Experimental Pi
Welcome to International Day of Math We all know that π is the ratio between the circumference and the diameter of any circle. But did you know this special number shows up in unexpected places too? Here we suggest two…
Beyond the Classroom Monthly: Shongo Networks
These monthly virtual workshops are open to students in grades 6 -12 who explore math through engaging activities. Kids in Congo play a game by drawing traditional shapes in the sand without lifting the stick. Mathematicians call these Shongo networks. The same designs often appear…
OSU Byrd Polar
Did you know the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center at the Ohio State University is home to the United States Polar Rock Repository, a massive collection of rock samples from Antarctica, Australia, South America and Africa? Teachers can borrow…
Making a Space for Makers
By Mark Light, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Hardin County Making things has been an American pastime since before the industrial revolution. Whether someone is a formal inventor or just a tinkerer, America is a nation of makers. Dale Dougherty,…
4-H Camp Tech
4-H Camp Tech is a three-day, two-night camp, located on the campus of The Ohio State University, that introduces youth in grades six-eight to a variety of activities that include: coding, robotics, engineering design, electricity and more. Camp Tech is…
507 Robotics 1 with EV3
Use the newest LEGO® technology to learn about what a robot is, how to build one, and how to program it. Activities are based on the EV3 Core Set available from LEGO® Education. (Careful, other EV3 kits may not…
Ohio 4-H STEM Project Books
A 4-H project is made up of three types of activities: 1) Hands-on activities: making, producing, practicing, observing, testing, interviewing, caring for, etc.; 2) Organized activities: demonstrations, speeches, workshops, camps, county judging, project activities, exhibits, etc.; and 3) Leadership/Citizenship activities: conducting,…
