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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 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 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
84 easy science lessons you can do at home
Published on March 16, 2020
Are you a teacher or parent trying to find some lessons that could be done at home? Try one of these 84 science activities using supplies you probably already have around the house. -
Easy science, math and language arts lessons to do at home
Published on March 13, 2020
Are you a teacher or parent trying to find some lessons that could be done at home? Try these! -
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! 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! 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! 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! 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. -
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! 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.
