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Early Learners
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Elementary
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Tweens
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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
- BeLEAF it or NOT: Photosynthesis and Respiration in Trees!
BeLEAF it or NOT: Photosynthesis and Respiration in Trees!
Science4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeYup, it's true! Trees employ both photosynthesis AND respiration, although some people associate respiration only with animals.
- 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 GradeMuch 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”.
- Learn to Shade: Realistic Rainbow Lollipops
Learn to Shade: Realistic Rainbow Lollipops
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeExplore how to use shading techniques to draw a lollipop that looks real enough to eat!
- Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
English1st Grade, Kindergarten, Pre-Khttps://youtu.be/xi0zewvxWnQJoin the Ann Arbor District Library’s crew of puppet pals as they recommend and talk about new and interesting picture books found …
- Water Chemist
Water Chemist
Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeWater 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 GradeGenesis “strengthens” her knowledge of athletic training with LouAnne Jefferson! Athletic training is more than just push-ups and sit-ups! Genesis learns how d…
- Urban Forest Hydrologist
Urban Forest Hydrologist
Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeJanellyn’s knowledge about forest hydrology grows with Asia Dowtin! They venture into the forest to collect and analyze precipitation samples to calculate wate…
