3M Extends Accessible STEM Distance-learning Resources With Science at Home
September 22 2020 - 9:05AM
Business Wire
With school districts across the nation navigating
back-to-school during COVID-19, 3M extends its Science at Home
distance learning resources for teachers, parents, caregivers and
students
Across the U.S., schools, teachers, parents, and students are
adjusting to new learning modules as uncertainty and precautions
around COVID-19 continue. Promoting accessible learning modules is
essential – according to a recent study. A majority of parents want
their local schools to provide a blend of in-person and remote
learning (36%) or fully remote-learning (28%) – reinforcing the
critical need for distance learning solutions and resources. 3M
understands the difficulties schools and families are facing as
well as the importance of science advocacy and STEM education in
this unique time. As distance-learning continues amid
back-to-school, 3M is pleased to announce the extension of its
free, accessible “Science at Home” online learning resource to
provide fun, DIY science lessons to teachers, parents, caregivers,
and students.
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3M is committed to helping teachers,
students and parents adapt to new distance learning routines due to
the COVID-19 pandemic (Photo: 3M).
3M’s “Science at Home” content series features 3M scientists and
special guests who demonstrate core scientific principles in an
easy to follow format – whether inflating a balloon using a water
bottle with 3M’s Chief Science Advocate, Dr. Jayshree Seth, or
exploring sound frequency with Gitanjali Rao, 2017 3M Young
Scientist Challenge winner.
"When young minds can explore through hands-on learning, it
sparks creativity, challenges critical thinking, and can foster a
growth mindset,” says educator, speaker, and author Michael Bonner.
“Covid-19 has forced us to become creative as we find innovative
solutions to issues caused by the global pandemic. Resources like
3M’s Science at Home not only present accessible learning
opportunities for students, but also serve as additional learning
resources for educators and parents that can be done anywhere.”
To help the more than one billion students across the globe who
had their education disrupted due to the pandemic, 3M launched
Science at Home in April of this year. The online video content
series currently holds 12 experiments with 14 more in the works --
each featuring a 3M scientist, engineer, or a special guest
performing a simple experiment that follows the Next Generation
Science Standard (NGSS) used by many U.S. states to measure
science-related education. All experiments are designed for
children ages 6-12 and are easily replicated using commonly found
household items.
“Teachers are vital to helping inspire the next generation of
innovators,” says Denise Rutherford, 3M’s Senior Vice President,
Corporate Affairs. “During these exceptionally challenging times,
ensuring educators and families have easy access to resources and
support is of paramount importance and, we want to do our part to
help. One of the ways we’re doing that is by extending our Science
at Home video content series to assist our educators with
additional relevant content. And for 3M, this is another step for
us in helping to improve every life — making science approachable
and accessible.”
All science experiments currently on the website are made in
partnership with The Bakken Museum and Scientific American. Be sure
to look out for 14 new videos to be added to the Science at Home
website this year. Examples of current experiments include:
- Inflation Station: learn about the scientific concepts of
chemistry, gases, reaction and acids, and bases – with Jayshree
Seth, 3M’s Chief Science Advocate
- Feeling Sound: learn about the scientific concepts of water,
energy, and sound – with Gitanjali Rao, 2017 3M Young Scientist
Challenge winner
- Chromatography: learn about the scientific concepts of
capillary action, chromatography, adhesion, and density – with John
Banovetz, 3M’s SVP Research & Development and Chief Technology
Officer
3M has a long history of promoting STEM education. In 2019, 3M
Gives donated $41 million and more than 78,000 volunteer hours,
supporting K-12 programs including the “Visiting Wizards” program
where 3M scientists demonstrate hands-on science experiments in
classrooms. 3M also supports programs and initiatives for higher
education and educator and professional development, in addition to
granting scholarships to help students pursue careers in STEM.
3M plans to expand Science at Home internationally to further
support STEM learning resources to teachers, caregivers, parents,
and students everywhere.
To learn more about 3M Science at Home, visit
3M.com/scienceathome.
About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives
daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 96,000 employees connect with
customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative
solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M
or @3MNews.
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