Check out the various videos on Michigan's natural resources. H-H 7th Graders have had the good fortune of learning from DNR naturalist and interpreter Craig Kasmer, featured in the Tree Detective videos, during the Hartwick Pines stop of the Mackinac trip.
This link takes you to the Science & Technology links where you can learn about different aspects of the forest ecosystem. There are other links to explore in Managing the Land and Learn tabs.
It sounds like Spring outside! Take a look at the "ALL ABOUT BIRDS" tab on this website. Try out BIRD SONG HERO under BIRDS: Sound and Song to learn how to recognize bird songs. Be able to identify a bird by sight or sound. Then, learn about their habitat, check out live bird cams, play learning games and videos under the COURSES tab, and start bird watching in your backyard. Make a list of the birds you have identified. No need to purchase anything, there's plenty of free options.
Log into your Newsela account. You can read assigned articles or find your own on a topic that interests you. Parents and students can work through activities such as quizzes and writing prompts that are available with the articles.
Check out where the latest earthquakes have occurred around the world. Research why they are happening in those locations. What can you find about the different plate boundaries?