All Collections

40 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Entrepreneurship)

Career and Future Readiness, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Entrepreneurship)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

29 Hours 20 Minutes

November is National Entrepreneurship Month and Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II has created an exciting collection of activities just for Mizzen!

Filled with fun, immersive, and interactive content, this playlist introduces students to entrepreneurship as a mindset.

Students in K-12 age groups will build their skillset through discovery, problem-solving, and collaboration.

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Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Entrepreneurship)Career and Future Readiness, Leadership and Teamwork

29 Hours 20 Minutes•Grades K - 12

Collection

8 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

MLB Players STEM League

STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

MLB Players STEM League

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

6 Hours

The MLB Players STEM League is an interactive, sports-based learning experience that connects math, strategy, and social-emotional learning through the game of baseball. Developed in partnership with the MLB Players Trust, this program combines a board game and curriculum to help students build essential skills through a hands-on experience.

Over eight lessons, students take on the roles of players, managers, and analysts, using real MLB player stats to draft teams, track performance, analyze data, and make strategic decisions. Core math concepts—including fractions, percentages, and probability—are woven into gameplay, providing real-world applications of data in sports.

Beyond math, the program reinforces teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience through integrated bonus lessons, helping students navigate challenges and collaborate with their peers effectively. With an emphasis on social-emotional skills and critical thinking, students develop practical abilities that extend beyond the classroom.

The MLB Players STEM League is designed for youth-development organizations and schools of all types, offering a free and accessible way to engage students in learning through the excitement of baseball.

Educators should request their MLB Players STEM League games when preparing for Lesson 1 to ensure they receive them before reaching Lesson 3. Requests can be placed at this link or using the link found in Lesson 1.

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MLB Players STEM LeagueSTEM, Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

6 Hours•Grades 3 - 8

Collection

6 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Building a NewsHour: Part 4

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Collection

Building a NewsHour: Part 4

PBS

3 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 4

This Module from SRL takes youth through the all elements of building their own news hour. A follow-up to the From Concept to Screen Module, this six part Collection takes youth through the all the steps in creating a news hour to tell their stories.

This is Module 4 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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Building a NewsHour: Part 4Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

1 Hour 30 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

19 Activities

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Grades K - 12

STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education

STEM, Arts

Collection

STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

This playlist will ignite curiosity and creativity for grades K-12 with a lineup of specially-curated STEAM activities! From mind-bending math puzzles and hands-on science experiments to coding adventures and imaginative art projects, each activity is a new gateway to discovery!

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STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen EducationSTEM, Arts

Grades K - 12

Collection

5 Activities

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Grades 6 - 8

Invasive Species

Nature and Wildlife, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

Collection

Invasive Species

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

2 Hours

As our ecosystems continue to become more vulnerable through anthropogenic change, scientists are working hard to restore the resilience of green space. One of the major detractors from ecosystem resilience are invasive species. In this module, students will assess the impact of invasive species in their local ecosystems. They will work collaboratively with their peers to research effective pest management protocols, participate in field experiences to learn more about local native and invasive species, and analyze data to assess local biodiversity. This newly acquired knowledge and skills will set the foundation for a community outreach project in which students will educate their peers and community members about the importance of invasive species management.

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Invasive SpeciesNature and Wildlife, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

2 Hours•Grades 6 - 8

Collection

12 Activities

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Grades K - 5

Mission: Rainforest!

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Collection

Mission: Rainforest!

Go2Science

K - 5

10 Hours 25 Minutes

Join Go2Science in the rainforests of Panama in Mission:Rainforest! Use the video-based activities to follow along with Beth and Curtis to research a big question about blue Morpho butterflies. Get students ready to use their observation skills, they might find some surprises along the way!

Start the adventure with Dr. Mitra, learning about blue Morpho butterflies and stating a hypothesis. Then, continue learning about animals and plants in habitats like the rainforest and ocean.

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Mission: Rainforest!STEM, Nature and Wildlife

10 Hours 25 Minutes•Grades K - 5

Collection

16 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Mizzen Summer Sizzle

Arts, Digital Media and Communications

Collection

Mizzen Summer Sizzle

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

2 Hours

Join Mizzen and our partner organization for summer learning! This playlist for all ages is a highlight reel of activities from Mizzen's Summer Sizzle features. Continue your summer learning with !Mpact Players, Jazz at Lincoln Center, National Wildlife Federation, PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs, reDiscover Center, and Mizzen with the list of activities below.

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Mizzen Summer SizzleArts, Digital Media and Communications

2 Hours•Grades K - 12

Collection

25 Activities

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Grades K - 12

23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for December

Health and Wellness, Social and Emotional Awareness

Collection

23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for December

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

20 Hours 35 Minutes

With winter afoot, during a school year like no other, are you looking for fun, healthy and restorative activities you can share with children and youth?

23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for December offers just that.

From “Action Packed ABC” for younger children and “Dance, Dance, Dance” for middle school kids, to “Mindfulness” for teens, this weekday December calendar shares art, music, yoga, social emotional learning, and indoor and outdoor projects and games to help kids feel better.

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23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for DecemberHealth and Wellness, Social and Emotional Awareness

20 Hours 35 Minutes•Grades K - 12

Collection

11 Activities

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Grades 6 - 12

Activities to Engage with 'The 1619 Project'

History and Society, Digital Media and Communications

Collection

Activities to Engage with 'The 1619 Project'

Pulitzer Center

6 - 12

11 Hours 15 Minutes

Welcome to The 1619 Project playlist for afterschool educators!

These activities give various entry points into exploring the legacy of slavery in contemporary U.S. systems and society, and celebrating Black Americans' contributions to democracy. Each activity is designed for facilitation across one or two 45-minute sessions, and can be completed in any order. To provide a strong foundation for exploring the project, consider starting with the activities entitled "Introducing The 1619 Project," "The Idea of America," and/or "Visualizing the Legacy of Slavery."

Activities in this playlist engage images, podcasts, video, and text excerpts from the project. Students will have the opportunity to connect with the content and one another through meaningful discussions and collaborative team challenges; deepen their research and presentation skills by sharing stories of Black innovators; activate their creativity through writing and visual art; hone their media literacy skills; build historical knowledge; and more.

