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Events

curious crew elephant toothpaste roadshow

Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew

Virtual Event in partnership with WKAR on June 22 at 10am

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Detroit Zoo Penguins event with Michigan Learning Channel

Behind the Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo

Online Event on June 24 at 10am

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This Week's Lessons

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  • Meet a Scientist – Caprice Phillips

    Meet a Scientist – Caprice Phillips

    Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Caprice 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…

  • Meet a Scientist – Dr. Vernon Morris

    Meet a Scientist – Dr. Vernon Morris

    Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Dr. Vernon Morris talks about his work learning about our atmosphere and why increasing access to STEM careers is his passion.

  • 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 Grade

    PBS Books asked your favorite authors a pressing question: What's your favorite pizza topping?

  • 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 Grade

    Work on a difficult task to build a strong foundation.

  • DIY Movie Maker! Build a Zoetrope

    DIY Movie Maker! Build a Zoetrope

    ArtScience3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Imagine taking a 2-Dimensional drawing and animating it to create your very own movie while you build a zoetrope! Follow along with Mister C and put your artwo…

  • At Home DIA: Kite Making
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    At Home DIA: Kite Making

    Art2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Inspired 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.

  • Airplane Pilot

    Airplane Pilot

    Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Fasten your seat belt as Janellyn learns how to fly a plane with Delta Air Lines pilot Emily Coaker! Janellyn’s knowledge about aviation soars as Emily gives h…

  • Ornithologist

    Ornithologist

    Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Janellyn 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…