Great Lakes

Dive in and explore the lakes that make Michigan truly special.

Learn about the spectacular Great Lakes region we call home, from the plants and animals that surround us to the history of lumberjacks and farmers to the beauty of the Mackinac bridge and of our natural areas. Take a live tour of our state parks with the DNR and meet the creatures who live in the Belle Isle Aquarium.

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Don’t have a printer? MLC will be distributing activity books for this week on July 28 at Macomb Intermediate School District (44001 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038).

Pre-K - Grade 2

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Grades 3 - 6

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Events

Detroit PBS Kids mixtures with Ruff Ruffman event

Mixtures with Ruff Ruffman

Online Event on July 27 at 10am

Michigan DNR Wild spaces and places event

Michigan's Wild Spaces and Places

Online Event on July 29 at 10am

diy science time showcase

DIY Science Time's Super Summer Showcase

Online Event on July 31 at 11am

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  • BeLEAF It or Not: How to Identify Trees Part 1

    BeLEAF It or Not: How to Identify Trees Part 1

    Science1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten

    https://youtu.be/Bzljedb0kDATree identification is a popular hobby and one of the first steps in better understanding our forests. Part 1 of "How to Identify T…

  • BeLEAF It or Not: How to Identify Trees Part 2

    BeLEAF It or Not: How to Identify Trees Part 2

    Science1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten

    https://youtu.be/lTbNWcxedYMTree identification is a popular hobby and one of the first steps in better understanding our forests. Part 2 of "How to Identify T…

  • Nature in OUR Neighborhood: Colors and Shapes
    Lesson 01

    Nature in OUR Neighborhood: Colors and Shapes

    ArtScience1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, Pre-K

    Build your own tool to explore the different colors and shapes outside in your neighborhood.

  • MSU Tollgate Farm: Pest Control with Ducks
    Lesson 2

    MSU Tollgate Farm: Pest Control with Ducks

    Science1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten

    Livestock Instructor Mrs. Rachael talks to us about the creative use of Ducks on some farms.

  • Water Bottle Fitness with Lorenzo
    Lesson 1008

    Water Bottle Fitness with Lorenzo

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

    You can get a great workout with common household items. Grab a towel or pool noodle and get moving.

  • Meet the Helpers: Meteorologists
    Lesson 08

    Meet the Helpers: Meteorologists

    Career ExplorationSocial Emotional Learning1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten

    Find out how this helper assists in emergency situations.

  • Shipwreck
    Lesson 1105

    Shipwreck

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, Kindergarten

    Practice following directions in this fun workout game.

  • The Bear Went Over the Mountain
    Lesson 407

    The Bear Went Over the Mountain

    EnglishKindergarten

    Learn about words with the -wh- sound.