2018 Curriculum Catalog by National 4-H Council

CURRICULUM CATALOG 2018

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GROW TRUE LEADERS Welcome to the 2018 4-H Curriculum Catalog The books, activities, and kits found within these pages are powerful. They can introduce a young person to what may be their future career. New volunteers can become skilled mentors. And creativity and imagination can flourish in both the minds of young people and adults as new topics are explored and discovered. 4-H curriculum and learning products are designed to provide the highest quality positive youth development experiences and professional development training to help staff, volunteers, teachers, and community partners reach more youth effectively. Developed by experts at universities across the country, curricula in this catalog focus on 4-Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three primary mission mandates: science, healthy living, and citizenship. Youth activity guides are filled with fun, engaging experiences that cultivate abilities youth need for everyday living as they progressively gain knowledge about subjects that interest them. All products in this catalog have been reviewed and recommended by the National 4-H Peer Review process, signifying excellence in providing hands-on learning experiences for youth and in training and guidance for facilitators. Most curriculum also ties to national education standards. Order learning products online at: www.Shop4-H.org/curriculum.

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Table of Contents SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATH

Aerospace Adventures..................................................... The Power of the Wind..................................................... Electric Excitement................................................ .......... Science Fun with Physics........................................ .......... Science Discovery............................................................ Small Engines......................................................... .......... What’s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science................. Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry....................... .......... Junk Drawer Robotics............................................ .......... Robotics with EV3............................................................ Eco-Bots Challenge Kit..................................................... Marshmallow Catapult Challenge Kit................................. Can-Can Robot Design Challenge Kit................................ Discovering Computer Science & Programming through Scratch.......................................... Solar Powered Kits................................................. .......... Computer Science Kits........................................... ..........

ANIMAL & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 9

Afterschool Agriculture.......................................... .......... 11 Cat......................................................................... .......... 11 Cavy...................................................................... .......... 11 Beef................................................................................ 12 Dairy Cattle..................................................................... 12 Dog....................................................................... ......... 13 Embryology........................................................... ......... 14 Horse..................................................................... ......... 14 Dairy Goat.............................................................. ......... 15 Meat Goat.............................................................. ......... 15 Pets................................................................................ 16 Poultry............................................................................ 16 Rabbit............................................................................. 17 Sheep.................................................................... ......... 17 Swine. . ............................................................................ 18 Veterinary Science.................................................. ......... 19

BUSINESS & CITIZENSHIP

CLOVERBUD ACTIVITIES

HEALTHY LIVING & FOODS

Build Your Future................................................... ......... 21 WeConnect: A Global Youth Citizenship Curriculum.................................. ......... 21 Consumer Savvy.................................................... ......... 22 Diversity.......................................................................... 22 EntrepreneurShip Investigation............................... ......... 22 Exploring the Treasures of 4-H......................................... 23 Leadership............................................................. ......... 23 My Financial Future......................................................... 23 Financial Champions.............................................. ......... 23 Reading Makes Cents............................................. ........ 24 Public Speaking...................................................... ........ 24 Service Learning.. ................................................... ........ 24 Teen Corps..................................................................... 24

Be SAFE: Safe, Affirming & Fair Environments.................. 27 Cooking................................................................. ......... 27 Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness............................ 27 Keeping Fit and Healthy......................................... ........ 28 Foods............................................................................ 28 Food, Culture, and Reading............................................ 28

HEALTHY LIVING & FOODS

Hands On Food Safety................................................... 29 Health Rocks!®................................................................ 29 Home Food Preservation................................................ 29 Learn, Grow, Eat & GO!................................................... 30 Youth Advocates for Health............................................ 30 Quick Breads.................................................................. 30 Marshall Mentor Program................................................ 30 Microwave Magic............................................................. 31 Fruit and Vegetable Bingo............................................... 31 STEPS to a Healthy Teen................................................. 31

CREATIVE ARTS

4-H Filmmaking Workshop............................................. ¡Qué Rico! La Cultura Bilingual Helpers Guide.................. My Favorite Things (Collecting)...................................... Photography.................................................................. Get Started in Art........................................................... Visual Arts...................................................................... Theatre Arts: Imagination in Action................................. The Writer in You (Creative Writing)...............................

34 34 34 34 35 35 35 35

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ENVIRONMENT & OUTDOOR SCIENCE

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Communications............................................................. 37 STEAM Clothing.............................................................. 37 Welcome to 4-H: New Member Guide............................. 38 4-H Family Handbook.................................................... 38 4-H Officers Handbook................................................... 38 Laundry......................................................................... 38 Sewing Expressions........................................................ 39 Woodworking Wonders.................................................. 39

Amphibians & You........................................................... 41 Backyards & Beyond....................................................... 41 Bicycle Adventures. . ........................................................ 41 Project Butterfly WINGS................................................. 42 Exploring Your Environment........................................... 42 Fishing for Adventure..................................................... 42 Entomology: Teaming with Insects.................................. 43 Wildlife Science.............................................................. 43 Gardening...................................................................... 44 Forests of Fun................................................................ 44 Rain to Drain (Stormwater Management)........................ 45 Geology: Introduction to the Study of the Earth.............. 45 Weather and Climate Science......................................... 45 Honey Bee Challenge Kit................................................ 46 Seed to Soil.................................................................... 46 Tools for Healthy Living.................................................. 46 Outdoor Adventures....................................................... 46 There’s No New Water!................................................... 46

Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Programs........................................ 48 Heads-On, Hands-On: The Power of Experiential Learning................................. 48 Ready to Go Mentor Training Toolkit............................... 48

EDUCATIONAL KITS

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Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Science, technology, engineering, and math are the keys to building our future. The world needs kids who excel at and enjoy building and creating the world they envision. In topics ranging from electricity to robotics, 4-H STEM books and materials kits open up a world of possibilities for youth of all ages.

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Aerospace Adventures

Grades 1–12

The awesome experiences of flying an airplane, launching a rocket, conquering space and becoming an astronaut or pilot come alive as youth explore Aerospace Adventures. Through fun and challenging activities, youth learn about flying, kites, hot air balloons, remote-control airplanes, gliders, and rockets as they develop important life skills.

Level 1: Pre-Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-3 . . . . . . . . . 06842 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth build a marshmallow rocket, learn about different careers in aviation and space, and explore how an airplane works. 4 activities total. (20 pages)

Level 2: Lift-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 06843 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth build a straw rocket, learn about weather conditions, make a paper hot air balloon, and learn the International Phonetic Alphabet. 13 activities total. (40 pages)

Level 3: New Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 06844 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth make a shuttle on a string, a Japanese kite, a hang glider, and learn about the control panel of an aircraft. 12 activities total. (40 pages)

Level 4: Pilot in Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 06845 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth create an altitude tracker, determine fuel efficiency for a commercial aircraft, explore pilot certification, evaluate navigation systems, and learn about airport issues. 12 activities total. (40 pages)

Aerospace Adventures Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 06846 . . . . . . $5.75 Answers the questions in the activity guides and provides facilitators with discussion points and questions for youth. (40 pages)

Aerospace Adventures: Set of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grades 1-12 . . . . . . . . . 06881 . . . . . . $26.95 Includes Levels 1-4 and the Helper’s Guide.

The Power of the Wind

Grades 6–8

The Power of the Wind curriculum is designed for middle school aged youth to learn about wind and its uses. Youth work with members of a team to design, create, build, and test wind-powered devices and are given opportunities to explore wind as a potential energy source in their communities.

The Power of the Wind Youth Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08383 . . . . . . $5.75

Youth work with members of a team to design, create, build, and test a wind powered device. The device must solve a problem and requires the designers to balance options and constraints. Participants are guided to make adjustments and retest until the vehicle or machine solves the original problem.

The Power of the Wind Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08384 . . . . . . $5.75 Provides guidelines for challenges and tips for facilitators.

The Power of the Wind: Set of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08385 . . . . . $10.50 Includes the Youth Guide (08383) and the Facilitator Guide (08384).

Materials Kit for 5 Groups of Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 83504 . . . . $210.00

This kit includes all the basic and not-so-common materials for The Power of the Wind curriculum. This comprehensive kit contains materials for youth to practice engineering skills to construct wind powered machines and various wind turbines. Youth use their turbine designs to lift a load and produce electricity. Youth learn how generators work using motors and multimeters. Material kits are designed to accommodate 10-25 youth (five groups of 2-5 youth each). See the website for a full list of items included in the kit.

Materials Kit and Curriculum Books for 5 Groups of Youth . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 83504B . . $245.00 Includes Materials Kit, one Facilitator Guide, and five Youth Guides.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Electric Excitement

Grades 4–12

Youth demystify the “magic” of electric circuits, magnetism, motors, and electronics. From making educated guesses (forming hypotheses) and testing them to learning how to select stereo and other consumer items, these activity guides contain dozens of hands-on, useful and fun projects. These materials promote technical and scientific literacy while teaching communication and decision-making skills.

Level 1: Magic of Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-5 . . . . . . . . . 06848 . . . . . . $5.75 Electricity is everywhere. Youth explore why certain things insulate from electricity better than others, how magnets affect various substances, how to build a flashlight, how to build and test a compass, and how to build an electromagnet and electric motor. (40 pages)

Level 2: Investigating Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-7 . . . . . . . . . 06849 . . . . . . $5.75 Decoding circuit diagrams, sending messages by Morse code, and building three-way switches are featured. Youth build circuits, test voltages, and build a rocket launcher as they practice decision making and communication. This unit is designed for youth who understand magnetism, electron flow, and circuit design. (40 pages)

Level 3: Wired For Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 8-9 . . . . . . . . . 06850 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth build on skills learned in Levels 1 and 2, plus learn some new ones, such as measuring electrical usage, replacing electrical switches, and determining electrical loads. Youth also evaluate different light bulbs and test for electrical power. (40 pages)

Level 4: Entering Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 10-12 . . . . . . . 06851 . . . . . . . $5.75

Youth learn about diodes, transistors, LEDs, photocells, SCRs, ICs, and amplifiers. This guide is designed for intermediate to advanced learners. An understanding of DC circuits, voltage, amperage, current flow, polarity, and some soldering is needed. (44 pages)

Electric Excitement Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 06852 . . . . . . $5.75 The Helper’s Guide includes a variety of exciting group activities such as Electric Bingo, Electric Quiz Bowl, Hunting for Hazards, and Conducting an Electric Skillathon. Activities can be organized quickly and are designed for groups of three to fifteen youth. (40 pages)

Electric Excitement: Set of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 06882 . . . . . $26.95 Includes one each of Levels 1-4 and the Helper’s Guide.

Level 1 Materials Kit for 5 Groups of Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-5 . . . . . . . . . 83505 . . . . $199.00

This kit includes all the basic and not-so-common materials for Level 1 of the Electricity curriculum (Magic of Electricity). This kit contains the hands-on materials used to study electrical circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetism. Youth will make series and parallel circuits, create an electromagnet, build a galvanometer, and make a working electric motor. Material kits are designed to accommodate 10-25 youth (five groups of 2-5 youth each). See the website for a full list of items included in the kit.

Level 1 Materials Kit and Curriculum Books for 5 Groups of Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-5 . . . . . . . . . 83505B . . $225.00

This kit contains the hands-on materials used to study electrical circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetism. In addition, five Level 1: Magic of Electricity books and 1 Helper’s Guide are included with this kit.

Science Fun with Physics

Grades 3–12

Science Fun with Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H500 . . . . . . $8.95 Uncover the mysteries of physics in daily life. The amazing magician Franco Newtoni guides you through this project. As you try each experiment you’ll see the forces of nature, energy, and the power of physics at work—or is it magic? Designed for beginners, but appropriate for all levels. (40 pages)

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Science Discovery Series

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Science Discovery

Grades 3–7

The Science Discovery curriculum makes science fun! Lesson plans include background information, a lesson outline, life skill objectives and evaluation instruments. Digital Downloads.

Level 1 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-6 . . . . . . . . . 07914DD . . . . $3.99

Youth develop science skills as they explore whales, rocks and minerals, water quality, trees, and recycling. (72 pages)

Lesson Plans for Grades 3-6

Level 2 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-7 . . . . . . . . . 07915DD . . . . $3.99 Youth discover oceanography, spiders, weather, conservation, and astronomy. (200 pages)

Make science fun through hands-on learning • Whales • Recycling/Solid Waste • Rocks & Minerals • Trees • Water Quality & Conservation

Set of 2 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-7 . . . . . . . . . 07916DD . . . . $6.99 Includes Science Discovery Levels 1 & 2.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Science and&STEM Math Small Engines

Grades 3–12

Lawn mowers, snow blowers, personal watercraft, go carts, model airplanes and ATVs are just a few of the literally hundreds of machines powered by small engines. With more than 60 fun activities, the Small Engines curriculum helps youth understand how small engines work and how to keep them working.

Level 1: Crank It Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08186 . . . . . . $5.75

Youth focus on basic small engine knowledge, study external engine parts, discover tools of the trade and learn about the concepts behind what makes small engines work. They explore the uses of small engines and safety issues. (40 pages)

Level 2: Warm It Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08187 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth explore the internal parts of engines, learn about engine sizes, compression ratios, seasoning their engines, and safety issues. Youth also learn about occupational possibilities and starting their own businesses. (40 pages)

Level 3: Tune It Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08188 . . . . . . . $5.75

Youth tear down and rebuild an engine, use diagnostic tools, research rules and regulations about using small engine machines and select replacement engines. (40 pages)

Small Engines Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08189 . . . . . . . $5.75

The Helper’s Guide includes group activities and helpful hints for each activity in the three youth guides and additional small engine project meeting ideas. (40 pages)

Small Engines: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08190 . . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE? Exploring Food Science 1

What’s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science NATIONAL 4-H CURRICULUM Product Number 01411Y

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THE SECRETS OF BAKING

Grades 6–9

Hands-on activities focus on the building blocks of food science using chemistry, biology, and math in a “kitchen laboratory” setting.

Level 1: The Secrets of Baking (Youth Science Journal) . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 01411Y . . . . . . . $9.95

Youth learn about the gluten generated by different types of flour, experiment with different varieties of leavening, and explore how different ingredients and mixing techniques affect the final results of baked goods. (44 pages)

Level 1: Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01415F . . . . . $12.95

Provides additional background information and tips for teaching. Pages from the Youth Science Journals with suggested responses are included. Tutorial online videos created by the authors provide additional suggestions for implementation. (60 pages) YOUTH SCIENCE JOURNAL 1

Level 2: The Power of Protein Chemistry (Youth Science Journal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 01412Y . . . . . . $9.95 Activities include cracking, separating, and cooking eggs, using egg whites to make soufflés, and making Queso Fresco, a fresh cheese. (44 pages)

Level 2: Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01416F . . . . . $12.95 Provides additional background information and tips for teaching. Pages from the Youth Science Journals with suggested responses are included. Tutorial online videos created by the authors provide additional suggestions for implementation. (60 pages)

Level 3: The Inner Mysteries of Fruits and Vegetables (Youth Science Journal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 01413Y . . . . . . $9.95

Activities delve into the causes and solutions to browning in various fruits and vegetables and explore osmosis and diffusion in preserving and preparing fruits and vegetables. Youth also experiment with various methods of cooking. (48 pages)

Level 3: Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01417F . . . . . $12.95

Level 4: Be a Food Scientist (Youth Science Journal) . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 01414Y . . . . . . $9.95 Learners look at a day in the life of a food scientist, as well as practice being one as they create a new beverage and learn a basic food science skill: crystallization. (36 pages)

Level 4: Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01418F . . . . . $12.95

What’s On Your Plate?: Set of 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 01419S . . . . . $86.95 Includes one each of Units 1-4 Youth Science Journals and Facilitator Guides.

What’s On Your Plate? & 10 Pins Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 01411YB . . . $109.95 Features ten copies of Level 1: The Secrets of Baking books (01411Y) and ten Food Science Project Pins (M 9084). Order this bundle and save $14 when compared to ordering these products separately!

Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry

Grades 3–12

Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H493 . . . . . . $8.95 Join the Terrestrial Alien Defense Academy and figure out how to outsmart the aliens by doing experiments in your kitchen. Learn about what matter is and how it changes form, explore the different properties of matter, find out about acids and bases, and discover how everyday items and kitchen ingredients can be used in cool tests! Designed for beginners, but appropriate for all levels. (36 pages)

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Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

NATIONAL 4-H CURRICULUM Product Number 08431

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Junk Drawer Robotics: Engineering for Today and Tomorrow

Grades 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12

This curriculum focuses on basic physical science concepts related to robotic systems, the scientific inquiry process, the engineering design process, technology tools used for learning and communications, and the exploration of science, engineering and technology careers.

