Far Out Food Science
By Cheryl Goodrich, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Monroe County In April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space. His spacecraft made one orbit around Earth in a flight that lasted 108 minutes. Over the years, the amount…
Eco April’s: Throwback to Nature
By: Christy Millhouse, OSU Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Preble County Growing up in the ’80s, my sister and I spent a lot of time outdoors. We played in the small creek along with my parent’s property and in my…
Eco April’s: Insect Detectives, Family Fun with Insects
By: Demetria Woods, OSU Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Miami County Although the creepy crawly critters benefit our world in many ways, insects often get a bad reputation because people are afraid of them. How do we help dispel those…
Mathematical Bubbles
We have all played with a soap solution and made soap bubbles at some point in our lives, but have you ever tried to make bubbles with other shapes? When you blow on an area of soap film, the film…
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…
Colored Milk! And we are not just talking chocolate!
By Travis West, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Vinton County Milk is produced by all mammals to raise their young, but we also consume it as an animal product coming from cattle, sheep, or goats. Milk is mostly water but…
10-Minutes Science: Rockets Away
Have you ever imagined working for NASA or building your very own rocket? This one is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Click here to create your own and share on social media using #Ohio4H. For more 10-minute science activities visit:…
OSU Extension Takes New Approach to Field Trips, No Sack Lunch Required
By: Trevor Tom, an OSU Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, in Muskingum County Taking career exploration to a new level and bringing the professionals to your desk, Muskingum County Extension Educators, Trevor Tom, and Jamie McConnell have developed a new…
Corny Polymer Balls STEM Challenge
By: Patty House, OSU Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development The Problem The 4-Clovers Toy Company is looking to change the formula they use to make a popular bouncing ball. Market studies show that consumers want to purchase disposable bio-friendly toys….
