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Animal science programs for youth build life skills
Published on March 6, 2012
Life skills, animal science, youth -
Educators learn how to successfully connect their classrooms to the school garden
Published on March 4, 2012
MSU Extension trains teachers how to use gardens to incorporate key concepts in math, science, nutrition and social studies education. -
Michigan business entrepreneur credits success to 4-H upbringing
Published on February 27, 2012
A local Michigan business entrepreneur and former 4-H'er credits the youth development organization with his business accomplishments. -
Five steps to a successful schoolyard garden
Published on February 20, 2012
Gardening can be a great educational tool for students -
Great Lakes Literacy, Principle One – bodies of fresh water connected to each other and to the world
Published on February 20, 2012
Great Lakes Literacy is an understanding of the Great Lakes’ influence on you and your influence on the Great Lakes. Principle One focuses on Great Lakes connections. -
MSU Extension 4-H science comes alive through questions and inquiry
Published on February 17, 2012
Members of a Michigan State University Extension 4-H science team witnessed firsthand the power of science coming alive and having real meaning for educators when they focus on the question of science at the 4-H Science Academy in St. Louis, Missouri. -
Allegan County Puts a New Twist on 4-H Science Blast
Published on February 3, 2012
The first monthly 4-H "Animal Science Blast" - part of the I Know MI Numbers science-literacy initiative - was held January 24, 2012 at the Otsego District Public Library. -
Cool fossils! Students bring geology to life
Published on February 3, 2012
Digging Rocks! Students from Alpena Public Schools help to create a community geology exhibit promoting school and community learning and tourism development opportunities through the “cool fossils” of northeast Michigan. -
The need for Great Lakes literacy
Published on January 25, 2012
The absence of ocean and Great Lakes sciences in U.S. schools has resulted in a generation of Americans largely unaware of the importance of these invaluable resources. Given their importance and influence on our lives, we can and should do better. -
My Sheep and Pigs Caused a Revolution
Published on January 11, 2012
4-H'er Nate Seese saw the need for high-quality protein at a Byron Center food pantry that helps feed at least 250 families, and decided to find a way to help.