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Events
Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew
Virtual Event in partnership with WKAR on June 22 at 10am
Behind the Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo
Online Event on June 24 at 10am
This Week's Lessons
- Gabe Santos – Paleontology Curator
Gabe Santos – Paleontology Curator
Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradeGabe Santos share his journey to become a paleontologist and how he uses Star Wars cosplay to teach kids about the Earth.
- Alf Museum Fossils
Alf Museum Fossils
Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradePaleontology curator Gabe Santos shows Chris fossils that could be found in the Grand Canyon.
- Pendulum Art
Pendulum Art
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeGet into the swing of things with this simple pendulum art activity! Combine the scientific concepts of a pendulum with art patterns to create art masterpieces.
- Zookeeper
Zookeeper
Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeZookeeper Annie Marcum shows investigator Genesis the nutritional science involved in the care of carnivores! From lions to tigers to otters, oh my, Genesis he…
- Ornithologist
Ornithologist
Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeJanellyn gets a bird’s eye view of ornithology from expert Pam Rasmussen! Ornithologist Pam Rasmussen explains the science behind the study of birds. Pam and J…
- Platypus and CrocodileLesson 103
Platypus and Crocodile
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeLearn to draw one of the world’s most unusual animals, the platypus. Follow along step-by-step with cartoonist Joe Wos to create this unique Aussie mammal. He’…
- Dog Gone CuteLesson 301
Dog Gone Cute
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeLearn to draw an adorable dog using letters, numbers, and simple shapes. Joe will also share tips on using props to set a scene.