4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth learn that many insects walk by using their legs to create “alternating triangles.” Includes observing insect specimens with scopes and performing a “bug walk.” Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 87 KB) Keywords- observation, bugs, learning to learn Details Publication Number: ACTas026 Category: […]
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Instrument to evaluate the “Going Buggy . . . With Insects” series of 4-H Afterschool entomology activities. (3 pages, 72 KB) Keywords- evaluation, bugs, learning to learn Details Publication Number: ACTas021 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Entomology Type: Evaluation Tool Audience: Volunteer Links Going Buggy: Evaluation
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4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth learn that insects grow and develop as do all living things. Includes a feeding hike to see what caterpillars and other insects eat. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 92 KB) Keywords- learning to lear, metamorphisis, “The Very Hungry Catepillar” Details Publication Number: […]
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4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth identify physical and behavioral characteristics of insects. Includes building a cricket house and observing crickets. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 76 KB) Keywords- bugs, crickets Details Publication Number: ACTas023 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Entomology Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Going Buggy: […]
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4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth are introduced to the concept that living things grow and develop. Includes studying the life cycle of a butterfly and creating a butterfly. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 118 KB) Keywords- cocoon, bugs, Karner Blue, “Miss Rumphius” Details Publication Number: ACTas024 Category: […]
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Overview of a series of 4-H Afterschool entomology activities on “Going Buggy . . . With Insects,” including building a bug, taking a feeding hike, and doing a bug walk. (2 pages, 71 KB) Keywords- evaluation, bugs Details Publication Number: ACTas020 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Entomology Type: Overview Audience: Volunteer Links Going Buggy: Overview
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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: […]
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An activity plan to help 4-H clubs learn about the importance of accuracy and accountability when handling money . . . particularly your club’s money. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (8 pages, 120 KB) Keywords- treasurer, club funds, record keeping, fundraising Details Publication Number: ACTcc056 Category: 4-H Club […]
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An activity plan to help 4-H clubs learn about all types of communication, why it is vitally important to communicate within a 4-H club and improve current club communication methods. Sometimes even the most complex problems can be solved through simple communication. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (5 […]
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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 […]
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