Use oil and food coloring to create beautiful, symmetrical works of art and explore density at the same time!

Get into the swing of things with this simple pendulum art activity! Combine the scientific concepts of a pendulum with art patterns to create art masterpieces.

Imagine taking a 2-Dimensional drawing and animating it to create your very own movie while you build a zoetrope! Follow along with Mister C and put your artwork into motion. Literally!

Express yourself! Learn to create convincing facial expressions and how to convey a range of emotions.

Create an entirely different type of self-portrait!

Discover the amazing art of Alma Thomas and make your own abstract, color field drawing.

Explore how to use shading techniques to draw a lollipop that looks real enough to eat!

Inspired by American artist Elliott Erwitt's "Stinson Beach Boy with Kite, 1975" — make a simple kite at home, using [...]

Curious kids explore careers with professionals working in a wide variety of STEM-related fields.

Math lessons covering high priority topics.

Zookeeper Annie Marcum shows investigator Genesis the nutritional science involved in the care of carnivores! From lions to tigers to otters, oh my, Genesis helps Annie with her daily dinner duties at Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo!

Computer Coder Hillary Lewandowski explains to Curious Crew investigator Janellyn how programming language is used to create interactive websites. Ms. Lewandowski is a Drupal Developer for Commercial Progression in Northville, MI.

Robotics and Automation Educator Sid Mosley demonstrates to Curious Crew investigator Janellyn how students and professionals retrain for new careers by learning how to program robots in manufacturing and automation. Mr. Mosley is the coordinator for the Center for Manufacturing Excellence at Lansing Community College in Lansing, MI.

Water Chemist Daveda Quinn shows investigator Genesis the importance of chemistry in keeping our water clean and safe! Daveda gives her a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jackson, Michigan, and Genesis gets "hands on" training testing water and learning the importance of protecting this vital natural resource.

Genesis “strengthens” her knowledge of athletic training with LouAnne Jefferson! Athletic training is more than just push-ups and sit-ups! Genesis learns how different body movements and the use of bands, bosus, and even water treadmills help athletes build muscle strength and stay healthy!

Fasten 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 her a tour of the flight deck on a Boeing 717 at Detroit Metro Airport.

Janellyn’s knowledge about forest hydrology grows with Asia Dowtin! They venture into the forest to collect and analyze precipitation samples to calculate water movement through stem flow, which is vitally important to the urban planning and development of water systems.

Janellyn 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 Janellyn spend the day bird watching using all different kinds of equipment including binoculars, cameras, and listening devices! Janellyn also gets a tour of bird exhibits at the Michigan State University Museum.

Janellyn explores the benefits of prescribed burns and how they relate to convection with United States Fire Management Officer Persephone Whelen. Janellyn also learns about the various tools firefighters use and the safety precautions they must take in the field.

Michigan State University Athletic Turf Manager Amy Fouty shares the science behind creating athletic fields with kid investigator Genesis! Amy teaches Genesis the importance of having different types of turf for different sports, how to measure a field’s water level, and the overall care that goes into turf management.

Health Educator Bethany Thayer explains to Curious Crew investigator Janellyn how awareness of healthy lifestyles and making good choices can improve our overall well-being and help us live long lives. Ms. Thayer is the Director of the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI.

Explore your possibilities at Detroit's Michigan Science Center as Dr. Tonya Matthews takes Janellyn on an interactive tour.

Fiat Chrysler Automotive’s auto-design color and materials director LaShirl Turner shows Janellyn the science and art behind using various colors and materials for automobiles. Together they compare and contrast different materials in the FCA Design Dome, and Janellyn even gets to take a test drive!

Genesis is 'over-the-moon' to learn about astronomy with Jillian Bellovary! Jillian explains to Genesis what black holes are, how they form, and how she studies them using computer simulations.

Janellyn’s knowledge about space blasts off with NASA astronaut Jessica Meir! Jessica launches into her experience of what it’s like to be in outer space, including being a part of the first all-female spacewalk. Janellyn learns how Jessica’s love of biology led to her passion to become an astronaut with NASA.

Architectural Designer Tiffany Brown “builds” Janellyn’s knowledge about architecture! Janellyn learns the science and art that goes into the process of creating and constructing buildings in downtown Detroit.

Explore the phenomenon of fungal networks in the city of Crystal Falls, MI to help students learn some of the [...]

Award-winning cartoonist, Joe Wos, takes to the trees of Australia where we learn to draw a Koala and Kookaburra. Students will also learn about using line to create the illusion of texture.

Students will create a real scene at the farm. Incorporating a cow character, barn, and scenery, cartooning instructor Joe Wos will demonstrate how to pull together all the elements to set the stage. Students will also learn the basics of art composition.

Learn to draw one of the world’s most unusual animals, the platypus. Follow along step-by-step with cartoonist Joe Wos to create this unique Aussie mammal. He’ll draw in another Australian water creature, the crocodile. Students will also learn how similar features can be used to create completely different characters.

High up on the barn roof, a rooster wakes up early and waits for someone to draw him. Cartoonist Joe Wos will teach students how to draw that barnyard alarm clock commonly called the rooster. Students will also learn about conveying emotions through facial expression.

Learn to draw an adorable dog using letters, numbers, and simple shapes. Joe will also share tips on using props to set a scene.

In this episode we draw a hamster all dressed up in his top hat and tails. Students will see how costume can help transform a character.

Our fishy friend looks a little worried when we draw a cat to keep him company! Students will also learn about the relationship between predator and prey.

Grab your paper and pen and float on down to the South Pole where we will draw an ice-skating penguin. You'll also get a lesson in the concepts of shape and form.

Meet two North Pole pals: A Narwhal and his best friend Seal! Students will also learn about character relationships.

Learn how color helps convey emotion.

The best way to learn is to practice!

Different tools provide different types of lines.

Finding inspiration in scribbles.

Meet with a data analyst at La-Z-Boy to learn how her work helps to bring comfy chairs to your home. [...]

Learn about cybersecurity from three women who work in this exciting field. Liz Beattie, cybersecurity expert at Dominos, tells us [...]

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

Follow along as Ann Arbor District Library staff make an octopus with just a bit of polymer clay!

Follow along as Ann Arbor District Library staff make a parrot with just a bit of polymer clay!

Do you like cute little fun foods? Watch this video and see how we made one with just a bit of polymer clay.

Follow along as Ann Arbor District Library staff make a lobster with just a bit of polymer clay!

Follow along as Ann Arbor District Library staff make a bat with just a bit of polymer clay!

Follow along as Ann Arbor District Library staff make a penguin with just a bit of polymer clay!

Follow along as Ann Arbor District Library staff make a whale with just a bit of polymer clay!