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Building Science Literacy and Future STEM Professionals

Published on May 26, 2016
A summary of MSU Extension's 4-H science literacy programming in 2015.
Science & Technology Educational Organizations

Published on March 27, 2015
Science on a Stick – Support

Published on November 13, 2017
Helping kids manage technology

Published on August 22, 2017
Teaching your kids how to manage technology early helps them as they become adults.
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.
STEM for the holidays

Published on December 12, 2014
As the holiday season approaches, jazz up your end-of-year holiday parties with STEM-themed activities.
Expanding 4-H projects using QR codes

Published on August 23, 2019
Integrate digital technology into 4-H projects by using QR codes or Smart Signs.
Do youth need conflict resolution skills? Part 6: Healthy conflict

Published on February 2, 2017
Help youth with resolving conflict by teaching them to separating people from problems.
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.
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.
Do youth need conflict resolution skills? Part 5: Common ground and viewpoint

Published on February 2, 2017
Help youth with resolving conflict by teaching them to seek answers through clarifying questions.
MSU Extension educator selected as Informal Science Educator of the Year for second consecutive year

Published on March 15, 2018
The MSTA recognized 4-H science educator Tracy D’Augustino as their 2018 honoree because of her unique and extraordinary accomplishments, active leadership, scholarship contributions and direct improvement of nonschool-based science education.
4-H grows science

Published on February 8, 2017
Finding the science in your 4-H club activities.
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.
Entrepreneurship and STEAM a logical connection: Focus on science

Published on October 24, 2018
Youth entrepreneurship programs integrate the educational concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Let’s focus on the connection between entrepreneurship and science.
Engaging girls in STEM programs

Published on June 12, 2017
Tips for volunteers, parents and youth development professionals on engaging female youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.
Anybody can teach science: Test of strength

Published on December 20, 2016
Teach science with a couple milk jugs—it’s that easy!
Can you hatch an egg bought from the store?

Published on November 30, 2016
4-H lessons teach students about embryology.
New Michigan 4-H Science Expo offers future scientists a chance to showcase their skills

Published on June 29, 2017
A new Michigan 4-H event will provide youth ages 9 to 19 with an opportunity to demonstrate and grow their passion for science through a variety of science-related contests and challenges.
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.