4-H is proud to introduce “4-H2O,” the National Science Experiment that will introduce youth across the nation to water quality and its connection to climate change.
Youth in grades 3rd and up are invited to attend the National Science Experiment from 5 to 6 pm at the East Annex in Waseca (on HWY 13, across the street from the courthouse).
Throughout the day across the United States, millions of young people will actively participate in a live demonstration of how carbon dioxide builds up in the atmosphere. They will also learn how increased carbon dioxide levels due to human action have led to global warming, which could raise the earth’s temperature to the point where significant changes will take place. Examples include melting polar ice caps, tsunamis, floods, warmer than normal weather, increases in plant growth, and an impact on water quality. Youth and their families can see how they can help reduce their carbon footprint in their own communities.
To combat a national shortage of young people pursuing science college majors and careers, 4-H National Youth Science Day will spark an early youth interest in science education. Currently, more than five million youth across the nation take part in 4-H science, engineering and technology year-long programming. Through the One Million New Scientists, One Million New Ideas campaign, 4-H has undertaken a bold goal to engage one million new young people in science, engineering and technology programs by the year 2013.
Why is water quality important and why is it important to study now?
Water quality is a term used to describe the chemical, physical and biological characteristics of water.
Today, as our population evolves, we face a growing concern that our sources of clean water are becoming contaminated by warming temperatures, carbon dioxide emissions and dangerous run off. These changes in the water quality affect not only our drinking water supply, but also the natural habitats of aquatic plants, animals and organisms.
Most of both naturally-produced and made-man carbon dioxide is absorbed by the ocean, forming carbonic acid. While some of this CO2 is consumed by organisms in the water during photosynthesis, a small proportion of that remains in the water.
Increased CO2 in the atmosphere has led to decreasing alkalinity of seawater, sparking concern that this may adversely affect organisms living in the water.
4-H offers many projects in which young people can explore science, engineering and technology! For more information, check out http://www.4-h.org/ or the NYSD experiment at www.4-H.org/NYSD!
For information on Science, Engineering, and Technology programs happening in Waseca County 4-H, visit us on the web at:
www.facebook.com/WasecaCounty4H
http://4hmnwaseca.blogspot.com/
http://www.extension.umn.edu/county/Waseca
Throughout the day across the United States, millions of young people will actively participate in a live demonstration of how carbon dioxide builds up in the atmosphere. They will also learn how increased carbon dioxide levels due to human action have led to global warming, which could raise the earth’s temperature to the point where significant changes will take place. Examples include melting polar ice caps, tsunamis, floods, warmer than normal weather, increases in plant growth, and an impact on water quality. Youth and their families can see how they can help reduce their carbon footprint in their own communities.
To combat a national shortage of young people pursuing science college majors and careers, 4-H National Youth Science Day will spark an early youth interest in science education. Currently, more than five million youth across the nation take part in 4-H science, engineering and technology year-long programming. Through the One Million New Scientists, One Million New Ideas campaign, 4-H has undertaken a bold goal to engage one million new young people in science, engineering and technology programs by the year 2013.
Why is water quality important and why is it important to study now?
Water quality is a term used to describe the chemical, physical and biological characteristics of water.
Today, as our population evolves, we face a growing concern that our sources of clean water are becoming contaminated by warming temperatures, carbon dioxide emissions and dangerous run off. These changes in the water quality affect not only our drinking water supply, but also the natural habitats of aquatic plants, animals and organisms.
Most of both naturally-produced and made-man carbon dioxide is absorbed by the ocean, forming carbonic acid. While some of this CO2 is consumed by organisms in the water during photosynthesis, a small proportion of that remains in the water.
Increased CO2 in the atmosphere has led to decreasing alkalinity of seawater, sparking concern that this may adversely affect organisms living in the water.
4-H offers many projects in which young people can explore science, engineering and technology! For more information, check out http://www.4-h.org/ or the NYSD experiment at www.4-H.org/NYSD!
For information on Science, Engineering, and Technology programs happening in Waseca County 4-H, visit us on the web at:
www.facebook.com/WasecaCounty4H
http://4hmnwaseca.blogspot.com/
http://www.extension.umn.edu/county/Waseca
