K-12 Education Giving
A Professional Home for Teachers!
The Science Museum of Minnesota recently launched the Science House: A Resource Center for Teachers.
Science House is a place where teachers can check out hands-on materials for their students, engage in informal consultation and professional development and learn from each other in a comfortable and creative environment. Ultimately, it is a way to get more students interested in math and science by bring new, interesting resources into the classroom. For example, a comparative anatomy class comes to life when students can see and compare skulls of various animals.
A grant from the 3M Foundation helped make this resource possible.
Science Plus
Math, science and economics are disciplines essential to 3M’s future success. Our giving invests in teachers and opportunities that introduce new methods of learning into classrooms. 3M volunteers bring learning to life as tutors, mentors and classroom speakers.
Why We Give to K-12 Education
- To increase student achievement in math, science and economics.
- To make learning relevant through connections with everyday life and future careers.
- To inspire students to pursue higher education.
- To further learning through after school programs.
Highlights
Newton's Apple
For seven years, 3M and the 3M Foundation sponsored "Newton's Apple," produced by Twin Cities Public Television, St. Paul, Minn. The show brought science to life for viewers of all ages. Teacher's guides were developed in partnership with the National Science Teachers Association. A new grant to Twin Cities Public Television makes the guides and streaming videos available online for teachers. Students visiting the site will find ideas for science fair projects. More
School Partnerships
Our partnership with St. Paul Public Schools bolsters math, science and economics learning and career awareness at urban schools. A business partnership with Johnson and Harding High Schools is geared to increase student achievement, graduation and college readiness. More
