Take Flight

From planes and kites to butterflies and birds, discover the fables and physics of things that fly.

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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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  • Stories Without Words

    Stories Without Words

    English1st Grade, Kindergarten, Pre-K

    Join the Ann Arbor District Library's crew of puppet pals as they recommend and talk about new and interesting picture books found at your local library. This …

  • 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…

  • Bat

    Bat

    Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Follow along as Ann Arbor District Library staff make a bat with just a bit of polymer clay!

  • Take Flight
    Lesson 301

    Take Flight

    English1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade

    Host Ben Whiting serves as guest reader in the season opening episode that explores concepts related to flight. The episode focuses on learning about the thing…

  • Parrot

    Parrot

    Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Follow along as Ann Arbor District Library staff make a parrot with just a bit of polymer clay!

  • Sorting and Collecting

    Sorting and Collecting

    MathKindergarten, Pre-K

    Learn how children can sort, collect, and group objects they see in the real-world A simple chore, like laundry, can be an opportunity to discuss math with you…

  • Make Bead Wands While Sorting and Collecting

    Make Bead Wands While Sorting and Collecting

    MathKindergarten, Pre-K

    In this step-by-step activity video, we create magical bead wands while learning to sort and collect with your child. This video is included as part of PBS SoC…