March 2020
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During in-school 4-H Club Meetings in Tattnall County, sixth grade students learn a lot about water and its properties. For the March in-school club meeting, the students should have learned about Aquifers. Since we were unable to hold those meetings in person, we wanted to share that information and our delicious activity with you all…
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Do you like to cook? If not, you still probably love to eat. It’s Eat Georgia Grown Day across Georgia and everyone is being encouraged to share their favorite recipe. So, today our STEMulating Learning Challenge is going to take place in the kitchen. Kids can learn about the science of emulsion while also making…
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Today is a special day across the State of Georgia. It is a day to recognize all those Ag Heroes in your life. Did you know that Georgia is the number one state in the nation in the production of peanuts, broilers (chickens), pecans, blueberries and spring onions? According to an article by Georgia Farm…
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Did you know that this week is National Agriculture Week? To celebrate, we will be sharing fun agriculture related challenges this week. Today, is Hands-On Garden Day and we will be learning all about growing beans. Have you ever planted and grown your own beans? It is really fun and easy. You can use either…
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Have you ever wondered why people can float so easily on the Dead Sea? If you haven’t seen it, it is a very unique wonder of the world. The reason can be simply linked back to the effects of salt on the density of water. If you and your children want to learn more, there…
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Do your children love to build and design? If so, today’s challenge is a great way for them to do this while also learning. First, help your children learn a little bit about bridges. Here are a few resources to help you do so. Younger students may enjoy watching this fun, educational video about bridges:…
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The Tattnall County Extension staff has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely. We will follow the guidance of UGA, local emergency management agencies, health departments, and school systems to guide our activity schedules. Based on recommendations from Tattnall County BOE and the Health Department, all in-school and after-school 4-H competitions, practices, events and group activities…
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Tattnall County 4-H members in 6th-8th grade are invited to register for Spring Junior Conference, April 18-19, 2020. This year’s event registration cost is $80. This includes includes Saturday night lodging, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, a t-shirt, activities, and a lot of fun. You will need to bring extra money to cover the cost of…
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Tattnall County youth in 9th-12th grade are invited to register to attend the Spring Senior Conference, April 4-5, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The event is commonly called the 4-H Prom due to the semi-formal dance held on Saturday night. Mrs. Maegan Franco, 4-H Extension Educator, will provide transportation for the event and serve as…
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