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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  • Cybersecurity
    Lesson 01

    Cybersecurity

    Career ExplorationComputer ScienceMathScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Learn about cybersecurity from three women who work in this exciting field. Liz Beattie, cybersecurity expert at Dominos, tells us what it is all about. CK tea…

  • Manufacturing
    Lesson 2

    Manufacturing

    Career ExplorationComputer ScienceMathScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Meet with a data analyst at La-Z-Boy to learn how her work helps to bring comfy chairs to your home. Learn about how 3D printing is the future of manufacturing…

  • Program Leader of Digital Experience
    Lesson 3

    Program Leader of Digital Experience

    Career ExplorationComputer ScienceMathScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Meet with Janice David to learn about her career as a program leader of digital experience at Domino’s Pizza.

  • Strategic Projects for Supply Chain
    Lesson 4

    Strategic Projects for Supply Chain

    Career Exploration6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Meet with Elizabeth Bairactaris to learn about her career as a manager in strategic projects for supply chain at Domino’s Pizza.

  • How to be an Aviation Mechanic
    Lesson 6

    How to be an Aviation Mechanic

    Career Exploration6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Aviation student Madeline talks with Madison Shinaberry, an aviation mechanic, to learn what a day in the life of an aviation mechanic is like, the different e…

  • How to be an Airline Pilot
    Lesson 5

    How to be an Airline Pilot

    Career Exploration6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Madeline Steffe, an aviation student at Eastern Michigan University, talks with pilots Lindsey Jorgensen and Katherine Haas to learn all about what it takes to…

  • What is Airline Operations?
    Lesson 7

    What is Airline Operations?

    Career Exploration6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Look behind the scenes of an airline and learn about Airline Operations.

  • How to Get a Job in Aviation
    Lesson 7

    How to Get a Job in Aviation

    Career Exploration6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Learn about the first step toward a career as a pilot, how pilot certifications work, and what other careers there are in aviation.