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Wright County 4-HCurriculum LibraryAfter-School Agriculture Grades 3-53727452743200Acres of AdventuresAdults and older youth will enjoy using these lesson plans to quickly engage youth in learn-by-doing agriculture activities within the following thematic units: Plant Detectives, Mystery Agriculture, All about Agriculture, Fast Food Agriculture. Acres of Adventures 2This 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: Insect Invasion, Farm Physics, Agriculture Gone Wild, Frontier Living. Aerospace2195830111125Aerospace Adventures1 - Pre-FlightWow! Talk about fun! Youth and their helpers have a great time working together as youth learn how to talk like a real astronaut, find out how an airplane works and have fun at the same time. Grades K-2 I20 pages!2 - Lift-OffYouth blast off with this guide as they fly kites, participate in airplane contests, launch rockets, explore space, make a glider, construct a straw rocket and experience disorientation. 140 pages!3 - Reaching New HeightsYouth soar as they learn to fly an airplane, launch a rocket, conquer space and became an astronaut or pilot. Controlling flight direction and experiencing shuttle technology add bathe fun in this experiential curriculum. Youth make a shuttle on a string, a Japanese kite, a hang glider and a control panel al an aircraft4 - Pilot in CommandYouth create their own altitude tracker, determine the most fuel efficient routes between airports and make a box kite. Youth also explore pilot certification requirements, evaluate past and present navigation systems, and learn about airport issues in their community or slate. Aerospace Helper's GuideThis helper's guide provides group oriented experiences that will keep youth coming back for more. Many activities are included in this guide tot hands-on experiential group fun such as an aerospace quiz bowls, skillathons and an airport field day. Zany Wooden Toys that Whiz, Spin, POP, and Fly. 28 Projects You Can Build from the Toy Inventor’s Workshop28 of the coolest, easy-to-make, wooden action toys that will keep you entertained for hours and hours. With these top-secret plans from the Toy Inventor’s workshop, you’ll whiz a marble at warp-speed, spin a nickel until it’s dizzy, pop a gumball in the air, and fly a tissue to your sneezing friend. The best part is they can all be easily made using this simple-to-follow guide that includes detailed patterns, step-by-step instructions, and good ol’ engineering know-how. Bicycle62388757623810Bicycle AdventuresBook 1: Bicycling for Fun Beginning riders learn the essentials for getting started safely and successfully. The 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.Book 2: Wheels in Motion Youth who are riding learn advanced skills as they explore their surroundings. The guide includes activities that will last a lifetime. Youth choose a bike that’s right for them and practice bike maintenance and road rules to make their ride safe and fun.Bicycle Helper’s Guide 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 and bicycle events and activities the whole group will enjoy. Grades K-6Minnesota Bicyclist’s GuideA printed reference guide including helpful areas such as: Questions for parents; Which Bicycle to Choose; Bicycles and Safety Equipment; How to Take Care of Your Bicycle; How to Ride a Bicycle; How to Recognize and Avoid Hazards; Traffic Patterns and Controls; Traveling by Bicycle. Child Development Kids on the Grow -36830361951 - Growing on My OwnYouth explore how they grow and develop, how to inspect toddler's toys and make their home hazard-free. They also learn more about their roles in life, how to handle their emotions and accept differences in others. 2 - Growing With OthersYouth learn about self care, rules, responsibility and safety and are introduced to babysitting. They learn to work with others and gain awareness of common dangers in their world. 