Work in progress - developing an integrated mathematics, science and engineering curriculum for elementary school

As the fact that effective and efficient engineering education does not begin at the University becomes more universally acknowledged, it is becoming more apparent that the fundamental aspects of engineering must be presented in the high school curriculum, should be inserted into middle school, and could be introduced into elementary school environment. This work-in-progress describes the initial activities of a 4-year commitment to develop an elementary school curriculum that integrates mathematics, science, and engineering components into all aspects of the curriculum in all grade levels for a new public school in Pinellas County Florida, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School. Over $1.7 million has been secured from the US Department of Education to support the inception, development, implementation, and assessment of the curriculum as a demonstration project. First year activities include integrating the Jamerson design process throughout the entire school, faculty professional development, and initiation of the curriculum development