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- Tall Things Considered – Sequoia National Park
Tall Things Considered – Sequoia National Park
Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradeRanger Michael Raymonds explains why giant sequoias get so giant and how they've adapted to the Sierra Mountains.
- Meet a Scientist – Caprice Phillips
Meet a Scientist – Caprice Phillips
Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradeCaprice Phillips shares how trips to her grandparent's home in rural Arkansas with her first telescope inspired her to search for planets outside our solar sys…
- Meso American Art
Meso American Art
Art1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, KindergartenHave you ever heard the sound of a steel tongue drum? Detroit musician Demetrius Thomas demonstrates this beautiful instrument which he uses to explore otherwo…
- BeLEAF It or Not: How to Identify Trees Part 1
BeLEAF It or Not: How to Identify Trees Part 1
Science1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergartenhttps://youtu.be/Bzljedb0kDATree identification is a popular hobby and one of the first steps in better understanding our forests. Part 1 of "How to Identify T…
- BeLEAF it or NOT: How do Trees Regenerate?
BeLEAF it or NOT: How do Trees Regenerate?
Science2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th GradeMuch of what makes a tree is the basic structure and form. Single stems (trunks) and at least 30 feet in height, at maturity, often defines a “tree”.
- BeLEAF it or NOT: Why do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
BeLEAF it or NOT: Why do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
Science2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th GradeMuch of what makes a tree is the basic structure and form. Single stems (trunks) and at least 30 feet in height, at maturity, often defines a “tree”.
- Artist demonstration: Desiree Kelly
Artist demonstration: Desiree Kelly
Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeLearn about the art and artistic process of Desiree Kelly, an award-winning artist and a native to Detroit, Michigan.
- Artist Demonstration: James Thigpen Jr.
Artist Demonstration: James Thigpen Jr.
Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeNow residing in Detroit, James was born in Flint, Michigan, and recalls one of his earliest childhood memories of attending career day in the second grade as a…
