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4-H Science & Engineering
Michigan 4-H science and engineering facilitates opportunities that encourage participants to make observations, ask questions, design solutions to problems, test ideas and discover answers while exploring and learning about their world.
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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: Garden in a Glove
Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will grow a garden in a glove and be introduced to the plant growing cycle. You will become familiar with the components plants need to grow: air, water, warmth, sun and soil. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Fun With Sugar Cubes
Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will explore some unique characteristics of water. -
Financial Manual for 4-H Volunteers
Published on March 2, 2020
A guide to financial accountability for 4-H volunteers. -
FAQs about Michigan 4-H
Published on December 8, 2015
Learn more about Michigan 4-H. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Measuring Dry Materials
Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will be able to identify the correct measuring tool for the task on the card. You will practice measuring various dry goods using a different unit of measurement: teaspoons, tablespoons and cups. -
Michigan 4-H Cloverbud Snapshot Sheet: 4-H Entomology Project (4H1725)
Published on February 6, 2017
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Michigan 4-H Cloverbud Snapshot Sheet: 4-H Beef, Sheep, Swine & Meat Goat Project (4H1722)
Published on February 6, 2017
The 4-H beef, sheep, swine and meat goat projects allow young people to learn about breeds, animal selection, grooming, showmanship and careers. -
Join 4-H!
Published on December 21, 2015
Michigan 4-H is open to youth ages 5 to 19 – come grow with us! -
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. -
Guiding Principles
Published on December 8, 2015
Michigan 4-H sticks to some basic guiding principles that define how it approaches its work with youth. -
Teaching science when you don't know diddly-squat: Can kids hear things adults can't?
Published on October 11, 2018
Can kids hear things that adults can't? Do animals and humans get affected by the same sounds? -
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. -
Teaching science when you don’t know diddly-squat: Can you see a pumpkin in the dark?
Published on January 23, 2018
Can you see a pumpkin in the dark? Do you need light to see? How much light do you need to see? How can you test these questions? -
Heads In, Hearts In: Measuring Liquids
Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will be able to identify that liquid and solid measuring tools are different. You will practice using liquid measuring cups to measure the water inside each bottle. -
Children & Youth Programming: Equipping Young People for Success Through Science Literacy
Published on April 24, 2017
With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Fingerprint Fun
Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of fingerprints and you will be able to identify similarities between different fingertips while playing a matching game. You will also make your own fingerprint using ink. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Coin Drop
Published on October 18, 2018
In this activity, you will experiment with friction, gravity and the law of motion by using coins, an index card and a cup. -
Teaching science when you don’t know diddly-squat: Do different types of milk taste different?
Published on March 8, 2017
Do different types of milk taste different? Do you think you can tell the difference between different types of milk? -
Teaching science when you don’t know diddly-squat: Does color affect our sense of taste?
Published on October 23, 2017
Would you eat a blue carrot? What about a purple bean? Can you think of a food you would not eat because of the color?