Parents Science Initiative
Parents Science Initiative
"Science education cannot be experienced in schools alone."
The Parents Science Initiative, sponsored by Science Buddies, is a call to action, led by prominent scientists, to encourage parents to take an active role in their children's science education. Like reading and math, science literacy is vital to a student's future success in the highly technical and digital world of the 21st century. The Parents Science Initiative provides free online resources here on the Science Buddies website to help parents find ways to start a science dialogue, encourage a child's interest in science, and explore science activities at home. Key tools include activities, project ideas, and support in all areas of science, from physics and food science to music, microbiology, and more. Now Is the Time to Focus on Science at HomeIn the 21st century, workers, parents, and students will need basic science literacy to thrive in a complex, global society. Everyone will need to make educated decisions about health, what is seen in the media, purchases from a store, decisions about the environment, voting, and prospects for meaningful work, all based upon scientific principles and concepts. Science is touching us at every level and today's young people need to be prepared for the complicated world they will inherit. Schools cannot foster a love and understanding of science, technology, engineering, and math alone. Schools need parents' help by encouraging an appreciation for, and competency in these important subjects, at home. It has become second nature for many parents to encourage reading. The Parents Science Initiative encourages parents to adopt the same attitude toward science. Science Buddies is the primary sponsor of the Parents Science Initiative and has created resources for parents who want to take positive action to foster science literacy, including:
Resources for ParentsScience Buddies has developed a Parent Resources section with information and tips to help parents take and active role in their children's science education. Parents Science Initiative AmbassadorsThe following science and technology professionals will act as spokespeople for the campaign.
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