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Events
Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew
Virtual Event in partnership with WKAR on June 22 at 10am
Behind the Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo
Online Event on June 24 at 10am
This Week's Lessons
- Animal Welfare Tale: Buster and Trio
Animal Welfare Tale: Buster and Trio
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenIn this episode of Animal Welfare Tales, we share the stories of Buster and Trio, two thoroughbred horses who were rescued from the horse racing industry and f…
- When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks
When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, KindergartenWhy do giraffes stand so tall? Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of "When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks" through visual storyt…
- Garbage vs. Recycling and Making WordsLesson 208
Garbage vs. Recycling and Making Words
English2nd GradeMake a mystery word and learn all about recycling.
- Earth’s Surface and -eigh- WordsLesson 207
Earth’s Surface and -eigh- Words
English2nd GradePractice the -eigh- spelling then experiment with ways to protect Earth’s surface.
- Spend an AniMinute with Jabari the Giraffe
Spend an AniMinute with Jabari the Giraffe
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergartenhttps://youtu.be/pI3ms_Pu4XgEnjoy the Detroit Zoo’s AniMinute series where we introduce you to individual animals living at the Detroit Zoo. In this episode, A…
- At Home DIA: Make a Spiral Snake!Lesson 01
At Home DIA: Make a Spiral Snake!
Art1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenInspired by the pre-Colombian Coiled Snake Idol in the DIA's collection — learn how to create your own spiral snake, using materials you may have at home.
- Energizing Mindful MovementLesson 1067
Energizing Mindful Movement
Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenWhen you sit for a long time, energy gets stuck in your body and you need to move it through! Get moving for a few minutes with leg bounces, rainbow arms, and …
