Real Science. Real Stories.
Scenario-based learning built around the people and places doing real water science in Michigan.
Case Studies Coming Soon
We are developing interactive, scenario-based case studies that put students in the role of scientists, engineers, and conservationists working on Michigan's most pressing water challenges. Each case study will walk through a real problem, real data, and a real decision.
What is coming
What to Expect
Real Scenarios
Each case study is grounded in an actual Michigan water science challenge — from coastline erosion to drinking water contamination.
Real Data
Students work with authentic datasets, maps, and measurements — the same kind of evidence real scientists use to make decisions.
Real People
Every case study features a Michigan scientist, engineer, or conservationist whose career is built around the problem students are solving.
Standards-Aligned
Case studies are mapped to Common Core and Michigan science standards, with teacher guides and discussion questions included.
Planned topics
Case Study Topics
These are the first case studies in development. Each one will include embedded questions, real data, and a career spotlight.
Coastline Erosion
Grades 6 & 10Coming SoonHow is Michigan's shoreline changing, and what math can help us measure it?
Drinking Water Safety
Grades 9-12Coming SoonWhat does it take to test, treat, and protect a community's water supply?
Wetland Restoration
Grades 7-10Coming SoonHow do scientists decide where and how to restore a damaged wetland ecosystem?
Invasive Species
Grades 6-9Coming SoonHow do invasive species spread through the Great Lakes, and what can stop them?
Can we tell your story?
We Are Looking for Collaborators
The best case studies come from the people living and working inside the problem. If you are a scientist, researcher, engineer, conservationist, or educator doing water science work in Michigan, we want to hear from you.
We will work with you to turn your research, your data, and your story into a curriculum-aligned case study that brings your work into Michigan classrooms. Your science, their future.