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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.
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 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.
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 1: Identifying plants

Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get kids to weed the garden? Some plants are edible and can be eaten, but first you need to know how to identify them.
Science ideas for young children: Finding a flood

Published on October 22, 2019
Teach young children about science by looking for signs of flooding.
Science ideas for young children: Eating wild foods

Published on October 22, 2019
Teach young children about science by eating wild foods. There is a bounty of things you can eat in your backyard or a local park.
Why is science important for youth to experience every day?

Published on October 18, 2019
Science is everywhere, and MSU Extension has resources to help youth experience the excitement of science exploration.
Fun with science and apples

Published on October 11, 2019
Discover science through activities dealing with food.