Level 1: Give Robots a Hand Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08431 . . . . . . . $7.95

Youth explore and learn about robot arms. Concepts covered include pnuematics, arm designs, and three-dimensional space. Big ideas include form and function, scientific habits of mind, and engineering design. This guide is for facilitators to use with youth grades 4-12. (78 pages)

Level 2: Robots on the Move Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08432 . . . . . . $7.95 4-H Robotics: Engineering for Today and Tomorrow

Youth learn about robots that move on land and under water. Concepts covered include friction, basic electrical power and motors, engineering constraints, gear systems and buoyancy. This guide is for facilitators to use with youth grades 4-12. (76 pages)

Level 3: Mechatronics Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08433 . . . . . . $9.95 Youth explore sensors and analog and digital systems. This level introduces simple electronic components; youth will build basic circuits to see how the components work. They will investigate elements of programming and instructions for robotic computer control. This guide is for facilitators to use with youth grades 4-12. (92 pages)

Youth Robotics Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 08435 . . . . . . $6.95 This notebook encourages youth to think and act like scientists and engineers. In their notebook, they will record their ideas, collect data, draw designs and reflect on their experiences. It also provides specific information for the challenges. Each youth should have their own notebook. Corresponds to all three levels of the Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum.

Junk Drawer Robotics: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 08436 . . . . . $29.95

Includes one each of Level 1: Give Robots a Hand, Level 2: Robots on the Move, Level 3: Mechatronics, and the Youth Robotics Notebook.

10 Youth Robotics Notebooks & 10 Pins Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 08435B . . . . $89.50 Features ten Youth Robotics Notebooks (08435) combined with ten Robotics Project Pins (M 9090). Order this bundle and save nearly $15 when compared to ordering these products separately.

Robotics Master Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . MP 8002 . . . . $3.95

This master pin is for the 4-Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;er who has demonstrated a high degree of competence, skill, or expertise in robotics. Celebrate achievements by awarding this pin to 4-Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ers who have accomplished all levels of curriculum and project requirements in robotics.

Facilitator Materials Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 83507 . . . . . $149.00

This kit contains the hands-on materials needed for the facilitator of a group working on the Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum. Save hours of shopping and purchase a ready-to-use reusable kit! Materials include, but are not limited to: Crop-a-dile, drill bits, glue gun, glue sticks, goggles, hacksaw blades, hand drill, and tape measure. Visit Shop4-H.org for a full list of items included in the kit. Items in this kit are reusable. Only one kit is needed per facilitator or site/location.

Level 1 Materials Kits

This kit contains the hands-on materials needed to complete Level 1: Give Robots a Hand of the Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum. Includes basic materials as well as the not-so-common materials needed to complete each activity. Save hours of shopping and purchase a ready-to-use kit. See the website for a full list of items included in the kit.

3-5 Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 86019 . . . . . . $119.00 10 Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 83506 . . . . $199.00 Level 1 Materials Kit and Curriculum Books

This kit contains the hands-on materials needed to complete Level 1: Give Robots a Hand of the Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum. Includes basic materials as well as the not-so-common materials needed to complete each activity. See the website for a full list of items included in the kit. These products include one Materials Kit, one Level 1 Facilitator Guide, and 5 Youth Robotics Notebooks (for item 86019B) or 10 Youth Robotics Notebooks (for item 83506B).

3-5 Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 86019B . . . $159.00 10 Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 83506B . . $269.00 Level 2 Materials Kit

3-5 Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 86026 . . . . . $119.00 10 Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 66853 . . . . $199.00

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Science and&STEM Math Junk Drawer Robotics: Engineering for Today and Tomorrow (cont.)

Grades 4–12

Level 2 Materials Kit and Curriculum Books

This kit contains all of the materials needed for completing the activities in the Level 2: Robots on the Move of the Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum. Purchase this ready-made kit and get started on an exciting adventure with Robotics. Visit Shop4-H.org for a full list of items included in the kit. These products include one Materials Kit, one Level 2 Facilitator Guide, and 5 Youth Robotics Notebooks (for item 86026B) or 10 Youth Robotics Notebooks (for item 66853B).

Have you or your youth enjoyed several experiments but run out of binder clips, paint sticks, or brass fasteners? Instead of running out to the store (or purchasing a full materials kit), you can purchase this bundle of additional sticks and fasteners. This kit contains materials that you can use throughout your program year, series of club meetings, or summer camps. These materials can be used to supplement other maker projects as well! Visit Shop4-H.org for a full list of items included in the kit.

Robotics with EV3

Grades 3–12

Robotics with EV3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H507 . . . . . . $8.95

Use the newest LEGO® technology to learn about what a robot is, how to build one, and how to program it. Activities are based on the EV3 Core Set available from LEGO® Education. A computer for running the programming software and Internet access for watching videos are required. (40 pages)

Eco-Bot Challenge Kit

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Grades 3–12

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Eco-Bot Challenge Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . K103916 . . . . $23.95 Build your own robot to clean up a simulated environmental spill! The kit includes an activity guide, map, and the materials necessary to build one eco-bot. Based on the popular 2012 National Youth Science Day experiment. See the website for the full list of materials included in the kit.

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Marshmallow Catapult Challenge Kit

Grades 4–12

Marshmallow Catapult Challenge Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 83509KIT . . $19.95 Adapted from a popular activity in the Junk Drawer Robotics Level 1 curriculum, this hands-on challenge guides youth through engineering a catapult to launching a marshmallow 6+ feet. Youth design the catapult with basic materials using only weights and gravity as the power source. During the activity, youth will plan, build, test, modify, and record results on the Marshmallow Challenge worksheet. This challenge is the perfect activity for an ice-breaker, in-service day, or after school session, and can be used as an introduction to STEM education or our more thorough Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum. See the website for the full list of materials included in the kit. Activity is designed for groups of 2-5 youth.

Can-Can Robot Design Challenge Kit

Grades 4–12

Can-Can Robot Challenge Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . . 86566KIT . . . . . . . . . $49.95

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Design a robot that will draw on a sheet of paper using a battery, motor, plastic cup, and just a few other materials! Youth will experiment with and learn about the engineering design process and electrical power. Adapted from our popular Junk Drawer Robotics series, the Can-Can Robot Design Challenge serves 5 groups of 2-3 youth (total of 15 youth per kit). See the website for the full list of materials included in the kit.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Discovering Computer Science & Programming through Scratch

Level One: Fundamentals Youth Guide

01606Y

Grades 6-8

This curriculum introduces young people to five fundamental principles of computer programming, providing a foundation for exploring and creating. Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. Each youth in a group should have his or her own guidebook.

Discovering

Computer Science & Programming

through Scratch

Level 1: Youth Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 01606Y . . . . $10.95 In Discovering Computer Science & Programming through Scratch, youth interact with a series of tutorials and challenges within the Scratch environment. Young people can work on the activities individually, with partners, or in a guided instructional setting.

Level 2: Youth Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 01801Y . . . . . . $11.95 This book delves deeper into important principles of computer science such as generalization and modularity, and introduces some additional features of Scratch such as clones and lists. Going through this book should strengthen youth’s programming skills, help them write better programs, and provide interesting ideas for further exploration.

Level 3: Youth Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 01802Y . . . . . . $11.95 This book focuses on a powerful and important technique called recursion. A recursive program is one which “calls itself”. Recursion makes solving many problems easier, and also allows one to do some things that would be very difficult to do without it, such as drawing intricate fractals.

Level 1: Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01607F . . . . . $10.95 This facilitator guide further explains the activities introduced in the youth guide. It suggests many “unplugged” activities. It also includes discussion questions, previews of skills and blocks introduced, and hints or suggestions to help youth better understand each activity and concept.

Discovering Computer Science & Programming: Set of 2 . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 01607S . . . . . $19.95 This set includes one each of the Level 1 Youth Guide (01606Y) and the Level 1 Facilitator Guide (01607F).

Discovering Computer Science & Programming: Set of 4 . . . . . . . .Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 01803S . . . . . $41.95

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This set includes one each of the Level 1 Youth Guide (01606Y), the Level 1 Facilitator Guide (01607F), the Level 2 Youth Guide (01801Y), and the Level 3 Youth Guide (01802Y). Note that there are not separate Facilitator Guides for Levels 2 & 3.

Solar Powered Kits

Grades 4–12

The sun is the source of almost all our energy. Learn about solar energy and how it can power cars and houses in these hands-on activity kits!

Solar Powered Car Activity Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . SOLARCARKIT . . . . $26.95 Design and build a solar powered car that travels in a straight line when outdoors in sunlight! This kit, for 2-3 youth, includes

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Solar Powered Houses Activity Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . SOLARHOUSEKIT . . . . $23.95 Design and build a solar powered house and then light up the entire neighborhood! Using a solar panel, conductive tape, and LED lights, youth will learn about solar energy and circuits. Designed for 2-3 youth. See the website for the full list of materials included in the kit.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Science and&STEM Math Computer Science Kits

Grades 4–12

Hummingbird Duo Premium Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . HUMBIRD . . $269.00 The Hummingbird robotics kit enables students to create and program robots built from electronic components and craft materials. This Duo Premium Kit contains everything you need to build an intricate, complex robot with tons of moving parts and flashing lights. See the website for the full list of materials included in the kit.

NE W ! Learn to Solder Simon Says Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 13708 . . . . . . $39.95 All components in this kit are through-hole, making this kit a great place to start when you’re learning to solder or for teaching someone who’s just learning. It includes all the basic soldering tools that you’ll need to put it together and a Beginning Soldering Handbook that walks you through the basics of making a solid solder connection. See the website for the full list of materials included in the kit.

NE W ! LilyPad Sewable Electronics Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 13927 . . . . . . $99.95

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This kit lets you explore the wonderful world of electronic sewing and electronic textiles through a series of introductory projects using the LilyPad, a wearable technology, system. You’ll learn how to sew basic circuits to light up LEDs, control them with buttons and switches and even experiment with a pre-programmed LilyMini circuit that reacts to ambient light levels. See the website for a full list of materials included in the kit.

Makey Makey Operation-Style Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 90049 . . . . . $99.95

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Makey Makey is an invention kit that encourages people to find creative ways to interact with their computers, by using every day objects as a replacement for keyboards and mice. This kit is an Operation-type game that uses the Makey Makey to interface with a computer running Scratch, a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. See the website for a full list of materials included in the kit.

SparkFun Inventor’s Kit - V3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 13969 . . . . . . $99.95

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This kit is a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction with the Arduino programming language. The kit includes everything you need to complete 16 circuits that will teach you how to read sensors, display information on an LCD, drive motors, and more. Previous programming or electronics experience is not required to use this kit. See the website for a full list of materials included in the kit.

SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for Google’s Science Journal App . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 13923 . . . . . . $59.95

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The SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for Google’s Science Journal App is an interactive selection of tools to inspire future scientists and makers. Inside each kit you will find a collection of parts that support activities developed by Google and the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Beginning with a project to build your very own Wind Spinner, new projects will be released periodically that utilize the supplies in this kit and Google’s Science Journal App. Visit Shop4-H.org for a full list of materials included in the kit.

SparkFun Third Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 9317 . . . . . . . . $9.99

The Third Hand is a solderer’s best helper as it can free up your hands for soldering, gluing, and other tasks. This version comes with a heavy base, two alligator clips, a soldering iron holder, and a good magnifying glass. A third hand is not required for soldering, but it prevents accidents and melt marks in the table that you’re using.

Bundled Computer Science Materials Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . CSBUNDLE . . . . . $694.95 Buy the full set of Computer Science kits, and save! Kit include: SparkFun Inventor’s Kit, SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for Google’s Science Journal App, SparkFun Third Hand Solderer’s Helper, Learn to Solder Simon Says Soldering Kit, LilyPad Sewable Electronics Kit, Makey Makey Operation-Style Game with Scratch, Hummingbird Duo Premium Kit, and Discover Computer Science & Programming Curriculum Set of Two.

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Animal & Agricultural Science Raising an animal properly takes dedication and passion. Give youth the tools they need to raise animals successfully, whether they be for show or as pets. With curriculum ranging from large cattle to the cutest cavies, these accessible and fun activities open up a world of possibilities for youth of all ages.

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Animal & Agricultural Science Afterschool Agriculture

Grades 3–5

Looking for ways to introduce young people to the world of agriculture and life sciences while expanding your collection of fun-filled after-school science activities keyed to national standards? Then this curriculum is for you. Each uniquely themed guide contains 40 hands-on lessons developed in cooperation with curriculum specialists from the National Consortium of State Agriculture in the Classroom programs, Extension 4-H professionals, and experts from the field of child-care education. It was designed to increase agricultural literacy among 3rd through 5th grade audiences while developing their understanding, appreciation and application of science through a variety of agriculturally-based activities. These books are for the group facilitator.

Acres of Adventures 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08330 . . . . . . $9.95 This group activity guide for the after-school teacher will quickly engage youth in learn-by-doing agriculture activities within the following thematic units: All about Agriculture, Fast Food Agriculture , Mystery Agriculture, and Plant Detectives. (100 pages)

Acres of Adventures 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08331 . . . . . . . $9.95 This group activity guide for the after-school teacher provides ready-to-use lesson plans that will quickly involve youth in experiential activities related to the following thematic units: Agriculture Gone Wild, Farm Physics, Frontier Living, and Insect Invasion. (100 pages)

Afterschool Agriculture: Set of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08332 . . . . . . $17.95 Includes one each of Acres of Adventures 1 (08330) and Acres of Adventures 2 (08331).

Cat

Grades 3-12

Youth will enjoy and understand their cats more as they learn through the activities in this series.

Level 1: Purr-fect Pals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08148 . . . . . . . $5.75 As youth begin their learning about cats, they engage in activities to select a cat, identify breeds, name the parts of a cat, handle and groom a cat, care for its health, and budget for its care. (40 pages)

Level 2: Climbing Up! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08149 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth step up their learning through activities on cat senses, the meaning of cat sounds, tricks they can teach a cat, signs of illness and health, emergency situations, feeding, special diets, traveling with a cat, and showing it. (40 pages)

Level 3: Leaping Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08150 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth explore veterinary procedures, cat body systems, diseases, reproduction, genetics, older cat needs, behavior, showmanship, community laws, animal welfare and personal strengths. (40 pages)

Cat Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08151 . . . . . . . . $5.75 Helpers will find the group activities in this guide an excellent way to involve everyone in learn-by-doing cat project sessions. (40 pages)

Cat: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08152 . . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

Cavy

Grades 3–12

Cavy Resource Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H215R . . . . $14.95 This resource handbook contains essential information for members taking a guinea pig project. Topics covered include general care, history, anatomy, selection, housing and equipment, records, nutrition, health, reproduction, show preparation, marketing, and care. This handbook is a valuable resource for every cavy enthusiast. Appropriate for all age and skill levels. (80 pages)

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Animal & Agricultural Science Beef

Grades 3–9

The Beef Skills for Life Series is packed with project information and fun, learn-by-doing activities for youth of all ages.

Level 1: Bite Into Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4 . . . . . . . . . 08143 . . . . . . . $5.75

Youth engage in activities to identify breeds, locate parts, judge, halter break a calf, fit a steer, show a calf, recognize a healthy animal, select feed ingredients, and shop for beef and beef by-products. (40 pages)

Level 2: Here’s the Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6 . . . . . . . . . 08144 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth engage in activities related to leg structure, presenting oral reasons in judging, feed ingredients, behavior, nose printing, parasites, fitting, ethical issues, beef carcass composition, and retail meat cuts. (40 pages)

Level 3: Leading the Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 08145 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth deepen their learning in topics such as selection and judging, feeds, careers, health, reproduction, meats, and marketing. (40 pages)

Beef Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08146 . . . . . . $5.75 Helpers find a variety of group learning activities, including skillathons, quiz bowls, games, presentations, beef bingo, and several management skill activities. (40 pages)

Beef: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-9 . . . . . . . . . 08147 . . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

Exploring Beef Health & Husbandry

Grades 6–8

Exploring Beef Health & Husbandry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08455 . . . . . $24.95 This curriculum is designed as the guide for a project facilitator. The activities and background information in this curriculum will help youth develop the requisite knowledge and skills associated with raising and showing beef cattle. Activities include opportunities for the application of knowledge and skills at three different levels of experience: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Designed for grades 6-8 but may be used for younger or older youth as appropriate. (213 pages) Topics include: • bio-security risk assessment and mitigation strategies. • budgeting decisions associated with raising and housing cattle. • dietary needs of beef cattle at different life stages. • elements of beef cattle conformation.

