4-H youth in Lewiston got an up-close look at how science and art interconnect – through sewing! As part of the partnership between Lewiston Housing Authority (LHA) and Community Central, members of the LHA’s Aspirations Program and Community Central educators worked over February break to find out a little bit about the science behind different parts […]
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Last week, the Maine Legislature hosted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension at the Hall of Flags. During this time, 4-H youth from across Maine served with the Honorary Page Program at the Statehouse. These youth, including Community Central Teen Leaders, worked under the supervision of the Senate and House Sergeant-At-Arms and Chamber Staff to participate […]
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Across Lewiston and Portland, Community Central programming for 2016 has begun! In both cities, 4-H Faculty and Community Education Assistants (CEAs) are engaging youth in experiential STEM-based programming in the classroom, in community partner organization’s after-school programs, and at Lewiston and Portland Housing Authorities. In Lewiston, spring sessions have begun with a focus on math in science. […]
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This week, Laura Personette and teen leaders Jacob and Odrine visited the UMaine Extension Androscoggin/Sagadahoc County Executive Committee. Following an introduction to Community Central, Jacob and Odrine led committee members in a demonstration of a Summer of Science activity: Intro to Aerospace, Will it Fly? After a few test flights and design modifications, the gliders were ready […]
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Growing Crystal Snowflakes Over winter break, Lewiston’s 4-H Community Central Science scientists took advantage of the extra time for science exploration. A suspension of Borax in water was made. A suspension is a mixture that has solid particles that will separate. Hot water was used so the Borax would stay suspended in the water for a longer amount of time. […]
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