Extra Credit
Creative writing, math, fitness, art, career exploration, and more for 6th-8th graders.
Extra Credit: The variety show made by and for students
Extra Credit keeps students engaged in learning with short, interactive lessons around creative writing, math, fitness, and art. Through weekly themes, students will also explore animals, engineering, the environment, sports, and careers, and see behind-the-scenes field trips. Each season features a cast of teens from across the state that host and help produce what goes on air!
Episodes Spanning Multiple Grades
The first four seasons of Extra Credit are perfect for 4th-5th grade students. The NEW season 5, premiering this fall, is made for 6th-8th grade students.
Celebrating Youth Creators
Extra Credit offers the student hosts opportunities to produce segments that go into the show. Learn more about the hosts’ experiences and see how the students in your life can start creating.
Hear From the Hosts
Extra Credit graduates share their experiences working on the show and the impact that the experience had.
Opportunities for Students
Visit our Youth Voices page for information on how student producers and educators can get involved with MLC productions.
Explore Extra Credit Lessons
- Math FunLesson 306
Math Fun
ArtEnglishHealth & FitnessMath4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th GradeStudent host Arise helps us have fun with…math! We learn characteristics of triangles by making shapes with our bodies, discover strategies to help us learn ma…
- Women's HistoryLesson 305
Women's History
ArtEnglishHealth & FitnessMath4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th GradeStudent host Treasure helps us celebrate the incredible contributions women have made in science, math, literature, technology, and more.
- Heart Health & FitnessLesson 304
Heart Health & Fitness
ArtEnglishHealth & FitnessMath4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th GradeDr. Rebecca Hasson of InPACT at Home joins Tara Hardy to discuss the importance of moving our bodies! Plus, we learn how to eat like an olympic athlete, explor…
- Computer ScienceLesson 205
Computer Science
ArtComputer ScienceEnglishMathScience4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th GradeTake a closer look at coding - and get some advice about how to get started. Content partners include Code.org, WKAR, Career Girls, Detroit Public Television, …