Plant Science: From the Ground Up

Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to observe how plants respond to gravity and sunlight. This is part of the 4-H Afterschool Plant Science Curriculum. (2 pages, 48 KB) Keywords- observation, experiments, soil, light, dark Details Publication Number: ACTas154 Category: Plant & Soil Sciences Sub-Category: Vegetables Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Plant Science: […]

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Plant Science: Skin Deep

Activity lesson plan for helping youth explore how to protect their skin while applying pesticides. This is part of the 4-H Afterschool Plant Science Curriculum. (2 pages, 43 KB)  Keywords- protective clothing, experiments, fabric, sprays, safety Details Publication Number: ACTas155 Category: Plant & Soil Sciences Sub-Category: Vegetables Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Plant Science: […]

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Pledging a Hand: Mentoring for Members, Families

Do you remember your first 4-H meeting? This activity provides help in establishing member-to-member or family-to-family mentoring teams and experiences that build a welcoming, supportive environment in 4-H clubs for new 4-H members and families. This is a part of the Wisconsin 4-H Leader Training Series. (9 pages, 158 KB) Keywords –  mentor, mentee, connection, […]

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Putting Your Best Foot Forward

This interactive, experiential activity plan is designed to promote cognitive, emotional and social growth as they relate to job success. The specific activities are designed to ease the transition into adulthood. By learning skills which foster independence and confidence, youth will step further into the world by working and/or expanding their involvement in school or […]

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Reactions – Magnets

Activity lesson plan to teach the principles of magnets being attracted to one another.  (3 pages, 103KB) Keywords — science, experiment, observation, magnetic poles Details Publication Number: ACTpa122 Category: STEM Sub-Category: Reactions Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Magnets

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Reactions – Volcano

Activity Lesson plan to teach 2 different types of chemical reactions and observe what results from a volcanic eruption. (3 pages, 117KB) Keywords – science, experiment, observation, paper mache Details Publication Number: ACTpa123 Category: STEM Sub-Category: Reactions Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Volcano

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Reactions – Water and Density

Activity lesson plan to teach the effects of different densities in liquids. Also includes how to make a hand made model of a tornado. (2 pages, 48KB) Keywords – science, experiment observation, lava lamp, storm warning flags Details Publication Number: ACTpa124 Category: STEM Sub-Category: Reactions Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Water and Density

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Record Keeping Is Fun

News alert: 4-H record books can be fun! In this activity plan,  club members learn why 4-H has record books. Youth explore the life skills that they can learn by keeping records and explore ideas on how to improve their current record books. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (5 […]

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Reflection Activity Ideas: For Community Service & Service-Learning Projects

A guide with directions on how to facilitate 18 different hands-on reflection activities. All activities are centered on active participation by the youth and/or adult participants. Many activities include examples of reflection questions that you can use to guide a group discussion. (20 pages, 906 KB) Keywords- Experiential Learning, resource, evaluation Details Publication Number: 4H503 […]

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Risky Business: Plan for Safety First

In this activity plan, 4-H Cloverbuds (grades K-2) will identify safety hazards and learn how to make the areas where they work and play safe. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (5 pages, 338 KB) Keywords- home safety, hazards, super sleuth Details Publication Number: ACTcc063 Category: Younger Members Sub-Category: Cloverbuds […]

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