The 1619 Project is an initiative of The New York Times Magazine that challenges us to reframe U.S. history by marking the year when the first enslaved Africans arrived on Virginia soil as our nation's foundational date. The Pulitzer Center is the official education partner for the project.

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Activities to Engage with 'The 1619 Project'History and Society, Digital Media and Communications

11 Hours 15 Minutes•Grades 6 - 12

Collection

3 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts

Arts, Career and Future Readiness

Collection

OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts

ArtsConnection

9 - 12

4 Hours 30 Minutes

OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts is a series of art-led activities that encourage young people to identify careers in the arts and creative fields. Students begin by identifying arts careers represented in their personal networks and within their own communities, as well as arts and creative fields that they're interested in learning more about. Then, they use improvisational theater activities to practice interview skills - for any school or job interview. Find a structure and framework to support young people to host a Visit with an Arts Professional. OnTRaC uses theater techniques as an entry point -- students engage in ice-breaker activities, role-play and other activities to increase skills in support of college and career readiness, including first impressions, networking and interviewing skills.

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OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the ArtsArts, Career and Future Readiness

4 Hours 30 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Collection

6 Activities

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Grades 6 - 12

The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 7-12

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Collection

The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 7-12

Pulitzer Center

6 - 12

How can good journalism empower people? This module begins by asking students to identify what they believe the purpose of journalism to be, and guides them to think critically and creatively about their relationship with news.

Students will move from reflecting on the power and purpose of journalism to examining how bias can affect the news, and the way in which we process information ourselves. Students will learn about news framing and editorial judgment, putting themselves in the shoes of editors and journalists who decide which stories get told and how they are presented to the public. Finally, students will move from analyzing news stories to responding to underreported stories that matter to them through creative and journalistic projects.

Throughout this module, facilitators have access to the option of requesting a free virtual visit with a Pulitzer Center journalist who can support students in digging deeper into any of these topics, getting their questions answered, and exploring careers in the journalism field.

Are you looking for media literacy activities for younger learners? Check out The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6, also on Mizzen.

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The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 7-12Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Grades 6 - 12

Collection

8 Activities

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Grades K - 5

Health and Wellness for Families and Programs K-5th Grade

Health and Wellness, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

Health and Wellness for Families and Programs K-5th Grade

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

5 Hours 45 Minutes

This Playlist is a mix of mindfulness, health and nutrition for small groups with kids from K-5. Outdoor play, breathing, and structured strategies for de-stressing!

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Health and Wellness for Families and Programs K-5th GradeHealth and Wellness, Leadership and Teamwork

5 Hours 45 Minutes•Grades K - 5

Collection

20 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (SEL)

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (SEL)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

12 Hours

Start the school year with Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and Mizzen!

This collection is designed to create awareness and foster discussion about how children can respect others and themselves, confront bullying, manage stress, and become more engaged in their communities.

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Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (SEL)Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

12 Hours•Grades K - 12

Collection

2 Activities

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Grades 6 - 12

Creativity and Play (Grades 6-12)

Arts, STEM

Collection

Creativity and Play (Grades 6-12)

VentureLab

6 - 12

1 Hour 30 Minutes

This is a series on play and being playful, considered cornerstones of creativity and idea generation.

In the first activity, "Play Stations," students are provided with the opportunity to play and reconnect with their own innate creativity.

In the second activity, "Wacky Inventions," students work in groups to use existing products and objects to come up with (and then act out) the wackiest inventions they can think of.

Why is play important? There is significant evidence that many ideas for new products and services were developed through playing around with ideas, materials and products. Play itself gives us a fresh perspective which is often critical in solving problems and being innovative.

Play also helps us better understand the world around us because we can explore things in a fun way - we can make and build, create new worlds and personas, play new games and break the rules without fear of consequences. Play helps entrepreneurs innovate because it's risk-free—there's no judgment or failure when you're playing.

Using play and being playful as a tool for developing creativity can improve one's ability to generate ideas and solve problems. Often, to be able to come up with lots of ideas people need to be given permission to play around and be free from judgment!

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Creativity and Play (Grades 6-12)Arts, STEM

1 Hour 30 Minutes•Grades 6 - 12

Collection

12 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab

STEM, Arts

Collection

Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

12 Hours

Attention, Funologists! Nickelodeon's Our World is calling on young innovators to join them in their Play Lab to help design thrilling new games for Worldwide Day of Play. This adventure starts in the with exploring a variety of games to uncover what makes them fun and exciting. Equipped with these insights, participants will then craft their own unique game from scratch, aiming to make it a success on the big day. This innovative learning journey creates experiences that improve youths' health, wellbeing, and agency. Join us to collaborate, innovate, and turn fun into reality!

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Nickelodeon Our World: The Play LabSTEM, Arts

12 Hours•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

5 Activities

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Grades K - 2

Intro to Entrepreneurship (Grades 1-2)

Career and Future Readiness, STEM

Collection

Intro to Entrepreneurship (Grades 1-2)

VentureLab

K - 2

2 Hours

This foundational series of activities introduces elementary students to the concept of entrepreneurship. Expanding beyond the idea that entrepreneurs are just people who set up and run a company, the team at VentureLab wants students to also develop an entrepreneurial way of thinking and acting on ideas.

Through this collection of activities, students develop an understanding of the basic entrepreneurial skills and mindset, as well as what it means and feels like to be an entrepreneur.

Activity 1 ("What is an Entrepreneur?") introduces students to what entrepreneurs are, with students creating a poster of themselves using key words centered on the entrepreneurial mindset.

Activity 2 ("Idea Journals and the Entrepreneur Song") introduces the Idea Journal, a notebook where students can record all of their great ideas in one place. Students also learn a song and the entrepreneurial mindset.

In Activity 3 ("Entrepreneurs, Help Heather!") students design a perch to help an imaginary very tiny friend who wants to be able to see around the room. This problem-solving will help students to experience what it's like to be an entrepreneur.

