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The Cade Way Pillars of Science Framework Pillars of Science are fundamental and content areas develop programming around this framework Structure providing context for science Incorporates theory practical knowledge creativity and illustrates practical use Teaches science through the lens of invention Provides multiple perspectives increasing the ways in which knowledge and understanding is transferred Comprehensive curriculum development Programming tied to NGSS standards through Pillars of Science Each Pillar of Science contains building blocks which align with the Cade Merit Badge System 11 9 2017 Proprietary and Confidential Not for public distribution 1

The Cade Way Categories of Invention 1 2 3 4 5 6 Agriculture Natural Resources and the Environment Energy Production and Storage Structure Design and Materials Textiles Clothing and Fashion Security and Military Technology Medicine and Public Health 7 Communications Information Technology 8 Recreation and Play 9 Measurement and Quantification 10 Artistic Expressions 11 Machines and Industry 12 Transportation Categories of invention are used to sort inventors and inventions into categories which cross reference pillars of science This sorting mechanisms allows us to respond to the curriculum needs of teachers identify content partners for programming partnership interests of our community partners and potential funding interest and support from corporate underwriters and individual donors Categories of invention are also used to identify potential partners for programming and funding They tie together invention and entrepreneurship through industry commerce necessary to achieve long lasting commercial success of any viable idea 11 9 2017 Proprietary and Confidential Not for public distribution 2