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Book: //Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects//
Committee on K-12 Engineering Education, Katehi, L., Pearson, G., & Feder, M. (Eds.). (2009). //Engineering in K-12 education: Understanding the status and improving the prospects//. Washington, D.C.: The National Academies Press.

Chapter 1: Introduction Pages 1-26
Current K-12 STEM Education The Study and Report = Open to see Beth's mark up of "Introduction." =



Chapter 2: What is Engineering? Pages 27-47
A Brief History of the Engineering Profession The Role of Engineering in Modern Society Design as a Problem-Solving Process Important Concepts in Engineering The Relationship of Engineering to Science and Mathematics Engineering in the Twenty-First Century **Beth's notes on chapter 2.**

Chapter 3: The Case for K-12 Engineering Education Pages 49-69
The Benefits of K-12 Engineering Education Limitations of the Data

Chapter 4: The Current State of K-12 Engineering Education
Review of Curricula Conceptual Model of Engineering Curricula Professional Development Obstacles Facing Professional Development Programs

Chapter 5: Teaching and Learning Core Engineering Concepts and Skills in Grades K-12
Engineering Concepts Engineering Skills Lessons Learned

Chapter 6: Findings and Recommendations
General Principles for K-12 Engineering Education The Scope of K-12 Engineering Education Impacts of K-12 Engineering Education The Nature of K-12 Engineering Education Policy and Program Issues Integrated STEM Education A Final Word Three Case Studies