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Alpena youth combat invasive species to recover and enhance Bagley Creek
Published on January 13, 2014
Collaborating with conservation partners, Alpena students research water quality, remove invasive species, and seek to restore stream bank habitats of Bagley Creek and beyond. -
Great Lakes Association of Science Ships looks ahead to the 2014 season
Published on January 13, 2014
Michigan Sea Grant Extension will present information on the Coordinated Onboard Education and Outreach Project (COEOP) as part of the 18th Annual Science Vessel Coordination Workshop. -
Can certain smells and sounds make us smarter?
Published on December 31, 2013
Some research indicates that our sense of smell and hearing may impact cognition. -
Winter gardening activities for children
Published on December 30, 2013
Children learn gardening principles through winter gardening activities. -
Youth engage in inquiry based science – no instructions
Published on December 30, 2013
Youth can design a wind turbine using the engineering design process. -
The exciting future of food science
Published on December 29, 2013
Youth who show an interest in food should consider a professional career track in food science. -
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little science fun
Published on December 28, 2013
Teach youth about the heart on this lovely holiday. -
Family fun in the snow and with snow – Part 3: Making snow flakes
Published on December 26, 2013
Children can learn snow flake science by making borax crystal snow flakes. -
Cloverbud science activities – Part 3
Published on December 23, 2013
5- to 8-year-old programs can provide youth an opportunity to explore science through hands on activities. -
The Arts – enhancing science discovery and understanding
Published on December 20, 2013
Art class or crafting with kids is an activity that can fill up some free time and a time to work on fine motor skills in disguise, but it can be much more.