Our Mission:
Our Mission:
Build science and engineering skills while learning to protect and care for the earth.
Build science and engineering skills while learning to protect and care for the earth.
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4-H Green Superheroes of Science
4-H Green Superheroes of Science
A STEM Inquiry Program
A STEM Inquiry Program
Young people are innovators and play a critical role in solving the urgent environmental issue of plastic waste.
Young people are innovators and play a critical role in solving the urgent environmental issue of plastic waste.
"In Green Superheroes of science, I get to have fun, experiment, and help take care of the earth" - Green Superhero participant
The Green Superheroes of Science (GSOS) is a hands-on STEM inquiry program that engages youth ages ages 5-10 in learning about the impact of plastics on our environment and ways to take action on this issue.
The Green Superheroes of Science (GSOS) is a hands-on STEM inquiry program that engages youth ages ages 5-10 in learning about the impact of plastics on our environment and ways to take action on this issue.
We utilize a Teens-as-Teachers program model that engages youth ages 11-18 as teachers of science for younger youth. Teens serve as change makers to help solve the urgent environmental issue of plastic pollution in our environment.
We utilize a Teens-as-Teachers program model that engages youth ages 11-18 as teachers of science for younger youth. Teens serve as change makers to help solve the urgent environmental issue of plastic pollution in our environment.
Teen Science Change Agents
Teens guide younger youth in science experiments where they explore, test, and discover properties of materials and polymer science (plastics). They role model ways to take action to reduce our use of single-use plastics and plastic pollution.
Teens guide younger youth in science experiments where they explore, test, and discover properties of materials and polymer science (plastics). They role model ways to take action to reduce our use of single-use plastics and plastic pollution.
Get the Green Superheroes of Science Lessons!
Get the Green Superheroes of Science Lessons!
Fun experiments that spark curiosity and discovery for youth in grades K-3 engage in.
Fun experiments that spark curiosity and discovery for youth in grades K-3 engage in.
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Teen Superheroes of Science
Teens in grades 6–12 can become heroes by helping teach younger youth in the Green Superheroes of Science (GSOS) program. Check out the Green Superhero teen teaching resources to help grow your skills and power up your mission to care for the Earth!
WCCO Spotlight
WCCO Spotlight
Green Superheroes at the Minnesota State Fair
Green Superheroes at the Minnesota State Fair
Check out real life Green Superheroes of Science teens as they share about the 4-H Plastic Sculpture Challenge at the Minnesota State Fair.
Read along with Zach, a 4-H Teen Superhero of Science, as he shares this book about all the things scientists do!
Read along with Zach, a 4-H Teen Superhero of Science, as he shares this book about all the things scientists do!
You might be surprised to learn that YOU also do many of these!
You might be surprised to learn that YOU also do many of these!
Can you count how many of these skills you have done?
Can you count how many of these skills you have done?
Need help or have questions? Call on a Superhero Sidekick to support your superhero efforts!
Need help or have questions? Call on a Superhero Sidekick to support your superhero efforts!
Email steve020@umn.edu to have your questions answered, so that you can continue learning and keep on saving the world!
(P.S. From one superhero to another, we all need a little help sometimes. We are stronger as a Green Superhero team!)Report abuse