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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  • Shrewd Sanitation
    Lesson 2301

    Shrewd Sanitation

    Exploring MichiganScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    explore the phenomenon of water pollution from combined sewer systems in the Great Lakes by learning about the smart sewer technology developed at Notre Dame a…

  • How Cold is Melting Ice?
    Lesson 2302

    How Cold is Melting Ice?

    Exploring MichiganScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Explore the phase changes associated with water going between the liquid and solid state in order to learn about the formation of ice that is climbable, the me…

  • On Location with the Ziibiwing Center

    On Location with the Ziibiwing Center

    Exploring MichiganVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten

    Learn about the 7 Grandfather Teachings by taking a visit to the Ziibiwing Center in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

  • Citizen Science and the Great Lakes
    Lesson 2303

    Citizen Science and the Great Lakes

    Exploring MichiganScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Explore the phase changes associated with water going between the liquid and solid state in order to learn about the formation of ice that is climbable, the me…

  • Sweet Sweet Energy
    Lesson 2304

    Sweet Sweet Energy

    Exploring MichiganScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Explore the phase changes associated with water going between the liquid and solid state in order to learn about the formation of ice that is climbable, the me…

  • On Location at a Detroit Historical Archaeology Site

    On Location at a Detroit Historical Archaeology Site

    Exploring MichiganVirtual Field Trips6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Learn about the 7 Grandfather Teachings by taking a visit to the Ziibiwing Center in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

  • Recycling Freighters
    Lesson 2305

    Recycling Freighters

    Exploring MichiganScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Explore the phenomenon of shipbreaking, including how the technique of breaking down freighters allows us to recycle the materials and parts of the ship for ot…

  • Combating Food Waste
    Lesson 2306

    Combating Food Waste

    Exploring MichiganScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Gain insights into the reality of food waste, research efforts in their local communities to combat it, and conduct an experiment to investigate the impact of …