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Events

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Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew

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

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

This Week's Lessons

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  • Chemical Oceanographer

    Chemical Oceanographer

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

    Genesis makes some waves learning about chemical oceanography with Dr. Ashanti Johnson! Dr. Johnson explains the different fields of oceanography, and how stud…

  • Celebrating Science: Dr. Ruth Marcec-Greaves

    Celebrating Science: Dr. Ruth Marcec-Greaves

    EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

    Join us in this episode of Celebrating Science as we spotlight the director of the National Amphibian Conservation Center, Dr. Ruth Marcec-Greaves and see. See…

  • Myths and Misconceptions about Frogs and Toads

    Myths and Misconceptions about Frogs and Toads

    English1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

    When it comes to fairytales not all amphibians are treated equally. Join Zahraa, education specialist for the Detroit Zoological Society, to separate the myths…

  • Symmetrical Density Art

    Symmetrical Density Art

    Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Use oil and food coloring to create beautiful, symmetrical works of art and explore density at the same time!

  • We Sing Her Story
    Lesson 5

    We Sing Her Story

    ArtScience1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

    These four women from around the world have fought bravely to save the environment. Our heroes are Rachel Carson from the US, Wangari Maathai from Kenya, Berta…

  • Water Chemist

    Water Chemist

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

    Water 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…

  • Urban Forest Hydrologist

    Urban Forest Hydrologist

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

    Janellyn’s knowledge about forest hydrology grows with Asia Dowtin! They venture into the forest to collect and analyze precipitation samples to calculate wate…

  • Something’s Fishy
    Lesson 303

    Something’s Fishy

    Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Our fishy friend looks a little worried when we draw a cat to keep him company! Students will also learn about the relationship between predator and prey.