2 Activities
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Grades K - 8
Helping My Community
Nature and Wildlife, STEM
Playlist
Helping My Community
National Wildlife Federation
K - 8
Discover Collection
5 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Building a NewsHour: Part 3
Digital Media and Communications, Literacy
Module
Building a NewsHour: Part 3
PBS
3 - 5
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Discover Collection
Building a NewsHour: Part 3
Digital Media and Communications, Literacy
5 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Module
16 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Mizzen Summer Sizzle
Arts, Digital Media and Communications
Playlist
Mizzen Summer Sizzle
Mizzen Education, Inc.
K - 12
2 Hours
Discover Collection
12 Activities
•
Grades K - 5
Mission: Rainforest!
STEM, Nature and Wildlife
Module
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.
Discover Collection
19 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education
STEM, Arts
Playlist
STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education
Mizzen Education, Inc.
K - 12
Discover Collection
5 Activities
•
Grades 6 - 8
Invasive Species
Nature and Wildlife, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM
Module
Invasive Species
City Parks Foundation
6 - 8
2 Hours
Discover Collection
Invasive Species
Nature and Wildlife, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM
5 Activities
•
Grades 6 - 8
Module
6 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Building a NewsHour: Part 4
Digital Media and Communications, Literacy
Module
Building a NewsHour: Part 4
PBS
3 - 5
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Discover Collection
Building a NewsHour: Part 4
Digital Media and Communications, Literacy
6 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Module
8 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 8
MLB Players STEM League
STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork
Module
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 League
STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork
8 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 8
Module
40 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Entrepreneurship)
Career and Future Readiness, Leadership and Teamwork
Playlist
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
40 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Playlist
6 Activities
•
Grades 6 - 12
The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 7-12
Digital Media and Communications, Literacy
Module
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 7-12
Digital Media and Communications, Literacy
6 Activities
•
Grades 6 - 12
Module
11 Activities
•
Grades 6 - 12
Activities to Engage with 'The 1619 Project'
History and Society, Digital Media and Communications
Playlist
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 Activities
•
Grades 6 - 12
Playlist
3 Activities
•
Grades 9 - 12
OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts
Arts, Career and Future Readiness
Module
OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts
ArtsConnection
9 - 12
4 Hours 30 Minutes
Discover Collection
OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts
Arts, Career and Future Readiness
3 Activities
•
Grades 9 - 12
Module
25 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for December
Health and Wellness, Social and Emotional Awareness
Playlist
23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for December
Mizzen Education, Inc.
K - 12
20 Hours 35 Minutes
Discover Collection
23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for December
Health and Wellness, Social and Emotional Awareness
25 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Playlist
7 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 12
Science Notebooks
STEM, Nature and Wildlife
Playlist
Science Notebooks
California Academy of Sciences
3 - 12
7 Hours 15 Minutes
Discover Collection
7 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Helping the Planet for 3rd-5th Grade at Home
Nature and Wildlife, STEM
Playlist
Helping the Planet for 3rd-5th Grade at Home
Mizzen Education, Inc.
3 - 5
5 Hours 15 Minutes
Discover Collection
Helping the Planet for 3rd-5th Grade at Home
Nature and Wildlife, STEM
7 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Playlist
15 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Amplify Youth Voice with SEL
Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork
Playlist
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 SEL
Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork
15 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Playlist
3 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 8
Community Science Playlist
Nature and Wildlife, STEM
Playlist
Community Science Playlist
California Academy of Sciences
3 - 8
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Discover Collection
4 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Mixed-Age Group Summer Activities
Arts, STEM, Leadership and Teamwork
Module
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 Activities
Arts, STEM, Leadership and Teamwork
4 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Module
7 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Storytelling Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home
Literacy, Arts
Playlist
Storytelling Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home
Mizzen Education, Inc.
3 - 5
5 Hours 15 Minutes
Discover Collection
3 Activities
•
Grades 6 - 8
Design a Park Project
Module
Design a Park Project
City Parks Foundation
6 - 8
Discover Collection
6 Activities
•
Grades 9 - 12
Teens Curate Teens: Curating an Art Exhibition
Arts, Literacy
Module
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.
Discover Collection
10 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
2020 National Summer Learning Association Awardees
Leadership and Teamwork
Playlist
2020 National Summer Learning Association Awardees
Mizzen Education, Inc.
K - 12
9 Hours 30 Minutes
Discover Collection
2020 National Summer Learning Association Awardees
Leadership and Teamwork
10 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Playlist
3 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 8
Our Watershed
Nature and Wildlife, STEM
Playlist
Our Watershed
National Wildlife Federation
3 - 8
Discover Collection
5 Activities
•
Grades 9 - 12
Relaxing Yoga, Games, & Mindfulness
Health and Wellness, Social and Emotional Awareness
Playlist
Relaxing Yoga, Games, & Mindfulness
Mizzen Education, Inc.
