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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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.

Extra Credit

Creative writing, math, fitness, art, career exploration, and more for 6th-8th graders.

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  • Thurston High School Youth Media Showcase

    Thurston High School Youth Media Showcase

    English6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Students showcase their submissions to the national PBS/KQED Youth Media Challenges alongside student-produced interviews about their work.

  • On the Job With The Computer Guy
    Lesson 7

    On the Job With The Computer Guy

    Career Exploration4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working w…

  • STEM Career Pathways with DAPCEP
    Lesson 1

    STEM Career Pathways with DAPCEP

    Career Exploration4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working w…

  • Careers in Sports and Athletics
    Lesson 102

    Careers in Sports and Athletics

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

    Learn about careers in sports and athletics in The Career Center.

  • Careers in Building Trades
    Lesson 103

    Careers in Building Trades

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

    Explore careers in construction and building trades.

  • Citizen Science and the Great Lakes
    Lesson 2303

    Citizen Science and the Great Lakes

    Exploring MichiganScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Explore the phase changes associated with water going between the liquid and solid state in order to learn about the formation of ice that is climbable, the me…

  • Sweet Sweet Energy
    Lesson 2304

    Sweet Sweet Energy

    Exploring MichiganScience6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Explore the phase changes associated with water going between the liquid and solid state in order to learn about the formation of ice that is climbable, the me…

  • Transportation Jobs
    Lesson 104

    Transportation Jobs

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

    Learn about careers in transportation.