Challenge Resources
Spark Curiosity, Ignite Innovation
Give students a roadmap to real-world problem solving with a variety of easy-to-use resources designed to support student entries in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
Storyboard Your Idea
Visualize your ideas with a storyboarding tool.
Plan out your idea through simple steps in a storyboard. You don’t have to be a great artist—just use this tool to develop your thoughts freely.
Challenge Video Tips and Tricks
Want to know how to create a winning entry?
Follow a simple 10-step formula to create your own one-of-a-kind challenge video using this resource.
Past Winners & Finalists
Meet former challenge participants for the inside scoop.
Find out how other students from all over the country were able to make it all the way to the finals in the nation’s premier science competition.
Project Template
Work through the entry process.
Use a series of simple brainstorming exercises to encourage students as they create their challenge submission.
Week of Innovation
Inspire students to think like a Scientist.
Access one-week innovative challenges that will inspire learners to consider how to improve the world around them.
4-Week Roadmap
Implement the challenge anywhere with this handy tool.
Check out this PowerPoint for a breakdown of the challenge entry process in a flexible format that is easy to incorporate into your lessons.
Project Timeline
Stay up-to-date on important milestones in the challenge.
Use this streamlined overview of the challenge process to ensure students are on track for successful submissions.
After School Project Timeline
Support students through the entry process.
Encourage students to channel their scientific curiosity into a life changing journey using 9 simple steps designed to streamline the process.
Letter to Parents
Scientific exploration beyond the classroom.
Start a dialogue with parents and inspire them to support student challenge submissions with an introductory letter covering the basics.
Parent Support Tips
Ready to guide students on a one–of–a–kind STEM adventure?
Empower students to channel their scientific curiosity into a life-changing journey using 10 simple tips designed to streamline the process.
Certificate of Achievement
Celebrate the innovator in every student.
Bring the excitement of problem solving into any learning environment and show students your appreciation for their scientific skills.
