Soil to Seed is Now Digital

 

Soil to Seed Now Digital

Today May 12, 2021 From the food we eat, to the water we drink, to the places where we live and play, soil erosion and sedimentation profoundly affects our everyday lives. The loss of soil from our landscapes and its deposition into our waterways, reduce the ability of the land to be productive in supporting plant growth and the capacity of the water to nurture aquatic habitats, host recreation and have municipal usefulness. This curriculum focuses on the accelerated processes of erosion and sedimentation that transpire as a direct result of agricultural and construction development activities. Soil to Seed is designed to cultivate high school aged-youth in understanding the principles of erosion and sediment control. AND now it is in in digital format. Special Thanks for all those who worked hard to make this happen. They are: LIz Driscoll, Tabitha Barnes, Nick Hynes, Katy Haywood, Mason Lawrence, Tanya Heath, Danny Lough, Liz Driscoll, Kristin Bedell, Evie Lubak, Danielle Riggs

NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension. Extension's 4-H program is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina. We help over 247,000 young people grow into active, contributing citizens each year. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by [INSERT DATE] to [CONTACT NAME & PHONE/EMAIL].

Cooking Up Confidence: Science With Your Snacks!

This virtual event, put together by the North Carolina Science Festival & NC State University 4-H program is for families with youth ages 8+. 

Orange dust. Melting coconuts. Explosions. Cupcake holders full of soil.

Strange things indeed are happening in Cloverville.

Sink your teeth into STEM by solving a series of food-related mini-mysteries in this family-focused, hands-on virtual event sponsored by North Carolina 4-H.

Participants will experience the 4-H Healthy Habits program by peeking into the science behind food and bonding together as a family. Families will learn about food safety, food chemistry, and where food comes from. In this program, you will follow a mystery to find clues that unlock new challenges.

On April 13th (from 6-8:30 pm), you will meet with the other Snack Science Sleuths online using Zoom to learn how to play the game and solve the first challenge. Over the next week, your family will complete a series of self-paced investigations using everyday household items and materials posted on a super secret event website. Finally, you will help solve the final challenge with your fellow Snack Science Sleuths at a closing celebration over Zoom on April 20th (from 6-8:30 pm).

Registration Information:

Registration is $5.00 per youth. One Snack Science Sleuth kit will be mailed to each family that registers for this event. Each kit will include one copy of Cooking Up Confidence, a 4-H cookbook, and educational supplies to use during our live Zoom meetings.

Snack Science Sleuth Challenges will require some additional materials that can easily be found around your home. A list with more details will be sent the week before the event begins.

IMPORTANT: If you register for this event by Monday, March 22nd, we guarantee that your kits will arrive prior to this event. For registrations placed after this date, it is not guaranteed that your kits will arrive in time for the live event. However, recordings of this event will be available for you to follow along with your kits at your own pace.

If you are registering as a parent or guardian, please submit one registration per child. Race & Ethnicity data is collected for state and federal reporting procedures.  You can register and pay at this link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cooking-up-confidence-science-with-your-snacks-tickets-141868310937

Calling our Future Scientists

 

 Calling all High School Juniors and Seniors.  NC A&T University has an opportunity for you.  If you are interested in research here is your chance to be part of a virtual research internship this summer.  For more information about this opportunity check out https://www.ncat.edu/caes/agricultural-research/rap-program.php.  To apply go to http://bit.ly/RAPncat

Getting a little Buggy?

 

Episode 5 is Now Available

Our Guest: Adrian Smith Did you know the Museum has our own “Ant-Man”? Meet Dr. Adrian Smith, Head of the Museum’s Evolutionary Biology & Behavior Research Lab. On social media, his exciting videos inspire curiosity and fascination as he provides unique, observable views of insects and their behavior. Join us for this illuminating conversation.

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More about our guest: Adrian Smith, Ph.D. is an entomologist and media maker. Most days, you can find Adrian working in a glass-walled research lab at the science museum in downtown Raleigh, filming insects. In his research he’s discovered curiosities of the insect world ranging from ants with 200 mph jaw movements to fly maggots that live in dead trees and use their bodies as springs to fling themselves into the air. His more creative work centers on media production and sharing stories about science, discovery, and interesting bugs. At NC State, he teaches media making to scientists in his course, “Creative Media Production for Scientists.” He is the Head of the Evolutionary Biology & Behavior Lab at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and a Research Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences at NC State. Visit the Love Nature: Biophilia Podcast website for guest bios, interview transcripts and more.

Thank you to our sponsors

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

We are happy to welcome you back to the Museum. There are new procedures, hours and plans in place to help ensure the safety of our guests and staff. Please visit our website for more information.

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Virtual JMG Opportunities

 This is for 4-H families, teachers, and others that are interested.

Join the Junior Master Gardener Virtual Learn, Grow, Eat, Go national pilot for free! Access the entire set of LGEG Classroom Lessons for free by joining national pilot! Struggling with online learning with your children? This is a great solution. The Junior Master Gardener program is offering new digital content for the Learn, Grow, Eat & GO curricula with interactive virtual lessons (2 lessons/week for 10 weeks), while also offering sharpening science videos, garden resources, and recipe demonstrations. Additional resources to support weekly check in points and resources for educators are included. LEARN MORE www.jmgkids.us

Junior Master Gardener/Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service | 225 HFSB 2134 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-2134

New Virtual Opportunities

 

Episode 2 is Now Available

Love Nature: The Biophilia Podcast's second episode is available on your favorite streaming platform now. Join the Museum's Director and CEO Dr. Eric Dorfman and our Chief Veterinarian Dr. Dan Dombrowski as they take you on a fascinating exploration of our connection to nature, why we seek it and how science can help us understand and navigate our changing world. Along the way, their guests will discuss their connection to nature through science and art, the extraordinary and the ordinary, to enhance our understanding of why preserving and protecting wildlife and wild places means better health and happiness for all. Visit the Love Nature: Biophilia Podcast website for guest bios, interview transcripts and more.

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Our Guest: E.O. Wilson Returns! In our second episode, the legendary biologist and two-time Pulitzer Prize recipient Dr. E.O. Wilson, who popularized the term and concept of "biophilia," returns to discuss his Half-Earth theory. Listen to Episode 2 now

What is "Biophilia"? Dr. Eric Dorfman shares his hopes and vision for this podcast and why it's more important than ever for humans to connect with nature. Check out Eric's blog on his website.

Thank you to our sponsors

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

We are happy to welcome you back to the Museum. There are new procedures, hours and plans in place to help ensure the safety of our guests and staff. Please visit our website for more information.

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