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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  • The Doorman’s Code

    The Doorman’s Code

    Math1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Kindergarten

    You're trying to attend a secret meeting, but the doorman just keeps saying numbers at you! You notice that other people seem to know what number to reply with…

  • Intertia
    Lesson 109

    Intertia

    Science4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Mister C and the Science Crew explore inertia. Build an inertia wand and a centripetal force board.

  • Friction
    Lesson 110

    Friction

    Science4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Mister C and the Science Crew build hovercrafts to explore friction.

  • Kinetic and Potential Energy
    Lesson 111

    Kinetic and Potential Energy

    Science4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Experimenting with pendulums, marble tracks and more.

  • Optical Illusions
    Lesson 112

    Optical Illusions

    Science4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Mister C and the Science Crew have all the tricks to make science exciting with optical illusions.

  • Static Electricity
    Lesson 113

    Static Electricity

    Science4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Exploring static electricity.

  • Algal Blooms on Lake Superior
    Lesson 1028

    Algal Blooms on Lake Superior

    Exploring MichiganScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Explore the phenomenon of eutrophication by helping learning the reasons behind the novel algal blooms observed in Lake Superior, the impact that climate chang…

  • Great Lakes Now Floats My Boat
    Lesson 1029

    Great Lakes Now Floats My Boat

    Exploring MichiganScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    This lesson will introduce students to the phenomena of buoyancy and water displacement by helping them understand why a boat floats, learn about how boats hav…