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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  • Art Bytes: Ik-Joong Kang

    Art Bytes: Ik-Joong Kang

    Art1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten

    Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) gallery teacher Andrea Del Rio  discusses "Happy World" by Ik-Joong Kang.

  • Magnetic Doodle Art

    Magnetic Doodle Art

    Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Build your own magnetic doodle board and become DIY smARTer with this attractive, MAGnificent activity that combines science & art.

  • Sound Bytes: Steel Tongue Drum

    Sound Bytes: Steel Tongue Drum

    Art1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten

    Have you ever heard the sound of a steel tongue drum? Detroit musician Demetrius Thomas demonstrates this beautiful instrument which he uses to explore otherwo…

  • Symmetrical Density Art

    Symmetrical Density Art

    Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Use oil and food coloring to create beautiful, symmetrical works of art and explore density at the same time!

  • Virtual Field Trip: Shooting Superior Skies

    Virtual Field Trip: Shooting Superior Skies

    Exploring MichiganScienceVirtual Field Trips6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    When it comes to seeing and photographing the northern lights, the Great Lakes region is one of the best destinations in the lower 48. Photographer Shawn Malon…

  • Virtual Field Trip: Coast Guard Belle Isle

    Virtual Field Trip: Coast Guard Belle Isle

    Exploring MichiganScienceVirtual Field Trips6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    From a station on Belle Isle, U.S. Coast Guard boats patrol the Detroit River from Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie. Offer work in partnership with Canadian authori…

  • Virtual Field Trip: The Newest National Park

    Virtual Field Trip: The Newest National Park

    Exploring MichiganScienceVirtual Field Trips6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    As the Indiana Dunes area transitions from National Lakeshore to National Park, more visitors are enjoying its beaches and trails. Environmental threats may be…

  • Virtual Field Trip: Spring Cleaning with the Great Lakes Now Intern

    Virtual Field Trip: Spring Cleaning with the Great Lakes Now Intern

    Exploring MichiganScienceVirtual Field Trips6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Intern Brionne Davis helped produce a "video diary" for release on Earth Day in advance of the Spring Clean Up on Belle Isle in Detroit.