Math + Science = 21st Century Success

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On September 27, 2000, John Glenn made national headlines again--this time here on earth. Glenn, former Senator and Astronaut and now Chairman of "The National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching in the 21st Century," presented a very alarming report to Richard Riley, Secretary of Education, titled "Before It's Too Late."

Every parent of a school age child needs to know the primary message of the Glenn Commission's report which states: "America's students must improve their performance in math and science if they are to succeed in today's world." The Commission is convinced that the future well-being of our nation and its citizens depends not just on how well we educate our children generally, but specifically on how well we educate our children in mathematics and science.

The Glenn Commission lists four reasons why it is critical for children to have strong math and science skills if they are to succeed in the 21st century:

(1) The rapid pace of change in both the increasingly interdependent global economy and in the American work place demands widespread mathematics and science related knowledge and abilities;

(2) Citizens need both mathematics and science for their everyday decision-making;

(3) Mathematics and science are inextricably linked to the nation's security interests; and

(4) The deeper, intrinsic values of mathematical and scientific knowledge shape and define our common life, history, and culture.

The report goes on to give statistics that our country's current K-12 math and science education is "unacceptable" and our children
are not "world-class learners."

In response to the Glenn Commission's findings, Homeschool.com and PCS Edventures.com have formed a joint project called, "Math + Science = 21st Century Success." Through this special partnership, Homeschool.com and PCS Edventures.com will, on a frequent basis, provide strategies and resources that will help children become "world-class" learners in Math and Science.

In this first installment of "Math + Science = 21st Century Success," we present a learning activity that will get your child started on a path to success. Click below to start the first learning activity and learn more about Weird Richard who is scheduled to become a regular contributor to Homeschool.com in the coming weeks ahead.

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Who is "Weird Richard?"
PCS Edventures.com specializes in inquiry-based and project-based learning as recommended by the Glenn Commission Report. This hands-on exploration effectively encourages students to explore and develop real-world, relevant expertise in math and science. This approach naturally generates understanding and excitement. Richard Wright, known around the world as "Weird Richard" due to his inspired methods of teaching, is the director of curriculum at PCS Edventures. He is an expert in project based learning activities and has seen first-hand how effective these techniques can be for children.

PCS Edventures.com and Weird Richard have created an effective example for parents in a hands-on course. This free activity series will take you and your children through an exciting demonstration of inquiry-based learning utilizing PCS Edventures.com's powerful philosophical underpinnings: ENGAGE YOUNG MINDS WITH HANDS-ON PROJECTS IN AN EXCITING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT! PCS Edventures.COM teaches students more than just facts, it teaches students how to learn!

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Our Sponsor: PCS Edventures.com

PCS Edventures.com, Inc. is proud to sponsor "Math + Science = 21st Century Success," in partnership with Homeschool.com. The PCS approach to providing a quality educational experience relies heavily on project based methods and practices. Students perform better when challenged in an active learning environment. That is why PCS leverages technology in powerful ways to engage, motivate, and excite students about the learning process and the subject matter at hand.
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Just as the name implies, these programs bring "adventure" to education using exciting technology. Effective project based learning actively engages students in real world problem solving. It challenges misconceptions and emphasizes critical thinking, communications, and synthesizing at high levels. Best of all, it can be a fun experience for students when they collaborate and work together in well designed, project based learning environments.

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To view the Glenn Commission report, click here:
http://www.ed.gov/inits/Math/glenn/