MEECS (Michigan Environmental Education curriculum Support) contains seven Michigan-specific modules that allow students in grades 3-12 the opportunity to learn about Michigan’s economy through inquiry-oriented, data-based lessons in Science or Social Studies. The units have been field-tested in over 200 Michigan classrooms. You can use the units individually, add them to a school’s multiyear science curriculum, or combine them to create an integrated science course.
Each unit in the MEECS Units has engaging, hands on lessons that encourage students to participate and inquire. Units are designed for students to gain a greater appreciation of Michigan’s environment as well as its role in Michigan’s economy. MEECS aligns to meet the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations in Science and Social Studies, as well as a crosswalk alignment with Michigan Science Standards.
Each unit of the MEECS is available online. GoOpenMichigan.org and Includes:
- Digital lesson plans
- Support materials available electronically in electronic copies
- Background information for teachers
- Demonstrations of hands-on ativities, and experiments
- Outdoor learning activities and lessons
- Alignment to Michigan Content Expectations and Next Generation Science Standards
When available, we will post the dates for upcoming workshops here and on our EGLE Events Calendar. Eileen Boekestein can be reached at [email protected]Or call 616-403-1615.
Grand Valley State University and Public Broadcasting Service teamed up with MEECS to create online support module for MEECS Units II. These online support videos show MEECS lessons in action with students. They can also be used to provide virtual professional development for units. These modules are available for educators at no cost and can be used anytime. MEECS Support for PBS Learning Media
