Cereal City Science has all the tools and training needed to teach the Next Generation Science Standards using 3-Dimensional, multiple literacy practices. My students are so engaged and look forward to science every day. I’ve seen an increase in the use of science vocabulary and practices in their daily lives. They use critical thinking skills across the curriculum and instead of looking to me for answers, they are now looking to one another to figure things out. Though it’s not what learning and teaching are all about, testing is always on a teacher’s mind. My students make wonderful gains on both the NWEA and MSTEP tests. – Elisha Laninga, 3rd Grade Teacher, Three Lakes Academy in Curtis, Michigan
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Cereal City Science serves a substantial portion of the school districts in the State of Michigan, engaging students in figuring out phenomenon and solving engineering challenges. On-going research and evaluation of the program demonstrates that through Professional Development and the three-dimensional lessons in the curriculum, teachers have been able to take their classrooms from work sheets and step-by-step directions to student-led, inquiry-based teaching and learning.
Corporate supporters are welcome and encouraged to participation on our Policy Advisory Committee (PAC). The PAC is made up of area educators, educational leaders, business professionals, and philanthropists who have an interest in STEM education.
Funders and PartnersThe Cereal City Science program has developed into a self-sustaining not-for-profit. The partnerships in the Battle Creek community are supportive and generous when there is a need to deliver special programs to underserved populations and to improve upon the CCS curriculum. CCS has received the support of:
Timeka Wells
Outreach Specialist
(269) 213-3907
Steve Barry
Outreach and Professional Learning Director
(269) 213-3908
The programs in this database clear a high bar. STEMworks reviewed each program against the Design Principles for Effective STEM Philanthropy.
Identify and target a compelling and well-defined need.
Use rigorous evaluation to continuously measure and inform progress towards the compelling need identified.
Ensure work is sustainable.
Demonstrate replicability and scalability.
Create high impact partnerships
Ensure organizational capacity to achieve goals.
Offer challenging and relevant STEM content for the target audience
Incorporate and encourage STEM practices.
Inspire interest and engagement in STEM.
Identify and address the needs of under-represented groups.