Activity 4 ("Product Analysis & Snapshot of Famous Entrepreneur, Indra Nooyi") is all about analyzing different products and thinking about the entrepreneur behind the product and what they thought about for it to come to life. This activity will really kick start student interest as they consider the wider world of business and entrepreneurship.

Finally, after looking at what goes into creating a product and learning about what appeals to customers, students will draw three cards from three different categories in Activity 5 ("Draw Three") and be challenged to come up with a new product idea.

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Intro to Entrepreneurship (Grades 1-2)Career and Future Readiness, STEM

2 Hours•Grades K - 2

Collection

3 Activities

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Grades K - 8

Animal Adaptations

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Collection

Animal Adaptations

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

Animal adaptations help species to survive. In this module youth will learn about different animal adaptations and learn how urbanization impacts wildlife adaptations.

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Animal AdaptationsNature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades K - 8

Collection

2 Activities

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Grades 6 - 12

Intro to Entrepreneurship (Grades 6-12)

Career and Future Readiness, STEM

Collection

Intro to Entrepreneurship (Grades 6-12)

VentureLab

6 - 12

1 Hour 30 Minutes

This foundational series of activities introduces middle and high school students to the concept of entrepreneurship. Expanding beyond the idea that entrepreneurs are just people who set up and run a company, the team at VentureLab wants students to also develop an entrepreneurial way of thinking and acting on ideas.

Through this collection of activities, students develop an understanding of the basic entrepreneurial skills and mindset, as well as what it means and feels like to be an entrepreneur.

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Intro to Entrepreneurship (Grades 6-12)Career and Future Readiness, STEM

1 Hour 30 Minutes•Grades 6 - 12

Collection

4 Activities

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Grades K - 8

Weather

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Collection

Weather

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

Weather has significant impacts on how we carry out our day, but do you think about how it impacts plants and wildlife? In this playlist, youth will differentiate between weather and climate, take a look at the clouds, celebrate Earth Day (everyday), and look more closely at weather impacts on plants and animals.

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WeatherNature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades K - 8

Collection

9 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

The World of Business & Entrepreneurship

Career and Future Readiness, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

The World of Business & Entrepreneurship

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

6 Hours 45 Minutes

Learning about business and economics are essential topics for young adults. Students engage in various activities that puts them in the shoes of entrepreneurs, learning about the realm of business.

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The World of Business & EntrepreneurshipCareer and Future Readiness, Leadership and Teamwork

6 Hours 45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Collection

5 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Building a NewsHour: Part 3

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Collection

Building a NewsHour: Part 3

PBS

3 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 3

This is Module 3 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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Building a NewsHour: Part 3Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

1 Hour 30 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

2 Activities

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Grades K - 8

Helping My Community

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Collection

Helping My Community

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

Communities play a unique role in our growth and development from children to adults. In this playlist, youth will spend time minimizing their environmental footprint and planning a garden for wildlife.

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Helping My CommunityNature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades K - 8

Collection

3 Activities

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Grades 6 - 8

Disappearing Bees

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Collection

Disappearing Bees

The Nature Conservancy

6 - 8

3 Hours

Youth uncover the fascinating world of bees and the crucial role they play in our ecosystem. Youth play the role of scientists as they seek to uncover the cause(s) of the declining bee populations. Youth learn how to share their knowledge and inform others about a topic through an infographic.

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Disappearing BeesSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

3 Hours•Grades 6 - 8

Collection

11 Activities

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Grades K - 5

STEM Activities for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups

STEM, Arts

Collection

STEM Activities for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

10 Hours

This playlist is a great mix of engineering and science activities that are easy and fun for home or small groups of kids k-5.

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STEM Activities for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small GroupsSTEM, Arts

10 Hours•Grades K - 5

Collection

2 Activities

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Grades K - 2

Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)

History and Society, Literacy, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

1 Hour

Students will engage in a four-week learning experience focused on creating innovator trading cards. This project allows them to explore and highlight the varied contributions of Black Americans to their communities, developing key skills such as listening, drawing, speaking, and foundational categorization. In the final week, Week 4, students will use their completed trading cards to determine the most suitable type of community helper for various scenarios.

There are two activities in the Innovator Trading Card Collection:

Activity 1, Designing Innovator Trading Cards, focuses on the "theme of the week," learning about the innovators and their influence, and designing the innovator trading cards.
Activity 2, Playing Innovator Trading Cads, focuses on facilitating the associated game to reinforce learning.

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Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)History and Society, Literacy, Leadership and Teamwork

1 Hour•Grades K - 2

Collection

3 Activities

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Grades K - 2

Creativity: Play

Arts, STEM

Collection

Creativity: Play

VentureLab

K - 2

2 Hours

Play and being playful are considered cornerstones of creativity and idea generation. There is significant evidence that many ideas for new products and services were developed through playing around with ideas, materials, and products. Play itself gives us a fresh perspective, which is often critical in solving problems and being innovative. Play also helps us better understand the world around us because we can explore things in a fun way - we can make and build, create new worlds and personas, play new games, and break the rules, without fear of consequences. Play helps entrepreneurs innovate because it's risk-free-there's no judgment or failure when you're playing.

In Activity 1, students will be using their imaginations to transform everyday objects into something different and playing through design challenges during Activity 2. Students will rotate in teams to four different stations with a challenge to create something at each. Finally, Activity 3 will involve creative play as students create a menu and play food for an alien planet. To close out the activity and lesson, students will role play waiters/waitresses and customers at each other's diners.

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Creativity: PlayArts, STEM

2 Hours•Grades K - 2

Collection

12 Activities

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Grades K - 8

15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer Days

Leadership and Teamwork, STEM, Arts, Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Collection

15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer Days

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 8

3 Hours 40 Minutes

Need quick summer camp activities that are easy to lead? These 15-30 minute low-prep activities are perfect for transitions, schedule gaps, rainy days, and last-minute plan changes. Designed for summer programs, they keep youth engaged without adding stress to your day.

