1. See The Change USA (STC) and Colorado Geographic Alliance (COGA)*
The mission of STC is to implement Physics as a separate discipline in each middle school of the United States.
The mission of COGA is related to strengthening the role of Geography / Earth Science in the school curriculum.
Possible collaboration may include:
A European /Asian model of curriculum implementation. As an example, for the 6th grade of the middle school:
M. - Physics
T. - Geography (Earth Science)
W. - Physics
Th. - Geography (Earth Science)
F. - Physics
2. A joint coherent message to the Colorado Department of Education
3. A joint message to the State legislators
4. A joint message to the schools/principals/superintendents
* This slide summarizes a brief conversation between Rebecca Theobald (COGA) and Anatoliy Glushchenko (STC) on April 1, 2013 and intended to be presented to both COGA and STC teams for further discussions and contributions.

3. The Stats: U.S. Ranked 17th in Science
Finland
Japan
South Korea
New Zealand
Canada
Estonia
Australia
Netherlands
Germany
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Slovenia
Poland
Ireland
Belgium
Hungary
United States

4. The Stats: U.S. Ranked 25th in Math
South Korea
Denmark
Finland
Slovenia
China
Norway
Switzerland
France
Japan
Slovak Republic
Canada
Poland
Netherlands
Sweden
New Zealand
Czech Republic
Belgium
United Kingdom
Australia
Hungary
Germany
Luxembourg
Estonia
United States
Iceland

5. Our Solution: The Road Not Taken
Physics and Computer Programming as Separate Subjects:
Physics is the most fundamental science discipline.
Computer Programming is a discipline that facilitates problem solving.
Early Age Approach:
What other countries teach us
Physics
Computer Programming
Chemistry
6th grade +
7th grade
8th grade
Introducing these subjects in high-school is just too late!

6. Executive Summary Immediate Vision:
Physics as a separate discipline in every middle school across the Nation starting in 6th, 7th & 8th grade.
Computer Programming added in 7th & 8th grade, every school across the Nation.
Chemistry added in 8th grade, every school across the Nation.
Future Vision:
Online teacher training platform (Train the Trainer)
Textbooks / Workbooks – 2013
Centers of Excellence
Teacher Training Development Centers

7. Executive Summary Why Physics?:
Physics is the most fundamental science discipline.
It is the Science that underlies to all other sciences.
Understanding key areas of physics (mechanics, material structure, electricity & magnetism, optics, nuclear & atomic physics and modern physics) provides the deepest understanding of how the world works.
Develops a foundation of strong analytical and research skills.
Develops critical thinking.
Can translate into any profession besides engineers.
Executive Summary

8. Where we are in El Paso County, Colorado

9. Where we are in the State - Colorado

10. Where we are Nationally – United States

11. Performance Measures Curriculum roll-out Students participating
Academic achievement
Teachers prepared
Standards development
Spreading the word

12. One Student Today, One Nation Tomorrow!
Summary
Our team at See The Change USA recognizes there aren’t enough
scientists and engineers to sustain demands of industries and the
demand of innovation that our country needs.
We are committed to raise the United States S&E talent by starting from
middle school and rapidly improving the students level of advancement in
science and mathematics to out-perform global competition.
We’ll also create the strongest pipeline for American S&E qualified
professionals.
One Student Today, One Nation Tomorrow!