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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
Videos in This Week's Activity Book
Explore All Take Flight Week Videos
- Meet a Scientist – Dr. Vernon Morris
Meet a Scientist – Dr. Vernon Morris
Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradeDr. 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 GradeCaprice 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…
- Code.org: Building a Foundation
Code.org: Building a Foundation
Computer Science3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th GradeWork on a difficult task to build a strong foundation.
- Ask the Authors: What’s your favorite pizza topping?
Ask the Authors: What’s your favorite pizza topping?
English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradePBS Books asked your favorite authors a pressing question: What's your favorite pizza topping?
- At Home DIA: Kite MakingLesson 3
At Home DIA: Kite Making
Art2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeInspired by American artist Elliott Erwitt's "Stinson Beach Boy with Kite, 1975" — make a simple kite at home, using home office and gift-wrapping supplies.
- Airplane Pilot
Airplane Pilot
Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeFasten 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 GradeJanellyn 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…
- Take FlightLesson 301
Take Flight
English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th GradeHost 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…