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pre-show preparation, showmanship and judging. strategies for crossbreeding cattle. ethical decision making in caring for and showing cattle. tip-to-tail health assessments.

Dairy Cattle

Grades 3–12

Youth build their dairy knowledge and skills as they complete the activities in this series.

Level 1: Cowabunga! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08161 . . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth explore dairy cattle breeds, select calves, identify parts of dairy cattle, recognize desirable traits, identify stages of calving and care, pack a show box and groom and show a calf. (40 pages)

Level 2: Mooving Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08162 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth deepen their learning by focusing on housing, hay quality, milking, keeping animals healthy, parasites, behavior and food safety. They explore ethical decision making, judging and careers. (40 pages)

Level 3: Rising to the Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08163 . . . . . . . $5.75

Advanced youth practice mastitis detection, balancing a ration, pregnancy detection, delivery of calf, body condition scoring, selecting cattle through records, promoting dairy products and exploring career opportunities. (40 pages)

Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08164 . . . . . . $5.75

These activities will bring any meeting to life. Helpers guide youth as they play dairy bingo and participate in dairy quiz bowls, a dairy pyramid game and a dairy skillathon! (40 pages)

Dairy Cattle: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08165 . . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

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Animal & Agricultural Science Dog

Grades 3–12

Every youth who has a dog will enjoy this series. Not only are the activities fun and educational, but they also help the dog become a perfect member of the family.

Level 1: Wiggles and Wags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08166 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth learn basic skills for dog care and training. Activities include knowing breeds, selecting a dog, knowing the parts of a dog, keeping a dog healthy and groomed, training and much more. (40 pages)

Level 2: Canine Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08167 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth explore more about dog health, nutrition, care, genetic problems, population control, showmanship, training, ethics, and budgeting. (40 pages)

Level 3: Leading the Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08168 . . . . . . . $5.75 Experienced youth investigate responsible breeding, diseases, caring for geriatric dogs, training, service dogs, dog roles, and careers related to dogs. This guide provides youth with numerous leadership opportunities. (40 pages)

Dog Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08169 . . . . . . $5.75

Group games and activities provide helpers with ideas for facilitating learning. Service learning opportunities are encouraged. Training activities and resources are highlighted. (40 pages)

Dog: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08170 . . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

Dog Resource Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H201R . . . . $23.95

This resource handbook contains essential information for members taking a dog project and includes everything from selecting a dog that’s right for you, proper care, training techniques, dog anatomy, competition, and much more. Purchase it just once and use it for several years. This book is designed for the 4-H member and is appropriate for all age and skill levels. (184 pages)

Dog Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 03277B . . . . $19.95 This bingo game comes with enough pieces for 2-6 players and promises to make learning about dogs fun! Players select picture boards and place a chip over the corresponding dog image as cards are read aloud by the caller. Each card has educational facts about a breed or group of dogs.

Dog Curriculum & Dog Bingo Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08170B . . . . . $38.95 Bundle includes one each of Wiggles and Wags, Canine Connection, Leading the Pack, Helper’s Guide, and Dog Bingo.

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Animal & Agricultural Science National 4-H Curriculum

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Classroom Projects

Embryology

Grades 2–8

Through the study of embryology, youth will hone science skills like observation, comparison, measurement, and problem solving. Youth will also develop useful life skills, like planning and organizing, keeping records, and teamwork. Digital Downloads.

Level 1: Hatching Classroom Projects (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . .Grades 2-5 . . . . . . . . . 07595DD . . . . $7.99 Youth pick and count chicks, use an incubator, build a brooder, and more. This guide is written for the facilitator.

Level 2: Experiments in Poultry Science (Digital Download) . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 07596DD . . . . $7.99 In this guide, youth identify parts of an egg and their functions, collect data about embryos and chicks, learn about the poultry industry, and more. This guide is written for the facilitator.

Helper's Guide Beginner

Grades 2-5

Embryology: Set of 2 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2-8 . . . . . . . . . 07603DD. . . $14.95 Includes one each of Levels 1 and 2.

Embryology: ChickQuest

Grades 3–5

What can we learn from a chick? This 21-day classroom adventure starts with eggs and ends with chicks. Students are the scientists who help make it happen! This school enrichment program challenges youth to use science, technology, engineering, and math skills to investigate the life cycle of an embryonic chicken egg. From monitoring living eggs to observing fluffy chicks, these lively activities pique curiosity, encourage collaboration and communication, and provide young scientists with unforgettable experiences.

ChickQuest: A Classroom Journey Through the Life Cycle of Chickens . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . 4H167GPM . . . . . $26.95 Youth pick and count chicks, use an incubator, build a brooder, and more. This guide is written for the facilitator.

ChickQuest Logbook (Set of 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . 4H167R . . . . . . . . . $58.95 This personal ChickQuest Logbook is used to record data and observations. This item is sold as a classroom set containing 25 Logbooks, and it also includes one full-color, write-on poster of 21-day chick embryo development. (52 pages)

ChickQuest Logbook (Individual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . 4H167RI . . . . . . . . . $8.95 This personal ChickQuest Logbook is used to record data and observations. Each youth should have his/her own Logbook. (52 pages)

Horse

Giddy Up and Go Level 1: Discovering Horses

NATIONAL 4-H CURRICULUM Product Number BU-08053

Grades 3–12

These horse manuals provide an interactive curriculum for youth that is hands-on and grounded solidly in subject matter like horse behavior, breeds, safety, and more.

Level 1: Giddy Up & Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 01518Y . . . . . . $6.95 Youth who may or may not have a horse or pony of their own but want to learn about horses will enjoy Giddy Up & Go. They will learn the basics of horse behavior, breeds, and safety around horses through a variety of activities, including teaching others. (68 pages)

Level 2: Head, Heart & Hooves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 01519Y . . . . . . $6.95 Youth learn more about acquiring and raising a horse including selecting a horse, horse nutrition and care, equine teeth and bones, judging, giving oral reasons, and much more. (72 pages) 4-H Skills for Life Animal Series

Level 3: Stable Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 01520Y . . . . . . $6.95

Youth explore horse reproduction, diseases and health care, pasture management, providing appropriate shelter and building a financial plan. (64 pages)

Level 4: Riding the Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 01521Y . . . . . . $6.95 Youth learn nine basic riding skills and ten horsemanship skills, training techniques, trail riding and selection and use of tack. (72 pages)

Level 5: Jumping to New Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 01522Y . . . . . . $6.95 Youth learn more advanced riding skills, the Quarter System, horse showmanship, ethics and leadership. (68 pages)

Horse Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01523F . . . . . . $6.95 Get everyone involved at group meetings using any of the 17 featured group activities. (84 pages)

Horse: Set of 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 01523S . . . . . $34.95 Includes one each of Levels 1-5 and the Helper’s Guide.

Educational Horse Bingo Game for 6 Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 09177B . . . . . $19.95 This fun bingo game comes with enough pieces for 2-6 players and promises to make learning about horses fun! Players select picture boards and place a chip over the corresponding horse image as cards are read aloud by the caller.

10 Horse Level 1 Books & 10 Pins Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 01518B . . . . . $79.95 Features ten Level 1: Giddy Up & Go books (01518Y) and ten Horse Project Pins (M 9047). Order this bundle and save $14 when compared to ordering these products separately.

Horse Curriculum & Horse Bingo Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 01518BB . . . . $49.95

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Animal & Agricultural Science Horse (cont.)

Grades 3–12

4-H Horse Program: Horses & Horsemanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . CO 200 . . . . . . $6.50

Incredible information on horse breeds, judging, showing, western horsemanship, grooming, training, equipment, and safety. (64 pages)

4-H Horse Program: Horse Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . CO 201 . . . . . . $6.50 In depth information on horse behavior, anatomy, reproduction, feed nutrients, health & sanitation, disease, and parasites. (64 pages)

Horse Science: Set of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . CO203 . . . . . $10.95 Includes Horses & Horsemanship (CO 200) and Horse Science (CO 201).

Horse Science Curriculum & Horse Bingo Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . CO203B . . . . $26.95 Includes Horses & Horsemanship (CO 200), Horse Science (CO 201), and the Educational Horse Bingo Game (09177B).

Dairy Goat

Grades 3–12

Whether it’s exploring goat management, selection, health, reproduction, showing, judging products or careers, youth from novice to expert will expand their dairy goat knowledge, and skills.

Level 1: Getting Your Goat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08352 . . . . . . $5.75 Whether youth own a dairy goat or are just curious about goats, these activities provide enjoyable, hands-on experiences to introduce them to goats. Selection, feeding, management, fitting, showing, and responsible goat ownership are emphasized. (40 pages)

Level 2: Stepping Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08353 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth explore how to keep their goats healthy, feed them for maximum production, prepare for kidding, develop judging skills, milk a goat properly, and much more. Exciting activities for teams and individuals are included. (40 pages)

Level 3: Showing the Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08354 . . . . . . $5.75

Experienced goat project youth will find these activities challenging and fun as they delve into genetics, careers, national industry issues, diseases, biosecurity, body condition scoring, linear appraisal, breeding programs, pedigrees, dystocia, quality assurance, and leadership opportunities. (40 pages)

Dairy Goat Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08355 . . . . . . $5.75 Helpers will appreciate this resource as they plan group meetings to get youth involved and excited to learn about goats. Youth will enjoy playing goat-related games, conducting skillathons, giving demonstrations, participating in showmanship contests, and experiencing many other fun and educational group activities. (40 pages)

Dairy Goat: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08356 . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

Meat Goat

Grades 3–12

This series engages youth in activities related to breeds, healthcare, grooming, production, reproduction, management, showmanship, marketing, and careers.

Level 1: Just Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 07909 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth will learn goat breeds and selection, feeding and management, goat health, goat body parts, record keeping, meat and dairy goat conformation, show preparations and sportsmanship. (40 pages)

Level 2: Get Growing With Meat Goats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 07910 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth actively explore goat diseases, identify poisonous plants, determine body condition, learn about goat reproduction and kidding, and learn proper animal husbandry. (40 pages)

Level 3: Meating the Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 07911 . . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth discover how to select breeding sires, balance a ration, prevent diseases, control internal and external parasites, practice bio-security, practice sound ethics, conduct a meat goat judging clinic, judge goats, give oral reasons and explore meat goat products. (40 pages)

Meat Goat Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 07912 . . . . . . . $5.75 This guide is packed with activities that involve the entire group. Youth enjoy planning a program, completing project records, developing a management calendar, conducting a meat quality assurance program, participating in quiz bowls, skillathons and tours, giving a presentation, and exploring goat related careers. (40 pages)

Meat Goat: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 07913 . . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

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Animal & Agricultural Science Pets

Grades 3–9

From gerbils to snakes and frogs to ferrets, youth will find that these action-packed activity guides make learning about pets fun and exciting.

Level 1: Pet Pals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4 . . . . . . . . . 06359 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth learn about pets through activities such as selecting a pet, identifying pet parts, pet art, handling pets, providing the right kind of housing and meeting the daily needs of pets. (40 pages)

Level 2: Scurrying Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-7 . . . . . . . . . 06360 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth develop planning and decision-making skills as they practice feeding and caring for their pets, observing pet behavior, exhibiting pets, debating pet sayings and creating a story about a pet. (40 pages)

Level 3: Scaling the Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 06361 . . . . . . . $5.75

Through these activities, youth explore genetics, pet issues, reproduction, caring for newborns, starting a business and entering exciting careers. (40 pages)

Pet Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 06362 . . . . . . $5.75 Project helpers will find many fun and engaging group games and activities to further expand the pet project experience for youth. (40 pages)

Pets: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-9 . . . . . . . . . 06374 . . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

Poultry

Grades 3–9

Youth with an interest in poultry will find lots to learn and lots to do through the poultry activity guides.

Level 1: Scratching the Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4 . . . . . . . . . 06363 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth participate in activities such as identifying poultry species and breeds, selecting poultry, feeding and handling, washing and showing poultry, exploring an egg and cooking eggs. (40 pages)

Level 2: Testing Your Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-7 . . . . . . . . . 06364 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth select layers, keep their poultry healthy, identify pecking order in a flock, read a feed tag, explore retail products, identify poultry bones, grade carcasses, use the Standard of Perfection to evaluate poultry, make a budget and examine an egg using an egg candler. (40 pages)

Level 3: Flocking Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 06365 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth develop leadership skills by managing a flock, processing chickens, exploring careers, planning a judging clinic, conducting poultry games and discussing values and ethics. (40 pages)

Poultry Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 06366 . . . . . . $5.75 Helpers learn to guide youth as they participate in 15 learn-by-doing group activities. (40 pages)

Poultry: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-9 . . . . . . . . . 06375 . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

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Animal & Agricultural Science Rabbit

Grades 3–12

Any youth who likes rabbits will find fun and enjoyment as they use these activity guides to learn more and develop skills.

Level 1: What’s Hoppening? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08080 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth learn selection, handling, breeds, parts, management, equipment, feeding, health, breeding, and kindling. (40 pages)

Level 2: Making Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08081 . . . . . . . $5.75

Through activities, youth learn to select a rabbit, detect diseases, tattoo their rabbit, keep records, show rabbits, and judge rabbits, including giving oral reasons. (40 pages)

Level 3: All Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08082 . . . . . . $5.75 Advanced youth fully explore rabbit management practices through breeding, genetics, culling, designing a rabbitry, marketing rabbits, preventing diseases, and registering a rabbit. (40 pages)

Rabbit Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08083 . . . . . . $5.75 15 exciting rabbit group activities make group learning fun and educational. (40 pages)

Rabbit: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08084 . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

Sheep

Grades 3–9

Both youth and volunteers will enjoy these experientially-based project materials as they explore the world of sheep.

Level 1: Rams, Lambs, & You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4 . . . . . . . . . 06367 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth are introduced to a wide variety of fun and challenging activities including identifying parts of a lamb, selecting a project lamb, identifying lamb cuts, selecting feed, and showing sheep. (40 pages)

Level 2: Shear Delight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-7 . . . . . . . . . 06368 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth learn to present oral reasons, determine yield grades, compare digestive systems, explore a feed tag, deliver a lamb, treat parasites, and discuss ethical decision making. (40 pages)

Level 3: Leading the Flock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 06369 . . . . . . $5.75

Youth engage in activities related to judging, budgeting, web surfing, reproduction and genetics, surveying consumers, career exploration, marketing products, and teaching others. (40 pages)

Sheep Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 06370 . . . . . . $5.75 Helpers will enjoy involving youth in sheep skillathons, sheep bingo, sheep pyramid, developing a management calendar, and many more activities. (40 pages)

Sheep: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-9 . . . . . . . . . 06376 . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

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Animal & Agricultural Science Swine

Grades 3–12

Youth will participate in activities and lessons that engage them in the world of raising swine.

Level 1: The Incredible Pig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08065 . . . . . . $5.75 Naming breeds, learning body parts, judging market hogs, exploring a digestive system, examining a healthy pig, identifying pork cuts, practicing fitting, and showing are just a few of the activities featured in this guide. (40 pages)

Level 2: Putting the Oink in Pig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08066 . . . . . . $5.75 Exciting challenges for youth include managing baby pigs, balancing a ration, exploring swine diseases, preparing pork, discovering swine careers, and packing a show box. (40 pages)

Level 3: Going Whole Hog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08067 . . . . . . $5.75

Advanced youth plan a breeding system, judge breeding gilts, design a swine operation, and complete a job application, among other activities. (40 pages)

Swine Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08068 . . . . . . $5.75 Group activities such as quiz bowls, skillathons, glossary games, swine pyramid, exploring a meat counter, and understanding quality assurance keep youth involved. (40 pages)

Swine: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08069 . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

Exploring Swine Health & Husbandry

Grades 6–8

Exploring Swine Health & Husbandry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08456 . . . . . $24.95 This curriculum is designed as a guide for the project facilitator. The activities and background information in this curriculum will help youth develop the requisite knowledge and skills associated with raising and showing swine. Activities include opportunities for the application of knowledge and skills at three different levels of experience: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Designed for grades 6-8 but may be used for younger or older youth as appropriate. (194 pages) Topics Include: • bio-security risk assessment and mitigation strategies. • budgeting decisions associated with raising and housing swine. • dietary needs of pigs at different life stages. • elements of swine conformation.

