4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth name the three body parts common to all insects. Includes singing the bug body song and making a model of an insect. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 65 KB) Keywords- head, thorax, abdomen, bugs Details Publication Number: ACTas025 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: […]

Learn how to identify and select the proper gear or equipment for a healthy, safe and successful hiking or backpacking trip.  (4 pages, 108 KB) This lesson plan is part of the 4-H Hiking Series. Keywords – emergency, backpack gear, decision making Details Publication Number: ACTpa013 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Backpacking & Hiking Type: Activity […]

Learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace (LNT), which promotes and inspires responsible hiking, backpacking and other outdoor recreation activities. (9 pages, 252 KB) This lesson plan is part of the 4-H Hiking Series. Keywords – self-responsibility, outdoors, campfire, water source Details Publication Number: ACTpa014 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Backpacking & Hiking Type: Activity Plan […]

Learn how to plan, organize and lead a day hike or backpacking trip. (7 pages, 108 KB) This lesson plan is part of the 4-H Hiking Series. Keywords – decision making, walk, excercise Details Publication Number: ACTpa012 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Backpacking & Hiking Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Hiking Series – Planning Your Trek

Learn the seven basic surival needs of our bodies; discover the materials that will help us meet these needs to survive emergency situations, especially when hiking and backpacking. (13 pages, 205 KB) This lesson plan is part of the 4-H Hiking Series. Keywords – teamwork, decision making Details Publication Number: ACTpa015 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: […]

In this activity youth in grades 4 and above will learn to make a plaster cast of an animal track.  This activity plan is part of  the 4-H Afterschool program on Outdoor Education. (2 pages, 73 KB) Keywords – critical thinking, wildlife, footprint, shooting sports Details Publication Number: ACTas042 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Exploring Environment Type: Activity Plan […]

Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to compare plant and animal life in different habitats. This is part of the 4-H Afterschool Natural Science Curriculum. (1 page, 36 KB) Keywords- magnifying glass, soil, lawn, turf, human-made objects Details Publication Number: ACTas146 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Exploring Environment Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Natural […]

Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to use a compass to navigate a course. (4 pages, 136 KB) This is part of the 4-H Afterschool Natural Science Curriculum. Keywords – navigate, orienteering, bearings, travel arrow Details Publication Number: ACTas144 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Backpacking & Hiking Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Natural Science: […]

Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to make a pop can casting rig and conduct a casting contest. This is part of the 4-H Afterschool Natural Science Curriculum. (2 pages, 45 KB) Keywords- target circles, fishing line, eye/hand coordination Details Publication Number: ACTas145 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Fishing Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links […]