Current K-12 STEM education
Chapter 2 : What is engineering?
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
Chapter 3 : The case for K-12 engineering education
The benefits of K-12 engineering education
Chapter 4 : The current state of K-12 engineering education
Conceptual model of engineering curricula
Obstacles facing professional development programs
Annex : Pre-university engineering education in other countries
Chapter 5 : Teaching and learning core engineering concepts and skills in grades K-12
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
Annex : three case studies.
