Enhance your writing with figurative language as we explore Michigan’s beautiful beaches and dunes.

In this detective-themed video, Ms. Meg helps you crack the mystery of idioms!

What are ethics, and how do they guide us in making good choices?

Mr. Peterson explains wind power and demonstrates how to write a strong opinion essay, highlighting the importance of renewable energy.

Breathe deeply and let the sounds of nature inspire you to move and create.

Miss Defauw shares a snowy memory and teaches students how to use dialogue to enhance storytelling and bring their writing to life.

Ms. Audra invites you to create a beach soundscape using your voice and movements.

Using a real-life example about voting ballots in Michigan, we’ll show you how to fact-check claims using reliable sources.

From Detroit-style pizza to your favorite hoodie, learn how to express your love in the most exaggerated and poetic way possible.

Strengthen your reading skills while learning about the history of the Mackinac Bridge in this fun and educational episode.

From headlines to bylines and quotes, we break down the key features of news articles while uncovering the mystery of a 1914 shipwreck.

Learn how to summarize important facts while discovering how EVs are shaping the future.

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.

From bridges to roads, rivers to lakes, trains to planes Michiganders need to get from here to there. Learn about how transportation works in Michigan.

Learn all about Michigan's tasty pasty and how it fueled miners in the Upper Peninsula. Then, an ode to Detroit's cheesy, crispy pizza.

Learn all about Michigan's climate. First, take a look at what causes lake effect snow. Then, what makes windpower work for Michigan?

Take a dive into the history of Michigan. First, learn about how Lansing became Michigan's capital city. Then, take a look at how Toledo ended up in Ohio!

Imagine honking horns, chirping birds, and bustling streets as you bring your urban environment to life through sound and movement.

Join Ms. Meg for an interactive lesson and game that will take your writing to the next level!

Join naturalist Paul Roose as he teaches you how to be a citizen scientist by observing birds, collecting data, and recording your findings.

Why did Michigan's state capital move from Detroit to Lansing? Join Mrs. Mask as she dives into the fascinating history behind this change and explains how Lansing was chosen.

Did you know Michigan and Ohio once fought over the Toledo Strip? Let’s get started with a timeline and some exciting history facts!

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!

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!

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!

Jeff Kass takes us into the world of organic farmers and teaches us how to write a first-person narrative from their perspective.

Watch as Mrs. DeFauw models how to take notes and write summaries to help remember key ideas from different texts. Ready to say, “We can do it!”? Let’s get started!

What makes Michigan's economy run? Learn about Michigan's history with Rosie the Riveter, discover the life of a dairy farmer, and learn about how media is made.

Did you know that tiny goldfish can become a menace to the Great Lakes? Join Mr. Peterson as he explores how invasive goldfish impact our ecosystem and teaches a valuable literacy lesson on cause and effect. Learn to create a cause and effect chart to enhance your reading and writing skills!

Did you know the North American River Otter is making a splash in the Detroit River after 100 years? Join Mr. Peterson and Dr. John Hartig as they explore the otters' return and what it means for the environment. Plus, learn how to write from a first-person point of view in a fun, otter-inspired writing lesson!

Join Mr. Peterson as he dives into the world of algae and explores how human actions cause harmful algal blooms. Learn about eutrophication, the impact on wildlife, and how you can make a positive environmental change!

Dive into our reliance on electricity and its sources. Explore renewable and non-renewable energy, with a focus on solar power.

See how this video models descriptive writing with a vivid paragraph from an 1800s miner's perspective, using sensory details to bring the pasty and the mining experience to life.

Have you heard all the buzz about bees lately? Join Mr. Peterson as he explores two native Michigan bees and their role in pollination. Plus, learn how a Venn diagram can help organize your thoughts and improve your writing skills when comparing and contrasting!

Michigan teachers star in segments that combine reading and writing skills with science, history, and more!

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.

Take a trip with Mrs. Mora as she teaches us how prefixes and suffixes can help us understand challenging words related to travel.

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!

Learn bow to use word parts, like prefixes and suffixes, to break big words down into understandable word parts.

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.

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.

Meet poet laureates, discover a collection of poems written by Flint students, and visit a cool poetry competition in Lansing.

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

Each episode of SPTV includes one of these educational lessons. Catch full episodes of Story Pirates on the Michigan Learning [...]

Each episode of SPTV includes one of these educational lessons. Catch full episodes of Story Pirates on the Michigan Learning [...]

Each episode of SPTV includes one of these educational lessons. Catch full episodes of Story Pirates on the Michigan Learning [...]

Each episode of SPTV includes one of these educational lessons. Catch full episodes of Story Pirates on the Michigan Learning [...]

Each episode of SPTV includes one of these educational lessons. Catch full episodes of Story Pirates on the Michigan Learning [...]

Each episode of SPTV includes one of these educational lessons. Catch full episodes of Story Pirates on the Michigan Learning [...]

Each episode of SPTV includes one of these educational lessons. Catch full episodes of Story Pirates on the Michigan Learning [...]