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pre-show preparation, showmanship and judging. strategies for crossbreeding swine. ethical decision making in caring for and showing swine. tip-to-tail health assessments.

Animal & Agricultural Science Veterinary Science

Grades 3–12

This series will lead youth through an exploration of the exciting world of veterinary science.

Level 1: From Airedales to Zebras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08048 . . . . . . $5.75

Youth learn about the normal animal, basic anatomy and systems, elementary principles of disease, and careers with animals. (40 pages)

Level 2: All Systems Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08049 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth examine health and disease topics, normal and abnormal conditions in animals, and veterinary careers. (40 pages)

Level 3: On the Cutting Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08050 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth investigate normal and abnormal systems, prepare for college, and explore the diversity of the veterinary profession. (40 pages)

Veterinary Science Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08051 . . . . . . . $5.75 These supplemental materials provide helpers with activities to facilitate learning for various ages of youth. Numerous group activities help youth develop essential life skills as they pursue their interest in veterinary medicine. (40 pages)

Veterinary Science: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08052 . . . . . $19.50 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

Understanding and Applying Veterinary Science

Grades 9–12

Topics include basic animal care concepts as well as emerging issues in biomedical research and food safety. The activities in the curriculum were designed to be facilitated in a small group-learning environment. Learners construct understanding through inquiry, observations, and personal reflection. This curriculum is written as a facilitator guide. Digital Downloads.

Module 1: Behavior (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08744DD . . . . $7.99 Provides tips for facilitators, lesson plans, and additional resources to guide youth through observing, measuring, interpreting, and applying animal behavior. (40 pages)

Module 2: Vitals on Vitals (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08745DD . . . . $7.99 Provides data sheets and guides on how to measure and record basic health information and statistics. (54 pages)

Module 3: Understanding Disease Transmission and Risks (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08746DD . . . . $7.99 Youth learn about disease and disease transmission and are offered several risk assessment practice scenarios. (27 pages)

Module 4: Principles of Bio-Security (Digital Download) . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08748DD . . . . $7.99 Youth learn about the important topic of bio-security; topics addressed include disease risk, risk assessment, and strategies for risk mitigation. (30 pages)

Module 5: Advanced Concepts in Animal Care (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08749DD . . . . $7.99 Youth learn about advanced concepts in animal care practices, including animal welfare and ethical decision making. (24 pages)

Understanding and Applying Veterinary Science: Set of 3 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08747DD . . . $19.99 Includes Modules 1-3.

Understanding and Applying Veterinary Science: Set of 5 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08750DD . . $34.99 Includes Modules 1-5.

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Business & Citizenship 4-H is founded on the idea that youth can and should be civically engaged in their community for good. But where to start? The 4-H curriculum focused on Business & Citizenship gives kids the tools they need to find their strengths and apply them in the real world. Help youth learn about career paths, financial management, leadership, and more.

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Business & Citizenship Build Your Future

Grades 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12

From exploring potential jobs to starting their own businesses, the Build Your Future curriculum helps teens develop skills and knowledge in career exploration.

Youth Notebook (Career Journal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08561 . . . . . . $10.95 Through nine engaging activities, teens learn about their choices, make important connections, and plan successful and meaningful careers. Participants develop a business plan, compete in a quiz bowl, create a portfolio, analyze case studies, and discuss questions that reflect on their experiences.

Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08562 . . . . . $13.95 This book features comprehensive plans for facilitators to lead activities featured in the Youth Notebook.

Build Your Future: Set of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08563 . . . . . $23.95 Includes one copy of the Youth Notebook and one copy of the Facilitator Guide.

Build Your Future: Set of 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08564 . . . . . $58.95 Includes one copy of the Facilitator Guide and five copies of the Youth Notebook.

WeConnect: A Global Youth Citizenship Curriculum WeConnect A GLOBAL YOUTH CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM SECOND EDITION

Grades 6-8

Introducing WeConnect: A Global Citizenship Curriculum, 2nd Edition! The 2nd edition features enhancements to some of the original lessons, as well as updated links and resources. WeConnect prepares youth to thrive in our culturally diverse world.

Jennifer A. Skuza Jessica Pierson Russo

WeConnect 2nd Edition (Facilitator Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01501F . . . . . $20.95

The WeConnect curriculum is designed to show youth that they are participants in a global society, inspiring a sense of understanding and confidence in relating and connecting to other people. Perfect for afterschool programs, clubs, camps, and cultural exchanges, the curriculum includes 20 lessons in four sections: exploring, stretching, challenging, and connecting. The curriculum is designed for middle school aged youth but can be adapted for both younger and older audiences. (42 pages)

WeConnect 2nd Edition & 10 Pins Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01501C . . . . . $30.99

Features one WeConnect 2nd Edition Facilitator Guide (01501C) and ten Citizenship & Civic Education Project Pins (M 9078). Order this bundle and save $14 when compared to ordering these products separately.

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Business & Citizenship Consumer Savvy

Grades 4–12

Youth consume more than $175 billion of goods and services each year. Through Consumer Savvy, youth will become informed and responsible consumers in today’s dynamic marketplace. Digital Downloads.

Level 1: The Consumer in Me (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–5 . . . . . . . . 08030DD . . . $3.99 Youth experience what it means to be a consumer through saving, spending, and sharing. (40 pages)

Level 2: Consumer Wise (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–8 . . . . . . . . 08031DD . . . . $3.99

Youth realize the influence of peer pressure and the power of advertising as they learn to make independent decisions when shopping. (40 pages)

Level 3: Consumer Roadmap (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08032DD . . . $3.99 Teens navigate potholes in the marketplace en route to becoming savvy consumers. (40 pages)

Consumer Savvy Helper’s Guide (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08033DD . . . $3.99 This guide includes resources for helpers as well as numerous group activities that help youth develop essential life skills as they pursue their interest in consumer education. (40 pages)

Diversity: The Source of Our Strength

Grades 6–12

Diversity: The Source of Our Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . 4H372 . . . . . . $8.95 This book is designed for the 4-H member and is appropriate for the advanced skill level. Youth will explore the many forms diversity takes in daily life. See life from various perspectives and have fun learning about new situations and people who are different. Youth will show what they have learned with a capstone project in a creative format of their choice. (41 pages)

EntrepreneurShip Investigation

Grades 6–12

EntrepreneurShip Investigation (ESI) is an exciting, interactive, and comprehensive curriculum project designed for youth ages 10-19. ESI uses a variety of tools to help participants develop their entrepreneurial skills and find their business niche.

EntrepreneurShip Investigation 1: Discover the E-Scene . . . . . . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . 4H2110 . . . . . . $11.95 Youth investigate businesses in their communities, discover the traits of an entrepreneur, and take a skills test to see if they have these entrepreneurial traits.

EntrepreneurShip Investigation 2: The Case of ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . 4H2120 . . . . . . $11.95 Youth explore the core values of their business and learn how to give back to the community. Time management skills, ethics and legal considerations, professionalism, and relationship building are all themes within Unit 2.

EntrepreneurShip Investigation 3: Your Business Inspection . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . 4H2130 . . . . . . $17.95

Unit 3 continues youths’ entrepreneurial journeys with the “nuts and bolts” of starting a business. Youth create a Business Plan and plan a marketing strategy.

EntrepreneurShip Investigation: Leader’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 4H2140 . . . . $16.95 The Leader’s Guide describes the activities, provides answers to questions, provides a list of supplies needed for each activity, shows the National and State Education Standards, and describes the success indicator for each lesson.

EntrepreneurShip Investigation: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . 4H2150 . . . . $52.95 Includes Units 1, 2, and 3 and the Leader’s Guide of the EntrepreneurShip Investigation series!

EntrepreneurShip Investigation: Camp Guide with Clifton Youth StrengthsExplorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . 4H2170 . . . . . $21.95 This book is a compilation of activities from the ESI Unit 1 with Strengths, Unit 2, and Unit 3 books. We have combined the “most often used” camp activities into one book to save you time and dollars for your camp experiences. This product includes the Clifton Strengths Explorer, an assessment tool to help identify youths’ talents.

EntrepreneurShip Investigation 1: Discover the E-Scene with Clifton Youth StrengthsExplorer . . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . 4H2180 . . . . $19.95 This product includes one Level 1 ESI book and the Clifton Strengths Explorer, an assessment tool to help identify youths’ strengths.

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Business & Citizenship Exploring the Treasures of 4-H

Grades 2–4

Exploring the Treasures of 4-H is designed to introduce children in grades 2-4 to the incredible world of 4-H using an appealing, learn-by-doing approach. Use activities to help youth embark on a personal journey to discover the exciting opportunities available through 4-H.

Youth Activity Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2-4 . . . . . . . . . 08171 . . . . . . . . $5.75 This youth activity guide provides a “treasure hunt” for youth to explore the joys of 4-H by discovering their interests, potential 4-H projects, and finding 4-H where they live with the guidance of parents or other adult helpers. (40 pages)

Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08172 . . . . . . $10.00 This activity-packed guide is designed for teachers, volunteer leaders and other educators. The activities help groups of youth explore the many treasures of 4-H. Activities are organized into eight categories linked to national education standards with suggestions provided for continued study in related 4-H projects. (128 pages)

Exploring 4-H: Set of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2-4 . . . . . . . . . 08173 . . . . . . $14.95 Set contains one copy of the Exploring the Treasures of 4-H Youth Activity Guide and one copy of the Helper’s Guide.

Leadership Road Trip: Where Are You Going?

Grades 6–12

Leadership Road Trip: Where Are You Going? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . 4H375 . . . . . . $8.95

The Leadership Road Trip book is designed for the 4-H member and is appropriate for the intermediate skill level. This book is intended for youth old enough to explore the nature of leadership. Youth begin their leadership adventure by answering questions about themselves and the people close to them, by setting goals, by practicing communication, and by making a commitment to lead. (44 pages)

My Financial Future

Grades 5–12

From organizing finances to learning about savings, risk management, and consumer breadcrumbs, the My Financial Future curriculum helps middle and high school youth develop critical skills and knowledge in money management. Participants learn about financial literacy concepts through case studies and real-life scenarios.

Beginner Youth Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8 . . . . . . . . . 01441Y . . . . . . $11.95 PRODUCT # 01441Y

Financial Future

A Financial Literacy Curriculum

Saving

Spending

Credit Cards

Purchasing

Financial Records

Risk Management

Investment

Goal

Youth Notebook – Beginner

Topics covered in this curriculum include defining wants vs. needs, setting SMART goals, creating spending plans, determining money personalities, learning about compound interest, writing checks, and using credit cards.

Advanced Youth Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 01442Y . . . . . . $11.95 Topics covered in this curriculum include identifying sources of income, using different methods of payment, evaluating investment alternatives, and managing debt.

My Financial Future Facilitator’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01443F . . . . $15.95 The Facilitator’s Guide corresponds to both the Beginner and Advanced levels. It includes tips for leading each lesson as well as the answer key for all of the activities in the Youth Notebooks.

My Financial Future: Set of 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-12 . . . . . . . . 01444S . . . . . $32.95 Includes the Beginner Youth Notebook (01441Y), the Advanced Youth Notebook (01442Y), and the Facilitator Guide (01443F).

My Financial Future: Risk Management Guide (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 01445DD . . . . $7.99 This guide covers a variety of important topics such as health insurance, liability insurance, property insurance, car insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance.

My Financial Future Curriculum & 10 Pins Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-12 . . . . . . . . 01445B . . . . . $39.95 Set that features one copy each of the My Financial Future Beginner Youth Notebook, Advanced Youth Notebook, and Facilitator Guide, as well as ten Money Management project pins (M 9091). Order this bundle and save nearly $25 when compared to ordering these products separately.

Financial Champions

Grades 7–9

Youth learn about needs and wants, money personalities, and values. Digital Downloads.

Level 1: Money FUNdamentals (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7-9 . . . . . . . . . 07710DD . . . . $3.99 Youth learn money management skills, including deciding whether to make a purchase, determining whether they can afford it, and living within a spending plan. (32 pages)

Level 2: Money Moves (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7-9 . . . . . . . . 07711DD . . . . . $3.99 Youth learn about wants and needs, values, goal-setting, communications, ways to use and save money, the benefits and drawbacks of credit, advertising influences, consumer decision-making and how to select financial services. (44 pages)

Financial Champions Helper’s Guide (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 07712DD . . . . $3.99 Youth participate in group experiences and financial activities. An interactive Web-based game reinforces the concepts learned in this curriculum. (48 pages)

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Business & Citizenship Reading Makes Cents

Grades 3–5

Reading Makes Cents (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08389DD . . . $9.99 Reading Makes Cents has 53 experiential activities developed around money including saving, spending, sharing, earning, borrowing, and lending. The literature, concepts about money, and activities were selected to appeal to children in grades 3–5. Digital Download.

Public Speaking

Grades 3–12

Finding Your Voice: Public Speaking Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H377 . . . . . . $8.95 The Public Speaking book is designed for the 4-H member and is appropriate for the beginner skill level and all ages. This project shows members with little or no public speaking experience how to prepare and deliver speeches in front of crowds, large and small, with confidence. Youth will take a look at how the pros manage this skill, then learn how to handle various speaking situations, deliver different types of speeches, and resolve problems they may experience along the way. (40 pages)

Service Learning

Grades 6–12

Service learning engages young people in actively giving back to the community and reflecting thoughtfully on the implications of service. Young people organize personalized journeys into service learning and discover their own abilities to make the world a better place.

Level 1: Agents of Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08182 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth become “special opportunities agents” as they follow a series of exciting activities that engage them in their community. Youth identify community needs, plan a service project and execute their idea. (40 pages)

Level 2: Raise Your Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08183 . . . . . . . $5.75 This no-nonsense guide engages older youth as young leaders. Voices of real young people engaged in service inspire youth and connect them with others who made an impact. Youth plan and implement their own service project. (40 pages)

Service Learning Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08184 . . . . . . $5.75 This exciting guide for leaders offers group service learning activities like community mapping, identifying group roles and journaling. It offers advice for mentors seeking to guide youth through enriching learning experiences. (40 pages)

Service Learning: Set of 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–12 . . . . . . . . 08185 . . . . . . $14.50 Set includes Level 1, Level 2, and the Helper’s Guide.

Teen Corps

Grades 6–12

Teen Corps: Developing Youth & Adult Leaders to Strengthen Communities . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . 01703F . . . . . $80.00

The goal of Teen Corps is to strengthen communities and increase leadership opportunities for youth from 12 to 18 years old. The curriculum includes eleven lessons in three focus areas: Youth and Community Development, Workforce Readiness, and Environmental Science, and it is highly adaptable to the needs and interests of each community. The curriculum is a Facilitator Guide and includes a download of the PowerPoint training presentations.

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Cloverbud Activities Cloverbud Activities

Grades K–3

There’s plenty for our youngest 4-H’ers, called Cloverbuds, to do in 4-H! Fun and educational, Cloverbud activities are designed for children ages 5-8. Adaptable to a variety of settings, these activities are ideal for 4-H clubs, homeschool programs, summer camps, afterschool sessions, or even for families looking for weekend activities.

Exploring 4-H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K-3 . . . . . . . . . CB01602B . . . $8.95 Set of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K-3 . . . . . . . . . CB01602S . . $41.95 Exploring 4-H comes with an 8-page activity booklet, a 20-page coloring book, and a set of 8 Crayola crayons!

Exploring 4-H includes three (3) simple introductory activities for our youngest 4-H members. Youth gain an understanding of 4-H and the types of projects they can do as a 4-H member. This activity is designed to be completed with the assistance of a caring adult. While this activity is perfect for groups, we recommend that each youth have his or her own activity booklet. This activity serves as an age-appropriate introduction to our comprehensive curriculum series Exploring The Treasures of 4-H (08173) or Welcome to 4-H (01517). Additional coloring books and crayons may be purchased separately.

All About Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K-3 . . . . . . . . . CB01603B . . . $11.95 Set of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K-3 . . . . . . . . . CB01603S . . $56.95 All About Pets comes with an 8-page activity booklet and an adorable 5.5 inch stuffed dog—the perfect “pet” to take to Cloverbud meetings!

