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MSU Extension’s partnerships with schools through its 4-H program offer the perfect counterpoint to formal class-room learning. Through its do-reflect-apply model of learning, 4-H offers youth the hands-on opportunities to learn a concept that complements other methods of learning. School partnerships are reflected in both in-class and after-school programming.

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• Protect your pets from ticks!

  May 22, 2013 | Katie VanderKolk | It’s tick season once again! Some easy tips will help you and your pet get through it safely!

• Career planning from a résumé – building a work history

  May 15, 2013 | Frank Cox | MSU Extension suggests that as part of the career planning process; students can begin building their work history in high school.

• Kitchen chemistry: Science fun for young children

  May 15, 2013 | Caroline Shrier | Kitchen experimentation is an easy and inexpensive way to get children engaged in science. Here are three fun activities to try at home!

• Science ideas for young children: Where did the water go? Part 8

  May 6, 2013 | Darren Bagley | Teach young children about nature & science by following water as it moves through the water cycle. You can learn how your actions help or hurt our environment.

• Tummy time: A workout for your baby

  May 5, 2013 | Kittie Butcher | Start your infant off on an active life with a strategy to build essential physical skills.

• Discover engineering!

  May 5, 2013 | Rebecca Krans | TechXcite-Discover Engineering! programs offer children out of classroom opportunities to learn about engineering.

• HOT TOPICSpring has sprung. Have you vaccinated your pets yet?

  May 5, 2013 | Katie VanderKolk | Animal vaccines provide protection to control the onset and spread of dangerous diseases.

• Career planning from a résumé – the educational experience

  May 5, 2013 | Frank Cox | Using a résumé to plan for careers, the education section can be used to help students plan for their educational future.

• Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition partners with Michigan Sea Grant Extension

  April 22, 2013 | Steve Stewart | Michigan Sea Grant Extension is working with the Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition to advance Great Lakes literacy and stewardship.

• Planning play with your kids

  April 21, 2013 | Kittie Butcher | Build play time into your daily schedule to build your relationship with your child and have fun.

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