally to hire as many talented engineers as we can find. There just aren't enough people who are trained and have these skills today.

Mark ZuckerbergFounder, Facebook

THE FOCUS ON ROBOTICS7

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ROBOTICS ARE EVERYWHERE

Distribution

Security

Energy

Health Care

Manufacturing

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GETTING KIDS INTO ROBOTICS

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GETTING KIDS INTO ROBOTICS

Focus on science-based toys and activities that have kids use their hands and their minds to figure things out.

Find free workshops in your area.

Visit ‘maker fairs’ or robotics competitions.

Sign up for robotics camps or programs.

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I think everyone in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think.

Steve Jobs,Founder, Apple

THE FOCUS ON CODING

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GETTING KIDS INTO CODING

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CODING IS EVERYWHERE

Video Games

Movies

How We Order PizzaApps

How We Get Our Mail

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GETTING KIDS INTO CODING

Give kids real world examples of how coding is part of our every day lives and in almost everything we touch.

Help them see how knowing how to use technology is great, but how to create with technology is even cooler!

Find programs or camps that help kids get real-world coding experience.

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Become a math whiz and master problem

solver through challenging and kid-friendly activities.

Learn computer programming by designing digital

games that can be shared and played

with friends!

Create and animate robots using LEGO®

and compete in friendly competitions.

OUR PROGRAMS

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Trained teachers to guide students through interactive, hands-on lessons

Robust curriculum that gets students to use their imagination and problem solving skills

A motivation system to help students walk away with confidence and an excitement for STEM

OUR PROGRAMS

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Learn valuable new skills and build the strong foundation needed to take advanced courses in middle-school, high-school and beyondUse creativity and imagination in new waysBuild a spark and interest in STEM that can lead to future STEM leaders and success in 21st century careers

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