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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  • Careers in Tech: Kinsley from Facebook

    Careers in Tech: Kinsley from Facebook

    Career ExplorationComputer Science3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Curious about coding? Meet Kinsley, a software engineer at Facebook.

  • Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy
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    Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy

    Career Exploration6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    See what students took away from the Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy at Ford Field.

  • Robotics Welding Engineer | WunderSTEM
    Lesson 1

    Robotics Welding Engineer | WunderSTEM

    Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Meet Jack Moore, a welding engineer, and learn about this amazing STEM career and what you can expect doing a job like this.

  • Ornithologist (Bird Scientist) | WunderSTEM
    Lesson 2

    Ornithologist (Bird Scientist) | WunderSTEM

    Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Rebecca Jaramillo is the Director of the Glen Helen Raptor Center in Yellow Springs, OH. She works to train and rehabilitate injured birds in hopes to release …

  • Chef Anthony T. Head | WunderSTEM
    Lesson 3

    Chef Anthony T. Head | WunderSTEM

    Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Chef Anthony T. Head, also known as The People's Chef, is the owner and head Chef for Chicken Heads in Dayton, Ohio.  Chef Anthony is not only a chef, but is a…

  • Maker and Innovation Manager (Maker Space) | WunderSTEM
    Lesson 4

    Maker and Innovation Manager (Maker Space) | WunderSTEM

    Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Cara is the Innovation and Maker Manager at Spark Place. This innovative maker space is part of the  Greene County Public Library system and provides the commu…

  • Mechanical Engineer | WunderSTEM
    Lesson 5

    Mechanical Engineer | WunderSTEM

    Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Scott Cornell is the Director of Engineering for Genesis Rescue. He is a mechanical engineer who works to design and manufacture precision tools that are used …

  • Biologist | WunderSTEM
    Lesson 6

    Biologist | WunderSTEM

    Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Sarah Finch, Ph.D, is an Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology atSinclair Community College in Dayton, OH. Sarah graduated from Miami University in …