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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  • Water Chemist

    Water Chemist

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

    Water Chemist Daveda Quinn shows investigator Genesis the importance of chemistry in keeping our water clean and safe! Daveda gives her a tour of the Wastewate…

  • Athletic Trainer

    Athletic Trainer

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

    Genesis “strengthens” her knowledge of athletic training with LouAnne Jefferson! Athletic training is more than just push-ups and sit-ups! Genesis learns how d…

  • Ask the Authors: Ngozi Ukazu

    Ask the Authors: Ngozi Ukazu

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Ngozi Ukazu to ask her some pressing questions.

  • Ask the Authors: Holly Black

    Ask the Authors: Holly Black

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Holly Black to ask her some pressing questions.

  • BeLEAF it or NOT: Crowns, Trunks and Roots!

    BeLEAF it or NOT: Crowns, Trunks and Roots!

    Science2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Much of what makes a tree is the basic structure and form. Single stems (trunks) and at least 30 feet in height, at maturity, often defines a “tree”.

  • Careers in Tech: Kinsley from Facebook

    Careers in Tech: Kinsley from Facebook

    Career ExplorationComputer Science3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Curious about coding? Meet Kinsley, a software engineer at Facebook.

  • All About You Profiles

    All About You Profiles

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

    Create an entirely different type of self-portrait!

  • Sound Bytes: Steel Tongue Drum

    Sound Bytes: Steel Tongue Drum

    Art1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten

    Have you ever heard the sound of a steel tongue drum? Detroit musician Demetrius Thomas demonstrates this beautiful instrument which he uses to explore otherwo…