Resources

Heads In, Hearts In: Feelings Mask

Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will explore emotions with the child by creating a mask that represents a feeling or emotion.
Children & Youth Programming: Supporting Child and Family Development

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.
Children & Youth Programming: Preparing Children & Youth for the Future

Published on April 24, 2017
MSU Extension's goal is that every Michigan child is prepared for a healthy and productive life. Children and youth programming is in five areas: capacity building for youth programs, workforce development, enhancing science literacy, and leadership.
Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddly-Squat Series

Published on March 2, 2017
You do not need all the answers to teach science. You simply need an inquisitive mind and to be willing to carry out an investigation. Learn how to teach inquiry-based science to youth with any of these lesson guides!
Michigan 4-H Cloverbud Snapshot Sheet Series

Published on February 6, 2017
The Michigan 4-H Cloverbud Snapshot Sheet series provides information on ten different science-related project areas you can can explore with your youngest 4-H'er.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science Activities for Young Minds

Published on November 22, 2016
Learn ideas for facilitating science with young children so they gain important life skills and experience the excitement of science exploration.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Create a Critter

Published on November 22, 2016
This activity will provide the youth the opportunity to create their own personal critter.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Why Science?

Published on November 22, 2016
This activity helps youth understand what different areas of science
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Dancing Kernels

Published on November 22, 2016
The purpose of “Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science for Young Minds” is to provide ideas for facilitating science with young children so they gain important life skills and experience the excitement of science exploration.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Bouncing Bubbles

Published on November 22, 2016
This activity will provide youth the opportunity to inquire about bubbles.