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15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer DaysLeadership and Teamwork, STEM, Arts, Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

3 Hours 40 Minutes•Grades K - 8

Collection

13 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

American History: Elevating Black Voices (3-5)

History and Society, Literacy, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

American History: Elevating Black Voices (3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

9 Hours 10 Minutes

This Collection is a weekly, hands-on playlist that helps learners explore how stories, creativity, problem-solving, and leadership shape communities and American history. Through engaging texts, Innovator Trading Cards, and theme-based activities in literacy, STEM, the arts, and collaboration, students discover lesser-known Black Americans whose voices and ideas have made a lasting impact. Each week introduces a new theme that strengthens reading comprehension, evidence-based thinking, creativity, and teamwork, while giving learners multiple opportunities to apply their understanding through discussion, design, and gameplay. Designed for flexible facilitation and active learning, this playlist shows that innovation happens in many ways—and that elevating diverse voices deepens our understanding of history.

For a consistent learning experience, it is recommended that this collection be completed in the sequence outlined below. This allows learners to apply the weekly themes from the Innovator Playing Cards through supplementary activities.

Week 1: Storytelling and Voice

Designing Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

Word Detectives

What is that Tone

Rhythm and Language

Week 2: Inventing and Problem Solving

Designing Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

S.INQ Mechanical Engineering Self Propelled Cars

Arm and Belt Accessories

Engineering an Upgrade (Grades 3-5)

Week 3: Creativity and Expression

Designing Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

The Animal Spin

Create and Perform a Scene from a Book

Clay Pinch Pot

Week 4: Leadership and Change

Designing Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

Playing Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

More Tools Are Better Than One

Build Your Own Obstacle Course

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American History: Elevating Black Voices (3-5)History and Society, Literacy, Leadership and Teamwork

9 Hours 10 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

7 Activities

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Grades 3 - 12

Making Comics!

Literacy, Arts

Collection

Making Comics!

OregonASK

3 - 12

6 Hours

Making Comics has seven basic lessons for students to explore how comics are made while learning about story telling, character, setting, action and plot. Each lesson takes about an hour, and this course has 7-10 hours of activities that build as students complete their own comic characters, strips, and finally books from start to finish.

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Making Comics!Literacy, Arts

6 Hours•Grades 3 - 12

Collection

5 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Building a NewsHour: Part 2

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Collection

Building a NewsHour: Part 2

PBS

3 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 2

This is Module 2 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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Building a NewsHour: Part 2Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

1 Hour 30 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

14 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

I'm Beginning to See the Light

Arts, STEM

Collection

I'm Beginning to See the Light

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

14 Hours

The JALC-AC's first module, Module 1: I'm Beginning to See the Light, ignites the creativity and voice of youth as they learn the essential elements of jazz- all while engaging with science, social studies, math, physical education, art, and social-emotional learning concepts and skills.

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I'm Beginning to See the LightArts, STEM

14 Hours•Grades 3 - 8

Collection

4 Activities

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Grades 3 - 12

Intro to Science Notebooking

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Collection

Intro to Science Notebooking

California Academy of Sciences

3 - 12

4 Hours

This collection of activities introduces students to science notebooking, and how to establish systems, organize information, and sketch like a scientist.

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Intro to Science NotebookingSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

4 Hours•Grades 3 - 12

Collection

2 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

Health and Wellness, Literacy, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

1 Hour 50 Minutes

In this collection, learners explore the stories of lesser-known Black American innovators by creating their own Innovator Trading Cards. Using short texts and close reading strategies, students identify key details about how each innovator helped their community and represent that learning through words, symbols, and color. As the weeks progress, learners build a growing card collection connected by shared themes. In the final game, students use their cards to respond to community challenge scenarios, practicing teamwork, reasoning, and explaining how different kinds of innovation work together to solve problems.

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Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)Health and Wellness, Literacy, Leadership and Teamwork

1 Hour 50 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

12 Activities

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Grades K - 8

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 9-12

Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

Collection

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 9-12

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

8 Hours

Finish strong with Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness third and final Collection. Covering Weeks 9-12, this Collection brings together skills learned throughout the program, and celebrates the accomplishments of participants.

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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 9-12Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

8 Hours•Grades K - 8

Collection

2 Activities

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Grades 6 - 12

Innovator Trading Cards (6-12)

History and Society, Literacy, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

Innovator Trading Cards (6-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 12

2 Hours

This collection invites learners to analyze the work of lesser-known Black American innovators and transform their learning into a collaborative, challenge-based experience. Students design Innovator Trading Cards by closely reading informational texts, identifying historical context, and synthesizing each innovator’s contribution using evidence and symbolism. In the final game, learners apply teams of innovators to complex community scenarios, justifying their choices with text-based reasoning and historical insight. Together, the card design and gameplay encourage critical thinking, interdisciplinary connections, and a deeper understanding of how innovation, leadership, and culture shape society.

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Innovator Trading Cards (6-12)History and Society, Literacy, Leadership and Teamwork

2 Hours•Grades 6 - 12

Collection

3 Activities

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Grades 6 - 8

Sustainable Cities

Nature and Wildlife, STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness

Collection

Sustainable Cities

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

2 Hours

With the effects of anthropogenic climate change becoming more evident in our day to day lives, those in urban areas are at high risk of detrimental damage from extreme flooding events. Everywhere you look in urban areas, you are faced with impervious surfaces which presents a challenge when it comes to avoiding floods. And in cities that use combined sewer systems, these floods open the gates of contaminated wastewater filled with everything from human waste to toxic chemicals entering our groundwater and surface water supply which are detrimental to all living organisms that rely on it, including humans.

In this module, students will learn the parameters for and conduct water quality testing on local water bodies, assess the role of local green space in mitigating damage from flooding events, and construct sub-irrigated planters as an example of water saving green infrastructure.

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Sustainable CitiesNature and Wildlife, STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness

2 Hours•Grades 6 - 8

Collection

9 Activities

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Grades K - 2

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades K-2

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Collection

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades K-2

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

6 Hours 45 Minutes

The playlist has been curated to support reading and literacy enrichment through fun and innovative learning experiences. This playlist supports grades K-2 and can be implemented in a various out-of-school settings.