All About Pets includes four (4) simple introductory activities for our youngest 4-H members. Youth learn about different types of pets, how to choose a pet, and how to care for a pet. This activity is designed to be completed with the assistance of a caring adult. While this activity is perfect for groups, we recommend that each youth have his or her own activity booklet. This activity serves as an age-appropriate introduction to our comprehensive curriculum series such as Pets (06374), Dog (08170), Cat (08152), and Rabbit (08084). Additional stuffed dogs may be purchased separately.

All About Insects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K-3 . . . . . . . . . CB01604B . . . $6.95 Set of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K-3 . . . . . . . . . CB01604S . . $31.95 All About Insects comes with a 4-page activity booklet and an insect collecting jar.

All About Insects includes three (3) simple introductory activities for our youngest 4-H members. Youth learn the basics of insects and then search for insect clues and insects outside. This activity is designed to be completed with the assistance of a caring adult. While this activity is perfect for groups, we recommend that each youth have his or her own activity booklet. This activity serves as an age-appropriate introduction to our comprehensive curriculum series Teaming with Insects (08444).

Create Your Own Marshmallow Rocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K-3 . . . . . . . . . CB01605B . . . $8.95 Set of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K-3 . . . . . . . . . CB01605S . . $41.95 Create Your Own Marshmallow Rocket comes with an 8-page activity booklet and either a sheet of glow stickers (while supplies last) or an inflatable spaceship. (Note that the stickers are not reusable/removable.)

Create Your Own Marshmallow Rocket includes four (4) simple introductory activities for our youngest 4-H members. Youth learn the basics of rockets and astronauts and then build a model rocket out of marshmallows (marshmallows not included). This activity is designed to be completed with the assistance of a caring adult. While this activity is perfect for groups, we recommend that each youth have his or her own activity booklet. This activity serves as an age-appropriate introduction to our comprehensive curriculum series Aerospace Adventures (06881).

The Big Book of 4-H Cloverbud Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K-3 . . . . . . . . . 4H710GPM . $19.95 This revised classic includes updated versions of hundreds of activities for 4-H Cloverbuds in the following topics areas: science and technology, communications/expressive arts, healthy lifestyle, environmental/earth science, personal development, citizenship/civic education, consumerism and family science, and plants and animals. (239 pages.)

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Healthy Living & Foods Build stronger kids with 4-H curriculum focused on healthy living. From fitness to nutrition, emotional health to responsible decision making, the vast array of 4-H Healthy Living & Foods Curriculum gives educators the tools they need to grow flourishing, resilient kids.

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Healthy Living & Foods Be SAFE: Safe, Affirming & Fair Environments

Grades 6–9

Be SAFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . BESAFE . . . . $80.00 Be SAFE is designed to help young people and adults work in partnership to create environments that are physically and emotionally safe. It draws from extensive research from a variety of key disciplines as well as evidence-based bullying prevention programs. Be SAFE includes engaging activities that promote social and emotional learning and development, address and prevent bullying, and foster positive relationships with peers and adults. This is a group/facilitator guide. Only one publication is needed for each youth-adult group. (224 pages)

Cooking

Grades 3–12

Cooking is for everyone! The 4-H Cooking series teaches youth about food preparation, food safety, food selection, and food science.

Cooking 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4 . . . . . . . . . 01512Y . . . . . $10.50 Among other topics, youth learn how to use MyPlate, avoid spreading germs while cooking, measure and mix ingredients, test baked goods for doneness, brown meat, and set the table for a family meal.

Cooking 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5–7 . . . . . . . . . 01513Y . . . . . $10.50 Topics include understanding and preventing foodborne illnesses, thawing frozen foods, proper knife techniques, how to read Nutrition Facts labels, and how to make soups, rice, pasta, and other foods.

Cooking 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 8–9 . . . . . . . . 01514Y . . . . . $10.50 Youth practice making bread, grilled meats, vegetables, fruit, and butter. Youth learn about yeast, gluten, and different types of fats.

Cooking 401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 10-12 . . . . . . . 01515Y . . . . . $10.50 Youth learn about herbs and spices and how to make ethnic foods. Youth also practice making cakes, candy, pastries, and pies.

Cooking Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01516F . . . . . . $6.50 The Helper’s Guide provides best practices for a 4-H cooking club, learning objectives for cooking projects, and additional activities.

Cooking: Set of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 01516 . . . . . . . $43.95 Set contains Cooking 101-401 plus the Cooking Helper’s Guide.

Cooking Master Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . MP 8001 . . . . $3.95 This master pin is for the 4-H’er who has demonstrated a high degree of competence, skill, or expertise in cooking. Celebrate achievements by awarding this pin to 4-H’ers who have accomplished all levels of curriculum and project requirements in cooking.

Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness

Grades 3–6

Developed by Cornell University’s Division of Nutritional Sciences in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program, Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness (CHFFF) uses experiential learning to teach healthy eating and active play, targeting behaviors research shows to be most important for preventing childhood obesity and chronic disease.

CHFFF: Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-6 . . . . . . . . . 01601F . . . . $154.95 Save hours of prep time and buy this ready-to-use kit! Each lesson includes interactive nutrition activities, food preparation lessons, active games, a goal setting challenge, and a family newsletter. Posters, visual aids, scanned food packages, game pieces and instruction cards, and other teaching materials also included. One kit is needed per group; CHFFF is aimed at a suggested group size of 10-12 youth.

CHFFF: Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness (Family Handouts) Grades 3-6 . . . . . . . . . 01601B . . . . . $75.00 Perfect for a group! 25 of each of the following are included in the handouts bundle.

• Family Newsletters, consisting of an introductory flyer and 1 newsletter for each lesson. These newsletters are great for youth to take home and share with their families, putting into practice what they have learned! • Bread Recipe • Breakfast Olympics Score Card • Celebration Certificate: A congratulatory certificate for each of the participants!

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Healthy Living & Foods Keeping Fit and Healthy

Grades 3–12

First aid and fitness safety are of utmost importance to all youth. This health and fitness curriculum provides learn-bydoing opportunities for youth to become engaged with self-care and safe living.

Level 1: First Aid in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08174 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth practice first aid skills to treat cuts, scrapes, nosebleeds and bee stings. They learn how to respond to someone who is choking or has broken a bone, assemble a first aid kit, and they interview members of the medical profession. (40 pages)

Level 2: Staying Healthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08175 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth use a self-assessment tool to identify personal talent areas, explore hygiene, nutrition, and physical activities, and share what they discover with a new appreciation of personal interests and talents. (40 pages)

Level 3: Keeping Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08176 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth design their own personal fitness plan and track it using their own fitness file. Through interviews and personal experiences, youth discover the benefits to being fit as they practice making decisions, managing themselves, and speaking with others. (40 pages)

Keeping Fit and Healthy: Set of 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08177 . . . . . . $14.50

Includes one each of Levels 1-3.

National 4-H Curriculum BU-07144

Foods

Grades 3–12

The Foods curriculum features several exciting hands-on activities. This curriculum is designed around major themes: healthy food selection, smart food purchasing, food safety and science, food preparation, food preservation, careers and foods around the world. Digital Downloads.

Level A: Six Easy Bites (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4 . . . . . . . . . 07144DD . . . . $3.99 Youth learn the importance of nutrients, how to measure, how to read food labels, proper freezing techniques, and the source of sugar in different foods. Among other delectable treats, youth make fruit kabobs, pancakes, ice cream, and muffins. Foods Youth Activity Guide

Level B: Tasty Tidbits (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5–6 . . . . . . . . 07146DD . . . . $3.99 Youth learn about grains and vegetables, determine costs and quantities when deciding how to purchase food, and learn how to reheat leftovers, among other topics. Youth make yogurt, cocoa mix, lasagna, biscuits, meatballs, and pasta.

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Level C: You’re the Chef (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7–9 . . . . . . . . . 07148DD . . . . $ 3.99 Youth learn to evaluate fad diets, connect emotions to eating habits, and can foods. Youth enjoy making crazy casseroles, breadsticks, banana bread, and an oven-baked chicken dinner.

Level D: Foodworks (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 10–12 . . . . . . . 07150DD . . . . $3.99 Youth learn to alter recipes, plan menus, marinate meat, and plan and cater a party. Recipes include bean burritos, meat loaf, jelly, baklava, and pies.

Foods Helper’s Guide (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 07730DD . . . $3.99 Helpers will find additional information and suggested group activities for each of the lessons.

Food, Culture, and Reading

Facilitator

Food, Culture, and Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08379 . . . . . $12.50 This nutrition education curriculum uses a wide variety of experiential activities to help youth recognize healthful foods within each food group, taste new foods, explore the similarities of foods, and develop an understanding and appreciation of different cultures. This guide is designed to be used with youth in grades 4-6. (106 pages)

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Healthy Living & Foods Hands On: Food Safety

Grades 5–9

Hands On: Real World Lessons for Middle School Classrooms – Food Safety is a comprehensive curriculum designed as a vehicle to reduce the occurrence of foodborne illness, to increase awareness around personal hygiene, and to encourage safe food preparation practices.

Hands On: Real-World Lessons for Middle School Classrooms: Food Safety Instructor’s Activity Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . W314I . . . . . . $29.95 This item is the Instructor Book.

Hands On: Real-World Lessons for Middle School Classrooms: Food Safety Participant Activity Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-9 . . . . . . . . . W314P . . . . . . $3.95 This item is the Participant Activity Book.

Hands On: Real-World Lessons for Middle School Classrooms: Food Safety Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-9 . . . . . . . . . W314S . . . . . $59.95 This item contains 1 Instructor Guide and 10 Participant Activity Books.

Health Rocks!®

Grades 3–9

Health Rocks! is a leader’s curriculum for a healthy living program aimed at youth ages 8–14, with the goal of bringing youth, families, and communities together to reduce tobacco, alcohol, and drug use by youth. It helps youth develop life skills in the areas of critical thinking, decision-making, communication, managing feelings, stress management, and goal-setting to help them resist risky behaviors. It also provides accurate health information regarding norms and consequences of youth tobacco, alcohol and drug usage. The curriculum is designed for teen/adult facilitation. Teaching tips and key health messages are embedded within the activities.

Beginning Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-7 . . . . . . . . . 08380 . . . . . . $9.95 Through 21 activities, youth learn basic facts about drugs and alcohol, how to deal with difficult situations, and how to understand technology and media messages. Each chapter includes a learning assessment. Additional resources, a retrospective impact evaluation, a glossary, a training outline, and teaching tips are included in the appendix. An accompanying CD-ROM provides resources for teen and adult leaders and youth participants. (142 pages)

Intermediate Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7–9 . . . . . . . . . 08381 . . . . . . $9.95 Through 25 activities, youth learn statistics about drug usage, the cycle of addiction, stress, and how to make informed decisions. They also learn about influences ranging from personal contacts to advertising. Each chapter includes a learning assessment. Additional resources, a retrospective impact evaluation, a glossary, a training outline, and teaching tips are included in the appendix. An accompanying CD-ROM provides resources for teen and adult leaders and youth participants. (196 pages)

Home Food Preservation

Grades 3–12

The Home Food Preservation curriculum includes four guides focused on Freezing, Drying, Boiling Water Canning, and Pressure Canning. Each manual includes nutrition information, kitchen basics, the basics of the preservation procedure, and activities for youth to conduct to learn the techniques.

Food Preservation: Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . PNW650 . . . . $7.95 Youth learn how to safely freeze foods and maintain quality and how to use the frozen foods they prepared in healthy recipes. Activities include freezing fruit and vegetables, conducting a taste test, and creating a freezer inventory. (40 pages)

Food Preservation: Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . PNW651 . . . . . $7.95 Youth learn how to safely dry foods and maintain quality and how to use the foods they dried in healthy recipes. Activities include drying fruits and herbs, making fruit leathers, and making a menu plan. (40 pages)

Food Preservation: Boiling Water Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . PNW652 . . . . $7.95 Youth learn how to safely preserve fruits, tomatoes, fruit spreads, and pickles and how to use these home-canned foods in healthy recipes. Activities include canning fruit, making syrup, jams and jellies, and making pickles. (40 pages)

Food Preservation: Pressure Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . PNW653 . . . . $7.95 Youth learn how to safely preserve tomatoes, vegetables, and meats, and how to use these home-canned foods in healthy recipes. Activities include canning vegetables, beans, and combinations of meat and vegetables. (36 pages)

Food Preservation: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . PNW654 . . . $29.95 Includes one of each book in the Home Food Preservation series!

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Healthy Living & Foods Learn, Grow, Eat & GO!

Grades 3–5

Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! (LGEG) is the research-based, evidence-based curriculum project of the International Junior Master Gardener® Program. LGEG grows good kids through an interdisciplinary program combining academic achievement, gardening, nutrient-dense food experiences, physical activity, and school & family engagement.

Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . JMG001 . . . . $69.95

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Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! is a curriculum

of the Junior Master Gardener® program

www.jmgkids.us

Through a linear set of hands-on, proven lessons, youth will better understand plants and how plants provide for people’s needs. Youth will learn how to establish and maintain a thriving garden. The curriculum features opportunities for fresh vegetable tasting/evaluation, simple recipe demos, and physical activities. This guide is the facilitator manual and is designed to be used with youth in grades 3-5.

Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! Garden Journals - Set of 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . JMG003 . . . $45.95 Youth will record observations from the garden as well as analyze information presented in the classroom during food tastings, instructional lessons and gardening activities. The garden journals encourage students to communicate through various writing conventions as well as encourage writing across academic disciplines in the content areas of science, math, social studies and health. Sold as a classroom set of 25 copies.

Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! Garden Kitchen Recipes - Set of 25 . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . JMG004 . . . $39.95

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__________________’s Garden Journal

This classroom set of the 10 Garden Kitchen Recipes highlight the 12 nutrient dense vegetables featured in the LGEG Curricula. As a part of the full Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! unit of study, youth will evaluate a fresh sample of a vegetable and take part in a recipe demonstration that incorporates each of the 12 vegetables as an ingredient. The Garden Kitchen Recipes contain both recipes and questions that gauge youth’s comprehension, understanding of measurement, ability to make basic calculations, and find data from tables and charts. Recipes are written in English and Spanish.

Youth Advocates for Health

www.jmgkids.us/LGEG

Product Number 01525F

Grades 9–12

The goal of the Youth Advocates for Health (YA4-H!) program is to engage youth in health-related learning and action, with the ultimate goal of preparing youth to lead health-related change in their communities.

Building Successful Youth-Adult Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 01524F . . . . . $80.00 Teens as Teachers

Oregon State University Extension Service College of Public Health and Human Sciences

This curriculum is designed to equip youth and adults to work together to facilitate a YA4-H! program at the local level, boost youth ease in navigating adult situations and contexts, enhance youth ability to understand power differences and work effectively through them, and deepen youth commitment to personal and community health.

Teens as Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 01525F . . . . $80.00 Teens love to teach! Teens learn teaching skills through games, role play, and other fun and interactive activities. Equip teens to change not only their own behavior but impact younger youth as well.

Let’s Bake Quick Breads

Grades 3–12

Let’s Bake Quick Breads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H461 . . . . . . . $8.95 Youth will learn how and why quick bread recipes are so tasty as they bake their way through this book. Youth will see what makes a wheat kernel tick and learn how quick bread ingredients react with one another. Youth will also explore careers in the kitchen and learn how to alter a recipe for more healthful benefits. Includes gluten-free recipes. (40 pages)

Marshall Mentor Program

Grades 4–8

The Marshall Mentor Program helps youth understand the importance of empathy, strength, courage, perseverance, kindness, and forgiveness and challenges them to put these traits into action. The Marshall Mentor Program materials are designed for high school youth to mentor middle school youth. The high school youth complete the mentor training program and become Certified 4-H Marshall Mentors. Mentors work with their participants for six sessions. The Marshall Mentoring Program is often used as a bullying prevention program. It can be used by adult facilitators or teachers as well as teens.

Marshall Mentor Program Mentor Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01702F . . . . . $80.00 This book is the Mentor Handbook. Each mentor should have his/her own handbook to lead and facilitate the lesson plans. 120 pages.

Messages From Marshall Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-8 . . . . . . . . . 01702Y . . . . . $10.95 This book is the Youth Notebook. Youth will use the notebooks to write reflections, quotes, definitions, action items, and thoughts. Each youth should have his/her own guide. 72 pages.

