Entomology: Teaming with Insects

Studying nature inspires creativity by demanding that youth see what is around them and requires them to use all of their senses. Because science is interconnected, many of the activities show interrelationships among insects, plants, and the environment. The curriculum, Teaming with Insects, increases youth science literacy using insects and their relatives

Type of 4-H Material: Individual and group curriculum
Grades: 3rd-12th
Type of Media: Project manuals (3 Youth Workbooks and 1 Facilitator's Guide)
Category: Science
Focus Area: Entomology

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4-H AgriScience

Although Agriculture has traditionally been defined as the production of plants and animals, today, science and technology allow us to include new areas of research and investigation into the agriculture arena. The 4-H AgriScience curriculum fuses the emerging fields of biotechnology and business/economics with the agriculture industry through hands-on experiential learning activities and online learning courses for youth.

Type of 4-H Material: Group and Individual
Ages: Intermediate, 11-13
Type of Media: Online activities and Science Learning Activities
Category:Science
Focus Area: Science, Agriculture, Business, Food Production, Environmental Sustainability, Engineering Design, Genetics, Biotechnology, and Plant Nutrition

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4-H Robotics: Engineering for Today and Tomorrow

4-H Robotics: Engineering for Today and Tomorrow was developed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This curriculum teaches basic physical science concepts related to robotic systems, the engineering design process, technology tools used for learning and communications, and the exploration of science, technology, and engineering careers. The curriculum is comprised of three tracks: Virtual Robotics (DVD), Junk Drawer Robotics (3 Facilitator Books, 1 Youth Notebook per youth), and Robotics Platforms (DVD).

Type of 4-H Material:  Group Curriculum
Ages: 9-18 (beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels)
Type of Media: Project Manuals and DVDs
Category: Science
Focus Area: Robotics, form and function, scientific habits of mind, engineering design, friction, basic electrical power and motors, engineering constraints, gear systems, buoyancy, sensors and analog and digital systems, basic circuits, elements of programming, and robotic computer control.

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There’s No New Water!

There’s No New Water! was developed by the University of California-Davis. This curriculum is grounded in the concept that water is a non-renewable, finite natural resource whose quantity and quality must be responsibly preserved, protected, used, and reused.

Type of 4-H Material:  Group Curriculum
Grades: 9th-12th
Type of Media: Project Manual
Category: Science
Focus Area: Water conservation, human interventions that affect water quality and quantity, urban interventions in the hydrologic cycle, and service learning projects to address local water conservation issues.

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Exploring Your Environment

Exploring Your Environment was developed by the University of Minnesota. This curriculum teaches basic ecological concepts that help youth understand how nature works and how we affect it and are affected by it.

Type of 4-H Material: Individual Project Curriculum
Grades: 6th – 8th (Ages 11-13)
Type of Media: Project Manuals (2 Youth Guides and 1 Facilitator’s Guide)
Category: Science
Focus Area: Water conservation, energy use, climate change, recycling, natural resource stewardship and air quality.

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Food, Culture and Reading

Food, Culture and Reading was developed by the University of Vermont. This nutrition education program uses literature as a learning tool for food, nutrition, healthy living, and cultural education.

Type of 4-H Material: Group Curriculum
Grade/Level: 4th-6th grades
Type of Media: Project Manual
Category: Healthy Living
Focus Area: Healthful foods, literacy, and understanding different cultures.

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