by SEMIS Coalition | Jun 20, 2024 | Blog, College / University, Community Partners, Environmental Sustainability, Events, Press Release, Transformational Partnership
Grant to expand high-demand, Eco-STEM Place-Based Learning across southeast Michigan. SEMIS Coalition plans to host engaging and educational events with the new funding. (Photo by Leisa Thompson) YPSILANTI — The Southeast Michigan Stewardship (SEMIS) Coalition at...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Students created Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to protect the Huron River Watershed. They are also creating visuals to support what they’ve learned. By: Maggie and Alice, 3rd Grade Teacher: Sarah Russell Theme: General Place-based Education and Stormwater...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Students created Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to protect the Huron River Watershed. They are also creating visuals to support what they’ve learned. By: Charlotte, Jillian, Mason, and Jace, 3rd Grade Teacher: Sarah Russell Theme: General Place-based...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Students created Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to protect the Huron River Watershed. They are also creating visuals to support what they’ve learned. By: Alex, Harrison, Declan, and Colton, 3rd Grade Teacher: Sarah Russell Theme: General Place-based...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Students created Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to protect the Huron River Watershed. They are also creating visuals to support what they’ve learned. By: JP, Karli, and Cece, 3rd Grade Teacher: Sarah Russell Theme: General Place-based Education and...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Students are created Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to protect the Huron River Watershed. They are also creating visuals to support what they’ve learned. By: Kaylee, Ellie, Eli, and El, 3rd Grade Teacher: Sarah Russell Theme: General Place-based Education...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
A voice chart illustration shows three birds, a sun, a palm tree, and a house with footprints leading away from it. Labeled “Level 0/zero through Level 4/four with examples of the different sound levels “This diagram is for K – 2 classes for the hallway. I...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
A voice chart diagram in the shape of a flower. Labeled “Stay Safe!, with 5 petals of a flower illustrating decibel levels 0 -5. “This diagram was created as a flower because the design would grab the attention of little kids. The petals present the order...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
Wylie students were inspired by Mother Earth Water Walkers to bring awareness to the importance of clean fresh water, here in Michigan.Note: Student projects may be difficult to hear in spots. Please stay tuned while full written transcripts are being prepared! By:...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
This project was inspired by Wylie students expressing concern about the first day when masks would become optional. Our class found that there were students that were so excited about the opportunity to be maskless at school and others that were very anxious and...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
A voice chart that’s labeled “3-5 Hallway Voice Level Chart”, with 0-4 decibel levels, with 4 at the bottom of the pyramid. Side note: “Without a mask, when you breathe droplets travel 1.5 meters. That’s decently far. When you cough, to...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
This group will present information about what we have learned about pertaining to our exploration of beavers who have taken residence near a local creek. By: Carson Creehan, Dez Meiers, Hudson Perrine, Kaya Rossi, 3rd Grade Teacher: Betsy Schmidt, Wylie Elementary,...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
Third graders at Wylie Elementary school became aware of beaver activity on Mill Creek in downtown Dexter after reading an article in the SunTimes News. Our class invited expert guest speakers to teach us about the importance of beavers in an ecosystem and did lots of...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
A voice chart that’s labeled “How Loud Am I?”, with 0-4 decibel levels “This diagram was created to represent my influence as an older student in the school for good! This will help the 3rd-5th graders regulate their voice levels in the hallway...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
The Detroit skyline with a bridge and the Huron River in front of it, view from the highway This image was chosen because this picture looks like home to me. I was born and raised here, and it will always be my home. I was told growing up that “Home is where your...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
A grassy cemetery filled with gravestones of various sizes and trees This image was chosen because cemeteries are a sacred place and I had a recent connection with the sacred nature of a cemetery. This is a poem from a student inspired by how they connected to...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
Many people don’t pay attention to where they throw their trash and recycling. We want to teach people how to properly get rid of their “disposable stuff.” By: Ben Prall and Brady Gross, 4th Grade Teacher: Anouk Weiss, Wylie Elementary, Dexter Theme:...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
A greener Detroit means more trees in our public parks and better air quality.Note: Student projects may be difficult to hear in spots. Please stay tuned while full written transcripts are being prepared! By: Jacento, 8th Grade Teacher: Kimberly Finley, Bates Academy,...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
