by SEMIS Coalition | Jun 4, 2026 | Community Forum 2026
Storm Drains, Salmon, Sturgeon and Indigenous Ways of Knowing… In this learning experience, students followed the path of rainwater from storm drains to streams and larger waterways that support salmon and sturgeon. Students analyzed water quality data and...
by SEMIS Coalition | Jun 1, 2025 | Community Forum 2025, Student Gallery
Students learned about Maple Syrup and its importance for indigenous tribes across the Great Lakes. By: Jesse, Lucy, Teagan and Emmy, 3rd Grade Teacher: Jim Barnes, Wylie Elementary, Dexter Type: Powerpoint Click on the links above to see other gallery entries...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 31, 2025 | Community Forum 2025, Student Gallery
Our 3rd grade students had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with singer-songwriter and environmental educator Joe Reilly to create an original song about their personal connections to nature. Through a blend of storytelling, reflection, and music, students...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 31, 2025 | Community Forum 2025, Student Gallery
Third graders learned about indigenous tribes in Michigan and their culture, stories and traditions. One of these learnings was around Manoomin, wild rice that was an important winter food for indigenous tribes across the Great Lakes. Students researched rice camps...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2023 | Community Forum 2023, Student Gallery
This presentation documents our year-long adventure raising salmon in the classroom for release into the Lake Michigan. By: Olivia Caviani, Sophia Korican, and Michael Puglia, 4th Grade Teacher: Jim Barnes Theme: Stormwater and Watershed Education...
