Community Central participants at Front Street in Portland have had a busy few weeks exploring density, polymers, and looking at iron content in breakfast cereal! In Lewiston, 4th Graders finished their exploration of different forms of energy by looking at chemical reactions that produce heat as a by-product and how to build a static electricity […]
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Last week, Community Central staff took part in the University of Maine’s Summer of Science (SOS) Train the Trainer day as we continue to prepare for our summer programming. This year’s theme is Seaweed Aquaculture. As part of Community Central, youth across Lewiston and Portland will be exploring different types of seaweed that grow along the Maine […]
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The Community Central program is very fortunate to be able to work with many high school students who have committed to the role of Teen Leader. These teens work with Community Central staff on the planning and delivery of STEM-based lessons, games, and family activities. This week, we are highlighting teen leader Mohammed, from Portland. Mohammed […]
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Last week, a group of teen leaders from Portland traveled to Boston for a day of training and celebrating the upcoming Community Central & Summer of Science programming. On the ride down to Boston, these young leaders completed a reflection activity that looks at becoming a STEM Superstar. Based on an article by the National AfterSchool […]
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Over February break, the Maine 4-H Community Central Teen Leaders hopped the train to Boston to visit the Science Museum and Boston University! After an early morning departure, Community Central teen leaders, staff, and volunteers explored parts of Boston University and then went to the Boston Science Museum. As part of their ongoing workshop series, the teen leaders […]
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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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