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MITS, Inc.

The Museum Institute for Teaching Science

The MITS mission is to promote the teaching of participatory, inquiry-based, minds-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at the elementary and middle school levels (PreK-8), through collaboration among informal science education institutions.

For PreK-8 Educators: 

  • Learn how to: Engage your students; Connect the frameworks; Develop inquiry-based, hands-on activities; Integrate the inquiry-based methodology across your curriculum; and Create memorable learning experiences. 

  • Learn and practice the methodology of inquiry-based, hands-on, minds-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

  • Earn 60-90 PDPs with the option of receiving 3-4 College Credits.

  • Click here for MITS 2008 Summer Institute: Headline Science

For Museum Personnel:

  • Professional development for informal educators/personnel to keep up-to-date on educational reform.

  • Enhance your programs and exhibits.

  • Network with other cultural institutions across the Northeast.

Publications:

  • Add depth to your K-6 curriculum with inquiry-based, hands-on activities and lesson plans.

  • Design family events, activities, written materials and take-home packages.

MITS, Inc. (Museum Institute for Teaching Science)
308 Congress Street, Suite 5D
Boston, Massachusetts 02210-1027
617-695-9771    mits@mits.org