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Life skills, service learning and project areas: Seeing the connection
Published on March 26, 2012
It’s difficult to know how life skills, service learning and project areas connect. Learn how this connection can be made through a project area like environmental science. -
Purple Up! for Month of the Military Child
Published on March 23, 2012
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the sacrifices made by military families and their children. On April 13, Operation: Military Kids asks everyone to wear purple to show support for military families. -
From French fry to fuel: starting a high school biodiesel program
Published on March 16, 2012
This Saginaw County, Mich. high school 4-H club started making biodiesel fuel in science class, using used cooking oil from the school's cafeteria. -
Inside 4-H: What does fundraising have to do with life skills?
Published on March 15, 2012
Far too often we assume that the educational process of fundraising occurs at the end of the project, once the funds are raised and money is being used. We must consider the educational process and life skills gained before and during a fundraiser. -
Animal science programs for youth build life skills
Published on March 6, 2012
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Michigan business entrepreneur credits success to 4-H upbringing
Published on February 27, 2012
A local Michigan business entrepreneur and former 4-H'er credits the youth development organization with his business accomplishments. -
4-H teen leadership is on the rise in Michigan and throughout the country
Published on February 24, 2012
4-H teens are becoming more involved in leadership roles through their clubs, in school and in their community. They take on sizeable responsibilities and prove themselves very capable leaders. -
MSU Extension and Aquinas College partner to build community leadership
Published on February 21, 2012
Internships for community-based work make an impact on students, state -
4-H program provides hands-on opportunity to see citizenship in action
Published on February 16, 2012
4-H Citizenship Washington Focus trip builds citizenship skills in youth who attend and offers opportunity to explore our nation's capitol. -
Know the difference between youth community service and community service learning
Published on February 16, 2012
Community service and community service learning for youth can often be mistaken for being the same. Learn how to tell the difference through definitions, examples, and resources.