4th-12th Grade Programs (Free of Charge)

This hands-on social studies program engages students with an interactive learning experience focused on three key objectives: understanding an individual’s economic impact on an area, exploring and defining the three types of resources (natural, human and capital) and defining entrepreneurship.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• 4-H3.0.1
• 4-H3.0.4
• 4-H3.0.5
• 4-G4.0.1
• 4-E1.0.7
• 4-P4.2

Designed to cultivate creativity, this English program immerses students in a stimulating, unique environment where they develop and practice their writing skills focusing on vivid sensory details. Prompted to explore spaces in the house, staged with original items belonging to the Dow family, students are encouraged to use their storytelling abilities in imaginative ways to develop a piece of creative writing.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• 7.2.A
• 7.2.B
• 7.2.D
• 7.3.B
• 7.3.D
• 7.3.E

The life and legacy of Alden B. Dow and his family act as a springboard for IB Theory of Knowledge students as they consider the course’s Twelve Key Concepts and Areas of Knowledge. The Home & Studio’s inspirational architecture enhances the learning experience by immersing students in a variety of spaces throughout the year, fostering critical thinking and creativity. Throughout two semesters, students explore the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio inside and out, where its innovative design encourages learning by presenting diverse perspectives, promoting open-mindedness, and fostering empathy and understanding. Students attend weekly for one year.

In partnership with the Bay Arenac Career Center, students engage in hands-on study of the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio. They measure spaces in detail, analyze Mr. Dow’s original drawings and floor plans in the Archives, and create precise 3D models using advanced drafting software and 3D printing technology. This partnership provides an invaluable opportunity for students within an architecturally complex National Historic Landmark.