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Worksheet
grades 6–12
Social-Distance Dilemma
Figure out how to hold a socially distanced patio party using math. Go back to the site to see whether you found the right answer.
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Video
grades 6–12
A Young Poet's Perspective
Listen to this 12-year-old's poem and identify the images and repetition that get his message across. Then create something that shares your perspective.
Activity
grades 3–8
Help Out
Ask an adult how you can help for 15 minutes. Or set a timer and find something to clean, wipe, or put away until the alarm sounds.
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Five Best …
Worksheet
grades 3–8
Recipe Zine
With a little folding and loads of creativity, use this template to make a recipe for yourself, a family member or friend, or anything!
Video
grades 6–8
Types of Rocks
Get the hard facts on the three types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
Lesson
grades 8–12
Targeted Political Ads
Explore the ways microtargeted political ads attempt to influence elections. Watch the video, and then use the worksheet and discussion questions to dig deeper.
Video
grades 6–12
Why You Can't Divide By Zero
Learn how the simple combination of an everyday number and a basic operation can result in a mind-bending problem.
Worksheet
grades 1–8
Writing Inspiration
Print out this packet of activities that get you writing and thinking in new ways.
Video
grades 5–9
Why Be Grateful?
Watch this video to find out why being grateful makes us happier. Then take a minute to focus on the things you're thankful for.
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Would You Rather
Video
grades 6–12
Tallest Building in the World
Take a journey inside an animation of the world's tallest building—the Burj Khalifa, located in Dubai—reaching over half a mile high!
Activity
grades 3–8
Get Moving with Langston Galloway
Join Detroit Pistons' Langston Galloway and teacher Ms. Jourieh for an at-home workout. Watch until the end for a poem from Langston's namesake.
Interactive
grades 6–12
Visual Crosswords
Think creatively and conceptually about art with this inventive painting- and picture-based crossword game.
Article/Ebook
grades 5–10
Goats That Climb
Find out how and why goats climb, and then choose one or more of the math questions to try. Check out the extra resources, too.
Video
grades 6–12
What Makes Something a Poem?
Watch this video to learn if your favorite song or an especially poignant post or tweet could be considered poetry.
Activity
grades 6–12
Call an Elder
Call a grandparent, a neighbor, or a friend of the family to check in on them and make their day. Maybe tell them a joke!
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Name That Tune
Video
grades 6–8
Colonial America
Travel to the 1700s to get an overview of the 13 colonies and learn about the regions, cultures, and politics that defined this era.
Article/Ebook
grades 6–12
Microbeads: Huge Problem
Find out how people worked together to ban the use of a dangerous ingredient in cosmetics. Are there movements you want to help?
Worksheet
grades 4–6
Ancient Art
Color the Incan textile pattern and then try to create your own version. What patterns do you see? What shapes will you include?
Activity
grades 6–8
Protecting Your Personal Info
Find out what personal information you might be giving up when you're online. Which online activities should you avoid, and which are OK?
Video
grades 7–9
Oversharing and Your Digital Footprint
Listen to other students' thoughts and experiences with social media. Do you think you're an oversharer?
Activity
grades 6–8
If I Share __ What Will Happen?
How can actions online affect others, both positively and negatively? Think through the consequences of different types of online posts.
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Geography
Activity
grades K–8
The First Step to Sustainability
What does it mean to live sustainably? Learn to distinguish between needs and wants, and consider how things are used or wasted.
Interactive
grades 6–12
News Feed Defenders
Understand the essential qualities of good journalism, how news goes viral, and common tactics employed in news to deceive or manipulate reads.
Video
grades 1–12
Yoga for the Mind
Clear your mind and re-charge your body with some meditative yoga great for beginners or even seasoned vets.
Worksheet
grades 4–6
What's the Missing Number?
Look at the numbers, figure out the pattern, and then use that pattern to find the missing number. Check your work with the answer key.
Website/App
grades 6–12
Latinx, Hispanic, and Chicano Genius
Browse and read—or learn about—the work of Latinx, Hispanic, and Chicano artists, activists, and more. (Note: Some texts require sign-in.)
Activity
Preschool–grade 12
Self-Appreciation
Write about or draw pictures of things you appreciate about yourself. What are some reasons you're grateful you're you?
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Dictionary
Activity
grades 6–12
Mason Plumlee Gets Moving
Wide Open School Exclusive:
NBA Denver Nuggets player Mason Plumlee shares his stuck-at-home workout, plus some fun games you can set up with ordinary household items.
Video
grades 6–8
Climate Change
Check out this hip-hop video that explains how climate is different from weather and how we've dangerously impacted climate.
Video
grades 4–6
Digital Life 101
Use this video to reflect on the media you consume, create, and share. Consider drawing out a map similar to the one in the video.
Article/Ebook
grades 5–10
Brew Up Some Math
Travel to Argentina to learn about the the cultural importance of yerba mate then do the math problems about this brewed beverage.
Video
grades 3–8
How Texts Are Structured
Learn about the essential elements and techniques of well-structured texts. After, find a nonfiction book or article and identify some of these elements.
Activity
grades 2–12
Thinking About Traditions
Write down your family traditions, whether they're for holidays, birthdays, or other special reasons. Are there new traditions you'd like to create?
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Celebrity Head
Activity
grades K–6
Create a Cutout Figure
Create along with this video that'll show you how to create a cutout, draw, and color a portrait of someone you know.
Video
grades K–8
Experience Polar Bears on the Tundra
Travel to the Canadian tundra to see some migrating polar bears and hear from the scientists who study them.
Website/App
grades 6–12
Inspiration, Passion, and Perseverance
Explore some careers by watching these video interviews. Take a few minutes to write about or draw something that inspired you.
Website/App
grades 3–12
Discover a STEM Career Path
Browse this site's videos featuring inspiring women discussing their work. Which careers seem most interesting to you? How might you pursue them?
Video
grades 3–12
Spellbound
Watch this tense documentary about eight spelling champions as they compete for the big prize.
Activity
grades 2–12
New Year. New Goals.
Kick-start the new year with some healthy new habits. Use this 21-day challenge activity to set a goal, and encourage friends and family to do the same!
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Bask in the Glow
Interactive
grades 6–8
Analyzing El Niño
Work through this interactive lesson that'll help you understand how scientists use data to better understand El Niño events and how they affect weather.
Video
grades 6–10
Fortnite Funky
Get in the game with this Fortnite dance! Learn the moves step by step and then put it all together so you can "Last Forever."
Activity
grades 3–6
Awesome Ornament
Gather some simple crafting materials, and then go step by step to make a piñata-shaped ornament.
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