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4-H youth and reflection on their projects
Published on December 7, 2012
Youth need to understand what they have learned and how to process for future learning. -
Turning the purchase of a Christmas tree into an educational family tradition
Published on December 7, 2012
Children learn about the science of evergreen trees while being outdoors and selecting the best Christmas tree ever. -
My messy child is a scientist!
Published on December 6, 2012
Children as young as infants can not only detect statistical patterns, they use those patterns to test causal hypotheses about people and things. -
“Walk in a Bag” activity brings the outdoors inside
Published on December 4, 2012
Help youth explore and learn about the great outdoors, through this fun, hands-on science activity. -
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. -
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. -
Resiliency in youth
Published on November 29, 2012
Youth may become strong adults from positive resiliency. -
Green Schools energy resources for teachers
Published on November 29, 2012
Use National Energy Education Development (NEED) materials to earn Green Schools points.