​Educators Project Experiences.

Bringing relevance and authenticity into the classroom through Project Based Learning and Design Thinking is a goal of our educators.  Our library of project experiences highlight the innovation and problem solving that is happening across our area.  We hope they inspire you and help your students continue to connect to the real world.

ELA

​High School: 

     Science

​     High School:​ 

    Social Studies
     
    High School:

HS English: Sharing Our Stories:  Threads Connecting Generations
AP LIT:  Analyzing Literature
HS English:  Communities Making a Difference - To Kill a Mockingbird​​
HS English:  Arts Pushing Social ChangeHS English:  ​Romeo & Juliet
​HS English/Biology:  BioBoosters
​HS English:  Changing Society Through Art
​HS English:  Bringing a Global Perspective
​​HS English:  Finding My  Path
​HS English: An American Sunrise
HS English:  Interviewing Etiquette
​HS English:  Origin Stories
HS English:  Research and Pursuit of Concepts Driving Censorship Content
​HS English:  Giving Back Before We Go
HS English:  How Do Our Environments Shape Us?
HS English:  The Hidden History of Holland
​HS English: Murder Mystery 
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Middle/Intermediate:

MS ELA:  Sparking Interest in Non-fiction Text Features​​
MS ELA:  Multimedia Research Presentations
MS ELA:  A Deep Study of Character
MS ELL:  Communication for Multi-language Learners
​MS ELA:  Library Life - Instilling a Passion for Reading
MS ELA:  Tidying Up Your Life:  Locker Edition
​MS ELA:  Once Upon a Poster
MS ELL:  Creating an Inclusive Community for Multi-lingual Students and Families
MS ELA:  Wonder Book Project

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Elementary:

ELE ELA:  Making our Outdoor Learning Space Epic
ELE ELA: Building Excitement for Reading 
ELE ELA:  Book Love
ELE ELA:  Presentation Menu Choice for Students         
​ELE ELA:  Our Safe Playground
​ELE ELA:  Exploring Career Opportunities
​ELE ELA:  Welcome to the Zoo!
​ELE ELA:  Writer's Making Connections
​ELE ELA:  Celebrating our Unique Story
​ELE ELA:  Lakewood Farm Project
ELE ELA:  Creating an Inclusive School Environment 
​ELE ELA:  Spread Kindness Like Confetti
​ELE ELA:  Student Designed ELA Instruction
ELE ELA:  A Slay Reading Month
ELE ELA:  What's For Dinner?
​ELE ELA:  Argument & Advocacy
ELE ELA:  Loose in the School . . .
ELE ELA:  Creating a Classroom Culture that is Respectful and Self Monitoring
ELE ELA:  Schools Around The World
​ELE ELA:  Endangered Species

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HS Anatomy:  Integumentary System
HS Physics/Engineering:  Designing Tech Toys
HS BioTech/Engineering:  Tattoo project
HS Biology:  Looking at Environmental Issues
HS Biology:  Tracking Population Pressure
HS Chemistry:  What's in Our Water?
HS Agriscience: Community Service PBL
HS Biophysics:  Electronic Game Project
​HS CTC Environmental Studies: Long-term Monitoring of the Pigeon River
HS CTC Environmental Studies:  Creative Solutions for Tulip Time Waste
​HS Biology, Government, and Economics:   Climate Change Summit
​HS Biology:  Histology and Cancer

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Middle/Intermediate:

MS Science:  Eco-Friendly East Grand Rapids Project
MS Science:  Negative Effects of Vaping
MS Science:  Climate Change
MS Science: Biodiversity at its Best
MS STEM:  3D Printing Project
​MS Science:  The Science Behind Safer Driving
​MS Science:  Agricultural Runoff
MS Science:  Waste Not, Want Not
MS Science:  Operation Parachute Drop
​MS Science/ELA:  A Long Walk to Water
​MS Science:  Too Hot to Handle
​MS Science:  Oh Where Oh Where Does Our Water Go?
​MS Science:  The Great Gingerbread Build Off
MS Science:  Ecosystem Management  
MS:  Science:  Growing Community
​MS Science:  Biomes Around the World

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​Elementary:

