6th – 8th Grade

Featured Video

Learning Activities

Shows

Wild Hope

Crisscross the globe to spotlight the changemakers who are restoring and protecting the natural world.

Visual Thinking Strategies cover image

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.

InPACT at Home - title screen

InPACT at Home

home-based physical activity program that enables K-12 students to engage in physical activity and education.

Great Lakes Now screen capture

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.

Explore All 6th - 8th Grade Resources

Submit site search
  • 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…

  • When I Grow Up
    Lesson 307

    When I Grow Up

    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…

  • Shoot for the Stars
    Lesson 308

    Shoot for the Stars

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Trey Devey, President of Interlochen Center for the Arts, reads the book Gloria's Big Problem. The episode focuses on learning about being a performing arts st…

  • Cybersecurity
    Lesson 01

    Cybersecurity

    Career ExplorationComputer ScienceMathScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Learn about cybersecurity from three women who work in this exciting field. Liz Beattie, cybersecurity expert at Dominos, tells us what it is all about. CK tea…

  • Manufacturing
    Lesson 2

    Manufacturing

    Career ExplorationComputer ScienceMathScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Meet with a data analyst at La-Z-Boy to learn how her work helps to bring comfy chairs to your home. Learn about how 3D printing is the future of manufacturing…