6th – 8th Grade

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Wild Hope

Crisscross the globe to spotlight the changemakers who are restoring and protecting the natural world.

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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.

Extra Credit

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

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  • Engineering Part 2
    Lesson 108

    Engineering 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…

  • Our Stories Part 1
    Lesson 109

    Our Stories Part 1

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    On today's episode of Extra Credit we learn how to draw a rooster, get tips on how to tell an interesting story, and so much more!

  • Our Stories Part 2
    Lesson 110

    Our Stories Part 2

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    On today's episode of Extra Credit we meet a teenager who owns his own business, get fit with cardio kickboxing, and learn about self-portraits.

  • The Great Lakes Part 1
    Lesson 111

    The Great Lakes Part 1

    Exploring Michigan4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    On today's episode of Extra Credit we meet a chef who used food to help heal a community, take a trip to a beef cattle farm, and so much more!

  • The Great Lakes Part 2
    Lesson 112

    The Great Lakes Part 2

    Exploring Michigan4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    On today's episode of Extra Credit we visit some of Michigan's most interesting locations, learn about the hog-nosed snake, and so much more!

  • Around the World Part 1
    Lesson 113

    Around the World Part 1

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    This week's theme is Around the World. On today's episode of Extra Credit we write a superhero story, make our own ancient cylinder seal, and so much more!

  • Around the World Part 2
    Lesson 114

    Around the World Part 2

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    This week's theme is Around the World. On today's episode of Extra Credit we visit Australia and learn how to draw a koala. Plus, our friend Kennedy takes us o…

  • Space Part 1
    Lesson 115

    Space Part 1

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    This week's theme is Space. On today's episode of Extra Credit we build our own straw rockets, learn about space food, make our own comics, and so much more!