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The Michigan Design Prize is an opportunity to showcase the Industrial Design talent of K - 12 students in Michigan.
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2025 Design Challenge
How can we design a piece of sporting equipment that focuses on an inclusive challenge facing the youth of Michigan?
Click here for the Michigan Design Challenge website.
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White Pines 6th Grade Grand Haven Public Schools Our experience . . .
"I liked the Crazy 8s protocol because it helped you express ideas on paper then you wouldn't forget." ~ Sydney, Student "Our White Pines team collaborated so well. We had fun empowering our team to brainstorm ideas and create solutions together. It was exciting to see students engaging together and appreciating the ideas and thinking shared." ~ Nick Tejchma and Scott Przystas, GHAPS Educators Click here for Team White Pines 6th grade's journey on Padlet. |
White Pines 5th Grade Grand Haven Public Schools Our experience . . .
"Love the creative thinking that came out of this process. This was such a positive experience for my son and made him excited for the future!" ~ Parent of Participant "Ideas don't always work and you have to try a lot of different things to get your idea to work." ~ Avery, Student "I want to find my Mom's feedback form and keep it forever!" ~ Etta, Student Click here for the Team White Pine's journey on Padlet. |
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Woodbridge Elementary Zeeland Public Schools Our experience . . .
"Knowing that our first idea didn't end up being our last idea showed me that our team was able to adapt." ~ Corinne, Student "Future Prep'd is fun because you use your ideas and those ideas can help someone else which feels good." ~ Sam, Student "Seeing teams struggle to come up with ideas and then struggle to reach agreement was hard to see at the time, but seeing them overcome those challenges and get excited about their ideas warmed my heart. These are skills they will need for a lifetime." ~ Bill Boerman, Educator Click here for Team Woodbridge's journey on Padlet. |
ZQuest Zeeland Public Schools Our experience . . .
"I like hanging out with my friends and collaborating in a positive way." ~ Student Participant "I love coming to collaborate for an important purpose." ~ Student Participant "It's fun and enjoyable!" ~ Student Participant "I like hanging out with my friends and collaborating in a positive way." Student Participant "This makes staying after school fun!" ~ Student Participant Click here for Team Woodbridge's journey on Padlet. |
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Sheldon Woods Elementary West Ottawa Public Schools Our experience . . .
"I wish Winter Academy was 16 weeks long!" ~ Easton "My favorite part was getting to make a piece of equipment to help people with disabilities." ~ Maggie "My favorite part was making a design to help blind people with fishing, and hanging out with our group. " ~ Elijah Click here for Team Sheldon Wood's journey on Padlet. Lakewood Elementary Team VanAllsburg & Johnson West Ottawa Public Schools Our experience . . .
"When I grow up I want to be a special needs teacher and I love teaching kids. I hope that you like our design." ~ Paislee "This group had amazing focus and worked very well together. Despite the interruptions with snow days, this team created extra time to meet together. They were passionate about their designs and the students they were helping to support." ~ Mrs. Johnson & Mrs. Van Allsburg Click here for Team Lakewood's experience on Padlet. Bentheim Elementary Hamilton Community Schools Our experience . . .
"This was the first year with three teams rather than two. We felt a little overwhelmed at the end helping all students to complete their presentation, submit and application by the deadline, etc." ~ Educator "The Tech Center Day was my favorite part." ~ Student Participant "It was fun to create something. I want to be an inventor." Student Participant Click here for Team Betheim's experience on Padlet. Griffin Elementary Grand Haven Area Public Schools Our experience . . .
"FuturePREP'd is so great!" ~ Ezra "Yesterday was SO fun!" ~ Carolyn "I wish we had Academy after school everyday." ~ Theodore "My child had so much fun and learned and completed in such a short time! We are interested in more opportunities." Parent of Participant Click here for Team Pine Creek's experience on Padlet. |
Lakewood Elementary Team Wollenzier West Ottawa Public Schools Our experience . . .
"Phoenix had so much fun at academy! She came back talking a mile a minute about it all. Thanks so much for leading this project with them!" ~ Bryanna, Parent of Participant "These are great pics! Kids look so happy and having a blast together. Thanks for investing the extra time into our SAILORS." ~ Jake Click here for Team Lakewood's journey on Padlet. Lakeshore Elementary West Ottawa Public Schools Our experience . . .
"I liked pitching our ideas at the CTC." ~ Amos "I enjoyed coming up with ideas and pitching them to others." ~ Scarlett "I liked going to the Careerline Tech Center and the Unified Basketball game." ~ Ryne Click here for Team Lakeshore's experience on Padlet. Pine Creek Elementary West Ottawa Public Schools Our experience . . .
"We loved being able to work together and try to create an ideas that had not be thought of before." ~ Brayden "I love that we got to work together as a team and be creative!" Mariana "I really appreciate how these kids cared about my students and wanted to find a way to help them!" ~ Miss Fox, Special Ed Preschool Educator Click here for Team PIne Creek's journey on Padlet. Oakwood Elementary Allendale Public Schools Our experience . . .
"The whole thing was an incredible experience and it really helped bring out my creative thinking and love for helping others". ~ Cam "I loved getting feedback at the CTC and how we got to draw and let our imaginations run wild!" ~ Harper "I met two more friends and got better at presenting!" ~ Olive Click here for Team Oakwood's experience on Padlet. |
Mary A. White
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Our experience . . .
"Thanks for doing all of this." ~ Meghan
"Love this!!! So happy the program embracing accessibility for ALL and all that it encompasses." ~ Kelli
" I know that sports have to be available to everybody not just to certain people, like not just for boys." ~ Student Participant
Click here for Team Mary A. White's journey on Padlet.
"Thanks for doing all of this." ~ Meghan
"Love this!!! So happy the program embracing accessibility for ALL and all that it encompasses." ~ Kelli
" I know that sports have to be available to everybody not just to certain people, like not just for boys." ~ Student Participant
Click here for Team Mary A. White's journey on Padlet.
