Mi-STAR

Mi-STAR is motivated by a vision for the future in which science is taught and learned as an integrated body of knowledge that can be applied to address societal issues.

In 2020, your students will take the first assessments for the NGSS and Michigan Science Standards. Is your school ready?

Mi-STAR is designing a middle school curriculum that supports both the NGSS and the Michigan State Standards, while empowering students to use science and engineering practices to address real-world issues. We provide professional learning for teachers implementing the curriculum.

Curriculum

Professional Learning
for Teachers

Network of Educators

Only 16% of high-schoolers are interested in STEM fields. That means the middle school years are crucial.

The research-based Mi-STAR Professional Learning Program supports the transformation of science and engineering teaching and learning and prepares teachers to implement our curriculum in the classroom.

I need Professional Learning

130+

Mi-STAR school districts

700+

Mi-STAR teachers teachers

70,000+

Students using Mi-STAR units (estimated)

Middle school grades represent crucial years to foster STEM interests in students.

With the Mi-STAR curriculum, students become solution builders as they use science and engineering practices to address a real-world challenge that spans each unit.

Get started with the Curriculum

Be part of a sustained and supported network of teachers who are adapting to students' and societal needs.

The Mi-STAR Network is a community of educators that support each other and receive support from Mi-STAR. Features include the Community Forums and the Curriculum Helpline.

I want to join the network