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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades K-2Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

6 Hours 45 Minutes•Grades K - 2

Collection

12 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Catalyze STEM Learning with Kayla Ambesi

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Collection

Catalyze STEM Learning with Kayla Ambesi

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

From robots and rockets to quicksand, plants, weather, and wildlife, this playlist ignites curiosity in STEM, inspiring the joy of discovery. Youth will design and test a kite in flight (learning about wind and weight); make rock candy crystals (discovering supersaturation), record and sketch nature (learning about climate and weather); and craft a protective device for a falling egg (exploring momentum and energy).

"By engaging in STEM activities that go beyond textbooks and lectures, youth can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and gain practical knowledge that transcends traditional education. Investing in these experiences empowers them to become well-rounded individuals equipped to thrive in an ever-evolving world." — Kayla Ambesi

Kayla Ambesi is the Supervisor of Community Schools at Schenectady City School District in New York. With a passion for education and engagement, she oversees six community schools and leads districtwide STEAM Camps, K-12 summer enrichment, and a "STEM Saturdays" collaboration with Union College. Kayla is the devoted mother of four children and holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the esteemed College of Saint Rose.

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Catalyze STEM Learning with Kayla AmbesiSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades K - 12

Collection

4 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Things to Know Before You Grow

Nature and Wildlife, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

Collection

Things to Know Before You Grow

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

4 Hours 55 Minutes

The Ultimate Garden Planning Toolkit for Curious Kids & Inspired Educators

Before you plant your first seed, there are a few essential things every gardener should know—and this module delivers them in the most hands-on, kid-friendly way possible. In “Things to Know Before You Grow,” students explore the fundamentals of garden success: how to read a plant hardiness zone map, understand frost dates, calculate seed starting schedules, and document their observations like real scientists. This four-lesson collection is packed with interactive worksheets, educator-friendly slides, and real-life garden planning tools that help youth think critically and connect deeply with the rhythms of nature.

Designed by Farmer Steph and the team at Farm to Table Kids, this module brings the garden to life in your classroom or afterschool program. It also features exclusive “how-to” videos from Farmer Steph, offering step-by-step support and encouragement straight from the garden. These videos give learners a direct connection to the seasonal cycles they’re studying—setting the stage for confident, climate-smart planting.

Once you've soaked up all the "Things to Know Before You Grow," don’t stop there! Continue the adventure with our partner collection: “How to Grow Dahlias”—a joyful, flower-filled deep dive into one of the most beloved and magical plants in the garden.

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Things to Know Before You GrowNature and Wildlife, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

4 Hours 55 Minutes•Grades 3 - 8

Collection

12 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Foster Health and Wellness with Richmond Brown, Jr.

Health and Wellness, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

Foster Health and Wellness with Richmond Brown, Jr.

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

Belonging. New friends. Fresh foods. Joy. Embracing a whole-child perspective, this playlist celebrates the many everyday ways we can nourish youth health and wellness. Dive into this collection and you’ll find blood-pumping relay races, team-building balloon tosses, and creativity-boosting game design. Plus this playlist is brimming with learning resources you can use to introduce youth to yoga, mindfulness meditation, and the health benefits of seasonal fruits and vegetables!

“Physical activity, creative expression, and social interaction are all essential for well-rounded development that goes beyond the classroom. Whether it’s through sports, outdoor adventures, or introductions to wellness, youth learn the value of taking care of their body and mind. And that’s a cornerstone of their success and happiness.” — Richmond Brown, Jr.

Richmond Brown, Jr. is a native of Charleston, SC who recently relocated to Los Angeles, CA continuing 15 years of dedication and service in leadership in the out-of-school time field. As the Associate Director of Programs with Woodcraft Rangers, he oversees expanded learning partnerships and 21st CCLC programs throughout the Los Angeles area.

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Foster Health and Wellness with Richmond Brown, Jr.Health and Wellness, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades K - 12

Collection

9 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Future Ready)

Digital Media and Communications, Career and Future Readiness, Literacy

Collection

Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Future Ready)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

6 Hours 55 Minutes

Gear up for 21st century learning with Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and Mizzen!

Designed to create awareness and discussion about how technology and innovation impact the workplace and workforce, this playlist with activities for grades K-12 explores skills and competencies required to success in 21st century careers.

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Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Future Ready)Digital Media and Communications, Career and Future Readiness, Literacy

6 Hours 55 Minutes•Grades K - 12

Collection

12 Activities

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Grades 6 - 8

Art and Design For Middle School at Home

Arts, Literacy

Collection

Art and Design For Middle School at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

12 Hours 5 Minutes

This Playlist is all about Art and Design for Middle School Aged youth, and has been mixed especially for having fun at home or in small groups!

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Art and Design For Middle School at HomeArts, Literacy

12 Hours 5 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Collection

8 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Clay Sculpting Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Arts, Literacy

Collection

Clay Sculpting Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

9 Hours

This Playlist provides fun clay sculpting activities for younger children at home.

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Clay Sculpting Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at HomeArts, Literacy

9 Hours•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

12 Activities

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Grades K - 5

Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups

Arts, Literacy

Collection

Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

10 Hours

This playlist is full of fun art projects for kids K-5 at home or in small groups. The materials are simple, perfect for use with available pencils, magazines, clay, or paper. Art can be enriching, relaxing and inspiring!

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Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small GroupsArts, Literacy

10 Hours•Grades K - 5

Collection

12 Activities

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Grades K - 8

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 1-4

Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

Collection

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 1-4

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

8 Hours

Join Active Kids and Minds as they share a series of fun activities for incorporating functional fitness skills for young people. The guided physical activity program includes fundamental movements, along with running, games, mindfulness, and nutritional talks - all in a fun and inclusive environment.

The Active Kids and Minds program is structured as a 12-week program, providing three activities per week. The 12-weeks are grouped into three Mizzen Collections, starting with Weeks 1-4, followed by Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8, and finishing with Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Week 9-12. All Collections can be found in the Mizzen Collections section.

