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Science ideas for young children: The marshmallow test
Published on May 11, 2015
Can a child resist temptation? Use marshmallows to learn about social science and economics. -
Glass recycling: boon or boondoggle
Published on April 29, 2015
Recycling glass is messy and costly. -
Birdwatching is a great way to spring into science
Published on April 14, 2015
Spring into science by birdwatching in your own backyard or places that offer avian educational opportunities of our fine-feathered friends. -
Place-based education enhancing STEM education
Published on April 6, 2015
School and community partners explore Great Lakes science opportunities through place-based education practices enhancing STEM education in area schools with the support of the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative. -
Make Easter egg decorating a science experiment
Published on March 25, 2015
Turn your Easter egg decorating into a science experiment that’s easy and fun for the whole family! -
What do high school science fairs have to do with teen leadership?
Published on March 19, 2015
Science fairs are an example of taking a school activity and turning it into an after-school project that will promote learning across skill sets at the same time. -
2015 Lake Huron workshops offer latest research, updates about the Lake Huron fishery
Published on March 15, 2015
Lake Huron fisheries workshops bring communities together with fisheries scientists and managers to discuss new research findings, fishing trends, and management updates. -
Citizen science driving solutions to issues facing the Great Lakes
Published on March 15, 2015
School and community partners explore Great Lakes citizen science opportunities through place-based education practices during the regional Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative networking meeting. -
Posting your children’s images online – what should you consider?
Published on March 15, 2015
Parents and others have a responsibility to examine how they make decisions about posting kids’ personal information online. -
Documentaries, films and videos in 4-H: From the project, to college, to a career
Published on March 13, 2015
Youth can participate in 4-H and create documentaries, films and videos highlighting their 4-H involvement or 4-H in general. This project or talent can lead to a major in college and a future career.