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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.
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.
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.
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.
Plant science at the dinner table: Brussel sprouts

Published on October 10, 2019
Brussel sprouts pack in 4 grams of protein per cup and are a good source of calcium, potassium and vitamins C, A and K.
Science ideas for young children: Wild wacky water critters

Published on October 1, 2019
Teach young children about science by playing in the river. The critters in a creek, pond or lake can give you an idea if the water is clean or polluted.