Before getting started with the program, it is important to visit the Related Pro Tips linked below. The Pro Tips provide an introduction to the program, details on the program structure, and a helpful list of tips and tricks to guide facilitation of the program activities.

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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 1-4Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

8 Hours•Grades K - 8

Collection

10 Activities

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Grades 3 - 12

Youth Voice

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

Youth Voice

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 12

8 Hours 15 Minutes

Foster youth voice with these activities that encourage exploration of and engagement with diverse perspectives and experiences.

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Youth VoiceSocial and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

8 Hours 15 Minutes•Grades 3 - 12

Collection

7 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Storytelling Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Literacy, Arts

Collection

Storytelling Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

5 Hours 15 Minutes

This Playlist invites students to create, read, and share stories in small groups or at home.

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Storytelling Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at HomeLiteracy, Arts

5 Hours 15 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

4 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Mixed-Age Group Summer Activities

STEM, Leadership and Teamwork, Arts

Collection

Mixed-Age Group Summer Activities

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

1 Hour 50 Minutes

Planning summer camp activities for mixed-age groups can be challenging. These adaptable lessons are designed for camps where multiple age groups learn together, making it easier to keep everyone engaged, included, and having fun.

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Mixed-Age Group Summer ActivitiesSTEM, Leadership and Teamwork, Arts

1 Hour 50 Minutes•Grades K - 12

Collection

3 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Community Science Playlist

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Collection

Community Science Playlist

California Academy of Sciences

3 - 8

1 Hour 15 Minutes

Community science, also called citizen science, is a global effort in which scientists and the public work together to help gather data on the earth’s biodiversity. In this playlist, youth will learn how to use three community science tools and make observations about arthropods, birds, and sky conditions to share with naturalists around the world.

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Community Science PlaylistNature and Wildlife, STEM

1 Hour 15 Minutes•Grades 3 - 8

Collection

17 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Jazz, Blues, and Music For 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Arts, Literacy

Collection

Jazz, Blues, and Music For 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

23 Hours 45 Minutes

This Playlist prompts younger children to learn and perform music and dances at home.

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Jazz, Blues, and Music For 3rd-5th Grade at HomeArts, Literacy

23 Hours 45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

15 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Empower youth, amplify student voice, and make learning an adventure! The activities in this playlist are designed to spark creativity, foster teamwork, and encourage self-discovery, making learning an adventure that students look forward to each day. This playlist is packed with engaging activities in the arts, career exploration, and social and emotional learning — that foster self-awareness, creativity, connection, and belonging. Each lesson plan equips you to engage students to become more active participants in their own journey.

"The most memorable lessons often come from the journey, not the destination — enjoy the messiness of learning, it's here that the real magic happens." — Lauren B. González

This Playlist was curated by Lauren B. González, in collaboration with Mizzen Education. Lauren has more than 15 years in the educational field and is a doctoral candidate for Applied Learning Sciences at The University of Miami. A first-generation Latina and daughter of Cuban exiles, Lauren describes her approach to learning as "holistic, respectful of student cultures, and deeply rooted in resilience and empathy."

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Amplify Youth Voice with SELSocial and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

1 Hour 30 Minutes•Grades K - 12

Collection

7 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Helping the Planet for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Collection

Helping the Planet for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

5 Hours 15 Minutes

This Playlist allows younger students to go outside and learn about ways to help the environment.

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Helping the Planet for 3rd-5th Grade at HomeNature and Wildlife, STEM

5 Hours 15 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

7 Activities

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Grades 3 - 12

Science Notebooks

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Collection

Science Notebooks

California Academy of Sciences

3 - 12

7 Hours 15 Minutes

Keeping a notebook can help your students think and act like scientists. Sample these easy-to-implement strategies and lessons to bring science notebooking into your program.

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Science NotebooksSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

7 Hours 15 Minutes•Grades 3 - 12

Collection

6 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Building a NewsHour: Part 1

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Collection

Building a NewsHour: Part 1

PBS

3 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 1

This is Module 1 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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Building a NewsHour: Part 1Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

1 Hour 30 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

12 Activities

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Grades K - 8

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8

Health and Wellness, Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

8 Hours

Continue moving with Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness! This is the second of three Active Kids and Minds Collections. Covering Weeks 5-8, this set of activities continues with new skills of the week, strengthening fitness principles, and building nutritional knowledge.

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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8Health and Wellness, Leadership and Teamwork

8 Hours•Grades K - 8

Collection

5 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

Relaxing Yoga, Games, & Mindfulness

Health and Wellness, Social and Emotional Awareness

Collection

Relaxing Yoga, Games, & Mindfulness

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

3 Hours 45 Minutes

Maintaining mental health has become a top priority in today's society. Students engage in relaxing, fun activities that eliminate stress and anxiety from daily life.

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Relaxing Yoga, Games, & MindfulnessHealth and Wellness, Social and Emotional Awareness

3 Hours 45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Collection

10 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

NBA Math Hoops

Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

Collection

NBA Math Hoops

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

9 Hours 10 Minutes

NBA Math Hoops uses the excitement of basketball and the NBA/WNBA brands to engage students in grades 3-8 while teaching math and social-emotional skills. The program begins with preseason activities where students draft teams, analyze player data, and commit to shared values through a Sportsmanship Contract. This initial phase helps students build a foundation of teamwork and data literacy.

The regular season introduces essential gameplay rules, strategies, and mathematical concepts, allowing students to practice and apply their skills. As the season progresses, students develop their understanding of gameplay and enhance their strategic thinking.

The program culminates in the Playoffs, where students put their strategies to the test and demonstrate sportsmanship in a competitive setting. NBA Math Hoops boosts algebra readiness and fosters self-regulation and executive function skills, all while being adaptable to in-school, out-of-school, and home learning environments.

Educators should request their NBA Math Hoops games when preparing for Lesson 1 to ensure that they receive them before reaching Lesson 3. Requests can be placed at this link or using the link found in Lesson 1.

