MSU Extension 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

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  Christmas Bird Count is scientific, family-oriented act of community service

  Published on December 14, 2018
  Families looking for ways to give back to their communities during the holiday season have lots of opportunities for community service, including the “Christmas Bird Count.”

• Michigan 4-H receives federal grant to engage young people in sciences

  Published on November 28, 2018
  Michigan 4-H is sending more than 30 AmeriCorps members to Michigan communities to run 4-H STEAM Corps programs thanks to grant funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service.

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  Spotlight on agricultural education: Linking the school garden to the farm

  Published on November 21, 2018
  Teaching students about the seed cycle, commercial food production and careers in agriculture.

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  Spotlight on agricultural education: Practicing non-formal agricultural education in rural schools

  Published on November 21, 2018
  When the FFA program is not available in your area, what other options exist?

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  Delta County 4-H shooting sports instructor keeps youth on target

  Published on November 14, 2018
  When Erick Kestila first attended the 4-H After School Archery Program, he had no idea he would lead the program one day. But he also had no idea how the program would affect his daughter’s life, inspiring him to ensure the opportunity would continue.

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  Pollinator gardens give children a reason to read

  Published on November 12, 2018
  Using science and the environment to help encourage youth to read.

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  Entrepreneurship and STEAM a logical connection: Focus on science

  Published on October 24, 2018
  Youth entrepreneurship programs integrate the educational concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Let’s focus on the connection between entrepreneurship and science.

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  Partnership in action: Alcona School District and MSU Extension 4-H are opening a 4-H Makerspace

  Published on October 17, 2018
  Youth in Alcona County have a new STEM opportunity with the opening of the Alcona 4-H Makerspace.

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  Art inspired science exploration

  Published on October 11, 2018
  Youth at Alcona Elementary made caterpillars while learning about pollinators as part of their pollinator garden project.

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  Building science literacy and future STEM professionals

  Published on October 1, 2018
  To help create a future workforce excited about STEM careers and armed with important STEM skills, Michigan State University Extension has made science education a key focus of 4-H Youth Development programming.