Set of 1 Mentor Handbook and 10 Messages from Marshall Notebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-8 . . . . . . . . . 01702S . . . . $179.99 Includes 1 Mentor Handbook and 10 Messages from Marshall (Youth) Notebooks. This set is perfect for a club or classroom!

10 Messages from Marshall Youth Notebooks & 10 Mentorship Pins Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-8 . . . . . . . . . 01702B . . . . . $119.50 Includes 10 Marshall Mentor Program “Messages from Marshall” Youth Notebooks and 10 Mentorship Project Pins.

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Healthy Living & Foods National 4-H Curriculum BU-08087

Level A

Microwave Magic

Grades 3–12

The Microwave Magic series contains exciting youth activities that focus on using the microwave to prepare everything from simple snacks to complete meals. Digital Downloads.

Level A: Bags of Tricks (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4 . . . . . . . . . 08087DD . . . $3.99

Youth engage in activities to understand how the microwave works, learn to use the microwave safely and prepare foods such as scrambled eggs, apples, popcorn treats, fudge and desserts. (40 pages)

Level B: Micro Magicians (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6 . . . . . . . . . 08088DD . . . $3.99 Youth learn about watts and prepare foods such as potatoes, vegetables, pudding bar cookies, beans, upside-down cake and brownies. (40 pages)

Microwave Project Youth Activity Guide Name _____________________________________________ County __________________________ Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service • West Lafayette, Indiana

Level C: Amazing Rays (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7-9 . . . . . . . . . 08089DD . . . $3.99 Through activities, youth practice more advanced microwave techniques such as shielding, defrosting and browning. (40 pages)

Level D: Presto Meals (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 10-12 . . . . . . . 08090DD . . . $3.99 Youth learn techniques such as adapting recipes for the microwave, blanching fruits and vegetables and stacking whole meals. (40 pages)

Microwave Magic Helper’s Guide (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08091DD . . . . $3.99 This guide for helpers includes group activities and answers to the questions posed in the youth guides. (28 pages)

Fruit and Vegetable Bingo Game

Grades 3–12

Educational Fruit and Vegetable Bingo Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 09977B . . . . $19.95 This fun bingo game comes with enough pieces for 2-6 players and promises to make learning about fruits and vegetables fun! Players select picture boards and place a chip over the corresponding image as cards are read aloud by the caller.

Steps to a Healthy Teen

Grades 9–12

STEPS to a Healthy Teen: Segments To Emphasize Physical activity and nutrition Steps, consists of ten activities for youth ages 14 to 19. The purpose of the curriculum is to help youth develop skills and knowledge in physical education and nutrition. Participants experience a variety of learning methods and tools such as games, case scenarios, computer software programs, cooking demonstrations and fitness challenges. Most activities range from 45 to 60 minutes and include handouts.

Youth Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08390 . . . . . . $8.95 This workbook features opening questions for each lesson, fun facts, and space for youth to include observations, notes, and reflections. It also includes critical charts, worksheets, and logs that are necessary to complete each activity. Each youth should have his or her own notebook.

Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08391 . . . . . . $10.95 This book features comprehensive plans for facilitators to lead activities featured in the STEPS to a Healthy Teen Youth Notebook.

STEPS to a Healthy Teen: Set of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08395 . . . . . $18.95 Set contains one copy of the Youth Notebook and one copy of the Facilitator Guide.

STEPS to a Healthy Teen: Set of 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08396 . . . . . $47.95 Set contains one copy of the Facilitator Guide and five copies of the Youth Notebook.

STEPS to a Healthy Teen and Fruit and Vegetable Bingo Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08395B . . . . $36.95 Includes one each of the STEPS to a Healthy Teen Youth Notebook, Facilitator Guide, and Educational Fruit and Vegetable Bingo.

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Creative Arts Allowing young people to create is of the utmost importance. We can spark their imagination, let their minds run wild, and give them the tools they need to bring their ideas into reality. 4-H Creative Arts Curriculum sets the foundation for exploration in photography, theatre, filmmaking, and more.

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Creative Arts 4-H Filmmaking Workshop

Grades 9–12

4-H Filmmaking Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . DVDFILM . . $10.00 The 4-H Filmmaking DVD compiles 11 virtual workshop videos designed to teach users about video production and filmmaking! Geared toward youth interested in making Science, Engineering & Technology films. This DVD is made for viewing on a computer.

¡Qué Rico! La Cultura Bilingual Helpers Guide

Grades K–8

¡Qué Rico! La Cultura (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K-8 . . . . . . . . . 08180DD . . . . $3.99 Through a series of activities, this guide teaches youth about many aspects of Latino culture. Lessons include performing arts, visual arts, textile arts, and celebrations. Presented in both English and Spanish.

My Favorite Things (Creating Personal Collections)

Grades 3–12

My Favorite Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H496 . . . . . . $8.95 Perfect for youth who are interested in creating a personal collection. Youth learn about various types of collections, the ins and outs of the collecting process, and how to best display their items. This book is designed for the 4-H member and is appropriate for the beginner skill level and all ages. (32 pages)

Photography

Grades K–8

This curriculum opens the world of photography to youth. With more than 40 fun activities, this best-selling curriculum helps youth understand the basics of photography, build their skills, and master sophisticated techniques to take even better photos.

Level 1: Focus on Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K-4 . . . . . . . . . PC 1 . . . . . . . . . $6.95 Youth will focus on equipment basics, taking sharper pictures, the concepts of lighting and flash, photo composition approaches, sequencing, and evaluating photographs. (80 pages)

Level 2: Controlling the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K–8 . . . . . . . . PC 2 . . . . . . . . $6.95 Youth will explore depth of field, aperture and shutter speeds, hard and soft lighting, silhouettes and flash techniques. Youth will also learn to evaluate composition using the Rule of Thirds, the Golden Triangle and the Golden Rectangle, use different viewpoints and understand positive and negative space. Additional topics include taking candid photos, adjusting shutter speeds, panning techniques and taking close-ups and panoramas. (80 pages)

Level 3: Mastering Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K–8 . . . . . . . . PC 3 . . . . . . . . $6.95 Youth will understand the use of wide-angle and telephoto lenses, filters and special film, light meters, shooting photos with different light sources and the use of natural and artificial lighting for effect. Youth will also learn to shoot reflections, using framing and viewpoints, still-life, formal and informal portraits, symmetry, patterns and texture, color composition, pictures with a purpose and much more. (80 pages)

Photography: Set of 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K–8 . . . . . . . . PC 4 . . . . . . . $18.95 This set includes Focus on Photography (PC 1), Controlling the Image (PC 2), and Mastering Photography (PC 3).

Photography Curriculum & 10 Pins Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K–8 . . . . . . . . PC 4B . . . . . $28.95 Features the set of three photography books (PC 1, PC 2, and PC 3) and ten Photography & Video Project Pins (M 9009). Order this bundle and save nearly $15 when compared to ordering these products separately.

Photography Master Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K–8 . . . . . . . . MP 8004 . . . . $3.95 This master pin is for the 4-H’er who has demonstrated a high degree of competence, skill, or expertise in photography. Celebrate achievements by awarding this pin to 4-H’ers who have accomplished all levels of curriculum and project requirements in photography.

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Creative Arts

Additional copies of this book and other Ohio State University Extension, 4-H Youth Development publications are available through local OSU Extension offices and online at http://estore.osu-extension.org. Ohio residents get the best price when they order and pick up their purchases through local Extension offices.

www.ohio4h.org The 4-H Pledge I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.

Get Started in Art

4-H 592

Get Started in

Grades 3–12

Get Started in Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H592 . . . . . . $8.95 Youth explore the basic elements of visual art through activities on color, line, space, balance, and more, and then they complete your their work of art. This project can be repeated as long as new learning takes place and new works of art are completed. This book is designed for the 4-H member and is appropriate for all skill levels and ages. (41 pages)

Name Age

Club Name (As of January 1 of the current program year)

Club Advisor County

Visual Arts

Grades 6–8

Developed by the Consortium for National Arts Education Associations, this visual arts curriculum is designed to assist youth in developing artistic skills and talents for a lifetime of use. Focused heavily on the principle of experiential learning, this curriculum features step-by-step guidance through art activities as well as information for art helpers, or teenage and adult artists who can assist youth in their completion of the projects.

Level 1: Advanced Visual Arts: Sketchbook Crossroads . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08140 . . . . . . . $7.50 Sketchbook Crossroads features three units for youth to explore - Drawing, Fiber Arts, and Sculpture - and contains 23 stepby-step activities in total, including Perspective Drawing, Inkle Loom Weaving, and Sculpting with Cardboard. (72 pages)

Level 2: Advanced Visual Arts: Portfolio Pathways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08141 . . . . . . . . $7.50 Features three units for youth to explore - Painting, Printing, and Graphic Design - and contains 25 step-by-step activities in total, including Painting a Self-Portrait, Plexiglas Etching, and Typography. (76 pages)

Visual Arts: Set of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08142 . . . . . . $14.50 Includes Sketchbook Crossroads (08140) and Portfolio Pathways (08141).

Theatre Arts: Imagination in Action

Grades 5–8

These materials offer extended activities in communication, improvisation, pantomime, script writing, cultural and historical influences, stage design, and costume design. Life skills and workforce development concepts are woven throughout the curriculum, as youth master more sophisticated theatre techniques and ideas. The books are written for the Facilitator.

Level 1: Beginner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08445 . . . . . . $6.95

Topics include verbal improvisation, collaborative storytelling, creating characters, monologue, styles of delivery, and puppetry. (48 pages)

Level 2: Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08446 . . . . . . $6.95 Topics include communicating emotions, contrasting points of view, body movements, playwriting, costume design, stage positions, and masks. (48 pages)

Level 3: Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08447 . . . . . . $6.95 Topics include dialogue and resolving conflict, dramatizing a memory, character enactment, directing scenes in different genres, and directing actors. (48 pages)

Theatre Arts Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8 . . . . . . . . . 08448Y . . . . . $4.95 The Theatre Arts Journal is a great companion piece to our Theatre Arts Curriculum written by university experts! This notebook is designed as a place for youth to jot down ideas and craft projects as directed by the Theatre Arts books.

Theatre Arts: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8 . . . . . . . . . 08448 . . . . . $24.95 This set of four include one each of the beginner (08445), intermediate (08446), and advanced (08447) books and, one youth journal (084484Y).

The Writer in You (Creative Writing)

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Grades 3–12

4-H 588

The Writer in You

The Writer in You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H588 . . . . . . $8.95 Youth will explore the art of writing. Youth explore why to write, where to get ideas, theme, character, plot and setting, word choice, imagery, and dialogue. Youth keep it all in one place to create the year’s portfolio. This book is designed for the 4-H member and is appropriate for the intermediate skill level and all ages. (45 pages)

Name _____________________________________________________________ Age (As of January 1 of the current year) __________________________________________ Club name _________________________________________________________ Club advisor ________________________________________________________ County ____________________________________________________________

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Practical Skills Talk to many young adults today, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apparent that school may have given them a great education, but they still have other interests and hobbies. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where 4-H Practical Skills Curriculum comes in. Bolster the education youth already receive with curriculum in topics ranging from woodworking to textile science. Open a world of new possibilities.

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Practical Skills Communications

Grades 3–12

In today’s world communication is so important—from interpersonal relationships to cultural understanding, speech making, safety in online spaces, and job interviews. Experiential activities in this curriculum provide opportunities for youth to practice and gain confidence communicating in a variety of situations. Activities support the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy. This curriculum is written as a Facilitator Guide. Minimal supplies and materials needed. Offered in print and as digital downloads.

Module 1 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08644DD . . . $7.99 Module 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 01508F . . . . . . $6.95 Topics in this book include communication preferences, active listening, identifying aggressive communication, using visual aids, making introductions, and writing letters and songs. (42 pages)

Module 2 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08645DD . . . $7.99 Module 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 01509F . . . . . . $6.95 Topics in this book include conflict resolution, online communications, and social media, cultural differences in communication, writing thank you notes, press releases, and speeches, and careers in communications. (64 pages)

Module 3 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08646DD . . . $7.99 Module 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 015010F . . . . . $6.95 Topics in this book include understanding interpersonal electronic communication usage, evaluating advertisements, writing resumes and cover letters, safety in online communication, leadership and teamwork, and digital storytelling. (60 pages)

Set of 3 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08647DD . . $19.99 Set of 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 015010S . . . . $18.95 Includes Modules 1–3.

STEAM Clothing

Grades 3–12

Take sewing to the next level and learn about the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math involved in textile science!

Level 1: FUNdamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 4H2210 . . . . . $12.95 In STEAM Clothing 1: FUNdamentals, youth gather the tools they’ll need to begin sewing, understand textiles through fun science experiments, learn beginning math and engineering techniques in clothing construction, and investigate businesses, service learning projects, and modeling.

Level 2: Simply Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-7 . . . . . . . . . 4H2220 . . . . $12.95 In STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing, youth prepare for more advanced sewing techniques and projects, conduct more advanced textile science experiments, focus on advanced engineering techniques, add finishing touches and style to garments, and market and calculate prices of products.

Level 3: A Stitch Further . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7-12 . . . . . . . . 4H2230 . . . . $12.95 In STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further, youth learn the advanced couture techniques used by designers to create unique garments. Youth take the science of textiles a step further by learning to sew garments with challenging patterns and fabrics, couture sewing techniques, and how to sell their professional-looking garments and accessories.

Maker’s Guide to Sewing Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-7 . . . . . . . . . 4H2240 . . . . $12.95 Youth will use the skills learned in STEAM Clothing 1 & 2 to make stuff! Youth will create items to use and wear while they practice their beginning sewing skills. Activities in this manual are for beginning and intermediate sewers looking to improve their skills before progressing into using patterns to make garments.

Beyond the Needle (Activity Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H2250 . . . . $12.95 In Beyond the Needle, youth will learn all about the ‘A’ in STEAM Clothing -- the Art! This youth manual includes activities for three skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Youth will learn the design basics and create a portfolio to exhibit samples made to practice specific techniques.

STEAM Clothing: Set of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H2260 . . . . $62.95

This set includes all five books in the STEAM Clothing series: FUNdamentals (4H2210), Simply Sewing (4H2220), A Stitch Further (4H2230), Maker’s Guide to Sewing Stuff (4H2240), and Beyond the Needle (4H2250).

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Practical Skills Welcome to 4-H: New Member Guide

Grades 2-4

Welcome to 4-H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2-4 . . . . . . . . . 01517 . . . . . . . . $6.95 Made for new members of 4-H, this book shows kids how to record information about their 4-H club, see some sample projects on offer from 4-H, learn the pledge and motto, and lead friends and family in fun activities.

4-H Family Handbook

Grades K-12

4-H Family Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades K-12 . . . . . . . . 01610 . . . . . . . . $4.95 This handbook introduces new 4-H members and their families to opportunities that 4-H has to offer, such as projects, activities, and competitions. The Family Handbook provides information on joining 4-H, explains experiential learning, and promotes positive youth development. It also provides a roadmap to help youth and families learn the variety of opportunities that are available from Cloverbuds to teen leadership experiences. (16 pages)

4-H Officers Handbook

Grades 6-12

The 4-H Officers Handbook helps 4-H club officers and committee members learn their responsibilities, prepare for their leadership roles, and make club meetings fun and interesting for all members.

4-H Officers Handbook (Individual Book) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . 01704 . . . . . . . $7.95

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The handbook contains eight lessons including “Serve as a Club Officer”, “Appoint a Committee”, and “Know the Basics of Parliamentary Procedure”. Specific tips are included for each of the Officer positions - President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, and Recreation Leader.

4-H Officers Handbook (Set of 6 Books) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-12 . . . . . . . . 01704S . . . . . $43.95 This item is a set of 6 4-H Officer Handbooks (01704) - perfect for all of your club’s leaders. Purchase the set and save over $.50 per book!

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The Laundry Project

Grades 3-12

The Laundry Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H405 . . . . . . $8.95 Youth learn about laundry machines and products, how to be environmentally friendly in the laundry room, and how to sort and clean laundry items. Conduct an experiment to learn how heat affects different types of fibers too!

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Practical Skills Sewing Expressions

Grades 3-12

Youth learn to be smart clothing consumers and discover avenues for creating unique garments and costumes.

