Why Is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Gaining in Popularity

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Multiple Choice

Why is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) gaining in popularity in the science curriculum?

• A) Because it is interdisciplinary and students can study several aspects of the same topic together
• B) Because there is a need for people in the STEM fields of work
• C) Because there is federal funding available for STEM programs
• D) Because STEM programs make technical fields of study more attractive to boys and girls
• Brief explanation if desired:

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Definitions:

Bloodstream

The system of blood vessels within the body through which blood flows, delivering oxygen and nutrients to organs and tissues.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells, or neurons, which are responsible for transmitting electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Ecdysone

A hormone involved in the molting process of insects, driving the shedding of the old exoskeleton and the development of a new one.

Invertebrate Hormone

Hormones in invertebrates that regulate growth, metabolism, and development, similar to those in vertebrates but often with different functions and mechanisms.