3 - Growing in CommunitiesYouth explore child development careers, gain experience as a teacher or coach, participate in a community service project and learn that children with different abilities have different needs. Child Development Helper's GuideThis guide features nine engaging group activities. Youth are encouraged to work with younger kids in after-school programs, day care centers, day camps, as well as with kids in their own 4-H club.Citizenship Citizenship - Public Adventures Citizenship Adventure Kit220195245Decision making, problem solving and teamwork are among the skills that youth stamp on their passports. They address real community issues, and keep a journal of their thoughts, decisions and actions throughout the process. The kit includes a passport to record achievements, postcards with project tips and a travel logCitizenship Guide's HandbookThrough tips, suggestions, added references and activities, youth take a journey that is fun and educational. Youth discover the importance of needs assessment, knowing who are advocates and detractors. formulating a plan and knowing what success looks like. Clothing and TextilesSewing Expressions -17780368301 - Under ConstructionYouth have opportunities to create garments and unique costume. 2 - Fashion ForwardYouth develop buying strategies, accessorizing, apparel design and recycling skills.3 - Refine DesignAdvanced youth learn recycling, starting a business and the social and psychological influences of clothingSewing Expression’s Helper's GuideA wide range of experientially based activities provide methods for helpers to motivate youth to learn sewing while developing critical life skills. Textile ScienceLeader’s GuideCloset ConnectionsFormalwearWardrobe PlanningCreate Your Own ProjectSewing for Other Projects and PeopleClothes ShoppingTailoringCoordinatesCloset ConnectionsKnitsTime-saving SewingDesignStitch by Stitch Beginner ProjectSew Much Fun Beginner ProjectSew Much More Beginner ProjectStitch and Save it GuidesHow to Replace Elastic in underpants, half slips, and pajama bottomsHow to Replace A Broken Fly Front ZipperHow to Fix Torn ButtonholesHow to Replace Torn Off ButtonsHow to Patch Knees In PantsHow to Fix A Torn Loose PocketHow to Replace A Jacket ZipperHow to Make A New HemHow to Replace Elastic in Skirts or PantsHow to Replace Knit Collar and Cuffs on a JacketStitch in Time GuidesShirtABC’s of EmbroideryDecorative Machine StitcheryHow to Finish Needlecrafts – Frames, Mats, HoopsHow to Finish Needlecrafts – PillowsCustom & Fusible Tailoring Interfacing, pad-stitching, roll line, tailor tack, underliningAdditional GuidesLearn to CrochetNeedlepoint BasicsPatchwork SamplerEmbroidery Stitches4-H Shopping in StyleLet’s Sew!CloverbudsWorkbooksCloverbudsCloverbuds in CookingCloverbuds Discovery PetsCloverbuds On HorsebackCloverbuds Activity SheetsCloverbuds: A 4-H Discovery Program for 6-8 year oldsCloverbuds Activities PacketClowningClowning Resource ManualThe Art of ClowningMember GuideLeader’s GuideVarious HandoutsMakeup WorksheetsWarm-ups and PantomimesMakeup Case suggestionsParade IdeasCommunicationsCommunications - Express Yourself!220191897 1 - Picking Up the PiecesYouth engage in nonverbal, verbal, and written activities that stretch and strengthen personal communication skills. Encrypting codes, writing songs, giving directions, dealing with bullies, and making a statement through art are a few of the exciting activities.2 - Putting It TogetherYouth practice and gain confidence in communicating in a variety of situations. They gain confidence as strong communicators as they present oral reasons, plan and present speeches, communicate assertively, practice making a good first impression and mentor others. 3 - The Perfect FitYouth polish their communication skills and develop a public presence by speaking in public, exploring communication careers, writing resumes, interviewing for a job, developing presentations, dealing with anxiety and much munications Helper's GuideHelpers support youth as they interact, and strengthen personal communication skills through skillathons, communication games, demonstrations and creating munity PrideGuidelines to the MN 4-H Community Pride ProjectConsumer Education211264555245Financial Champions 1 -Money FundamentalsYouth learn money management skills, including deciding whether to make a purchase, determining whether they can afford it, and living within a spending plan. 2 - Money MovesYouth 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.Financial Champions Helper's GuideYouth participate in group experiences and financial activities. An interactive web based game reinforces the concepts learned in this curriculum4-H Attention Shoppers4-H Consumer Decision Making BrochuresSuper ShopperMember’s ManualLeader’s GuideCrafts and Fine ArtsVisual Arts and CraftsPortfolio Pathways: Painting, Printing, and Graphic DesignSketchbook Crossroads: Drawing, Fiber, and SculptureA Palette of Fun: Helper’s Guide for Children’s Art ActivitiesArt BooksArts and CraftsNature CraftsExploring Ideas in Art: A guide for Adults, youth, and leadersArts AliveFolk ArtsCrop ScienceGifts of GoldBook 1: Seeds, Stalks, and Science: Agricultural AwarenessBook 2: Food Family, and Fun: Consumer ScienceBook 3: Harvest, Husks, and Harmony: Communication and Expressive ArtsPreparing Plant Exhibits for the Fair HandoutDemonstrationsVarious HandoutsFun Facts to Know about Demonstrating4-H DemonstrationsDemonstration GuidelinesDemonstrations for 4-H Members4-H Demonstration GuidelinesShow What you Know: A youth guide to getting started in demonstrations and other presentationsGetting Started in 4-H Demo Talks…4-H Public Presentation GuideDown-To-Earth GardeningEnriching Learning Through Gardening2124075316230ElectricElectricity1 - Magic of ElectricityElectricity is everywhere. Youth explore why certain things insulate from electricity better than others, the effect that magnetism has on various substances, how to build a flashlight, build and test a compass, build an electromagnet and electric motor. 2 - Investigating ElectricityDecoding circuit diagrams, sending messages by Morse code and building three-way switches are featured. Youth build circuits and test voltages, build a rocket launcher and a burglar alarm as they practice decision making and communication. This unit is designed for youth who understand magnetism, electron flow and circuit design. 3 - Wired for PowerYouth 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 powerElectric Excitement Helper's GuideThis helper’s guide has a number of exciting group activities that keep members coming back for more. It includes a variety of group activities that can be organized quickly and conducted with a group of three to 15 youth. Youth learn how to conduct an electric skillathon, quiz bowls, electric bingo and how to calculate amperage. 2179320116840EntomologyInsectaganza of Excitement1 - Creepy CrawliesIntroduces the world of insects. Activities focus on how they look and move and provide some background for studying important entomology2 - What’s Bugging You?Shows you how to make insect collection tools and expands on the basic concepts of biodiversity, invasive species, integrated pest management, and forensic entomology. 3 - Dragons, Houses, and other FliesDelves even deeper into the basic concepts and encourages you to take control of your learning by doing your own research using the scientific method and reference materials.Entomology Helper’s Guide Dragonflies and Damselflies Pocket GuideCollecting & Preserving Insects HandoutEntrepreneurshipBe the E21590125095Youth discover the world of entrepreneurship with this multi-Level guide. Activities assist youth in learning what it takes to be an entrepreneur and whether they have the right stuff to meet the challenges. Youth practice the skills needed to function successfully as an entrepreneur and explore types at businesses, products and pricing, marketing, partnership, agreements and contracts. Youth create a business plan and start their own business. Entreprenuership Helper's GuideThis guide is full of hands-on activities for helpers to use with group meetings of youth pursuing entrepreneurship. All activities are correlated to the national educational standards and benchmarks for middle and high school students. Experiential Learning 22019-3711Heads-on, Hands-on VideoIt's here! A tool that will help Extension 4-H educators and professional staff and volunteers in youth programming in all youth organizations make sense of experiential learning. You have lectured, roleplayed and experimented with all sorts of simulations. New you have the real thing. This training and teaching package - a facilitator's guide, video/DVD and web site - uses an experiential training design to illustrate how experiential learning takes place with real volunteers, children and youth. No attempt is made to say that this is the right way, but rather a way that can be modified to fit your style as a facilitator.Exploring 4-HExploring the Treasures of 4-H 27597105118100Youth GuideThis 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.Treasures of 4-H Helper's GuideThis 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 Exploring Animals:Exploring Farm AnimalsK-3 Curriculum Helper’s Group Activity GuideLivestock JudgingExploring Your Environment Exploring YOUR EnvironmentLevel 1: Eco-Wonders Youth Activity GuideLevel 2: Eco-Adventures Youth Activity GuideLevel 3: Eco-Actions Youth Activity GuideHelper’s Guide Group ActivitiesOur World of WaterExploring the Environment Conservation Members’ ManualWorking on WASTEExploring Your EnvironmentEcosystem ServicesYouth 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 beingsExploring Your Environment: Facilitator's GuideThe 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. Flower GardeningPreparing Flowers for the Flower ShowHandout with information on how to prepare and show flowers. Flower GardeningGrowing annual and perennial flowers, starting indoors, growing from seed and arranging a flower border, flower arrangement.Specialty Cut FlowersGuide to planting, growing, harvesting, postharvest, and suppliers4-H Flower ArrangingGuide to the basics of flower arrangingFood and NutritionFoods -6159524765A - Six Easy BitesYouth prepare foods, do fun experiments and go on fact-finding missions. B - Tasty TidbitsYouth learn healthy food selection, food safety and smart food purchasing through exciting and challenging activities. C - You're the ChefYouth explore food careers and learn food preservation and preparation through activitiesD – FoodworksYouth learn about foods and more advanced food preparation. They have access a fun website where they can download recipes from across the country and around the world. Foods Helper's GuideHelpers will find group activities and answers to the questions posed in the youth guides here and on the website. Developed by Purdue University 4-H Food PresentationsGuide on food speeches, illustrated talks, and demonstrations.2319020434975Microwave Magic Grades 3A - Bags of TricksYouth 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. Youth participate in activities on understanding watts and prepare foods such as potatoes, vegetables, pudding bar cookies, beans, upside down cake and brownies.C - Amazing RaysThrough activities youth practice more advanced microwave techniques such as shielding, defrosting and browning. D - Presto MealsYouth learn techniques such as adapting recipes for the microwave, blanching fruits and vegetables and stacking whole meals. Microwave Helper's GuideThis guide for helpers includes group activities and answers to the questions posed in the youth guides. BreadmakingGuide to creating a quality loaf of bread, including recipesElectric Bread MachinesFeatures to consider, recipes and more. Food ReviewFood Review GuidelinesObjectives and judging informationFood Review Leaders PacketSample food review ideas, evaluation sheets, practice judging questionsFishing SportsFishing for Adventure 2404745355601 - Take the BaitYouth have fun tying knots, casting to a target, rigging various tines, selecting tackle, identifying where the fish are, using different baits and lures, identifying fish, cooking fish and naming internal and external fish parts.2 - Reel In the FunYouth locate fishing information on the Web, cast using a spinning rod and 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. 3 - Cast Into the FutureYouth develop their leadership skills as well as their fishing skills as they take a friend fishing, demonstrate how to disassemble and reassemble a fishing reel, design and conduct a sport fishing 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. Fishing for Adventure Helper's GuideFor the helper looking for activities that will involve the entire group and even parents, 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 sport fishing quiz bowl and conduct a fishing skillathon. FishingActivity booklet from MinnAqua’s Urban Angling Program4-H Fishing Sports Leader’s GuideActivity ideas for use at project meeting for intermediate anglers. Fishing Sports Advancement guideStep by step program to learn about fishing sportsManaging Minnesota’s Fish DNR guide to fishing in MinnesotaSport Fishing and Aquatic Resources HandbookDNR guide to fishingForestry -3746574930Forests of Fun1 - Follow the PathYouth 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.2 - Reach for the CanopyYouth 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. 3 - Explore the Deep WoodsYouth examine and distinguish types of trees, look at forests on a global scale, learn to care for trees and think about haw to conserve forests.Forestry Helper's GuideThis guide provides useful forest information, group youth activities and practical tips for helpers. Using this curriculum, youth develop a fife-long appreciation for forests and have loads of fun in the process, Forest Resources ProjectBeginning LevelActivity booklet to learn about trees and forestsTreetop 4-H Forest Resources Beginner GuideWorkbook to learn about trees and forestsTrees + Me = Forestry - Intermediate GuideIntro to forest resources, dendrology, seeds and tree growth, forest succession, compass and map use, and inventory basicsMinnesota TreesBeginner’s GuideGuide to identifying treesFruitFruit for the HomeGeneral planning, culture of tree fruits, culture of small fruitsHome Fruit Spray Guide5793740521970GeologyGeology GuideHousehold mineralogy, rocks and minerals, lapidary work. Information on how to organize a rock collection. 