Level 1: Under Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08060 . . . . . . $5.75

Youth have opportunities to create garments and unique costumes. (40 pages)

Level 2: Fashion Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08061 . . . . . . . $5.75 Youth develop buying strategies, accessorizing, apparel design, and recycling skills. (40 pages)

Level 3: Refine Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08062 . . . . . . $5.75 Advanced youth learn about starting a business and the social and psychological influences of clothing. (40 pages)

Sewing Expressions Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08063 . . . . . . $5.75 A wide range of experientially based activities provides methods for helpers to motivate youth to learn sewing while developing critical life skills. (40 pages)

Sewing Expressions: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08064 . . . . . $19.50

This set of four includes one each of Under Construction (08060), Fashion Forward (08061), Refine Design (08062), and the Helper’s Guide (08063).

Sewing Set of 4 & Pillow Craft Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08064B . . . . $25.95

This bundle contains three youth activity books, one adult helper’s guide, and a complete pillow craft kit that contains canvas squares, thread, and a pattern. Just add stuffing!

Sewing Set of 4 & 4-H Fabric Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08064F . . . . $29.95 We’ve bundled two of our best-selling sewing products into this fun Sewing Curriculum and Fabric kit for 4-H youth to master this skill! In each kit, you’ll receive three youth activity books (08060, 08061, 08062), one adult helper’s guide (08063), and a yard of 4-H fabric to use for sewing projects.

Woodworking Wonders

Grades 2-12

Youth create and construct using wood and woodworking tools. From the basics of a tape measure and hammer to advanced equipment like routers and table saws, there’s something for everyone. Youth develop life skills like decisionmaking, planning, organizing, and problem-solving while making fun and useful items.

Level 1: Measuring Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2-4 . . . . . . . . . 06875 . . . . . . $5.75

Youth will develop the basic skills that woodworkers use, such as measuring, squaring and cutting a board, driving nails, and using clamps and screws. The final project may be a picture frame, a letter holder, a box or an airplane. (40 pages)

Level 2: Making the Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-6 . . . . . . . . . 06876 . . . . . . $5.75 More experienced youth who have used basic hand tools will measure, cut, sand, drill, use advanced hand and power tools, apply paint, and use bolts and staples. Woodworking project choices include building a sawhorse, birdhouse, tool box or stool. (40 pages)

Level 3: Nailing It Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 06877 . . . . . . $5.75

Youth who are competent with hand tools and have used power tools practice measuring angles and cutting dado and rabbet joints. Youth also use circular, table, and radial arm saws, smooth lumber with a hand planer, and sand and stain wood. (40 pages)

Level 4: Finishing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 06878 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth who are experienced with a table saw, radial arm saw, drill press, and jig saw will learn specific woodworking skills including using a router, portable planer, and jointer, making blind mortise and tenon joints, making dovetail joints, and experimenting with adhesives and various chemical wood strippers. (40 pages)

Woodworking Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 06879 . . . . . . $5.75 This guide provides the helper with a variety of group activities that help youth broaden their understanding of the basic woodworking concepts. Each chapter contains ideas to reinforce a life skill. For example, Chapter Three has a variety of games that youth can play which promote communication. (40 pages)

Woodworking Wonders: Set of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2-12 . . . . . . . . 06887 . . . . . $26.95 Includes one each of Levels 1-4 and the Helper’s Guide.

Woodworking Master Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 2-12 . . . . . . . . MP 8003 . . . . $3.95 This master pin is for the 4-H’er who has demonstrated a high degree of competence, skill, or expertise in woodworking. Celebrate achievements by awarding this pin to 4-H’ers who have accomplished all levels of curriculum and project requirements in woodworking.

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Environment & Outdoor Science With screens everywhere, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to forget the wondrous world that surrounds us. Get kids out of the house and onto trails and into parks where they can see nature first hand. 4-Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environment & Outdoor Science Curriculum, with topics ranging from entomology to water conservation, gives youth the tools to not only enjoy the outdoors, but to understand its importance.

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Environment & Outdoor Science Amphibians & You

Grades 5–12

Encourage youth in your community to discover native amphibians and their value to the ecosystem. Students will learn how to identify native amphibians and conduct field research. Youth will feel a sense of accomplishment and pride knowing that they are contributing data to local herpetologists that will aid in the conservation of these magnificent creatures.

Amphibians & You: Leader’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 4H5140 . . . . $12.95 Provides objectives, instructions, materials needed, and national and state standards for each activity.

Amphibians & You: Student Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-12 . . . . . . . . 4H5150 . . . . . $12.95 Includes worksheets for each activity, pages for journal entries, and additional information about the topics discussed.

Amphibians & You: Set of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-12 . . . . . . . . 4H5160 . . . . $21.95 Includes one each of the Amphibians & You Leader’s Guide (4H5140) and the Student Journal (4H5150).

Backyards & Beyond

Grades 5–9

Backyards & Beyond connects youth with the outdoors through creative, active, and meaningful experiences in nature.

Tool Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-9 . . . . . . . . . 4HAZBB1 . . . . $5.00 The Tool Kit is intended for club leaders or others who would like to organize and start a club in their neighborhood. It includes A Club Leader Welcome, Five Steps to Start a Neighborhood Nature Club, Go Outside Tips, Club Explorers’ Commitment Pledge, Nature Event Calendar and Club Leader Forms. (20 pages)

Explorers’ Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-9 . . . . . . . . . 4HAZBB2 . . $10.00 The journal is a collective-learning tool for Club Explorers to document their discoveries, reflections, and questions that arise from their time outdoors. (92 pages)

Leader Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 4HAZBB3 . . $15.00

The Backyards & Beyond Club Leader Curriculum is designed as a network of neighborhood “nature trails” with outdoor activities that are led by the Neighborhood Nature Club Leader. It includes four units with eight trails that progressively advance the connections youth make with the outdoors. (84 pages)

Bicycle Adventures

Grades 3–8

Activities in this series are designed for youth bicycle enthusiasts and volunteers starting a bicycle club or improving an existing bike program.

Level 1: Bicycling for Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–5 . . . . . . . . 08334 . . . . . . $5.75 Beginning riders learn the essentials for getting started safely and successfully. This guide contains creative hands-on activities and connections to DVD and Web resources. Youth begin exploring the basics toward lifelong cycling. Activities help youth learn safety, road rules and planning for a pleasant ride. (40 pages)

Level 2: Wheels in Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6–8 . . . . . . . . 08335 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth who are riding learn advanced skills as they explore their surroundings. Youth choose a bike that’s right for them and practice bike maintenance and road rules to make their ride safe and fun. (40 pages)

Bicycle Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08336 . . . . . . $5.75 The helper’s guide is designed to provide engaging and fun group activities for cycling enthusiasts. It contains information and activities related to basic bicycle handling, traffic skills, bicycle events, and activities the whole group will enjoy. (40 pages)

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Don’t Get Stuck: Fix It DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3–8 . . . . . . . . 08399 . . . . . $10.00 This DVD showcases preventive maintenance and repair tips. Features eleven different segments from fitting a helmet to adjusting brakes; each segment is color coded so youth can quickly locate just the segment needed.

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Environment & Outdoor Science Project Butterfly WINGS

Grades 4–8

In Project Butterfly WINGS, youth explore the outdoors through guided inquiry, learn to identify the butterfly families and common butterflies, and contribute to science.

Butterfly WINGS Youth Guide (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-8 . . . . . . . . . 08392DD . . . $3.99 Youth explore butterfly habitats, learn how to identify common butterflies, become a citizen scientist and contribute data as they enter their findings on the web site. Youth create investigations to answer questions or solve problems and share their findings with others.

Butterfly WINGS Leader Guide (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08393DD . . . $3.99 Provides supplemental information and tips for facilitating the Youth Project activities, including in-depth answers to questions. Engaging group activities are provided for each chapter and can be adapted to 4-H project groups, clubs, afterschool programs, camps or other youth groups.

Butterfly WINGS Set of 2 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-8 . . . . . . . . . 08394DD . . . $6.99 Includes one WINGS Youth Guide (08392DD) and one WINGS Facilitator Guide (08393DD).

Exploring Your Environment

Grades 6–9

This environmental science curriculum focuses on water conservation, energy use, climate change, recycling, natural resources stewardship and air quality.

Level 1: Ecosystem Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 08410 . . . . . . . $6.95 Youth will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities that focus on how living and non-living organisms interact within the ecosystem and provide benefits for humans and other living beings. (56 pages)

Level 2: Earth’s Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 08411 . . . . . . . . $6.95 Focusing on environmental stewardship, youth will learn scientific research techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that positively address environmental issues such as air and water quality, land use, carrying capacity, product life cycle and ecological sustainability. (64 pages)

Facilitator’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08412 . . . . . . . $6.95 The Facilitator’s Guide will provide training, supplemental activities and resources to ensure the high quality delivery of the curriculum to individual youth and groups of young people. (68 pages)

Exploring Your Environment: Set of 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grades 6-9 . . . . . . . . . 08413 . . . . . . $19.95 Includes one Ecosystem Services book (08410), one Earth’s Capacity book (08411), and one Facilitator Guide (08412).

Fishing for Adventure

Grades 3–12

The National 4-H Curriculum sportfishing materials take youth on a journey that includes the old time favorite of fishing.

Level 1: Take the Bait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 07598 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth have fun tying knots, casting to a target, rigging various lines, selecting tackle, identifying where the fish are, using different baits and lures, identifying fish, cooking fish, and naming internal and external fish parts. (40 pages)

Level 2: Reel in the Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 07599 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth locate fishing information on the Web, cast using a spinning rod, fly rod, and bait casting reel, practice responsible citizenship, research fishing regulations, decorate a lure, sew a fly wallet, tie an artificial fly and test a water sample. (40 pages)

Level 3: Cast into the Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 07600 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth develop their leadership and fishing skills as they take a friend fishing, demonstrate how to disassemble and reassemble a fishing reel, design and conduct a sportfishing skillathon, make artificial flies, design and craft a lure, customize tackle, build and use a kick net, respond to ethical situations and interview a professional fisherman. (40 pages)

Fishing for Adventure Helper’s Guide (Digital Download) . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 07601DD . . . .$3.99 For the helper looking for activities that will involve the entire group, this guide is an excellent resource. Youth work together to identify fish characteristics, plan the club year, design a fish print T-shirt, powder paint a jig head, make a plastic worm, tie knots, complete a boat safety checklist, plan and conduct a fishing trip, play PERCH Bingo, organize a sportfishing quiz bowl and conduct a fishing skillathon.

Educational Fishing Bingo Game for 6 Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 07177B . . . . $19.95 This fun bingo game comes with enough pieces for 2-6 players and promises to make learning about fishing fun! Players select picture boards and place a chip over the corresponding fishing image as cards are read aloud by the caller. Each card has educational facts about a type of fish or fishing terminology.

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Environment & Outdoor Science Entomology: Teaming with Insects

Grades 3–12

Teaming with Insects increases youth science literacy using insects and their relatives. Each manual has age-appropriate activities in the following categories: Be an Entomologist, Biodiversity, Invasive Species, Integrated Pest Management and Forensic Entomology. Because science is interconnected, many of the activities show interrelationships among insects, plants and the environment.

Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08440 . . . . . . $6.95 Level 1 introduces the world of insects. Activities focus on how they look and move and provide some background for studying important entomology topics. (44 pages)

Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08441 . . . . . . . $6.95 Level 2 shows youth how to make insect collection tools and expands on the basic concepts of biodiversity, invasive species, integrated pest management and forensic entomology. (56 pages)

Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08442 . . . . . . $6.95 Level 3 delves even deeper into the basic concepts and encourages youth to take control of their learning by doing their own research using the scientific method and reference materials. (36 pages)

Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08443 . . . . . . $6.95 Helpful information on exploring insect study, the contribution of insects to biodiversity, how to manage pests, invasive species and forensic entomology. (52 pages)

Teaming with Insects: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08444 . . . . . $26.95 Includes one each of Levels 1-3 and the Helper’s Guide.

6 Player Educational Bug Bingo Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 02777B . . . . $19.95 This fun bingo game comes with enough pieces for 2-6 players and promises to make learning about insects fun! Players select picture boards and place a chip over the corresponding insect image as cards are read aloud by the caller. Each card has educational facts about insects and their relatives.

Entomology All Levels Materials Kit (for 10 Youth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 86454 . . . $329.00 Save hours of shopping by purchasing this ready-to-use Teaming with Insects kit! This materials kit accommodates 10 youth and contains items needed to complete the activities in the entire curriculum: Levels 1, 2, and 3.

Entomology All Levels Materials Kit and Curriculum Books (for 10 Youth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 86454B . . $425.00 This item includes: 1 Materials Kit, 1 Facilitator Guide, 10 Teaming with Insects Level 1 Books, 10 Teaming with Insects Level 2 Books, and 10 Teaming with Insects Level 3 Books.

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Grades 3–12

The Wildlife Science curriculum is for youth who enjoy learning about wildlife and exploring their habitats. Learn about mammals, birds, fish, and herptiles and the role humans play in conservation and wildlife management. These items are Digital Downloads.

Wildlife Science Level 1 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 4H1044DD . . $7.99 Level 1 introduces the world of insects. Activities focus on how they look and move and provide some background for studying important entomology topics. (44 pages)

Wildlife Science Level 2 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 4H1046DD . . $7.99 Level 2 shows youth how to make insect collection tools and expands on the basic concepts of biodiversity, invasive species, integrated pest management and forensic entomology. (56 pages) 1

Wildlife Science Level 3 (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 4H1048DD . . $7.99 Level 3 delves even deeper into the basic concepts and encourages youth to take control of their learning by doing their own research using the scientific method and reference materials. (36 pages)

Facilitator Guide (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 4H1042DD . . $7.99 Helpful information on exploring insect study, the contribution of insects to biodiversity, how to manage pests, invasive species and forensic entomology. (52 pages)

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Environment & Outdoor Science Gardening

Grades 3–12

Youth who like to work outdoors and get their hands dirty, plant seeds, and watch them grow will enjoy this series. The popular 4-H Gardening Curriculum was revised in 2016.

Level A: See Them Sprout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4 . . . . . . . . . 4H1037 . . . . . . $6.95 Level A introduces basic plant science, garden friends and foes, tool safety, using the vegetable harvest, and horticulturerelated careers.

Level B: Let’s Get Growing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6 . . . . . . . . . 4H1038 . . . . . $6.95 Topics include building a plant maze, making a worm box, judging vegetables, and composting. Level B also introduces integrated pest management.

Level C: Take Your Pick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7-9 . . . . . . . . . 4H1039 . . . . . $6.95

Youth learn different planting methods, how to improve soil, and how to extend the growing season. They explore photosynthesis, hybrid vs. standard forms, herb gardening and preservation, plant companions, and storing and saving seeds.

Level D: Growing Profits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 10-12 . . . . . . . 4H1040 . . . . . $6.95

Youth further explore integrated pest management and horticulture-related careers. Activities include using garden-planning software and apps, investigating the effects of pollution, growing hydroponic plants, and conducting a cultivar trial.

Gardening Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 4H1041W . . . . $6.95 The Leader/Helper’s Guide provides additional information for adult volunteers to expand upon topics covered in the youth manuals.

Gardening Exhibit Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H970W . . . . . $1.50

This publication provides examples and ideas on what to exhibit for 4-H garden projects. The publication includes some “do’s and don’ts” for exhibiting vegetables as well as standards for preparing vegetables garden exhibits.

Gardening: Set of 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H1042S . . . $34.95 Includes one copy each of Levels A, B, C, D, the Helper’s Guide, and the Exhibit Guide.

Gardening Curriculum, Gloves & Tote Bag Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4 . . . . . . . . . 4H1037BB . . $21.95 Includes 1 of Level A: See Them Sprout, 1 set of Gardening Gloves, and 1 Tool Tote (8x8 bag).

Educational Gardening Bingo Game for 6 Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 07677B . . . . $19.95 This fun bingo game comes with enough pieces for 2-6 players and promises to make learning about gardening fun! Players select picture boards and place a chip over the corresponding garden image as cards are read aloud by the caller. Each card has educational facts about a type of flower or plant terminology.

Gardening Curriculum & Gardening Bingo Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H1042B . . . $52.95 Includes Levels A, B, C, D, Helper’s Guide, Exhibits Guide, and Gardening Bingo.

10 Level A Gardening Books & 10 Pins Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4 . . . . . . . . . 4H1037B . . . $79.50 Includes 10 copies of Level A: See Them Sprout and 10 Gardening Pins.

