MSU Extension 4-H Science & Engineering

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  Teaching science when you don’t know diddly: How can you make the best cooler?

  Published on April 19, 2021
  Can you design a cooler that will keep ice cold? What materials do you think might work best for making a cooler? How much ice would be appropriate for a test? Should the cooler be built around the ice?

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  Teaching science when you don’t know diddly-squat: Why do zebras have stripes?

  Published on April 17, 2021
  Why do zebras have stripes? Is it for hiding? If that is the case, why are the zebras black and white instead of brown or green like vegetation? In large groups like zebras are usually in, does hiding really work?

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  Teaching science when you don’t know diddly: Why did pirates wear eye patches?

  Published on April 17, 2021
  Do you see better at night or during the day? Why? When you have been out in the dark for a while, does your night vision get better? Why is that?

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  Children & Youth Impacts: Building Science Literacy & Future STEM Professionals

  Published on April 13, 2021
  To help create a future workforce excited about STEM careers and armed with important STEM skills, MSU Extension has made science education a key focus of its 4-H Youth Development programming.

• Michigan 4-H Enrollment

  Published on September 1, 2020
  Learn the steps to take after selecting a Michigan 4-H club.

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  Teaching Science When You Don't Know Diddly- Squat: Supply List

  Published on August 17, 2020
  This list provides youth a complete list of supplies for the activities in the Teaching Science When You Don't Know Diddly-Squat series.

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  Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Resources

  Published on April 24, 2020
  This activity focuses on resources fo youth to inquire about.

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  Teaching science when you don’t know diddly-squat: Do all apples taste the same?

  Published on April 14, 2020
  You do not need all the answers to teach science. You simply need an inquisitive mind and to be willing to carry out an investigation.

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  Teaching science when you don’t know diddly-squat: Want or need?

  Published on April 14, 2020
  This activity will provide youth the opportunity to understand the want and need.

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  Teaching science when you don’t know diddly-squat: How do you make the best chocolate chip cookie?

  Published on April 14, 2020
  This activity provides youth to gain hands-on experiments to learn about whether or not all apples taste the same.