The Mi-STAR curriculum includes 22 units addressing all NGSS performance expectations (PEs) for grades 6-8.
The Mi-STAR Scope and Sequence Options documents outlines the program's units. Educators using the program typically choose three units from the grade's first unifying CCC and one unit from the grade's last unifying CCC. Detailed guidance is available to districts subscribed to the program to ensure alignment to NGSS and to district goals.
The full Mi-STAR curriculum is available to teachers who complete our professional learning.
The Mi-STAR Scope and Sequence Options documents outlines the program's units. Educators using the program typically choose three units from the grade's first unifying CCC and one unit from the grade's last unifying CCC. Detailed guidance is available to districts subscribed to the program to ensure alignment to NGSS and to district goals.
Download Mi-STAR's Unit Progression Model
The Mi-STAR Scope and Sequen outlines our bundling and sequencing of the NGSS performance expectations for grades 6-8, including Mi-STAR themes and Unifying Crosscutting Concepts: The progression model is available for use by all educators who are transitioning to NGSS or related standards. Click here to download a .pdf of the Mi-STAR Unit Progression Model. Please attribute Mi-STAR when using in any manner. Suggested citation:
Bergman, B.G., S.C. Tubman, E. Gochis, J.E.Huntoon. 2016. A progression and bundling model for developing integrated, socially-relevant science and engineering curricula aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, Grades 6-8. Journal of the Michigan Science Teachers Association. Volume 61.2. Available online.
Bergman, B.G., S.C. Tubman, E. Gochis, J.E.Huntoon. 2016. A progression and bundling model for developing integrated, socially-relevant science and engineering curricula aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, Grades 6-8. Journal of the Michigan Science Teachers Association. Volume 61.2. Available online.
