The Mi-STAR curriculum is designed for MSS/NGSS based
on several proven, research-based pedagogical approaches. Click below to learn more about the essential elements of our curriculum.
on several proven, research-based pedagogical approaches. Click below to learn more about the essential elements of our curriculum.
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| Unit Challenge | Unit Progression Model | Instructional Model:
Lesson Structure |
| The Mi-STAR Unit Challenge motivates students to learn using science and engineering practices. | Our Unit Progression Model lays out a path to student mastery of all 59 NGSS PE's in the 6-8 gradeband, in connection with 21st century themes. | Our lesson structure, based on the 5E Learning Cycle and the Gathering Reasoning Communicating sequence, scaffolds student learning from day-to-day. |
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| Themes | Integration of Science and Engineering | Instructional Model:
Unit Structure |
| Each Unit Challenge relates to a Mi-STAR theme based on our society's biggest challenges | Our lesson structure, based on the 5E Learning Cycle and the Gathering Reasoning Communicating sequence, scaffolds student learning from day-to-day. | Our unit structure, based on the 5E Learning Cycle and Challenge-Based Learning, guides students through the Unit Challenge from start to finish. |
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| Assessment | Instructional Model:
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| Each Mi-STAR unit is accompanied by a pre-post assessment and three-dimensional embedded assessments. | In addition to units, Mi-STAR employs short, “grab and go” lessons that target specific DCIs, SEPs and CCCs to help fill students' specific needs in the transition to the new science standards. | ||||||
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