6th – 8th Grade

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Visual Thinking Strategies

Guide learners through research-based strategies for active processing as they view, read, or experience something new.

The Group Chat

Middle and high school students share their thoughts on current events and issues that affect students everywhere.

The Career Center

Real teens explore the opportunities in their future and the paths available to find their dream career.

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InPACT at Home

home-based physical activity program that enables K-12 students to engage in physical activity and education.

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Great Lakes Now

Providing coverage of issues around protecting, cherishing, and enjoying the Great Lakes.

Future of Me

Explore STEM careers by meeting women who work in those fields.

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Extra Credit

Creative writing, math, fitness, art, career exploration, and more for 6th-8th graders.

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DIY Science Time

Mr. C and the science crew investigate the world through experiments and demonstrations.

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  • Agility Drill – Ladder/Cone/Pillow Drill
    Lesson 1126

    Agility Drill – Ladder/Cone/Pillow Drill

    Health & Fitness6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    For this movement activity, we’re going to be doing an agility drill with a ladder, or you can use cones or pillows.

  • Agility Drill – Agility Bags/Pillow Drill
    Lesson 1125

    Agility Drill – Agility Bags/Pillow Drill

    Health & Fitness6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    For this movement activity, we’re going to be doing an agility drill with bags or you can use pillows. 6-7 mins of Roary demonstrating agility bags (or couch) …

  • Agility Drill – 4 Cone/Box Drill
    Lesson 1124

    Agility Drill – 4 Cone/Box Drill

    Health & Fitness6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    For this movement activity, we’re going to be doing an agility drill with cones or boxes. 6-7 mins of drill work involving a small 5ft x 5ft area of cones.

  • Dynamic Warm-Up Exercises
    Lesson 1123

    Dynamic Warm-Up Exercises

    Health & Fitness6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    For this movement activity, we’ll be doing some dynamic warm-up exercises including High Knees , Butt kicks, Knee Tuck Lunge and more with Roary.

  • Football Drill – QB Position
    Lesson 1132

    Football Drill – QB Position

    Health & Fitness6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    For this movement activity, we’re going to be doing a quarterback drill.

  • Football Drill – WR Position
    Lesson 1131

    Football Drill – WR Position

    Health & Fitness6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    For this movement activity, we’re going to be doing a wide receiver drill.

  • Sports and Games Part 2
    Lesson 106

    Sports and Games Part 2

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Welcome to Extra Credit! The place we come to meet interesting people, explore new ideas, and discover fun places together. Each episode includes interactive c…

  • Engineering Part 1
    Lesson 107

    Engineering Part 1

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    This week's theme is engineering. On today's episode of Extra Credit, we discover how doctors use drones to deliver medical supplies, learn what a civil engine…