1772920579120GeospatialExploring Spaces, Going Places Exploring Spaces, Going Places explores the world of geospatial science and goes where no 4-H project has ever gone before! Accessed entirely on one CD, the three youth levels and helper's guide are valuable resources to anyone interested in geospatial technology, geographic education, Geographic Information Systems [G15] and Global Positioning Systems IGPS). Activities correlate with National Education Standards.4-H GPS ResourcesGPS kit and user guideGlobal Connections“…And My World”1 - The World Around MeA 4-H curriculum in international and cross-cultural education - what does the world look like and who makes up the world. 2 – People and Customs of the WorldA 4-H curriculum in international and cross-cultural education - how we are alike, customs and cultures, values and attitudes. 3 – What’s Happening in our World?A 4-H curriculum in international and cross-cultural education – Global interdependence, facing global issues, activity sheetsHealth Health and Safety1 - First Aid in ActionYouth 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 interview members of the medical profession.2 - Staying HealthyYouth 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. 3 - Keeping FitYouth 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)Home Environment Home Environment 1 - Exploring Your Home Activity guide to learn about your home2 – Where I liveCleaning, storage, designHorticultureHorticulture1 – Budding GardenersLearning about plants, flower gardening, flower arranging, panning and organizing container and outdoor veggie gardens, food for the table and exhibiting. 2 – Branching OutAir layering, terrariums, compost, transplants, soil testing, pests, taking the work out of gardening, plant records, flower arranging, judging. 3 – Digging DeeperLandscaping basics, plant experiments, herbs, hort talk, video gardening, plants into profit, exploring careersHelper’s GuidePlant games, organizing a plant-a-thon, “name that plant”, speak up for horticulture, and leader support. Lawn and LandscapeExtension GuidesPruning Trees and Shrubs HandoutReasons, timing, proper methods, and proper toolsFitting Trees and Shrubs into the LandscapeListing of plants to use in landscapeLawn and Landscape DesignLawns, trees for home grounds, landscape plan, front lawn area, service and private areas, garden features and accessoriesIndoor GardeningIndoor Gardening GuideHouse plants, starting bulbs indoors, indoor bulbs, dish gardens, terrariums2250440574040Latin Cultural Arts!Que Rico! La CulturaLatino Cultural Arts Bilingual Group Activities for grades K-8 – Performing arts, visual arts, textile arts, celebrations. Appropriate for Middle School aged audience. Youth become "Special Opportunities Agents," as they follow a series of exciting activities that engage youth in their community & allow them to reflect on their experiences.Needle ArtsStitch In TimeHow to Finish NeedlecraftsInstructions and ideas for finishing needlecraft projects with frames, mats, and hoopsAppliquéGuide to stitching or fusing fabric shapes to a background fabricABC of CandlewickingGuide to embroidery done using natural color cotton yarn on bleached cotton muslinABC of Counted Cross StitchGuide to embroidery in which stitches are worked on even-weave fabric using embroidery thread and a blunt needle. ABC of Gingham Embroidery Including Chicken ScratchGuide to a decorative embroidery done on gingham and chicken scratch, which is a variation in which certain stitches are used for a design that has a lace-like appearance. ABC of EmbroideryGuide to a needlecraft in which decorative stitches are formed on fabric using embroidery thread and a sharp needle. ABC of NeedlepointGuide to a needlecraft in which stitches are formed on canvas using yarn, embroidery floss, rayon, pearl cotton, metallic filament or other threads and a blunt-pointed needle. Decorative Machine StitcheryGuide to the art of applying thread or yarn to fabric by machine. How to Finish Needlecrafts PillowsGuide to making needlecraft fabric into a pillow. QuiltingGuide to joining several layers of fabric together with hand or machine-stitching. ABC of KnittingGuide to the knit stitch and the purl stitch.ABC of CrochetGuide to the single crochet for beginnersABC of Strip Piecing and Strip QuiltingGuide to stitching long narrow strips of fabric together, resulting in a larger piece of fabricPatch WorkGuide to quilting using scrapsCrocheting Leader’s GuideKnitting Leader’s GuideOutdoor AdventureOutdoor Adventures 1 - Hiking TrailsYouth learn shelter selection, “Leave No Trace” camping skills, outdoor cooking, and environmental awareness and appreciation. -37465-19052 - Camping AdventuresYouth experience planning and taking a day hiking trip. Activities include clothing needs, what to pack in a daypack, reading topographic maps and orienteering skills. 