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Events
![curious crew elephant toothpaste roadshow](https://www.michiganlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/curious-crew-toothpaste.png)
Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew
Virtual Event in partnership with WKAR on June 22 at 10am
![Detroit Zoo Penguins event with Michigan Learning Channel](https://www.michiganlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/comic-book-header_animals-1-380x213.jpg)
Behind the Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo
Online Event on June 24 at 10am
Videos in This Week's Activity Book
Events
![curious crew elephant toothpaste roadshow](https://www.michiganlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/curious-crew-toothpaste.png)
Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew
Virtual Event in partnership with WKAR on June 22 at 10am
![Detroit Zoo Penguins event with Michigan Learning Channel](https://www.michiganlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/comic-book-header_animals-1-380x213.jpg)
Behind the Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo
Online Event on June 24 at 10am
Explore All Creatures Week Videos
- Dog Gone CuteLesson 301
Dog Gone Cute
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeLearn to draw an adorable dog using letters, numbers, and simple shapes. Joe will also share tips on using props to set a scene.
- A Very Fancy HamsterLesson 302
A Very Fancy Hamster
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeIn 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.
- Playful PenguinLesson 402
Playful Penguin
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeGrab 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 fo…
- More Closed Syllables and Climate ChallengesLesson 208
More Closed Syllables and Climate Challenges
English3rd GradePractice closed syllables, read about climate challenges, and brainstorm writing ideas.
- Closed Syllables and Climate ChallengesLesson 207
Closed Syllables and Climate Challenges
English3rd GradePractice closed syllables and talk about the thoughts we have when we write.
- Spend an AniMinute with Jabari the Giraffe
Spend an AniMinute with Jabari the Giraffe
EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergartenhttps://youtu.be/pI3ms_Pu4XgEnjoy the Detroit Zoo’s AniMinute series where we introduce you to individual animals living at the Detroit Zoo. In this episode, A…
- Kangaroo and Joey, TooLesson 2
Kangaroo and Joey, Too
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Gradehttps://youtu.be/A4Oq-ZBKFUsCartoonist Joe Wos takes viewers through the simple steps of drawing one of “Down Under’s” most popular denizens – a kangaroo and i…
- At Home DIA: Make a Spiral Snake!Lesson 01
At Home DIA: Make a Spiral Snake!
Art1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenInspired by the pre-Colombian Coiled Snake Idol in the DIA's collection — learn how to create your own spiral snake, using materials you may have at home.