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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  • Chair HIIT (Lower Body & Abs)
    Lesson 3

    Chair HIIT (Lower Body & Abs)

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten, Pre-K

    For this movement activity, we’ll be doing a lower body and abdominal Chair HIIT, which stands for High intensity interval training. A great way to burn more c…

  • AMRAP v4
    Lesson 4

    AMRAP v4

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten

    For this movement activity do as many reps as possible with bounce jabs, split squats, and crunches.

  • Up, Down, Stop, Go
    Lesson 08

    Up, Down, Stop, Go

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten, Pre-K

    Practice your listening skills with this fun movement workout.

  • Positive Self Messages
    Lesson 09

    Positive Self Messages

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten, Pre-K

    Learn how you can pump up your muscles and pump up your mind with these fitness activities.

  • Importance of Range of Motion
    Lesson 10

    Importance of Range of Motion

    Health & Fitness3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Work on your range of motion to increase your mobility and flexibility.

  • 12 Days of Fitness
    Lesson 11

    12 Days of Fitness

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten

    Jumping jacks, jabs, high knee marches, side bends, jogging in place, jumping rope, zombie walks, squat jumps, hula hoops, and star jumps make up this fun move…

  • Fitness Memory Game
    Lesson 12

    Fitness Memory Game

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten

    Grab a deck of cards and build your memory muscle while getting your body moving.

  • Stretches and Exercise
    Lesson 01

    Stretches and Exercise

    Health & Fitness1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Kindergarten, Pre-K

    Stretching is a critical part of every exercise program. Mr. Mair will take you through a series of stretches while teaching you about muscle anatomy.