3 - Backpacking ExpeditionsThrough these activities youth focus on being on the trail for an extended period of time. They consider clothing needs, setting up tents, using back country stoves, basic nutritional needs, menu planning, day hikes, personal hygiene and basic first aid.Outdoor Adventures Helper's GuideThis 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. Performing ArtsTheatre Arts1 - Play the Role! - ActingThrough creative dramatics activities, youth bring imagination to life. The guide emphasizes movement, voice and speech, characterization, play building and playing a scene. Activities range from warm-ups to improvisation, from pantomime to monologue making, from clowning to theater visits. 2 - Become A Puppeteer! - PuppetryYouth learn types of puppets (e.g. hand, rod, marionette, shadow, etc.), how to create a puppet and puppet stage, development of their puppet character, how to create and present a puppet skit, and puppetry therapy. 3 - Set the Stage! - StagecraftYouth learn stagecraft options which tap into their unique skills and talents behind the scenes, including costumes, sound, lighting, props, set design, makeup and stage managementTheatre Arts Helper's Guide - SidecoachingThis expanded guide provides additional activities and valuable resources for the helper to engage youth in the creative process of "Imagination in Action." The guide assists helpers in facilitating the activities in the three guides in the series. Share-the-FunLeader’s Guide to Share-the-FunGuide to what Share-the-Fun is, hints for working with young people, a checklist for performance ideas, working towards a better act, evaluation, and more. PhotographyKodak Pocket Guide to Digital PhotographyQuick advice on getting great pictures. 4-H Guide -3604260233680Digital PhotographyDaniel Johnson has created a clearly written and nicely illustrated book filled with helpful tips, techniques, photo samples, and motivation for making photographs. He covers the basics of good photography, lighting and exposure, and managing digital files. The Complete Guide to Digital Photography by Michael FreemanA comprehensive roundup of everything the digital photographer – amateur or professional- needs to know to start taking great photos. Photo Kids-615956351 - Focus on PhotographyYouth will focus on equipment basics, taking sharper pictures, the concept of lighting and flash, photo composition approaches, sequencing and evaluating photographs. 2 - Controlling the ImageYouth will explore depth of field, aperture and shutter speeds, hard and soli 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. 3 - Mastering PhotographyIn this third level hook, youth will understand the use of wide-angle and telephoto lenses, filters and special film, tight meters, shooting photos with different light sources and the use of natural end artificial lighting for effect. Youth will also learn to shoot reflections, using framing and viewpoints, still-life, formal & informal portraits, symmetry, patterns and texture, color composition, pictures with a purpose and much more. RoboticsJunk Drawer Robotics Track3429073025Level 1 - Give Robots a HandYouth explore and learn about robot arms. Concepts covered include pneumatics, arm designs, and three-dimensional space. Big ideas include form and function, scientific habits of mind, and engineering design. Level 2 - Robots on the MoveYouth learn about robots that move with legs, wheels, and underwater. Concepts covered include friction, basic electrical power and motors, engineering constraints, gear systems, and buoyancy. Level 3 - MechatronicsYouth will 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 wilt investigate basic elements of programming and instructions for robotic computer costrel, 4-H Robotics Youth NotebookThere is one Robotics Notebook for the three levels of the Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum. The notebook encourages youth to think and act like scientists and engineers. In their notebook, they wilt record