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Your County could receive $400 for its 4-H Program!

Thanks to generous support from John Deere, a $400 award will be presented to one county from each state with the highest number of individual Biofuel Blast results survey submissions between October 1 and October 30, 2009. The awards can be used toward the implementation and promotion of science, engineering and technology programs in your county. After your clubs complete the experiment, make sure your members go to https://www.4-h.org/NYSD/ to fill out the survey so your county can compete for the award!

In addition, of those who submit their results through the Biofuel Blast experiment survey, five youth names will be randomly selected to receive a 32GB third generation iPod touch. The five youth will also be able to designate a 4-H club, school classroom, or youth organization to receive a Fuel Cell Car Experiment kits. Click here for official drawing rules.

Ask the Expert

Dr. Bruce E. Dale, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan State University, will be taking questions from youth and adults interested in learning more about biofuels. He is a leader of the recently established Department of Energy Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) who work to develop cellulosic ethanol and other bioenergy sources. University of Wisconsin Extension worked closely with the GLBRC to develop this year’s National Science Experiment – Biofuel Blast!

Click here to learn how you can submit questions for consideration. Answers will be posted before 4-H National Youth Science Day, October 7, 2009.

Don’t Forget, Promote Your Events!

Just a reminder to email us at 4-HNYSD@4-H.org with details about your upcoming 4-H NYSD events. Please include event dates, locations, and contact information to be added to the map of 4-H National Youth Science Day events!

4-H National Youth Science Day is only a week away – pass the word!

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NYSD Experiment

HOW-TO VIDEO!

Are you considering using the NYSD (National Youth Science Day) experiment with your club, but are a little nervous about how to do it? Great news! The NYSD webpage now has a short how-to video on the experiment. Use this step-by-step animated video guide to learn how to lead and participate in this year’s National Science Experiment. This fun video, sponsored by DuPont and Pioneer, provides a great snapshot of just how easy and engaging Biofuel Blast is! Login to www.4-H.org/NYSD and then go to The Experiment to view and share with others.

Holly Bignall, Campus Youth 4-H Program Specialist, E-SET coordinator

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If you are looking for a good website that illustrates all kinds of sewing techniques, check out: http://mdg.ext.msstate.edu/sewing/index.html
If you click on hand sewing, it will actually thread a needle and the “next” button illustrates various stitches and when you would use them. (This is in the clothing construction section. There is also a clothing selection section.)

In the clothing selection section, click on: http://msucares.com/pubs/publications/p1303.htm
This publication includes tips on selecting clothes for various body builds, wardrobe planning, choosing colors, characteristics of various fibers, evaluating fit and looking for quality in ready to wear.

This is a wonderful resource and I’ll be returning to it again!

–Sue Bogue, State 4-H Program Specialist

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Are you looking for new and simple sewing ideas for anyone new to the hobby of sewing? If so, check out http://4h.wsu.edu/clothing/quick_projects/list.htm
(Note that there is an underscore between quick and projects.)

The jewelry bag, mug mats and recycled denim jeans all captured my interest. If you are teaching someone to sew or if you are looking for a quick, fun sewing project or idea, I recommend this site for the clear directions and photos of the various steps. It makes me want to spend some time in my own sewing room.

Sue Bogue, State 4-H Program Specialist

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