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.

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Creative writing, math, fitness, art, career exploration, and more for 6th-8th graders.

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  • Cardio Kickboxing 2
    Lesson 31

    Cardio Kickboxing 2

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten

    Discover how to perform a proper side hook and add in some bobs and weaves to begin to work your lower body.

  • Upper Body Exercise
    Lesson 33

    Upper Body Exercise

    Health & Fitness3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Learn movements to work your chest, back, shoulders, biceps, and triceps.

  • Chair Tabata
    Lesson 34

    Chair Tabata

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten

    Discover cool workouts you can do with just a chair.

  • AMRAP v5
    Lesson 35

    AMRAP v5

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten

    For this movement activity, do as many reps as possible with mountain climbers, knee to elbows, and flutter kicks.Download Activity Log.

  • Sock/Hoodie Ball – Foot Dribble
    Lesson 36

    Sock/Hoodie Ball – Foot Dribble

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten, Pre-K

    Learn to make a ball out of clothes lying around the house and practice your soccer foot drills.

  • Post Workout Recovery
    Lesson 37

    Post Workout Recovery

    Health & Fitness3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    It's important to do the right things to ensure your body recovers after exercise. This includes proper nutrition, good stretching, and quality sleep.

  • Ball Handling
    Lesson 25

    Ball Handling

    Health & Fitness3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    This activity will teach you skills for properly handling a basketball.

  • Chair HIIT (Upper Body)
    Lesson 26

    Chair HIIT (Upper Body)

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten, Pre-K

    For this movement activity, we’re going to be doing an upper body Chair HIIT. All you need is a chair and some sort of weight if you would like a little more o…