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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  • 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.

  • Convection
    Lesson 607

    Convection

    Science3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Fire and ice, candles and snowflakes! The Curious Crew cycles through carousels, boiling water, and soap to understand convection! STEM Challenge: Designing a …

  • Thermal Energy
    Lesson 107

    Thermal Energy

    Science4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Mister C and the Science Crew are making ice cream and explore heat transfer, temperature and more.

  • Cardio Kickboxing 1
    Lesson 1036

    Cardio Kickboxing 1

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Kindergarten

    Cardio kickboxing is a fantastic way to get your blood flowing and body moving. By the end of this video, you'll be performing a series of basic punches and ki…

  • Kangaroo and Joey, Too
    Lesson 2

    Kangaroo and Joey, Too

    Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    https://youtu.be/A4Oq-ZBKFUsCartoonist Joe Wos takes viewers through the simple steps of drawing one of “Down Under’s” most popular denizens – a kangaroo and i…

  • Musician
    Lesson 3

    Musician

    Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Genesis “jams” with musician Jen Sygit and discovers how music is based on science! They play a variety of instruments to see how STEM integrates with music th…

  • Around the World Part 1
    Lesson 113

    Around the World Part 1

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    This week's theme is Around the World. On today's episode of Extra Credit we write a superhero story, make our own ancient cylinder seal, and so much more!

  • Around the World Part 2
    Lesson 114

    Around the World Part 2

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    This week's theme is Around the World. On today's episode of Extra Credit we visit Australia and learn how to draw a koala. Plus, our friend Kennedy takes us o…