For our presentation we will be talking about how bullying has a negative impact on student learning. When students are more concerned about others opinions of them, they can be distracted them from getting an education.Note: Student projects may be difficult to hear...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
A color image of a pond with a rocks around the perimenter. A gravestone is on the right side. This image was chosen because while at the cemetery for the field trip, I had the impression that when people come to Bloody Run Creek they think of the ugly past, instead...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
Close-up of a half burned cigarette laying in a groove on a white piece of plastic This image was chosen because I felt like the cigarette was nasty and ugly because smoking harms us and nature. This is a poem from a student inspired by how they connected to...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
Yellowing grass and a chainlink fence with trees and a grey sky behind it This image was chosen because I felt like the fence in nature was a crime against nature. The fence is dividing the land and the vines are rebelling against it.This is a poem from a student...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
A flock of 21 birds flying across a grey sky This image was chosen because birds are important to nature. They are creatures that can do anything; they are like humans but are freer.The following is a poem from a student inspired by how they connected to nature during...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
A black and white pencil drawing of an egg with a hole cracked into it, laying on the ground The is a drawing from a student inspired by how they connected to nature during a fieldtrip to test the water at the Detroit River, and Bloody Run Creek this school year....
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
A black and white drawing of a seagull sitting on a lamp post, with two clouds in the background This is a drawing from a student inspired by how they connected to nature during a fieldtrip to test the water at the Detroit River, and Bloody Run Creek this school year....
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
Black and white drawing of a tree of two geese on Belle Isle, with a chainlink fence in the background This is a drawing from a student inspired by how they connected to nature during a fieldtrip to test the water at the Detroit River, and Bloody Run Creek this school...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
Black and white drawing of a tree with a chain link fence in the background This is a drawing from a student inspired by how they connected to nature during a fieldtrip to test the water at the Detroit River, and Bloody Run Creek this school year. Enjoy! “This...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
A colored pencil drawing of a cigarette in grass This is a drawing from a student inspired by how they connected to nature during a fieldtrip to test the water at the Detroit River, and Bloody Run Creek this school year. Enjoy! “This image was chosen because it...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 16, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
By: Rowan C, Avery J., Ava H., and Kaitlin M., 5th GradeList of all students involved Do your choices on land impact the health of our waters and the critter who live there? Fifth grade students at George Long Elementary will show you what they’ve...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 19, 2021 | Community Forum 2021
At the beginning of the pandemic a small group of Ypsilanti High School students and teachers came together through the arts and a discussion about youth voice, what it means, and how the voices of young people can have influence in their community. We planned through...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2021 | Community Forum 2021
My Challenge: Create a solution to a local environmental problem. Student Response: “Solar Solutions,” cellphone chargers for students to borrow at school. Let’s start the switch to renewables! By: 10th Graders Teacher: Kerry Williams, The School at...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2021 | Community Forum 2021
Aminata captures transformative impact place-based education. By: Ms. Aminata Kaba, 11th Grade Teacher: Paula Sizemore, Ypsilanti Community High School, Ypsilanti Subject: Chemistry Theme: General Place-based Education Type: Photo, Audio Click on the links above to...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2021 | Community Forum 2021
The Detroit Endangered Project engages students in learning Biology concepts, through an endangered/threatened species in our area. Projects culminate with action projects to help their populations rebound. By: 10th Graders Teacher: Kerry Williams, The School at...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2021 | Community Forum 2021
Student discusses with peer the cost of entertainment, self-care, wants, and travel per month and then annually. By: Spencer Lusa, 6th Grade Teacher: Charlene Jones, The James and Grace Lee Boggs School, Detroit Subject: Math Theme: General Place-based Education Type:...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2021 | Community Forum 2021, Place-Based Education
Click on the button below to view the Google Site portal to the students’ individual websites. Click to view: Eco-Projects Students completed the “Eco-Project” at a field site near their home; there, they made observations, journal entries, sketches,...
