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Crafts Around the World Series North America: Mexico Huichol Picture Yarn Art

Published on May 27, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice making yarn art.
Crafts Around the World Series Asia: Japanese Origami 4-H Clover

Published on May 21, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice Japanese origami paper folding.
Crafts Around the World Series Europe: Polish Wycinanki Traditional Cut-Paper

Published on May 21, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice traditional cut-paper.
Crafts Around the World Series Arctic Region of North America: Soap Carving

Published on May 11, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice soap carving skills.
Crafts Around the World Series Africa: Paper Beads

Published on May 11, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice making paper beads.
Craft Around the World Series South America: Chile & Argentina Rain Sticks

Published on May 11, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice making rain sticks.
STEM On-Request Interactive Zoom Programs

Published on September 24, 2020
These opportunities are available to teachers, parents and homeschool families interested in connecting with MSU Extension staff through live, interactive Zoom connections. To request these virtual programs, please reach out to the staff person listed.
Making a Paper Bag Journal - Nature Journaling

Published on April 15, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for youth to make their own personal paper bag journal
BeLeaf It or Not! 6: Photosynthesis and Respiration in Trees!

Published on June 26, 2019
Trees employ both photosynthesis AND respiration, although some people associate respiration only with animals. Photosynthesis is a chemical process that stores energy (as glucose) and captures carbon & oxygen for tissue construction.
BeLEAF It or Not! 7: The Carbon Cycle and the Forest!

Published on June 26, 2019
Forests play a big role in Earth’s carbon cycle. Most of life consists of carbon-based molecules. Understanding the role of trees and forests contributes to a better understanding of climate change.
BeLEAF It or Not! 8: Crowns, Trunks and Roots

Published on June 26, 2019
Much of what makes a tree is the basic structure and form. The crown (leaves) does the photosynthesis. The trunk provides advantageous height to the crown and transports food and fluids. The roots provide stability and absorb water and nutrients.
BeLEAF It or Not! 9: Jack Pine - Ugly but interesting

Published on June 26, 2019
Jack pine trees and jack pine forest types are common on the poorer sandy soils of the Lake States. Few other trees and forests can successfully occupy these sites.
BeLEAF It or Not! 10: How do trees regenerate?

Published on June 26, 2019
This is another one that may surprise you! It's NOT just about seeds. Trees reproduce through several methods under a variety of optimal environmental conditions. Different tree species have different regeneration requirements.
BeLEAF It or Not! 2: Exploring Vernal Pools

Published on June 24, 2019
Vernal pools are more than just puddles. They’re a healthy part of many forest communities in Michigan.
BeLEAF It or Not! 1: How does a tree grow? Hint: it's not what you think!

Published on June 24, 2019
How do trees grow? The answer may surprise you. Photosynthesis and respiration produce wood, and all the other parts of a tree. Twigs and roots elongate from growth tissue at the tips, and grow wider from growth tissue under the bark.
BeLEAF It or Not! 4: Logging Products

Published on June 24, 2019
The thousands of different renewable forest products all begin with standing trees in the forest. Loggers manufacture a set of raw products from those standing trees, which they purchase from forest owners.
BeLEAF It or Not! 3: Mill Products

Published on June 24, 2019
Forest product mills produce a wide range of products through primary and secondary manufacturers - products like OSB (chipboard), veneer, lumber, and paper.
BeLEAF It or Not! 5: How to identify trees - Part 1 of 2

Published on June 24, 2019
Tree identification is a popular hobby and one of the first steps in better understanding our forests. Part 1 of "How to Identify Trees" focuses on various identification characteristics, such as bark, buds, fruits, and leaves.
Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddly-Squat Series

Published on March 2, 2017
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. Learn how to teach inquiry-based science to youth with any of these lesson guides!
4-H Science Blast Activities

Published on December 1, 2015
The ready-to-use lesson plans are designed to help leaders teach youth participants important science concepts and include complete instructions for two experiments.