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Black beans and rice history and fun facts

Published on January 2, 2020
Beans are a staple in many Latin American cultures and around the world. Rice and beans and beans and rice are two very different dishes.
Why is kindergarten called kindergarten?

Published on December 20, 2019
Learn why kindergarten is called kindergarten and how it relates to the 4-H program.
Michigan 4-H Renewable Energy Camp goes solar

Published on December 20, 2019
Michigan 4-H Renewable Energy Camp participants gain knowledge and hands-on experience in the area of solar energy.
STEM programming for 4-H clubs or at home – Part 3

Published on December 18, 2019
Discover easy ways to introduce technology while working with youth in out-of-school settings.
STEM programming for 4-H clubs or at home – Part 2

Published on December 18, 2019
Learn how to incorporate 4-H activities that intentionally explore science while working with youth in out-of-school settings.
STEM programming for 4-H clubs or at home – Part 1

Published on December 18, 2019
Learn why incorporating science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities while working with youth during out-of-school time are easy and important for 4-H members’ development.
The Froebel Star: A holiday craft and STEAM activity

Published on December 13, 2019
Making a holiday craft as a STEAM activity? Learn what math and holiday crafts have in common by making a Froebel Star.
Plant science at the dinner table: Oats

Published on December 13, 2019
Just like animals, we eat plants from the grass family, which include corn, wheat and oats.
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 2: Plant adaptations

Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn it into a science lesson and snack by learning about plant adaption and why edible plants look the way they do and grow where they are.
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 3: Lambsquarters and nutrition

Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn weeding into harvesting by teaching youth how some weeds are nutritious to eat, like common lambsquarters.