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NBA Math HoopsSocial and Emotional Awareness, STEM

9 Hours 10 Minutes•Grades 3 - 8

Collection

3 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Our Watershed

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Collection

Our Watershed

National Wildlife Federation

3 - 8

Think of a watershed like a filter, where water flows over the land and into other bodies of water, and takes into account the health of the land and all its waterways. In this playlist youth will learn more about their watershed, the ecosystem where they live, and observe the biodiversity nearby.

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Our WatershedNature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades 3 - 8

Collection

10 Activities

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Grades K - 12

2020 National Summer Learning Association Awardees

Leadership and Teamwork

Collection

2020 National Summer Learning Association Awardees

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

9 Hours 30 Minutes

This playlist is brought to you by the awardees of the 2020 National Summer Learning Association Awards. We are so excited to feature the winners of Excellence in Summer Learning, Founder's Award, and Climate Change Award! Congratulations ANYTOWN, Camp EDMO, CityParks Foundation Green Girls Empowered by ING, and Young Audiences of Maryland- Summer Arts & Learning Academy for these achievements and all you do for the community.

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2020 National Summer Learning Association AwardeesLeadership and Teamwork

9 Hours 30 Minutes•Grades K - 12

Collection

3 Activities

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Grades 6 - 8

Design a Park Project

Collection

Design a Park Project

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

In urban environments, opportunity exists everywhere you look to revamp greenspace that supports local and migratory species and community members. For this module, students will be combining everything they have learned about urban forests, biodiversity, and climate change to create an action plan to improve or create a community green space. In this module, students will be able to see that they can make a change within their community by actively identifying a site to beautify, designing possible solutions to improve it, and to write a letter to local community leaders to gather support for their ideas.

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Design a Park Project

Grades 6 - 8

Collection

6 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

Teens Curate Teens: Curating an Art Exhibition

Arts, Literacy

Collection

Teens Curate Teens: Curating an Art Exhibition

ArtsConnection

9 - 12

9 Hours

Teens Curate Teens offers a process for young people to take on the responsibility for creating all aspects of an exhibition. A curator is in charge of selecting artwork for an exhibition or presentation. Learn how a curator or curatorial team creates an art exhibit that gives voice to their peers’ concerns and interests to possibly initiate change. Students develop their collaborative skills to identify a common theme to create a dynamic art event for their community. Together the team chooses a location for the event, guidelines for the artists’ application, outreach, criteria for selection, marketing and PR, placement of the artwork in the space, and the opening & programing of the exhibit.

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Teens Curate Teens: Curating an Art ExhibitionArts, Literacy

9 Hours•Grades 9 - 12

Collection

4 Activities

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Grades 3 - 12

Learning Scientific Sketching

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Collection

Learning Scientific Sketching

California Academy of Sciences

3 - 12

4 Hours

This collection of activities teaches students how to sketch like scientists. Students learn techniques for observation, data collection, and analysis. After learning and practicing these introductory sketching techniques, they will then be able to confidently use their skills for scientific inquiry.

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Learning Scientific SketchingSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

4 Hours•Grades 3 - 12

Collection

6 Activities

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Grades K - 5

S.INQ Mechanical Engineering

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Collection

S.INQ Mechanical Engineering

OregonASK

K - 5

4 Hours

This set of lessons will prepare teachers to explore mechanical engineering with their students using Engineering Design Grids. Simple materials like cardboard and rubber bands provide the power to build and test tops, vehicles, catapults, and safety devices in the classroom. Students will be exposed to mechanical engineering, and how they brainstorm, build, test, and modify devices with moving parts.

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S.INQ Mechanical EngineeringSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

4 Hours•Grades K - 5

Collection

3 Activities

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Grades 6 - 8

Caring for Urban Forests

Nature and Wildlife, STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness

Collection

Caring for Urban Forests

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

2 Hours

Our local ecosystems provide many ecosystem services that endow us with resources, opportunities for recreation and cultural expression, and support the safety quality of life for all living things, including humans. Street trees perform a number of ecosystem services for both humans and wildlife. They filter our air, provide passive cooling and heating, capture carbon, take up storm water (a vital aspect in cities prone to flooding due to climate change— see our Sustainable Cities module for more information on this topic), reduce noise, provide food, shelter, and provide abundant beauty.

In this module, students will learn about each type of ecosystem service: Provisioning, Regulating, Cultural, and Supporting, and research the ways they are being threatened in their local communities. They will also participate in air temperature to better understand the ecosystem services trees provide which are especially important in urban environments. This research will conclude with a service learning opportunity in which students will restore tree beds.

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Caring for Urban ForestsNature and Wildlife, STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness

2 Hours•Grades 6 - 8

Collection

7 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Collection

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

5 Hours 15 Minutes

The playlist has been curated to support reading and literacy enrichment through fun and innovative learning experiences. This playlist supports grades 9-12 and can be implemented in a various out-of-school settings.

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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

5 Hours 15 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Collection

7 Activities

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Grades K - 8

The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Collection

The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6

Pulitzer Center

K - 8

9 Hours

This module supports students in developing a healthy relationship to the news rooted in curiosity, critical thinking, empathy, and empowerment.

Students will learn what the news is and reflect on how they can use it in their lives. They will examine the idea of bias and learn how to challenge it, using some of the same skills journalists use. They will consider why some stories get more attention than others, and explore the importance of seeking out underreported stories in order to see a fuller picture of people, places, and issues. Finally, students will move from analyzing news stories to sharing their learning. In their final projects, students will use creative expression and journalistic information to draw attention to the issues that matter to them.

Are you looking for media literacy activities for upper middle and high school learners? Check out The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 7-12, also on Mizzen.

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The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

9 Hours•Grades K - 8

Collection

12 Activities

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Grades K - 8

Arts and Creative Activities for Summer Camps

Arts

Collection

Arts and Creative Activities for Summer Camps

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 8

8 Hours 30 Minutes

Bring creativity into your summer camp planning with arts and creative activities that help youth express themselves through hands-on learning. These flexible activities make it easy to spark imagination and confidence across different art mediums—music, drama, arts and crafts, design, and creative expression.

