An Introduction to Manufacturing in Minnesota Teacher Guide

​​​​​This 80-page teacher guide, provided by the Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, includes ready-made lessons for students in grades 6-12 to explore careers in manufacturing. This guide includes the following chapters: What is Manufacturing, Manufacturing in Minnesota, Careers in Manufacturing, Mini Challenges, Answer Keys, and Resources.

The first three chapters include applicable education standards, student objectives, handouts, and a number of hands-on activities. The mini challenges are intended to pique the interest of larger numbers of youth, including girls. These challenges are more in-depth than the hands-on activities and cover the following topics: Industrial Products, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy.