This video series is appropriate for all levels of 4-H, from beginner to expert.

Have you ever wondered what a livestock judge is looking for when you select your animal project? Do you understand the fundamentals of showmanship or livestock nutrition? Do you have questions on caring for your livestock project? If you answered yes to any of those questions, there is a new Livestock Learning Video series from Michigan State University Extension that will answer those questions and many more.

This series is a great resource for all levels of 4-H youth. From beginners to experts, you will be able to implement new skills and strategies to make the best better. Experts from all over the United States joined us to teach on each of these topics. 4-H leaders can use these videos as an online learning tool with their 4-H clubs or to learn more on each project themselves.

Daily care, nutrition, showmanship and biosecurity are all key parts to making your livestock project a success. If you are missing a key piece to the puzzle, things don’t always come together right. Make sure your project is complete by joining and watching these videos to learn about those key aspects of your project.

Abrams Planetarium virtual field trips can offer:

• Star talks about what's up in the night sky and personalize it to your group.
• Tours of the universe, focusing on any astronomy topics you need (for instance, a talk on the solar system, galaxies, stellar evolution, more.)
• Science demos.
• Questions and answers.
• Any combination of the above items.

Virtual field trips can be delivered via personal Zoom meeting for up to 300 people; a Facebook page takeover for your organization; a pre-recorded video (if you want Q&A, have participants submit questions in advance so they can be incorporated); another platform you already use, such as Google Classroom.

One of the most important aspects in preparing to go to college involves effective planning and preparation. Even if you’re not sure about attending college, making the right choices now will keep college success available as an option for you. This planning guide is designed to provide direction and resources to students interested in attending college and is just one tool that you can use in this process.

Kindle your child’s interest in the intriguing world of microbiology and microbial ecology! The Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology (DLC-ME) at MSU provides online resources and CD-ROMs for students interested in microbiology. The DLC-ME has a virtual microbe zoo filled with pictures and descriptions of the microscopic wonders, along with sections on scientists who study microbes, related stories from the press, and an extensive list of resources available on the web. The Zoo has several major attractions, including Dirt Land, Animal Pavilion, Snack Bar, Space Adventure, and Water World. There is even a "Microbe of the Month"!

Have you ever found a bone or fossil in the yard and wondered if it could be part of a dinosaur? Have you ever found a snake and did not know if it was dangerous or not? Have you ever wondered why that turtle dug such a large hole? Questions like these and many more can be answered by accessing the website developed by the MSU Museum, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Department of Zoology, and MSU Extension. "Critter Guy" Jim Harding coordinates educational information for all ages.