Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge

The U.S. Bureau of Statistics projects that STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) jobs will increase by over 20 percent in the next five years alone, but the U.S. is now finding a lack of young adults interested in science careers, further deteriorating the country’s global competitive edge.

To help the next generation of great innovators, Discovery Education and 3M are looking for America’s next “Top Young Scientist.” Ten finalists will be chosen to work directly with a 3M scientist to create an innovation that solves a problem in everyday life that they will present at the 3M Innovation Center for the chance to win $25,000!

To enter the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, students in grades 5 through 8 can submit a short video that explains the science behind a solution to an everyday problem, such as…

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Born to Learn? or Too Bored to Learn?

Hi everyone!

Before you read my latest post, take a look at this short thought-provoking animation. Like me, I think it will resonate strongly with many of you. In particular I think my homeschooling audience, along with parents who are worried about what is currently happening in the public school system will enjoy it. The animation is less than three minutes long – please take the time to watch it before you keep reading.

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