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Arts and Creative Activities for Summer CampsArts

8 Hours 30 Minutes•Grades K - 8

Collection

8 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 3-5

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Collection

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 3-5

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

6 Hours

The playlist has been curated to support reading and literacy enrichment through fun and innovative learning experiences. This playlist supports grades 3-5 and can be implemented in a various out-of-school settings.

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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 3-5Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

6 Hours•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

10 Activities

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Grades K - 8

The 1619 Project for Grades 2–6: Exploring Enslavement and Resistance

History and Society, Literacy

Collection

The 1619 Project for Grades 2–6: Exploring Enslavement and Resistance

Pulitzer Center

K - 8

This collection offers students an engaging, affirming introduction to the concepts of history, culture, and resistance to injustice, all while centering the experiences of Black Americans. Activities guide students in multimedia explorations, personal reflections, and group discussions before culminating in a range of hands-on projects, including research, art, creative writing, and presentations. Students are consistently encouraged to reflect on how they can honor the contributions of Black Americans and build a more just world for all people.

Using elementary-friendly text and multimedia resources, students will learn about the history, culture, and resistance of early African civilizations; enslaved Black Americans; and contemporary Black American communities. At the core of these resources is The 1619 Project, an award-winning collection of journalism and history resources about the legacy of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans in moving the country towards its stated ideals.

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The 1619 Project for Grades 2–6: Exploring Enslavement and ResistanceHistory and Society, Literacy

Grades K - 8

Collection

8 Activities

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Grades K - 5

S.INQ Invisible Forces

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Collection

S.INQ Invisible Forces

OregonASK

K - 5

10 Hours

S.INQ Invisible Forces explores state, magnetic, and other invisible forces that youth can engage with simple materials. This curriculum offers activities that guide youth through STEM concepts using the engineering design process. Every lesson includes time for brainstorming and reflection and allows ample opportunity for hands-on exploration.

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S.INQ Invisible ForcesSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

10 Hours•Grades K - 5

Collection

10 Activities

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Grades K - 5

Reading and Literacy Activities for K-5th Grade at Home

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Collection

Reading and Literacy Activities for K-5th Grade at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

7 Hours 30 Minutes

This Playlist is all about reading, letters, and games for Kids K-5, and has been mixed especially for having fun at home or in small groups!

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Reading and Literacy Activities for K-5th Grade at HomeLiteracy, Digital Media and Communications

7 Hours 30 Minutes•Grades K - 5

Collection

13 Activities

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Grades K - 8

STEM Activities for Summer Camp

STEM

Collection

STEM Activities for Summer Camp

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 8

11 Hours 45 Minutes

Keep curiosity high all summer with hands-on STEM activities that are fun, engaging, and easy to lead. From simple science experiments to engineering challenges, these ready-to-use lessons make summer planning easier while helping youth explore, create, and learn through play.

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STEM Activities for Summer CampSTEM

11 Hours 45 Minutes•Grades K - 8

Collection

8 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

MLS STEM Goals

STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness

Collection

MLS STEM Goals

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

9 Hours 15 Minutes

MLS STEM Goals is an interactive, sports-based learning experience that connects math, strategy, and social-emotional learning through the game of soccer. Developed in partnership with Major League Soccer, this program combines a board game and curriculum to help students build essential skills through a hands-on experience. 

Across eight lessons, students analyze shooting percentages from team cards, track and calculate their own gameplay statistics, and apply concepts like mean, median, and mode to evaluate their performance. As the season progresses, students build strategic thinking skills by weighing risk and reward during gameplay and using data to drive their decisions. The program culminates in a championship tournament where students use powers of two to construct playoff brackets and compete as a class. 

Beyond STEM, the program reinforces sportsmanship, teamwork, and integrity through integrated bonus lessons and a Sportsmanship Contract, helping students navigate challenges and collaborate with their peers effectively. With an emphasis on social-emotional skills and critical thinking, students develop practical abilities that extend beyond the classroom.

MLS STEM Goals is designed for schools and out-of-school time programs, offering a free and accessible way to engage students in STEM learning through the lens of soccer. Educators should request their MLS STEM Goals games when preparing for Lesson 1 to ensure they receive them before reaching Lesson 3. Requests can be placed at this link or using the link found in Lesson 1.

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MLS STEM GoalsSTEM, Social and Emotional Awareness

9 Hours 15 Minutes•Grades 3 - 8

Collection

5 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

How to Grow Dahlias

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Collection

How to Grow Dahlias

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

6 Hours 50 Minutes

“How to Grow Dahlias: A Full-Season Garden Guide”

Once your learners know “Things to Know Before You Grow,” it’s time to dig into the garden and get their hands dirty with one of the most beloved and magical plants of all—dahlias! In this joyful, in-depth module, youth follow the full life cycle of a dahlia, from inspecting tubers in spring to harvesting show-stopping blooms, and finally saving those tubers for next season’s magic. Along the way, they’ll learn how to identify healthy tubers, prep and plant with confidence, care for their plants organically, and participate in the fall tradition of cutting back, dividing, and overwintering their garden’s gold.

The “How to Grow Dahlias” collection includes five hands-on lessons and a library of interactive worksheets, journal pages, and planting-day checklists—plus several engaging “how-to” videos from Farmer Steph herself. Whether you’re growing dahlias in a schoolyard bed or in containers on a sunny windowsill, this module turns your classroom into a bloom-filled lab where kids learn to nurture life, track seasonal change, and celebrate every stage of the growing cycle.

By the end of this series, students won’t just grow flowers—they’ll grow confidence, observation skills, and a lifelong appreciation for the natural beauty they helped bring to life.

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How to Grow DahliasNature and Wildlife, STEM

6 Hours 50 Minutes•Grades 3 - 8

Collection

16 Activities

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Grades 6 - 12

Student Reporting Labs

Digital Media and Communications

Collection

Student Reporting Labs

PBS

6 - 12

14 Hours 10 Minutes

Student Reporting Labs connect students to innovative journalism curriculum to develop digital media, critical thinking and communication skills while producing original reports.

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Student Reporting LabsDigital Media and Communications

14 Hours 10 Minutes•Grades 6 - 12

Collection