Our Stories

From legends to our everyday lives, stories shape who we are.

Hear traditional stories from east African, European, and Native American storytellers. Then, explore the stories we tell about ourselves. How do stories impact our identity?

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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 …

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • Our Stories Part 2
    Lesson 110

    Our Stories Part 2

    4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    On today's episode of Extra Credit we meet a teenager who owns his own business, get fit with cardio kickboxing, and learn about self-portraits.