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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  • All About You Profiles

    All About You Profiles

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

    Create an entirely different type of self-portrait!

  • Ask the Authors: Faith Erin Hicks

    Ask the Authors: Faith Erin Hicks

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Faith Erin Hicks to ask her some pressing questions.

  • Alma Thomas Drawings

    Alma Thomas Drawings

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

    Discover the amazing art of Alma Thomas and make your own abstract, color field drawing.

  • Ask the Authors: RJ Palacio

    Ask the Authors: RJ Palacio

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author RJ Palacio to ask her some pressing questions.

  • Learn to Shade: Realistic Rainbow Lollipops

    Learn to Shade: Realistic Rainbow Lollipops

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

    Explore how to use shading techniques to draw a lollipop that looks real enough to eat!

  • Ask the Authors: Ngozi Ukazu

    Ask the Authors: Ngozi Ukazu

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Ngozi Ukazu to ask her some pressing questions.

  • Ask the Authors: Holly Black

    Ask the Authors: Holly Black

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Holly Black to ask her some pressing questions.

  • BeLEAF it or NOT: Photosynthesis and Respiration in Trees!

    BeLEAF it or NOT: Photosynthesis and Respiration in Trees!

    Science4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Yup, it's true! Trees employ both photosynthesis AND respiration, although some people associate respiration only with animals.