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Youth in America: Teens as volunteers
Published on November 30, 2012
Youth between 12 and 18Teen volunteer at the rate of 55 percent – more than one and a half times the adult rate of 29 percent. -
Career preparation: Reference page guidelines
Published on November 30, 2012
Plan ahead, get permission, pick appropriately, prepare and proofread are the just a few key points in developing your reference page. -
Exploring how we “do” science – Part 1
Published on November 30, 2012
Whether we know it or not, each one of us thinks like a scientist. The scientific process may sound complex, but it is actually simple and starts by simply asking a question. -
MSU Extension offers training for K-12 teachers in southeast Michigan
Published on November 30, 2012
Educators have many opportunities to learn about community food systems, school gardens and classroom programs this winter. -
Volunteering is significant in the lives of young people
Published on November 30, 2012
Youth volunteering can range from mentoring younger children to volunteering internationally to serve others. -
Groundwater models teach all ages about the water cycle, and how water and pollutants travel
Published on November 30, 2012
Using a watershed or groundwater model simulator makes it easier to teach about water and geology beneath our feet. -
School gardens leaders require resources
Published on November 29, 2012
School gardens leaders require resources to get started and to enhance a school garden. -
When entrepreneurs exercise social conscience, everyone benefits
Published on November 29, 2012
Michigan State University Extension encourages social entrepreneurism through the Creating Entrepreneurial Communities program. -
School garden programs and starting a school garden takes planning
Published on November 29, 2012
Starting a school garden takes planning and dedication, but the result helps students learn math, science, art, history, social studies and so much more. -
Michigan Green Schools Program encourages schools to go “green”
Published on November 29, 2012
Michigan Green Schools Program teaches the next generation environmental lessons in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.