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Is chemistry class still important?
Published on September 4, 2014
Is chemistry education and the application of its concepts still relevant to young people today? -
Digital badging: What do high school students think of digital badges? – Part 2
Published on September 2, 2014
Youth participating in 4-H Renewable Energy Camp were issued digital badges for the content and skills demonstrated at camp. -
Summer vacation finds teachers exploring fisheries, geology, and maritime history (Part 3)
Published on September 2, 2014
Lake Huron educators experience Great Lakes fisheries, shipwrecks, and ancient ocean fossils offering opportunities to promote inquiry, science, and stewardship learning with their students. -
Summer vacation finds teachers in school exploring Great Lakes watersheds on Lake Huron (Part 2)
Published on August 28, 2014
Summer Institute Lake Huron educators gain a watershed perspective toward student learning opportunities through Great Lakes water science and stewardship experiences. -
Digital badging: A bright new way for students to showcase their skills and knowledge – Part 1
Published on August 28, 2014
Digital badges are gaining momentum. Learn what they are and how they can be used to benefit young people. -
Animal judging – What’s it all about?
Published on August 27, 2014
This series of articles will introduce animal judging – what it is, the life skills it helps youth to develop, where it can take youth and why everyone should try it! -
Children can learn plant science in gardens or at local farmers market
Published on August 25, 2014
Turn your weekly trip to the farmers market into a scavenger hunt and science lesson for children. -
Great Lakes science, careers, and environmental stewardship at 4-H Camp
Published on August 25, 2014
4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp campers gain science and career experience while helping to map invasive plants threatening biodiversity within Lake Huron’s coastal wetland habitats. -
Michigan youth unleashed inner scientists and explored college campus at 4-H Exploration Days
Published on August 21, 2014
4-H Exploration Days brought hundreds of youth to MSU in June for a pre-college program focused on science education, personal development and fun. -
Teaching kids about science with water balloons
Published on August 15, 2014
Water balloons are a popular summer activity. With a few questions, you can use these fun toys to teach kids about science and engineering principles.