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Core Segments With Ms. DeFauw
Discover the power of intergenerational storytelling and learn how to preserve and share family stories for generations to come.
Enhance your writing with figurative language while exploring Michigan’s unique beaches and dunes.
Explore Michigan’s lumbering history from the perspective of both lumberjacks and towering trees, and learn how to craft engaging stories.
Miss Defauw shares a snowy memory and teaches students how to use dialogue to enhance storytelling and bring their writing to life.
Strengthen your reading skills while learning about the history of the Mackinac Bridge in this fun and educational episode.
Core Segments With Mr. Kass
How do cities impact nature? In this video, Jeff Kass introduces the concept of urban sprawl and teaches us how [...]
Jeff Kass explains the structure of the blues poem and takes us on a journey through the lives of 19th-century lumberjacks.
From Detroit-style pizza to your favorite hoodie, learn how to express your love in the most exaggerated and poetic way possible.
Core Segments With Ms. Mask
Core Segments With Mr. Peterson
Join Mr. Peterson as he interviews an expert about Anishinaabemowin. Learn the importance of preserving this language, its historical roots, [...]
Explore Detroit’s largest art object, the Fisher Building, with Mr. Peterson! Discover its rich history, architecture, and the stories behind [...]
Learn about the stunning Sleeping Bear Dunes with Mr. Peterson and Ranger Dave! Discover why national parks are important, how [...]
Join Mr. Peterson on an exciting adventure at the International Wildlife Refuge in Trenton, Michigan. Learn how to conduct research, [...]
Mr. Peterson explains wind power and demonstrates how to write a strong opinion essay, highlighting the importance of renewable energy.
Core Segments With Ms. Kara
Learn how lighting and visual elements set the mood in film. Watch as we explore how media makers use different [...]
Using a real-life example about voting ballots in Michigan, we’ll show you how to fact-check claims using reliable sources.
From headlines to bylines and quotes, we break down the key features of news articles while uncovering the mystery of a 1914 shipwreck.
We’ll show you how filmmakers use different techniques to create compelling digital stories, all while exploring a garden and talking about the importance of soil!
Soundscapes With Ms. Audra
Feel the power of nature with Ms. Audra as she helps you create a storm soundscape! From rolling thunder to [...]
Get ready to rock! Miss Audra takes you to a rock concert where you can play your air guitar, bang [...]
Let’s explore emotions with Miss Audra! Create sounds that express feelings like happiness, sadness, and surprise, all while calming your [...]
Dig deep into the underground world with Miss Audra! Imagine worms, moles, and even growing plants as we create a [...]
Hear owls, crackling fires, and more as you create your own camping soundscape.
Breathe deeply and let the sounds of nature inspire you to move and create.
Ms. Audra invites you to create a beach soundscape using your voice and movements.
In this exciting soundscape activity, you’ll get to roar, squawk, and even slither like a snake as we create the sounds of the zoo.
Imagine honking horns, chirping birds, and bustling streets as you bring your urban environment to life through sound and movement.
Ms. Audra guides you through the sounds of flutes, violins, bells, and more. Let your imagination soar as you use your voice and body to make music. Breathe, move, and create a beautiful symphony with us!
Decoding Words With Ms. Mora
Lesson 105
Do you love tasty treats? So do we! Mrs. Mora helps us to understand how to use vowels to break words into parts and how to read and understand multisyllabic words all while learning about food related terms.
Lesson 106
Take a trip with Mrs. Mora as she teaches us how prefixes and suffixes can help us understand challenging words related to travel.
Lesson 201
Learn strategies to help decode words using prefixes and suffixes. Mrs. Mora teaches us how large words, like renewable, can be easily decoded by understanding word parts!
Lesson 202
Learn bow to use word parts, like prefixes and suffixes, to break big words down into understandable word parts.
Lesson 205
Learn how to use vowels to break words into parts to make them easier to read. Mrs. Mora shows us how to break apart an important word to learn about syrup farming.
Lesson 206
Farmers use a lot of challenging words as part of their work growing and harvesting our food. Mrs. Mora teaches us how to use prefixes and suffixes to decode words related to farming.
21st Century Skills With Ms. Yarnell
Explore Michigan’s rich cultural diversity! This video introduces the importance of cultural awareness through real-life examples, teaching students to respect [...]
Learn how to become a leader by guiding others, making wise choices, and working together.
What are ethics, and how do they guide us in making good choices?
Nature Writing With Mr. Paul
Take a journey along the Cass River Water Trail and explore the rich history and wildlife of the area. Learn [...]
Explore how nature inspires art! Join us at the Thomas Township Nature Preserve to see how wildlife and habitats can [...]
Join naturalist Paul Roose as he teaches you how to be a citizen scientist by observing birds, collecting data, and recording your findings.
Learn how to observe birds in your backyard and record their size, shape, color, and habitat like a true scientist. No fancy notebook required – just your curiosity and a love for nature!
Figurative Language With Ms. Meg
Dialogue is more than just characters talking—it's the key to developing your story! Miss Meg explores how dialogue shapes characters, [...]
Discover the magic of point of view with Miss Meg! Whether it’s first, second, or third person, each perspective offers [...]
In this detective-themed video, Ms. Meg helps you crack the mystery of idioms!
Join Ms. Meg for an interactive lesson and game that will take your writing to the next level!
Restore! With Ms. AP
Join Ms. AP in this 2-minute movement snack that combines running in place with arm lifts. Warm up, lift, and cool down to restore energy and focus for the day.
Walking Burpee: Learn the fundamentals of burpees with Ms. AP in this 2-minute movement snack. Warm up with forward folds, practice basic burpee movements, and cool down to keep your energy high.
Powerful Pencil Jumps: Jump into action with Ms. AP in this 2-minute movement snack. After warming up, practice jumping with perfect form, and cool down to keep your energy high.
Standard Burpee: Take your burpees to the next level with Ms. AP in this 2-minute session. Warm up, add new moves to your burpees, and cool down to stay energized throughout the day.
Squats with a Twist: Energize yourself with Ms. AP’s 2-minute snack, adding an arm twist to your squats. Warm up, squat, twist, and cool down to keep your body moving and your mind sharp.
Jumping Jacks Energy Boost: Join Ms. AP in a quick 2-minute movement snack focused on jumping jacks to restore your energy. Warm up, follow along with 20 jumping jacks, and cool down with deep breaths to get ready for the rest of your day.
Squat Jump Challenge: Join Ms. AP for a 2-minute movement snack focusing on squat jumps. Warm up with jumping jacks, perform squat jumps, and cool down with deep breaths to keep your energy high
Full Body Jumping Fun: Ms. AP leads a dynamic 2-minute movement snack, focusing on jumps that engage your whole body. Warm up, jump, and cool down to stay active and ready to learn.
Lateral Lunge Workout: Boost your energy with Ms. AP’s 2-minute snack focused on lateral lunges. Start with a warm-up, lunge side to side, and cool down with deep breaths to keep your brain sharp.
Jumping Jacks Challenge: Take on the jumping jacks challenge with Ms. AP in this quick 2-minute session. Warm up, perform 20 jumping jacks, and cool down to stay energized all day long.