This activity is designed to help youth in grades 3-5 to understand the effects of invasive species on the environment. An invasive species is one that puts an ecosystem out of balance because it has a competitive advantage (usually a lack of natural enemies) in its new location. The addition of an invasive species to […]
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Introduction on teaching science to kids by stimulating their curiosity and provoking wonder through hands-on investigations. Supplement to science series on water: ACTpa020 – ACTpa025. (6 pages, 455 KB) Key words – science, water, inquiry, experiment, hypothesis Details Publication Number: ACTpa026 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Water Type: Introduction Audience: Volunteer Links Science with Kids, Science by […]
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Guidelines for planning and implementing a county 4-H small engines contest to test the 4-H member’s knowledge of engine maintenance and skill in safe engine operation. (14 pages) Keywords- judging, eligibility, equipment identification, troubleshooting Details Publication Number: 4H381 Category: Mechanical Sciences Sub-Category: Small Engines Type: Guide Audience: Volunteer Links Small Engines Contest Guidelines (1,536 KB)
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Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to create physical characters through movement. This is part of the 4-H Afterschool Theatre Arts Curriculum. (1 page, 39 KB) Keywords- acting, performance, play Details Publication Number: ACTas162 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Theatre Arts Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Theatre Arts: Copycats
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Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to use props to act out a fairy tale. This is part of the 4-H Afterschool Theatre Arts Curriculum. (1 page, 54 KB) Keywords- property, play, performance, presentation Details Publication Number: ACTas164 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Theatre Arts Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Theatre Arts: Creating […]
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Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to tell stories with stage pictures. This is part of the 4-H Afterschool Theatre Arts Curriculum. (4 pages, 49 KB) Keywords- acting, performance, emotion Details Publication Number: ACTas165 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Theatre Arts Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Theatre Arts: Stage Pictures
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Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to create and build a puppet character. This is part of the 4-H Afterschool Theatre Arts Curriculum. (2 pages, 45 KB) Keywords- puppetry, play, performance Details Publication Number: ACTas166 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Theatre Arts Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Theatre Arts: What a Character
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4-H Afterschool activity where youth K-2 can identify and express a variety of feelings. (3 pages, 96 KB) Keywords- listening, BINGO, moods Details Publication Number: ACTas109 Category: Younger Members Sub-Category: Cloverbuds Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Today I Feel Silly
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Guidelines for planning and implementing a county 4-H tractor operators contest, to test the ability of 4-H members to drive tractors safely and properly. The contest includes a written exam, practical exam on maintenance and safety, parts identification, and two-wheel and four-wheel driving events. (18 pages) Keywords- equipment, machinery, implement, safety inspection Details Publication Number: […]
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Science can be fun as kids learn science skills along with exploring the natural world of water. This lesson is about the cohesive and adhesive properties of water and why water molecules are attracted to each other. (2 pages, 73 KB) Key words – science, water, repel, absorb, environment Details Publication Number: ACTpa022 Category: Natural […]
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