MSU Extension 4-H Life Skills

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• 4-H: Connecting youth with their futures in Calhoun County

  Published on September 18, 2012
  Learn more about the collaborative efforts of Michigan 4-H and the Michigan College Access Network in Calhoun County to prepare youth for entrance into college.

• The science in electricity: Science and global education for youth

  Published on September 18, 2012
  The science of electricity is both interesting and educational for youth and because it is not a common luxury for all individuals in the world, it’s important to understand this valuable commodity.

• 4-H Youth learn valuable life lessons from science

  Published on September 18, 2012
  4-H youth learn important life-skills through science education as is demonstrated by youth’s participation in the 4-H Discovery Camp last summer.

• Shame is often at the heart of bullying

  Published on September 17, 2012
  Help kids develop resiliency to bullying and shame, creating a safer environment for all.

• NOAA B-WET and 4-H20: Growing watershed education and opportunities in northeast Michigan

  Published on September 14, 2012
  Teachers, school administrators, and community partners participate in a floating workshop aimed to explore opportunities where schools and community can work together in engaging youth in feet-wet, real world watershed learning experiences.

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  Youth and emotional eating habits

  Published on September 12, 2012
  Going back to school can be a very exciting, fun, empowering time for youth. But it can also be a time where youth experience anxiety, fear, and restlessness. We know that sometimes emotional variances in youth will lead to changes.

• Youth gain life skills from judging dairy cattle

  Published on September 12, 2012
  This time of year, Michigan 4-H’ers and college students involved in dairy cattle judging are busy getting ready for fall competitions – but what do these young adults really get out of these experiences?

• Building future STEM professionals

  Published on September 10, 2012
  Engaging youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through mentoring.

• Social networking: Safeguarding teens

  Published on September 7, 2012
  Today, more than ever, young people are spending time in online social networks. Explore advice for parents on keeping their kids safe online.

• Diversity of greetings: Communicating and making that first impression positive

  Published on September 7, 2012
  First impressions are important for a variety of reasons; greetings can be culturally diverse and it’s important for youth to be aware of this as they aim to communicate positively.