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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

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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  • Measuring Temperature and The Letter N
    Lesson 203

    Measuring Temperature and The Letter N

    EnglishKindergarten

    Learn about the letter N and read about temperature.

  • Day and Night Sky
    Lesson 203

    Day and Night Sky

    English1st Grade

    Learn how to make a story map and read a story about day and night patterns.

  • Erosion Changes Earth and -dge- Words
    Lesson 203

    Erosion Changes Earth and -dge- Words

    English2nd Grade

    Practice words‌ ‌with‌ ‌the‌ /j/ sound and‌ ‌read a‌ ‌book‌ ‌about‌ weather.

  • Suffixes and Saving the Salmon
    Lesson 203

    Suffixes and Saving the Salmon

    English3rd Grade

    Learn about the -ous and -en suffixes, read a nonfiction text about salmon, and brainstorm ideas for narrative writing.

  • Clouds and the letter C
    Lesson 204

    Clouds and the letter C

    EnglishKindergarten

    Learn about the letter C and sort the different types of clouds.

  • S Blends Under the Sun
    Lesson 204

    S Blends Under the Sun

    English1st Grade

    Practice words with s blends and connect a story map to your own writing.

  • 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…