• Michigan 4-H Youth Code of Conduct & Authorization Forms

    Published on September 1, 2022
    The Michigan 4-H Youth Code of Conduct and authorization forms are required to participate in the MSU Extension 4-H program. Forms are signed in 4-H Online by participants and/or guardian during enrollment in 4-H Online annually.

  • Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddly-Squat: What thread is the strongest?

    Published on September 1, 2022
    Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddly-Squat gives guidelines for teaching inquiry-based science and includes eleven activities.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Index Apex

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will build a tower structure with the goal of building a tower with the highest apex using index cards.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Rockin’ Roller Coaster

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will build a roller coaster that contains at least one upside-down loop, and holds a marble in its track from beginning to end without falling out.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Egg Drop: Will It Stop?

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will build a device from household items that will protect an egg from breaking when it is dropped.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Pulley Power

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will practice building different pulley systems. The goal of this activity is to build your own pulley to lift a small toy.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Building Like a Beaver

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will practice using the engineering process to build a model of a dam. The goal of this activity is to build a dam that prevents water from flowing freely and creates a pool or pond.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Paper Airplane Race

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will make a paper airplane that goes the farthest. You will also explore the role that aerodynamics, thrust and gravity can play in how far it will fly.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Filter Fun

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will discover which filtering materials help make water clear. The goal of this activity is to build a filter, which will make the water clear.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Marshmallow High-Rise

    Published on June 20, 2022
    In this activity, you will build a model of a high-rise building out of marshmallows. The goal of this activity is to build the tallest tower you can build that will stay standing on its own.