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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  • Formula 734

    Formula 734

    Social Studies6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    How young men of color in Washtenaw County and mentors from Washtenaw My Brother's Keeper built a community through producing a full-length studio hip-hop albu…

  • Thurston High School Youth Media Showcase

    Thurston High School Youth Media Showcase

    English6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Students showcase their submissions to the national PBS/KQED Youth Media Challenges alongside student-produced interviews about their work.

  • A Veteran’s Experience in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC)

    A Veteran’s Experience in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC)

    Social Studies4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Created during World War II, the Women's Army Corps (WAC) was the women's branch of the United States Army. This segment of Iowa Public Television's Iowa’s WWI…

  • The Hubble Telescope | Science Trek

    The Hubble Telescope | Science Trek

    Science4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    The Hubble Telescope gives us a unique view of the universe. Learn the history of this famous telescope and what it has helped us discover.

  • A Legacy of Memories: Silver Beach Amusement Park

    A Legacy of Memories: Silver Beach Amusement Park

    Exploring MichiganSocial Studies6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Silver Beach opened as a resort in 1891 when local businessmen built vacation cottages as Silver Beach Amusement and Realty Company along Lake Michigan. There …

  • How to Safely View an Eclipse
    Lesson 11

    How to Safely View an Eclipse

    Science4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Astronomer/ Professor Dr. Kate Dellenbusch explains different ways to safely view a solar eclipse, the science behind why these methods work, and how to create…