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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  • Space Part 2
    Lesson 116

    Space Part 2

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    This week's theme is Space. On today's episode of Extra Credit, we make paper rockets, meet an engineer who helps people explore outer space, and remember the …

  • Math Mess: The Belly Buster Pizza

    Math Mess: The Belly Buster Pizza

    Math4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Tito’s famous square pizza just got bigger – twice as big, in fact. Unfortunately, Tito isn’t nearly as good at math as he is at making pizza: his new pie’s pr…

  • Math Mess: Math Magic

    Math Mess: Math Magic

    Math4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Marko the Magnificent’s magic show isn't going very well – kids just don’t respond to his magic like they used to! Luckily, he’s got one final trick up his sle…

  • Math Mess: The Shadow Knows

    Math Mess: The Shadow Knows

    Math4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    He might be at an amusement park, but Cory isn’t amused. His mom’s silly rules are such a buzzkill. She won’t let him go on any ride over 100 feet! He has his …

  • Math Mess: The Really Big Shoe Sale

    Math Mess: The Really Big Shoe Sale

    Math4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Shopaholic Carla’s just found the cutest pair of shoes! And – even better – she did the math and found out they’re FREE!... or are they? Does 40% off plus an a…

  • Math Mess: The Downtown Sale

    Math Mess: The Downtown Sale

    Math4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Carla’s birthday cash is burning a hole in her pocket, but the stores downtown have her in a bind! Her favorite three stores all have sales – “Buy Two Get One …

  • Math Mess: Clash of the Iguanas

    Math Mess: Clash of the Iguanas

    Math4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Brothers Pete and Pauly never miss an opportunity to argue – and now they’re at odds over their pet iguanas. Pete’s iguana is bigger, so he says his grew more,…

  • Math Mess: The Bulging Briefcase

    Math Mess: The Bulging Briefcase

    Math4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Somehow, a bank robber managed to infiltrate Mercenary Bank – and he’s looking to fill a briefcase with a million dollars in stacks of 50 dollar bills. But is …