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

News

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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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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

• 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.

• 4-H teens lead training for peers

  Published on June 29, 2018
  4-H teen leaders meet the challenge of educating the next generation.