Resources

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Fingerprint Fun

    Published on October 18, 2018
    In this activity, you will demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of fingerprints and you will be able to identify similarities between different fingertips while playing a matching game. You will also make your own fingerprint using ink.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Seed Scavenger Hunt

    Published on October 18, 2018
    In this activity, you will play a matching game to identify and match seeds to the correct plants.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Garden in a Glove

    Published on October 18, 2018
    In this activity, you will grow a garden in a glove and be introduced to the plant growing cycle. You will become familiar with the components plants need to grow: air, water, warmth, sun and soil.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Germs! Germs! Germs!

    Published on October 18, 2018
    In this activity, you will identify how germs are spread. Using the germ lotion, you will discover places on your hands that are easily cleaned as well as places on your hands where germs may be hiding, such as in between fingers or around fingernails.

  • Heads In, Hearts In: Measuring Dry Materials

    Published on October 18, 2018
    In this activity, you will be able to identify the correct measuring tool for the task on the card. You will practice measuring various dry goods using a different unit of measurement: teaspoons, tablespoons and cups.

  • Children & Youth Programming: Equipping Young People for Success Through Science Literacy

    Published on April 24, 2017
    With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.

  • Building Science Literacy and Future STEM Professionals

    Published on May 26, 2016
    A summary of MSU Extension's 4-H science literacy programming in 2015.

  • Michigan 4-H Foundation

    Published on May 19, 2016
    Supporting Michigan 4-H Youth Development to prepare youth for meaningful and productive lives.

  • Join 4-H!

    Published on December 21, 2015
    Michigan 4-H is open to youth ages 5 to 19 – come grow with us!

  • 4-H Science Blast in the Class! Teacher’s Guide

    Published on February 26, 2015
    This curriculum includes a variety of hands-on lesson plans, including experiments for first grade through high school.