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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Exploring our world: Activities to help learn why some animals are camouflaged
Published on August 24, 2018
Help youth explore why some animals have coloration that camouflages them, helping them hide in plain sight. -
Infuse career exploration into STEAM programming
Published on July 11, 2018
Simple ways to infuse career exploration into science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) lessons. -
4-H teens lead training for peers
Published on June 29, 2018
4-H teen leaders meet the challenge of educating the next generation. -
Michigan 4-H used $20,000 grant to train teen leaders to promote agriscience career exploration
Published on June 29, 2018
A 2016 4-H Agriculture Innovators Experience project engaged teen 4-Hers to teach the important link between pollinators and food production to younger youth. -
Invasive Species 4-H Youth Workshops set for Saginaw Bay area
Published on June 15, 2018
Middle and high school youth can make a difference by helping to map, remove species. -
Impacts made in Clare County through Michigan State University Extension
Published on June 15, 2018
Across the state, Michigan State University Extension is helping youth, adults and communities grow and prosper. Let’s explore some highlights of how MSU Extension programs impacted Clare County in 2017.