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ELE Science:  Water, Water, Water           
​ELE Science:  Biodiversity in our Backyard
ELE Science:  Wind & Water Erosion
ELE Science:  Construction & Engineering
ELE STEM: Community Recycling 
ELE Science:  Community Garden
ELE Science:  What's in Your Water
ELE Science:  Kindergartners Caring about the Environment
ELE Science/ELA:  The Lighthouse Project
ELE Science:  Fossil Project
ELE STEM:  Bringing People to the Grand Haven Area during the Winter Season
ELE Science/ELA:  Outdoor Classroom with Native Plants Garden
ELE Science/ELA:  A Night in the Michigan Wilderness 
PRESCHOOL Science:  Connecting Students with Nature

     

AP Government:  Linkage Institutions 
AP Government:  Public Policy
​AP Government:  Impact of Local Government
​AP Government:  Making a Positive Change in our Community
AP US History:  HIstory in a Treasure Box
HS Government:  Pure Michigan Reimagined
HS Government:  Making a Difference
​HS History:  Rights and Protests
​HS Civics: Declaration of Independence
​HS US History:  Progressive Era
​HS History:  Ancient Empires
​HS World Cultures/Current Events:  Americans Making a Difference
​HS Current Events:  Proposing a Law Michigan
HS World Cultures:  Get to Know a Foreign Country
HS Cultural Studies:  Celebrating different Cultures in our Community 

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Middle/Intermediate:

MS Civics:  A Fresh Look for the City of Holland
​MS SS:  Celebrating Black Joy!
​MS SS:  The Golden Ages









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​​Elementary:

ELE SS:  Meeting Community Needs
ELE SS:  Marketing a Product
​ELE SS:  Michigan Government
​ELE SS:  Economics in our Community
​ELE SS:  Reducing Cafeteria Waste
ELE SS:  Temporary Classroom Design

Math
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​High School:​

HS Math:  A Passion for STEM
​HS Math:  Join a Sports Team!
​HS Math:  Personal Finance, Moving Out!
HS Math:  Expanding Meijer Gardens 
​HS Math:  Designing the Exterior of a House
HS Math:  Planning for Your Future

​Middle/Intermediate:

​MS Math: Rainwater Collection & Sustainability
​MS Math:  Clock Project
MS Math:  More Than a Cafeteria


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​Elementary:

ELE Math:  Construction & Engineering
ELE Math:  Creating a Geometric City
​ELE Math:  Marketing Fresh Produce
​ELE Math/ELA:  4th Grade Classroom Makeover
ELE Math/Science/ELA:  Hudsonville Christian School Garden

Electives
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​High School:​

​Vocational Education:  Building Competent EMT Skills
Vocational Education:  CTC Auto Body
HS Sports Marketing:  Cereal Madness!
​HS Business:  School Based Enterprise Market Research Project
​HS French:  L'environement
​HS Visual Arts:  Installation Art
​HS CTE Business:  Designing a New CTE Space

​Middle/Intermediate:

MS Music/Drama:  Joy of Improv
​MS Gifted & Talented:  Interactive Museum Exhibits
​MS Religion:  Understanding Challenging Messages
MS Computer Science:  Gamify Life
​MS Orchestra:  Orchestra Cover Song
​MS Health: Advocating for Health in Our School Community

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​Elementary:

​ELE Physical Education:  Mini Golf Design
ELE Spanish Immersion:  Nosotros les estudiantes
​ELE Enrichment - Michigan Design Challenge
​ELE Physical Education:  Bike Safety

School Improvement

​High School:​

HS Academy:  Pre-service Educators Programs
​Counseling:  Counseling for Virtual Learners 
Career Development:  New Teacher Prep
Career Development:  Making the Most of Early College
​Career Development:  Making Career Decisions
​Career Development:  CTC Employability Skills
Career Development:  Troubleshoot with Al
HS English/School Improvement:  Ethical AI Usage in the ELA Classroom

​Middle/Intermediate:

​​MS Career Development: The All About Me Exploration
​MS:  Building a Culture of Caring and Respect
​MS:  6th Grade Career Pathway/Business PBL
​MS:  REMC for YOU and Me (We do, We do, They do)

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​Elementary:

ELE:  Creating a Sensory Walk​
ELE:  Creating a Positive Classroom Culture
​ELE:  Reimagining Playground Safety
​ELE: Oakwood Problem Solvers
​ELE:  Classroom Design
​ELE:  Classroom Culture
ELE Social Work:  School Community
​ELE:  Playground Problems
​ELE:  Creating a Fun and Safe Recess Experience
​ELE:  Best Year Ever

The majority of the projects listed above were planned around the design thinking model, The Creative Sequence, from the futurePREP'd Program.