Resources
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Heads In, Hearts In: Hello! Who Is Calling?
Published on June 20, 2022
In this activity, you will build a model of a telephone. The goal of this activity is to build a model of a telephone to see which materials allow sound waves to travel best. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Pingpong Catapults
Published on June 20, 2022
In this activity, you will practice build a catapult. The goal of this activity is to see how far you can launch a pingpong ball using your catapult. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Marble Maze
Published on June 20, 2022
In this activity, you will build a maze that a marble can go through from beginning to end while navigating a variety of obstacles. -
Teaching science when you don't know diddly: Is precooked bacon a better value?
Published on June 13, 2022
Is precooked bacon a better value than raw bacon that you cook yourself? Why might that be important? Is the flavor and texture different? If one was cheaper, would you buy it that way? How much is the convenience of precooked bacon worth? -
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? -
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? -
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? -
Michigan 4-H Enrollment
Published on September 1, 2020
Learn the steps to take after selecting a Michigan 4-H club. -
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. -
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Resources
Published on April 24, 2020
This activity focuses on resources fo youth to inquire about.