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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  • Math Fun
    Lesson 306

    Math Fun

    ArtEnglishHealth & FitnessMath4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Student host Arise helps us have fun with…math! We learn characteristics of triangles by making shapes with our bodies, discover strategies to help us learn ma…

  • Beyond English Class: The Power of Poetry

    Beyond English Class: The Power of Poetry

    EnglishExploring Michigan6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Travel with host Justin Rogers as we meet young people throughout Michigan who use poetry to empower themselves and their communities.

  • Romeo and Juliet

    Romeo and Juliet

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

    Originally performed by the Interlochen Arts Academy for Valentines Day, this ballet adaptation of the famous play is now available on your TV. Original choreo…

  • Take Flight
    Lesson 301

    Take Flight

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Host Ben Whiting serves as guest reader in the season opening episode that explores concepts related to flight. The episode focuses on learning about the thing…

  • Under Water
    Lesson 302

    Under Water

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Michele Howard reads the book The Great Lakes. The episode's activity is led by Tara Gang, an elementary art teacher at Traverse City Area Public Schools, and …

  • Heroes
    Lesson 303

    Heroes

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Pediatrician and Chief Medical Officer for Munson Healthcare, Dr. Christine Nefcy, reads the book Community Helpers Then and Now. The episode focuses on learni…

  • Creatures
    Lesson 304

    Creatures

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    The episode discusses some potential careers, including some you may never have thought about, and talks about having the courage to participate in something t…

  • Great Outdoors
    Lesson 306

    Great Outdoors

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    The episode explores the subject of plants, while also using plants and how they never sit still as a way to talk about how we keep our communities moving forw…