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Mom's Council: Supporting "STEM" Students
Crofton mothers share ways to motivate children to participate in "STEM" (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
Technology is taking over, so how do we prepare Anne Arundel County students for careers in STEM—Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics?
CroftonPatch.com called on The Mom’s Council for input.
QUESTION: How do you encourage reluctant youngsters to embrace science, technology, engineering and mathematics?
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“We play games and introduce technology through the computer. They like the games.”
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-Ashley Butters, Crofton mother of three children ages five, ten and 12.
“We have that type of [STEM] stuff available. Things with the motors, wires and batteries. We let them explore. The “Potato Chip” Science kit was a good teaching tool. And we love letting the kids watch Myth Busters and shows like “How Did They Do That?”
-JoEllen Gray, Crofton mother of two children ages nine and ten
“We work it out together. We figure it out. When things get tough we keep at it and refuse to give up.”
- Tammy Starling, Crofton mother of two children ages seven and ten
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