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EDUCATORS

Northwestern Lower Region Education Resources

Here you will find the education resources for the Northwestern Lower MiSTEM Region.

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Find more information and services from your Local ISD

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MiSTEM Network Collaborative Landing Pages

MiSTEM Network's three action areas, computer science, math, science & engineering landing pages are updated often with information on strategic planning, outcomes, relevant professional development, and contact information.

Computer Science for Michigan

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Grand Valley State University is Michigan’s Code.org Regional Partner.  With the support of the MiSTEM Network, we provide Code.org workshops that are available to Michigan educators.

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Michigan Green Schools

Michigan Green Schools is a non-profit 501(c)3 agency dedicated to assisting all Michigan schools - public and private - achieve environmental goals which include protecting the air, land, water, and animals of our state along with world outreach through good ecological practices and the teaching of educational stewardship of students pre-kindergarten through senior high school.

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Promoting STEM Through Literature

This is a beautiful mix of ELA and STEM where you may inspire your students (through the maker philosphy) and empower them with design thinking. Each of these lessons have been adapted from the REMC Promoting STEM Trhough Literature Project using OER Creative Commons. We partner with the REMC PSTL project to build structured supports for our local educators.

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Professional Learning

Are you looking to expand your knowledge in teaching STEM in the classroom? The MiSTEM Network can help! We curate opportunities and bring them to the Northwestern Lower Michigan region as educators express interest. By clicking the link below you will find opportunities and resources worth exploring as you embark to continue your learning.

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Classroom Mini-Grants

Are you looking to expand your knowledge in teaching STEM in the classroom? The MiSTEM Network can help! We curate opportunities and bring them to the Northwestern Lower Michigan region as educators express interest. By clicking the link below you will find opportunities and resources worth exploring as you embark to continue your learning.

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Northwestern Lower Region StoryMap

The MiSTEM StoryMap is a spatial tool that combines interactive maps, text, and other multimedia content for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) career awareness, exploration, and development for students, parents, adult job seekers, and the community. The StoryMap will function as a statewide database and tool to visualize and access workforce data in a unique and useful way.

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Designed to communicate the physical location of business partners and industry clusters in Michigan, users will have the tools to identify opportunities for making better career decisions. Students and adults can use these resources to help them prepare for higher education, credentials, and the future STEM workforce.

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The map highlights:

  • high-wage and high-demand careers

  • apprenticeship and internship opportunities

  • industry cluster data

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Michigan Career Development Model

The Michigan Career Development Model provides career development strategies and targets by grade level band:

  • Career Awareness: Grades K-6

  • Career Exploration: Grades 7 & 8

  • Career Preparation: Grades 9-12

  • Advanced Training & Employment: transitioning from high school to employment or advanced training

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