Macomb 4-H To Conduct Climate Change Experiment
The Macomb MSU Extension 4-H will be conducting a three-tiered science experiment to learn how heightened levels of carbon dioxide can impact water quality and climate change.
As part of 4-H National Youth Science Day, youth will participate in 4-H2O: the 2010 National Science Experiment. The activity will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the MSU Extension office, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Youth ages 9-19 may participate. Registration is required. Deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 8. Call Mary at (586) 469-6085 or e-mail gerse10@msu.edu.
This year's experiment will teach young people how increased amounts of carbon dioxide can affect aquatic animals, plants and other living organisms in lakes, streams, rivers and oceans. Using workbooks and online guides, the nationwide experiment will help youth relate their 4-H National Youth Science Day experiences back to their own lives by teaching how to measure a carbon footprint and estimate energy savings by looking at gas and electric bills.
To combat a national shortage of young people pursuing science college majors and occupations, 4-H National Youth Science Day works to spark an early youth interest in science and science careers. Currently, more than five million youth across the nation participate in 4-H science, engineering, technology and applied math year-long programming. Through the One Million New Scientists, One Million New Ideas campaign, 4-H is working toward a bold goal to engage one million new young people in science, engineering, technology and applied math programs by the year 2013.
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