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Spotlight on agricultural education: Practicing non-formal agricultural education in rural schools
Published on November 21, 2018
When the FFA program is not available in your area, what other options exist? -
Spotlight on agricultural education: Linking the school garden to the farm
Published on November 21, 2018
Teaching students about the seed cycle, commercial food production and careers in agriculture. -
Delta County 4-H shooting sports instructor keeps youth on target
Published on November 14, 2018
When Erick Kestila first attended the 4-H After School Archery Program, he had no idea he would lead the program one day. But he also had no idea how the program would affect his daughter’s life, inspiring him to ensure the opportunity would continue. -
Pollinator gardens give children a reason to read
Published on November 12, 2018
Using science and the environment to help encourage youth to read. -
Entrepreneurship and STEAM a logical connection: Focus on science
Published on October 24, 2018
Youth entrepreneurship programs integrate the educational concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Let’s focus on the connection between entrepreneurship and science. -
Art inspired science exploration
Published on October 11, 2018
Youth at Alcona Elementary made caterpillars while learning about pollinators as part of their pollinator garden project. -
Building science literacy and future STEM professionals
Published on October 1, 2018
To help create a future workforce excited about STEM careers and armed with important STEM skills, Michigan State University Extension has made science education a key focus of 4-H Youth Development programming. -
Exploring our world: Activities to help learn why some animals are camouflaged
Published on August 24, 2018
Help youth explore why some animals have coloration that camouflages them, helping them hide in plain sight. -
Infuse career exploration into STEAM programming
Published on July 11, 2018
Simple ways to infuse career exploration into science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) lessons. -
4-H teens lead training for peers
Published on June 29, 2018
4-H teen leaders meet the challenge of educating the next generation.