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Middle schoolers demonstrate 'Medical Detectives' STEM elective to Bemidji school board
Summary
Bemidji Middle School presented its STEM elective 'Medical Detectives' March 17. The 9-week course uses labs, case files and a mock outbreak project to teach vital signs, epidemiology and the nervous system, the teacher said.
Assistant Principal Kyle McMartin introduced the Bemidji Middle School STEM program to the board on March 17 and praised STEM teacher Jeff Ostrom for developing sustained community partnerships and rigorous student work.
"He's been a part of helping our staff, make sure that they're at the top notch in the technology world," Kyle said, noting Ostrom's long-term role supporting online instruction during COVID and his work bringing outside resources into classrooms.
Ostrom told the…
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