Lodestar helps to educate our community by providing a curriculum that addresses issues and topics that are important to the Flint area. We pull from a pool of community leaders, business owners, and knowledgeable adults who can act as mentors and teachers. A civic engagement component is always included in our curriculum so students have the opportunity to get out into the community and share their knowledge.
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Lodestar Learning is not extracurricular. It can serve as a core piece to a full education. We engage individuals in relevant scientific research practices and discourse based in a community relevant curriculum.
Our curriculum:
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Is locally relevant
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Meets Michigan state education standards
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Provides real-world experiences
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Uses the entire community as a classroom
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Environmental and Community Wellness
Environmental Science
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Applied Math
Soil Testing
Public Health
Gardening
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EBAYS Soil Investigation
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Health & Environmental Impact
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History & Environmental Justice
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Geography
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Geographical Research Methods​
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Gardening
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Seed Germination & Life Cycle​
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Composting & Soil Composition
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Garden setup, Maintenance & Plant Identification
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Harvesting & Seed Propagation​
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Nutrition & Cooking - Coming Soon!​
To learn more about our soil curriculum click the video above.
Capital, Finance, and Personal Development
Job Development
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Life Skills
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Learning at Home & College Preparation
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Educator Training Sub Courses
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Career Exploration: Finding your Focus and Purpose - Coming Fall 2021
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Resume and Job Search Bootcamp- Coming Fall 2021
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Credit 101 - Coming Soon!
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Personal & Home Finance Management - Coming Soon!
“[Lodestar] was an eye opener for me because I never had much interest in science. This program introduced me to research and I am now intrigued in science.”
- Summer Youth Student
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