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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
- Meet a Scientist – Dr. Vernon Morris
Meet a Scientist – Dr. Vernon Morris
Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradeDr. Vernon Morris talks about his work learning about our atmosphere and why increasing access to STEM careers is his passion.
- Meet a Scientist – Caprice Phillips
Meet a Scientist – Caprice Phillips
Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradeCaprice Phillips shares how trips to her grandparent's home in rural Arkansas with her first telescope inspired her to search for planets outside our solar sys…
- The Hawk and the Hen
The Hawk and the Hen
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenWhy don't hens and hawks get along? Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of the hawk and the hen through visual storytelling. 3:36 What g…
- The Hyena and the Crow
The Hyena and the Crow
English1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenWhat gives hyenas their unusual walking style? Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of "The Hyena and the Crow" through visual storytelli…
- Code.org: Building a Foundation
Code.org: Building a Foundation
Computer Science3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradeWork on a difficult task to build a strong foundation.
- Ask the Authors: What’s your favorite pizza topping?
Ask the Authors: What’s your favorite pizza topping?
English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradePBS Books asked your favorite authors a pressing question: What's your favorite pizza topping?
- At Home DIA: Kite MakingLesson 3
At Home DIA: Kite Making
Art2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeInspired by American artist Elliott Erwitt's "Stinson Beach Boy with Kite, 1975" — make a simple kite at home, using home office and gift-wrapping supplies.