Forests of Fun

Grades 3–12

The Forests of Fun curriculum opens the world of forestry to youth. Youth engage in activities to learn about trees, forests, forest ecology and human reliance on forests. Youth discover forest resources near home and around the world.

Level 1: Follow the Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08038 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth explore types of trees and tree parts, characteristics of various forests, what forests need to grow and thrive, and the products people get from trees and forests. (40 pages)

Level 2: Reach for the Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08039 . . . . . . $5.75

Youth take a closer look at the inner-workings of trees, explore forest change, learn about forest health concerns and discover the health benefits that trees have on people. (40 pages)

Level 3: Explore the Deep Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08040 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth examine and distinguish types of trees, look at forests on a global scale, learn to care for trees and think about how to conserve forests. (40 pages)

Forestry Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08041 . . . . . . . $5.75

This guide provides useful forest information, group youth activities and practical tips for helpers. Using this curriculum, youth develop a life-long appreciation for forests and have loads of fun in the process. (40 pages)

Forests of Fun: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08042 . . . . . $19.50 This set includes one each of Follow the Path (08038), Reach for the Canopy (08039), Explore the Deep Woods (08040), and the Helper’s Guide (08041).

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Environment & Outdoor Science Rain to Drain: Slow the Flow (Stormwater Management)

Grades 5–8

Rain to Drain - Slow the Flow is a hands-on stormwater education curriculum. This experiment style series of activities leads youth and adults to a better understanding of the movement of stormwater in natural and developed communities. It’s also a great introduction to green infrastructure and stormwater management best practices.

Rain to Drain: Slow the Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8 . . . . . . . . . 4H0076 . . . . $14.95

Learn how water moves naturally and how it can be changed, how green communities are designed, and how you can have an impact on water and the environment. Each youth should have his/her own project book.

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Rain to Drain Materials Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8 . . . . . . 4H0076KIT . . . $49.95

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Geology: Introduction to the Study of the Earth

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Save time and money by purchasing the materials needed for the activities in Rain to Drain! This kit accommodates 2 groups of up to 10 youth each for up to 20 youth total. Kit does not include the book. Visit Shop4-H.org for the full list of materials included in the kit.

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Geology is the science that studies the earth. It includes the study of materials that make up the earth, the processes that change it, and the history of how it evolved — including life on earth. The study of geology is filled with the mystery and adventure of what happened to former lands and seas, and to plants and animals that lived on or in them millions of years ago.

Geology: Introduction to the Study of the Earth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 01706Y . . . . . $19.95 In this project youth will look at the story of the earth to gain a better understanding of the earth and the sources of the minerals youth use each day. The Geology project is divided into four levels, which are all contained in this manual: Pebble Pups 1, Pebble Pups 2, Rockhound 1, and Rockhound 2.

Weather and Climate Science

Grades 3–12

The 4-H Weather and Climate Science curriculum is for youth who enjoy learning about science, especially weather and climate. Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, and climate is the usual, long-term weather conditions for an area or for the entire planet.

Weather and Climate Science Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3- 5 . . . . . . . . 4H1023 . . . . . . $9.95

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Level 1 introduces basic weather words and ideas. Activities focus on understanding the signs of weather, and youth will also begin to learn the difference between weather and climate and how these ideas are related. (40 pages)

Weather and Climate Science Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 4H1024 . . . . . $17.95 Level 2 activities introduce youth to more complex weather topics, understanding climate, and making and using weather instruments. (84 pages)

Weather and Climate Science Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 4H1025 . . . . . $17.95

Level 3 delves deeper into weather and climate science concepts, such as air masses, windchill and heat index, drought monitoring, and the sun-earth relationship, to prepare youth to be well informed and perhaps to study these topics at a college or university. (96 pages)

Weather and Climate Science Facilitator’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 4H1052 . . . . . $17.95

The Facilitator’s Guide is for all three levels. This guide contains activity facilitation and answers as well as a listing of the Next Generation Science Standards by activity. (84 pages)

Weather and Climate Science Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 4H1026 . . . . $59.95 Set includes 1 each of Weather and Climate Science Levels 1-3 and the Facilitator’s Guide.

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Environment & Outdoor Science Teen Facilitator Guide

Honey Bee Challenge Kit

Grades 3–8

Honey Bee Challenge Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-8 . . . . . . HNYBEEKIT . . . . . . $99.00 The 4-H Honey Bee Challenge introduces youth to the critical role that honey bees play in food production. Youth begin with an activity about food that relies on pollination by honey bees. Working in teams, youth assemble model bees using bristle bot kits and construct foraging routes for their model bees to follow. A wrap-up discussion underscores the importance of honey bees in agriculture.

Soil to Seed NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 4-H GROW FOR IT PROGRAM

SOIL TO SEED

Protecting Water Quality Through Soil Erosion, Sediment and Turbidity Control

Grades 9–12

Soil to Seed (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 4H550DD . . . $9.99 Soil to Seed is designed to cultivate high school aged youth in understanding the principles of erosion and sediment control. The curriculum begins with the fundamental mechanics behind erosion and sedimentation then teaches how to assess spaces for evidence of these processes, and finally builds to management and control of soil loss and deposition. Digital Download.

Tools for Healthy Living (Home Environment)

Grades 9–12

Tools for Healthy Living (Digital Download) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-6 . . . . . . . . . 01701DD . . . . $80.00 Tools for Healthy Living is an educational program to teach youth how to make and keep their homes and their food as healthy and safe as possible. Topics include lead poisoning, dust and mold, pests, food safety, cleanliness, and clutter. (409 pages)

Outdoor Adventures

Grades 3–12

Youth experience the fun and excitement of the outdoors as they explore the activities in the Outdoor Adventures series. They progress from day hikes to overnight camping trips and finally to extended backpacking expeditions as they work through the three activity guides. Featured are experiences related to food, shelter, Leave No Trace ethics, safety, navigation, equipment and camp management.

Level 1: Hiking Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . 08043 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth learn shelter selection, Leave No Trace camping skills, outdoor cooking and environmental awareness and appreciation. (40 pages)

Level 2: Camping Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 08044 . . . . . . $5.75 Youth experience planning and taking a day hiking trip. Activities include clothing needs, what to pack in a daypack, reading topographic maps and orienteering skills. (40 pages)

Level 3: Backpacking Expeditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08045 . . . . . . $5.75 Through these activities, youth focus on being on the trail for an extended period of time. They consider clothing needs, setting up tents, using backcountry stoves, basic nutritional needs, menu planning for multi-day hikes, personal hygiene and basic first aid. (40 pages)

Outdoor Adventures Helper’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 08046 . . . . . . $5.75 This guide enables helpers to facilitate the teaching of the three levels of the Outdoor Adventures curriculum. Activities include risk management, the role of a leader, trip planning, health-care planning, menu planning, Leave No Trace camping ethics, adapting programs to special needs populations and evaluation of programs. (40 pages)

Outdoor Adventures: Set of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . 08047 . . . . . $19.50

This set includes one each of Hiking Trails (08043), Camping Adventures (08044), Backpacking Expeditions (08045), and the Helper’s Guide (08046).

There’s No New Water!

Grades 9–12

Facilitator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 9-12 . . . . . . . . 08420 . . . . . $15.95 This water conservation and water quality curriculum is grounded in a simple yet powerful concept that water is a finite natural resource whose quantity and quality must be responsibly preserved, protected, used and reused. The curriculum includes six sequential learning modules and is intended for delivery in out-of-school group settings to be facilitated by an adult. (155 pages)

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Professional Development In order to give kids the best experience, we must be the best versions of ourselves. Use 4-Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Professional Development resources to train staff, volunteers, and mentors to deliver excellent youth development programs.

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Essential Elements Curriculum and Training Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01609F . . . . . $36.95

The curriculum was designed to help participants understand the importance of positive youth development by presenting the 4-H Essential Elements as critical “ingredients” that are central to helping young people become competent, contributing adults. (112 pages)

Essential Elements Training Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01609C . . . . $15.95 The training cards complement the Curriculum and Training Guide. The 7 sets of cards are: Program Characteristic, Program Delivery Method, Teaching Strategies, Age Group, Project Areas, and SMART Goal Scenario.

Essential Elements Training Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01609KIT . . $49.95 This kit contains the Curriculum and Training Guide, the Training Cards, and the Pizza Poster.

Essential Elements Pizza Poster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 01609P . . . . . $0.99 This is a handout of the “pizza poster” (20” x 24”). Throughout the training, participants make “pizza” with various ingredients, as an analogy for the essential elements of youth development.

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Using real volunteers and youth, this training and teaching package illustrates how experiential learning takes place. Includes a facilitator’s guide and DVD.

DVD & Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 07901 . . . . . . $30.00

Ready to Go Mentor Training Toolkit

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Ready to Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 4H1642PDF . $80.00

The Ready To Go Mentor Training Toolkit assists mentoring and youth development programs in the training of new and existing mentors and volunteers with a highly customizable menu of training activities. This toolkit contains activities that can be used to tailor trainings to the specific needs of each program. The Ready to Go Toolkit content comes on one CD and consists of the following PDF modules: Introduction (14 pages), Unit 1: Building Mentoring Relationships (68 pages), Unit 2: Setting Boundaries (68 pages), Unit 3: Communication (68 pages), Unit 4: Youth Development (120 pages), and Unit 5: Cultural Competency (84 pages). 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION | 4H1642

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Educational Kits Robotics Kits

Grades 4-12

Facilitator Materials Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . 83507 . . . . $149.00 This kit contains the hands-on materials needed for the facilitator of a group working on the Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum. Save hours of shopping and purchase a ready-to-use reusable kit for facilitators! Materials include, but are not limited to: Crop-a-dile, drill bits, glue gun, glue sticks, goggles, hacksaw blades, hand drill, and tape measure. See the website for a full list of items included in the kit. Items in this kit are reusable. Only one kit is needed per facilitator or site/location.

Level 1 Materials Kits

This kit contains the hands-on materials needed to complete Level 1: Give Robots a Hand of the Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum. Includes basic materials as well as the not-so-common materials needed to complete each activity. See the website for a full list of items included in the kit. These products include one Materials Kit, one Level 1 Facilitator Guide, and 5 Youth Robotics Notebooks (for item 86019B) or 10 Youth Robotics Notebooks (for item 83506B).

This kit contains all of the materials needed for completing the activities in the Level 2: Robots on the Move of the Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum. Purchase this ready-made kit and get started on an exciting adventure with Robotics. See website for a full list of items included in the kit. These products include one Materials Kit, one Level 2 Facilitator Guide, and 5 Youth Robotics Notebooks (for item 86026B) or 10 Youth Robotics Notebooks (for item 66853B).

3-5 Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 86026B . . . $159.00 10 Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4–12 . . . . . . . . 66853B . . $269.00 Robotics Kit Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 86455 . . . . . $54.95 Have you or your youth enjoyed several experiments but run out of binder clips, paint sticks, or brass fasteners? Instead of running out to the store (or purchasing a full materials kit), you can purchase this additional bundle of sticks and fasteners. This kit contains materials that you can use throughout your program year, series of club meetings, or summer camps. These materials can be used to supplement other maker projects as well! See the website for a full list of items included in the kit.

Marshmallow Catapult Challenge Kit

Grades 4–12

Marshmallow Catapult Challenge Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 83509KIT . . $19.95 Adapted from a popular activity in the Junk Drawer Robotics Level 1 curriculum, this hands-on challenge guides youth through engineering a catapult to launch a marshmallow 6+ feet. Youth design the catapult with basic materials using only weights and gravity as the power source. During the activity, youth will plan, build, test, modify, and record results on the Marshmallow Challenge worksheet. This challenge is the perfect activity for an ice-breaker, in-service day, or after school session, and can be used as an introduction to STEM education or our more thorough Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum. See the website for the full list of materials included in the kit. Activity is designed for groups of 2-5 youth.

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Educational Kits Can-Can Robot Design Challenge Kit

Grades 4–12

Can-Can Robot Challenge Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . . 86566KIT . . . . . . . . . $49.95

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Magic of Electricity Kits

Grades 4–5

Level 1 Materials Kit for 5 Groups of Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-5 . . . . . . . . . 83505 . . . . $199.00

Level 1 Materials Kit and Curriculum Books for 5 Groups of Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-5 . . . . . . . . . 83505B . . $225.00 This kit contains the hands-on materials used to study electrical circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetism. In addition, five Level 1: Magic of Electricity books and 1 Helper’s Guide are included in this kit.

Entomology: Teaming with Insects Kits

Grades 3-12

The Power of Wind Kits

Grades 6-8

The Power of the Wind curriculum is designed for middle school aged youth to learn about the wind and its uses. Youth work with members of a team to design, create, build, and test wind-powered devices and are given opportunities to explore wind as a potential energy source in their communities.

Materials Kit for 5 Groups of Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 83504 . . . . $210.00 This kit includes all the basic and not-so-common materials for The Power of the Wind curriculum. This comprehensive kit contains materials for youth to practice engineering skills to construct wind powered machines and various wind turbines. Youth use their turbine designs to lift a load and produce electricity. Youth learn how generators work using motors and multimeters. Material kits are designed to accommodate 10-25 youth (five groups of 2-5 youth each). See the website for a full list of items included in the kit.

Materials Kit and Curriculum Books for 5 Groups of Youth . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . 83504B . . $245.00 Includes Materials Kit, one Facilitator Guide, and five Youth Guides.

Solar Powered Kits

Grades 4–12

Solar Powered Car Activity Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . SOLARCARKIT . . . . $26.95

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Design and build a solar powered car that travels in a straight line when outdoors in sunlight! This kit, for 2-3 youth, includes a solar panel, motors, and car parts for you to design, test, and repeat the process. See the website for the full list of materials included in the kit.

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Educational Kits Computer Science Kits

Grades 4–12

NE W ! Learn to Solder Simon Says Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 13708 . . . . . . $39.95 All components in this kit are through-hole, making this kit a great place to start when you’re learning to solder or for teaching someone who is just learning. It includes all the basic soldering tools that you’ll need to put it together and a Beginning Soldering Handbook that walks you through the basics of making a solid solder connection. See the website for the full list of materials included in the kit.

NE W ! LilyPad Sewable Electronics Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 13927 . . . . . . $99.95

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This kit lets you explore the wonderful world of electronic sewing and electronic textiles through a series of introductory projects using the LilyPad, a wearable technology, system. You’ll learn how to sew basic circuits to light up LEDs, control them with buttons and switches, and even experiment with a pre-programmed LilyMini circuit that reacts to ambient light levels. See the website for a full list of materials included in the kit.

Makey Makey Operation-Style Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 90049 . . . . . $99.95

Makey Makey is an invention kit that encourages people to find creative ways to interact with their computers by using every day objects as a replacement for keyboards and mice. This kit is an Operation-type game that uses the Makey Makey to interface with a computer running Scratch, a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. See the website for a full list of materials included in the kit.

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SparkFun Inventor’s Kit - V3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 13969 . . . . . . $99.95

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SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for Google’s Science Journal App . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 13923 . . . . . . $59.95

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The SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for Google’s Science Journal App is an interactive selection of tools to inspire future scientists and makers. Inside each kit you will find a collection of parts that support activities developed by Google and the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Beginning with a project to build your very own Wind Spinner, new projects will be released periodically that utilize the supplies in this kit and Google’s Science Journal App. See the website for a full list of materials included in the kit.

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Educational Kits Computer Science Kits (Cont’d)

Grades 4–12

SparkFun Third Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . . . 9317 . . . . . . . . $9.99

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Bundled Computer Science Materials Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 4-12 . . . . . . CSBUNDLE . . . . . $694.95 Buy the full set of Computer Science kits and save! Kit includes SparkFun Inventor’s Kit, SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for Google’s Science Journal App, SparkFun Third Hand Solderer’s Helper, Learn to Solder Simon Says Soldering Kit, LilyPad Sewable Electronics Kit, Makey Makey Operation-Style Game with Scratch, Hummingbird Duo Premium Kit, and Discover Computer Science & Programming Curriculum Set of Two.

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Rain to Drain Materials Kits

Grades 5–8

Rain to Drain Materials Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8 . . . . . . 4H0076KIT . . . $49.95 Save time and money by purchasing the materials needed for the activities in Rain to Drain! This kit accommodates 2 groups of up to 10 youth each for up to 20 youth total. Kit does not include the book. See the website for the full list of materials included in the kit.

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