News
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Have you ever wondered?
Published on September 11, 2020
Do you run faster with or without shoes? Why do some animals use camouflage? Do all apples taste the same? Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddly-Squat helps youth discover the answers to questions like these.
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New statewide virtual showcase provides opportunity for Michigan youth to shine
Published on August 13, 2020
Michigan State Fair and Michigan State University Extension partner to provide online showcase and scholarships for youth.
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2020 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence award winners announced
Published on July 16, 2020
Mark of Excellence essays portray learning experiences of 4-H members.
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Tobe named director of Michigan State University Extension children and youth initiatives
Published on July 9, 2020
Michigan State University Extension announced the appointment of Erica Tobe, Ph.D., as director of the MSU Extension Children and Youth Institute (CYI), the unit focused on programming for those from birth to age 19, including Michigan 4-H.
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Entrepreneurship and STEAM a logical connection: Focus on engineering
Published on June 23, 2020
Youth entrepreneurship programs integrate the educational concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Let’s focus on the connection between entrepreneurship and engineering.
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MSU Extension children and youth listening sessions background and summary
Published on June 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension held 21 listening sessions about the needs of children and families during social distancing. Here is the data.
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What do youth need? MSU Extension hosts listening sessions and identifies desire for online interactions, hands on activities and more
Published on May 27, 2020
In total, more than 500 stakeholders from across the Great Lakes state took part in 21 virtual listening sessions hosted by MSU Extension to help bring to light challenges faced by Michigan’s youth in regards to COVID-19.
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Getting youth involved in growing vegetables from seed
Published on May 11, 2020
Ideas for learning about how germination is affected by growing conditions.
