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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  • Care on Two Wheels: Celebrating and Sharing Our Gifts with the World
    Lesson 207

    Care on Two Wheels: Celebrating and Sharing Our Gifts with the World

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    In today's episode, Ty Schmidt from Norte! Youth Cycling reads us a story about a bicycle, Big Red, and its trip from North America to Burkina Faso, in West Af…

  • Marine Archaeologist

    Marine Archaeologist

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

    Genesis dives into exploring marine archaeology with Melanie Damour! Melanie explains what it’s like to scuba dive to historic shipwrecks to study ancient arti…

  • Artist Demonstration: Kayla Powers

    Artist Demonstration: Kayla Powers

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

    Learn about the art and artistic process of Kayla Powers, a weaver and natural dyer living and working in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Writer Photographer : Why a Writer

    Writer Photographer : Why a Writer

    Career Exploration4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Nebila Abdulmelik is a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it's a powerful to…

  • Writer Photographer: What I Do

    Writer Photographer: What I Do

    Career Exploration4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Nebila Abdulmelik, a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. She finds it very rewarding to make a living on her own terms and work on …

  • On the Job with Operating Engineers Local 324
    Lesson 1

    On the Job with Operating Engineers Local 324

    Career Exploration4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working w…

  • On The Job at Heartfelt Impressions Learning
    Lesson 2

    On The Job at Heartfelt Impressions Learning

    Career Exploration4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working w…

  • Careers in Public Service
    Lesson 107

    Careers in Public Service

    Career Exploration6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Go on the job in a local community to see what working in public service is all about. Then, visit the the University of Michigan to learn about the career pat…