Social Studies

  • 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.

  • International Conversation with Robert and Angelo

    Learn more about Romanian and Italian culture with Robert and Angelo, international exchange alumni to Michigan. They share about their culture and differences you would notice if you were to visit their country. Take note of their update on current COVID-19 situation as well.

  • International Conversation with Andrea and Garfield

    Learn more about Costa Rican culture from Andrea, a previous MSU Extension health and nutrition staff member, and Belizean culture with Gary, 2018 Belize chaperone. They share about their culture and differences you would notice if you were to visit their country. They also share an update on the COVID-19 situation as well.

  • International Conversation with Yuka and Colin

    Learn more about Japanese and Taiwanese culture with Yuka and Colin, international exchange alumni to Michigan. They share about their culture and differences you would notice if you were to visit their country. Enjoy their update on COVID-19 situation as well.

Still looking for additional resources in this area?

MSU Extension staff deliver educational content in a variety of ways: through live virtual events, informational articles and publications, downloadable activities and lessons, pre-recorded videos, online courses and so much more. Staff also have access to resources created by partner organizations and other Extension services.

Connect with the 4-H program coordinator in your county MSU Extension office or search for an MSU Extension expert on the topic of interest to inquire about additional resources, custom trainings and more.

Grades 6-8

  • Spartans Will.
  • © Michigan State University
Michigan State University wordmark

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential.

Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.

The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707.

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).