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Teaching science when you don't know diddly-squat: 4-H Cloverbud Science: Exploration and discovery with young children

Published on June 18, 2019
When youth question, and the adults don't have an answer, its a win for the youth. Having an inquisitive mind actually makes the youth smarter. Learn how to teach inquiry-based science to the youth.
Teaching science when you don't know diddly squat: Can you build a bridge out of pasta?

Published on June 18, 2019
This activity focuses on the discovery of science and how one may achieve this process of building a bridge out of pasta.
Teaching science when you don't know diddly squat: Can you move something with static electricity?

Published on June 18, 2019
Learn more about the world of science by experimenting with static electricity
Heads In, Hearts In: Food Chain Stacking

Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will investigate the food chain, decide if each of the animals or plants pictured are producers or consumers and will organize the food chain in its proper order.
Heads In, Hearts In: Dissecting a Seed

Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will investigate the lima bean seed and identify the three parts.
Heads In, Hearts In: Tubs of Butter Fun!

Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will discover how to make your own butter using heavy whipping cream. You will gain an understanding of how fat molecules in heavy whipping cream can separate by agitation.
Heads In, Hearts In: Root Beer Float

Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will understand the three types of matter and observe these three states in a root beer float. You will also discover whether the three states of matter in a root beer float can change.
Heads In, Hearts In: Dancing Raisins

Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will watch raisins “dance” in lemon-lime soda and talk about why they do that.
Heads In, Hearts In: Corn Plastic

Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will learn what biodegradable means and identify biodegradable materials when you make your own plastic from corn.
Heads In, Hearts In: Fun With Sugar Cubes

Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will explore some unique characteristics of water.