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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. -
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. -
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. -
School gardens leaders require resources
Published on November 29, 2012
School gardens leaders require resources to get started and to enhance a school garden. -
Green Schools energy resources for teachers
Published on November 29, 2012
Use National Energy Education Development (NEED) materials to earn Green Schools points. -
School garden programs and starting a school garden takes planning
Published on November 29, 2012
Starting a school garden takes planning and dedication, but the result helps students learn math, science, art, history, social studies and so much more. -
Michigan Green Schools Program encourages schools to go “green”
Published on November 29, 2012
Michigan Green Schools Program teaches the next generation environmental lessons in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. -
Alpena 4-H’er feeds more than 40 local families and teaches over 500 children about gardening
Published on November 28, 2012
One Northern Michigan teen makes an impact in her community after learning that many families in the state suffer from hunger. -
Alcona Community High School students investigate their Black River Watershed
Published on November 28, 2012
Alcona Community High School environmental science students study local streams as partners in developing a management plan for their local Black River Watershed.