When I Grow Up

All summer we’ll learn about different careers—this week, think about all the exciting possibilities in your future!

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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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  • Sustainable Building
    Lesson 5

    Sustainable Building

    ArchitectureMathScience1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

    Animals are masters of building homes that fit in with the natural environment. We humans can learn a lot from them! Visit a green building in Ann Arbor and lo…

  • When I Grow Up
    Lesson 407

    When I Grow Up

    ArtEnglishHealth & FitnessMath4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Host Kenneth explores some exciting career possibilities.Special thanks to our content partners featured in this episode: Kalamazoo Regional Educational Servic…

  • 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.

  • 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 – Cam Juarez

    Meet a Scientist – Cam Juarez

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

    Ranger Cam Juarez shares how environmental justice can hit close to home and the work he does to educate the public and engage his community.

  • Succulents at Home

    Succulents at Home

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

    Jeremy Jones and Jamil Cary explain how succulents are adapted to dry environments and gives some hot tips on how to grow them at home.

  • Meet a Scientist – Michelle Barboza Ramirez – Geologist

    Meet a Scientist – Michelle Barboza Ramirez – Geologist

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

    Michelle Barboza Ramierez shares her passion for rocks and teaching the public about geology.

  • Gabe Santos – Paleontology Curator

    Gabe Santos – Paleontology Curator

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

    Gabe Santos share his journey to become a paleontologist and how he uses Star Wars cosplay to teach kids about the Earth.