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Earth & Space Sciences Advocacy |
Why Earth & Space Sciences? |
Importance of Scientific Literacy Scientific literacy is more than an academic requirement, it impacts our lives on grand scales—our environment AND economy |
Why ESS is Important
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Counselor Assistance— ESS more than just rocks? |
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Status of Earth & Space Sciences K-12 Education |
Health of K-12 ESS How do State ESS Standards compare per State? All the info you ever wanted to know & more |  Increasing Diversity in ESS Increasing diversity benefits scientific advancement— different life experiences & perspectives spark unique questions / problem solving approaches—Diverse collaborations more creative leading to higher levels of scientific innovation Yet, ESS fields are least diverse of all STEM fields |
National Health of K-12 ESS How does US compare to other Nations around the World in its approach to K-12 ESS education? Why does AP & IP not have Geoscience or Astronomy courses—which impacts overall view of ESS as a credible science? Still Work in Progress, page not public at this time |
Resources— Advocating to Increase ESS: |
State Legislatures ESS State Standards need improving? Looking for a guide to help guide you through the process? Look no further |
Convince Your School District Looking for research-based resources to convince your District to include/increase ESS opportunities for students? Looking for data that proves the relevance of ESS opportunities? Everything you need is right here Still Work in Progress, page not public at this time |
National Level How to change ideas at the National Level? There are many programs including becoming part of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program Change the National landscape of ESS perception Still Work in Progress, page not public at this time |
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