6th – 8th Grade

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Wild Hope

Crisscross the globe to spotlight the changemakers who are restoring and protecting the natural world.

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Visual Thinking Strategies

Guide learners through research-based strategies for active processing as they view, read, or experience something new.

The Group Chat

Middle and high school students share their thoughts on current events and issues that affect students everywhere.

The Career Center

Real teens explore the opportunities in their future and the paths available to find their dream career.

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InPACT at Home

home-based physical activity program that enables K-12 students to engage in physical activity and education.

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GreenBeats

Mr. C and the science crew investigate the world through experiments and demonstrations.

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Great Lakes Now

Providing coverage of issues around protecting, cherishing, and enjoying the Great Lakes.

Future of Me

Explore STEM careers by meeting women who work in those fields.

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  • Art Bytes: Ik-Joong Kang

    Art Bytes: Ik-Joong Kang

    Art1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten

    Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) gallery teacher Andrea Del Rio  discusses "Happy World" by Ik-Joong Kang.

  • Sound Bytes: Steel Tongue Drum

    Sound Bytes: Steel Tongue Drum

    Art1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten

    Have you ever heard the sound of a steel tongue drum? Detroit musician Demetrius Thomas demonstrates this beautiful instrument which he uses to explore otherwo…

  • Ask the Authors: What’s Your Favorite Ice Cream?

    Ask the Authors: What’s Your Favorite Ice Cream?

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books asked your favorite authors a very important question: What's your favorite ice cream flavor?

  • 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 Grade

    PBS Books asked your favorite authors a pressing question: What's your favorite pizza topping?

  • Ask the Authors: Victoria Schwab

    Ask the Authors: Victoria Schwab

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Victoria Schwab to ask her some pressing questions.

  • Ask the Authors: Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    Ask the Authors: Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Jarret J. Krosoczka to ask him some pressing questions.

  • Ask the Authors: Faith Erin Hicks

    Ask the Authors: Faith Erin Hicks

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author Faith Erin Hicks to ask her some pressing questions.

  • Ask the Authors: RJ Palacio

    Ask the Authors: RJ Palacio

    English4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    PBS Books caught up with author RJ Palacio to ask her some pressing questions.