Academy Science is interested in horticultural science and natural food production. The United States Department of Agriculture USDA funds Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program BFRP presented in cooperation with the Nebraska Center for Rural Affairs NCRA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln UNL Extension and Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society NSAS. This particular Beginning Farmer Workshop is about the interesting horticultural topic of fruit and vegetable production and marketing. It is held at the…
Read MoreAcademy Science Participates in 4-H Poultry Clinic
University of Nebraska at Lincoln UNL promotes agriculture related animal science education through its county extension offices and its 4-H program. Academy Science is a Nebraska 4-H Club of Excellence that participates in embryology and poultry science. Today’s clinic covers topics including animal husbandry, poultry judging, show preparation, nutrition, health and includes a poultry judging contest.
Read MoreAcademy Science Prepares for a Demonstration
There are levels of exciting activities that we engage at Academy Science. Bruce Tuckman and Mary Ann Jensen may have been thinking about our team when they present the group development model. We start out with forming, where we jump in as a team and get busy accomplishing those “day to day” tasks. Then we come upon those tasks where we get storming because we really need to address the…
Read MoreAcademy Science Participates in AHEC Science Fair
Science Fairs are Fun! Do you ever find yourself looking for something to do in March? Well, whether you are looking for something to do or not, get yourself signed up for a science fair! University of Nebraska Medical Center UNMC has an outreach agency called Nebraska Area Health Education Center AHEC. AHEC is a wonderful resource for health education. AHEC sponsors primarily health related science fairs throughout this month…
Read MoreAcademy Science Club Welcomes New Members!
What happens when a science club welcomes new members? Well it looks like a festival of sorts. Grandpa says, “Science is one of those those life experiences that a person just can not hide under a rock!” So at Academy Science we celebrate science by sharing our experiences in the journey with new members. Congratulations to new members on board!
Read MoreAcademy Science Club Welcomes Visitors!
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a roomful of young scientists? Science exploration of course! So come on down and visit youth science exploration at its best! Academy Science Club members will demonstrate and share how it is that we go about learning new things and celebrating our achievements! Wanting to get involved? Contact Michael Hanus.Academy@gmail.com
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Academy Science Club
Academy Science Club wants to thank all people everywhere and let you know that we are grateful for your support! We try our best throughout the year to be all that we can be. We celebrate this season with respect for our popular belief that there is a supreme being out there that watches over us and leads us down the productive path.
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We have lots to be thankful for at Academy Science Club!
Read MoreAcademy Science Club is a recognized Nebraska 4-H Club of Excellence!
A great day in a club member’s and leader’s experience! Nebraska 4-H Extension recognizes Academy Science Club as a Club of Excellence at the Awards Dinner. The certificate reads: Nebraska 4-H Club of Excellence This certificate is presented to Academy for developing enthusiastic young people who boldly take action to demonstrate life skills as capable, caring, confident, competent kids of character thus contributing to the improvement of themselves, their family,…
Read MoreAcademy Science Club Poultry Project
Nebraska 4-H Sarpy County Fair Poultry Showmanship Our science club embryology project has “grown” into our club poultry project. This is a big deal and required a great deal of logistics planning. There is more going on here than poultry growth and development! We learned about how to study important facts about our bird and how to present ourselves. Why are both genders referred to as “showman”?
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