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EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT + EXPERIENTAL OPPORTUNITIES

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Nature's Portfolio

Pillar alignment: BIODESIGN

Biomimicry: The Art of Investing”

This MM-O-DD curriculum is uniquely produced to offer educational enrichment and experiential opportunities aligned with its mission of lifelong learning, inclusive design, community innovation, and respect for nature and culture.MM-O-DD Enrichment Curriculum“DESIGNED BY NATURE: Biomimicry: The Art of Investing” Hosted by: The Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit (MM-O-DD)Ages: 7–16+ | 1-8 Sessions | 30-60 minutes per session, some sessions can be longer. Audience works with a single age group or multiple age groups on a sports team or a youth investment group of all ages, too. The Purpose & Vision program empowers youth to explore the intersection of design, ecology, and economics through the lens of biomimicry. Rooted in MM-O-DD’s mission to honor inclusive, nature-attuned, and community-driven design, students will gain foundational tools to think critically, create ethically, and invest responsibly—all while understanding that they, too, are designers of their future and their environment. Curriculum Pillars (Aligned with MM-O-DD Ethos) Each session is aligned with MM-O-DD’s core values:

  • Design & Financial Literacy for All

  • Respect for Nature’s Genius

  • Community & Intergenerational Collaboration

  • Equity, Care, and Resilient Futures

 

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THANK YOU! We appreciate the support from local-to global partners, sponsors, civic alliances, organizations and individuals who value our mission. The result is a spark toward future workforce in Design and related fields. We do customize support opportunities surrounding programming and exhibitions. MM-O-DD is the only Design Museum in Detroit, which is the only designated UNESCO City of Design in the nation.

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MM-O-DD will announce details of our vitual and in-person events via social media and direct emails to our members. All enquires are via info@mm-o-dd.org 

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