6th – 8th Grade

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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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Extra Credit

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

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DIY Science Time

Mr. C and the science crew investigate the world through experiments and demonstrations.

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  • 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…

  • AMRAP v2
    Lesson 27

    AMRAP v2

    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 line jumps, lunges and push-ups.

  • Power Punching
    Lesson 28

    Power Punching

    Health & Fitness4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Learn proper form for throwing a power punch for upper cuts, jabs, and hooks.

  • Move and Freeze: Mind and Body
    Lesson 29

    Move and Freeze: Mind and Body

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

    Practice going from moving to stillness and understand the effects both have on your body.

  • Cardio Kickboxing 3
    Lesson 30

    Cardio Kickboxing 3

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

    Combine punches and kicks for a full body blasting workout.Download Activity Log.

  • 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.