College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

The art of scientific thinking: Why science is important for early childhood development

Published on January 20, 2017
Ideas for developing the mind of a young scientist.
True 4-H science teen leaders: Eaton County

Published on January 18, 2017
Eaton County has a True 4-H Science Teen Leader in robotics and engineering.
Anybody can teach science: Can you move an animal without touching it?

Published on January 5, 2017
Teach science while working with animals—it is that easy!
Anybody can teach science: Do glasses make you smarter?

Published on January 5, 2017
Teach science with a pair glasses—it’s that easy!
Anybody can teach science: Does texting affect safe driving?

Published on January 5, 2017
Teach science while playing video games—it’s that easy!
Anybody can teach science: Milk tasting

Published on December 28, 2016
Teach science with milk—it’s that easy!
Anybody can teach science: Does ear shape affect ability to hear?

Published on December 28, 2016
Teach science with tape and paper—it’s that easy!
Do youth need conflict resolution skills? Part 4: Be aware and acknowledge

Published on December 22, 2016
Help youth learn to communicate by teaching them to watch assumptions and defensiveness.
Anybody can teach science: Do moms really have eyes in the back of their head?

Published on December 21, 2016
Teach science with a plate of cookies—it's that easy!
Anybody can teach science: Test of strength

Published on December 20, 2016
Teach science with a couple milk jugs—it’s that easy!
Alcona County youth are writing computer code

Published on December 14, 2016
Youth in Alcona County are just a handful of youth across Michigan that participated in the Hour of Code.
Youth discover the science of drones

Published on December 2, 2016
Thinking about getting a drone this holiday season? Check out the Drone Discovery curriculum to introduce youth to the science of drones.
How do you know youth are understanding STEM concepts?

Published on December 1, 2016
Making the most of 4-H interactions can help youth better understand STEM concepts.
Is your community STEM aware?

Published on December 1, 2016
What do you think is the current level of STEM awareness within your community?
Helping youth succeed in science – Part 9: Obtain, evaluate and communicate information

Published on November 30, 2016
Help youth obtain, evaluate and communicate information by encouraging them to search for answers from multiple sources.
Using nonverbal communication to be successful

Published on November 30, 2016
Youth learned the value of nonverbal communication while completing an engineering challenge without talking.
What type of paper makes the best paper airplane?

Published on November 14, 2016
Explore with youth the engineering and science behind making paper airplanes by asking questions and discovering answers.
Helping youth succeed in science – Part 8: Engaging in argument from evidence

Published on November 3, 2016
Help youth move from “learning” to applying new knowledge.
STEAM in Action: Creating board games

Published on August 26, 2016
Recreate a favorite game, make a lawn-sized version or invent a game from scratch.
Michigan 4-H grows scientists

Published on August 24, 2016
4-H helps to increase science literacy and grow future scientists in Michigan through hundreds of science programs statewide.