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Lessons for the Week of June 27, 2022
This week is Take Flight week of our Summer of Fun program! See all of this week’s videos on the Under Water 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.
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- 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…
- Secret Greenspaces (Secret Zoo)
Secret Greenspaces (Secret Zoo)
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenWhen people visit the Detroit Zoo, they often head straight for our many animal habitats. These habitats and their animal inhabitants are amazing, but they are…
- Celebrating Science: Dr. Ruth Marcec-Greaves
Celebrating Science: Dr. Ruth Marcec-Greaves
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenJoin us in this episode of Celebrating Science as we spotlight the director of the National Amphibian Conservation Center, Dr. Ruth Marcec-Greaves and see. See…
- Animal Welfare Tale: Buster and Trio
Animal Welfare Tale: Buster and Trio
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenIn this episode of Animal Welfare Tales, we share the stories of Buster and Trio, two thoroughbred horses who were rescued from the horse racing industry and f…
- Why Mosquitos Buzz in our Ears
Why Mosquitos Buzz in our Ears
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenHave you ever wondered why mosquitoes always seem to be buzzing in our ears? Join David, educator and storyteller for the Detroit Zoological Society, as he tel…
- The Hawk and the Hen
The Hawk and the Hen
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenWhy don't hens and hawks get along? Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of the hawk and the hen through visual storytelling. 3:36 What g…
- Spend an AniMinute with Jabari the Giraffe
Spend an AniMinute with Jabari the Giraffe
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenEnjoy the Detroit Zoo's AniMinute series where we introduce you to individual animals living at the Detroit Zoo. In this episode, Andrew, mammal keeper for the…
- Why Turtles Live in Water
Why Turtles Live in Water
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenJoin David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of "Why Turtles Live in Water" through visual storytelling.
