Resources

Food, Culture & Reading: A Facilitators Guide for Grades 4-6

Published on March 27, 2015
Food, Culture & Reading is a colorful nutrition education curriculum that uses literature to learn about food, healthy living, and different cultures in the United States, Russia, Greece, Mexico, Kenya and Japan.
Passport to the World

Published on March 27, 2015
Passport to the World prepares youth to participate in 4-H international exchanges by hosting a youth from another country or by traveling to another country or both.
Inclusive 4-H: Expanding Inclusive Opportunities for Youth & Volunteers

Published on March 26, 2015
This document provides some key ingredients for success in inclusive programming.
Japan Summer Inbound Exchange

Published on March 23, 2015
The Japanese youth (ages 12-16) are coming to Michigan (July 21 to August 20, 2017) as part of a delegation of 30 Japanese youth and adult chaperones participating in the Michigan 4-H Japan Summer Inbound exchange program.
Academic-Year Hosting Programs

Published on March 23, 2015
Expand your family tree by hosting an International student who will attend your local high school in Michigan!
Japan Summer Outbound Exchange

Published on March 23, 2015
Michigan youth can travel to Japan for either 4 or 8 weeks in the summer.
International Youth Exchange (IFYE)

Published on March 23, 2015
International Youth Exchange (IFYE) was formerly called International Farm Youth Exchange.
Social Infrastructure and Public Spaces

This article makes an argument for the study of social infrastructure. Research that has grappled with the value and critical contribution of places like libraries, parks, sports facilities, schools, and community centers play in making a good city.