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Lessons for the Week of August 1, 2022
This week is When I Grow Up week of our Summer of Fun program! See all of this week’s videos on the When I Grow Up homepage.
Shows
30 Days of Clay
Follow along with the Ann Arbor District Library to make mini creations from polymer clay.
ArchiTREKS
ArchiTreks get kids excited about architecture, science, engineering, and more through fun and educational adventures as they explore and discover their surroundings.
Camp TV
A special kids’ block with exciting content from zoos, libraries, and more!
Cartoon Academy
Cartoonist Joe Wos takes students through the creative steps of drawing cartoon characters.
Cyberchase
A team of curious kids are summoned into cyberspace to outwit and outsmart the villain Hacker using math and problem-solving skills.
InPACT at Home
“InPACT at Home” is a home-based physical activity program that enables K-12 students to engage in physical activity and education.
Live from the Opera House
Read stories and try hands-on STEM projects at Traverse City’s historic Opera House.
Math Mights
Engaging lessons help students build number sense and learn strategies for solving all kinds of math problems.
Meet the Helpers
Introduce young children to important community helpers.
Partner Content
Find segments and resources from MLC’s amazing partners
POP Check
Mindful practice tools to Pause, Own what we are feeling and Practice something to relax.
Read, Write, ROAR!
Kindergarten–3rd Grade learners build literacy skills with engaging ELA lessons.
Reading ELD
English Language Development taught by Colorado master teachers that are aligned with Michigan Educational Standards.
Explore All 3rd Grade Resources
- Feeding Helga The Tiger Salamander
Feeding Helga The Tiger Salamander
ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenLearn about eastern tiger salamanders and watch Helga enjoy some yummy meal worms.
- Eggs And Chicks: Watch Baby Chicks Hatch From Their Eggs
Eggs And Chicks: Watch Baby Chicks Hatch From Their Eggs
ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenIn early March 2020, some Metropark interpreters presented hatching programs to several elementary schools in Southeastern Michigan.
- Egg Anatomy
Egg Anatomy
ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenWith this video we will look closely at those eggs, discover what is inside of them, have a fun little experiment and more!
- Foxes of Michigan
Foxes of Michigan
ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenLearn about the two fox species we have here in Michigan. Discover what makes each fox unique and learn some ways to identify them.
- Deer Along the Trail
Deer Along the Trail
ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenThis time on the trail we found a sign from a deer that has ventured through Oakwoods Metropark.
- Beavers Along The Trail
Beavers Along The Trail
ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenAs we go along the trail in Oakwoods Metropark, we are looking for signs of animals. If we’re lucky we might see something like a beaver chew!
- Skunks Along the Trail
Skunks Along the Trail
ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenTake a virtual trip outside with your Metroparks. This time on the trail we found a sign from a skunk that has ventured through Willow Metropark.
- When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks
When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenWhy do giraffes stand so tall? Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of "When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks" through visual storyt…
