K–8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work

This resource is designed to help K–8 teachers prepare their students to succeed in STEM learning in high school and thrive in STEM careers. The authors describe 10 foundational STEM career competencies and provide related classroom activities, curriculum resources, and background reading suggestions.

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Authors:

Joyce Malyn-SmithJessica JuliusonSarah MacGillivrayIrene LeeClara McCurdy-Kirlis

Services:

Design & DevelopmentImplementationPolicy

Services:

Design & DevelopmentImplementationPolicy

Media Type:

PDF

Resource Type:

Report

Focus Area:

Elementary & Secondary EducationSTEM Education & Workforce DevelopmentYouth & Workforce Development

Date:

2021

Region:

United States

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