9 - 12
3 Hours 45 Minutes
Discover Collection
Relaxing Yoga, Games, & Mindfulness
Health and Wellness, Social and Emotional Awareness
5 Activities
•
Grades 9 - 12
Playlist
10 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 8
NBA Math Hoops
Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM
Module
NBA Math Hoops
Learn Fresh
3 - 8
9 Hours 10 Minutes
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.
Discover Collection
12 Activities
•
Grades K - 8
Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8
Health and Wellness, Leadership and Teamwork
Module
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.
Discover Collection
Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8
Health and Wellness, Leadership and Teamwork
12 Activities
•
Grades K - 8
Module
6 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Building a NewsHour: Part 1
Digital Media and Communications, Literacy
Module
Building a NewsHour: Part 1
PBS
3 - 5
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Discover Collection
Building a NewsHour: Part 1
Digital Media and Communications, Literacy
6 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Module
3 Activities
•
Grades 6 - 8
Sustainable Cities
Nature and Wildlife, STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness
Module
Sustainable Cities
City Parks Foundation
6 - 8
2 Hours
Discover Collection
Sustainable Cities
Nature and Wildlife, STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness
3 Activities
•
Grades 6 - 8
Module
2 Activities
•
Grades 6 - 12
Innovator Trading Cards (6-12)
History and Society, Literacy, Leadership and Teamwork
Playlist
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.
Discover Collection
Innovator Trading Cards (6-12)
History and Society, Literacy, Leadership and Teamwork
2 Activities
•
Grades 6 - 12
Playlist
12 Activities
•
Grades K - 8
Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 9-12
Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness
Module
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.
Discover Collection
Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 9-12
Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness
12 Activities
•
Grades K - 8
Module
2 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)
Health and Wellness, Literacy, Leadership and Teamwork
Playlist
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
2 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Playlist
4 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 12
Intro to Science Notebooking
STEM, Nature and Wildlife
Module
Intro to Science Notebooking
California Academy of Sciences
3 - 12
4 Hours
Discover Collection
14 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 8
I'm Beginning to See the Light
Arts, STEM
Module
I'm Beginning to See the Light
Jazz at Lincoln Center
3 - 8
14 Hours
Discover Collection
5 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Building a NewsHour: Part 2
Digital Media and Communications, Literacy
Module
Building a NewsHour: Part 2
PBS
3 - 5
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Discover Collection
Building a NewsHour: Part 2
Digital Media and Communications, Literacy
5 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 5
Module
7 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 12
Making Comics!
Literacy, Arts
Module
Making Comics!
OregonASK
3 - 12
6 Hours
Discover Collection
12 Activities
•
Grades K - 8
Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 1-4
Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness
Module
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 1-4
Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness
12 Activities
•
Grades K - 8
Module
10 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 12
Youth Voice
Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork
Playlist
Youth Voice
Mizzen Education, Inc.
3 - 12
8 Hours 15 Minutes
Discover Collection
Youth Voice
Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork
10 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 12
Playlist
12 Activities
•
Grades K - 5
Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups
Arts, Literacy
Playlist
Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups
Mizzen Education, Inc.
K - 5
10 Hours
Discover Collection
Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups
Arts, Literacy
12 Activities
•
Grades K - 5
Playlist
12 Activities
•
Grades 6 - 8
Art and Design For Middle School at Home
Arts, Literacy
Playlist
Art and Design For Middle School at Home
Mizzen Education, Inc.
6 - 8
12 Hours 5 Minutes
Discover Collection
9 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Future Ready)
Digital Media and Communications, Career and Future Readiness, Literacy
Playlist
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
9 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Playlist
12 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Foster Health and Wellness with Richmond Brown, Jr.
Health and Wellness, Leadership and Teamwork
Playlist
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
12 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Playlist
4 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 8
Things to Know Before You Grow
Nature and Wildlife, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM
Module
Things to Know Before You Grow
Farm to Table Kids
3 - 8
4 Hours 55 Minutes
Discover Collection
Things to Know Before You Grow
Nature and Wildlife, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM
4 Activities
•
Grades 3 - 8
Module
9 Activities
•
Grades K - 2
Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades K-2
Literacy, Digital Media and Communications
Playlist
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.
Discover Collection
Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades K-2
Literacy, Digital Media and Communications
9 Activities
•
Grades K - 2
Playlist
12 Activities
•
Grades K - 12
Catalyze STEM Learning with Kayla Ambesi
STEM, Nature and Wildlife
Playlist
Catalyze STEM Learning with Kayla Ambesi
Mizzen Education, Inc.
K - 12
Discover Collection

