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Why STEM? Why now?
Published on July 23, 2013
What is behind the recent movement to incorporate science, technology, engineering and mathematics more broadly both in school and out of school settings? -
4-H Camp: Life skills that are learned!
Published on July 23, 2013
Many youth are attending camps this summer and are enjoying fun times in the outdoors with counselors and other campers. Explore what life skills youth may be gaining from these experiences. -
Youth water quality tests – Part 1 – Temperature
Published on July 19, 2013
Teach students about science by playing in the river! You can learn about the health of a river by studying the temperature of the water and how it changes. -
Ice cream science: Learn some chemistry while cooling off
Published on July 19, 2013
Learn chemistry with your youth while cooling off this summer with ice cream science. -
Striving for real sportsmanship in a reality show world
Published on July 18, 2013
Horse shows provide great opportunity to teach good sportsmanship. -
Ideas for working with youth on money management
Published on July 15, 2013
Helping young children learn money management skills. -
Helping youth develop skills for success
Published on July 15, 2013
Volunteers and staff working with young people on behalf of 4-H use Guiding Principles to direct their programming and provide a base of youth development. This article focuses on 4-H Guiding Principle Five: Youth develop skills that help them succeed. -
Livestock exhibitor communication preparation
Published on July 11, 2013
It’s the time of year again for fairs. Youth livestock exhibitions provide a wonderful opportunity to inform the non-agricultural public about livestock care and production. Prepare youth to answer some questions that they might get at the fair. -
Through community service projects: Youth can give back
Published on July 9, 2013
School is out and youth have time this summer to give back to their community by volunteering towards community service projects. -
Hiking fun for the family
Published on July 9, 2013
It’s summer and there’s nothing better than exploring the great outdoors, especially with kids! Learn about hiking in Michigan, tips for having family fun while hiking and resources to keep everyone busy.