their ideas, collect data, draw designs, and reflect on their experiences. It also provides specific information for the challenges. Each youth should have his or her own Robotics Notebook.Virtual Robotics Track - DVD - Includes a Facilitator Guide PDFYouth will have opportunities to build and test virtual robots. Participants interact in a virtual environment as they learn basic science and robotics concepts without investing in expensive materials or supplies. This track makes use of videos, simulations, animations and other media to convey content in a meaningful and engaging manner.SafetyHome Fire Safety Member’s ManualGuide to what fire is, preventing fire, smoke detectors, escape, extinguishing fires, and consequences of fire.Safety for all SeasonsA year-round guide to better living for 4-H youth and leaders. Farm Hazard HunterSafety score sheet for farms4-H ATV Safety Leader’s GuideDirects leaders on how to implement service learning projects, involve parents in supervision/education of young riders and much more.Self-DeterminedIssues Investigation1 – The Three Little Pigs Investigate Climate ChangeGuide to what causes weather and climate, how you can affect climate, why climate is different in different parts of the world, how climate is changing. 2 – Goldilocks and the Three Bears Investigate Climate ChangeGuide to the atmosphere and greenhouse gasses, carbon dioxide, greenhouse effect, and how our actions affect climate. Helper’s GuideA resource guide for leadersScience Discovery-4953066040Science Discovery Series1 – Lesson Plans for Grades 3-6Make science fun through hands-on learning about whales, recycling/solid waste, rocks & minerals, trees, water quality and conservation2 – Lesson Plans for Grades 4-7Make science fun through hands-on learning about meteorology, spiders, oceanography, leaf and tree identification, space exploration, waste management/environmental conservationService LearningService Learning2201916331 - Agents of ChangeAppropriate for a middle school-aged audience. Youth become "special opportunities agents' as they follow a series of exciting activities that engage them in their community and allow them to reflect on their experiences. Youth identity community needs, plan a service project, and execute their idea using the manual .2 - Raise Your VoiceDesigned for a high school-aged audience, 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.Service Learning Helper's GuideThis 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. Reflective journaling helps leaders explore their personal leadership style and the value of service. Ready, Set, Serve!Serving Learning Lesson Plans for 4-H MeetingsA set of easy-to-follow lesson plans that are designed to help 4-H leaders incorporate service learning into 4-H meetings. Shooting Sports/WildlifeTaking Aim At Youth DevelopmentA MN 4-H Shooting Sports/Wildlife study of the program’s effect on youth. Shooting Sports/WILDLIFE Leader’s guideGuide to hunter ethics and wildlife management, safety, nomenclature and shooting skills, special hunting skills and associated 4-H activities. Wildlife, the Links of Life DiversityExploration of the links of life in MN’s wildlife population; what they need and how they grow. Shop-7302521590Woodworking Wonders1 - Measuring UpYouth 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.2 - Making the CutMore experienced youth who have used basic hard fools 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, toot box or stool. [40 pages]3 - Nailing It TogetherYouth who are competent with hand toots and have used power tools practice measuring angles, cutting dado and rabbet joints; use a circular saw, a table saw and a radial arm saw; smooth lumber with a hand planer and sand and stain wood. Youth who are wood craftsmen and competent with a table saw, radial arm saw, drill press and jig saw, move up to using a router, portable planer and jointer; making ablind mortise and tenon joint; making dovetail joints; and experimenting with adhesives and various chemical wood strippers.Woodworking Helper's GuideThis 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.Guide to Birdhouse BuildingEssentials for building birdhouses. Small Engines247650072390Small Engines 1 - Crank It UpYouth 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. 2 - Warm It UpYouth 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. 3 - Tune It UpYouth tear down and rebuild an engine, use diagnostic tools, research rules and regulations about using small engine machines and select replacement engines. Small Engines Helper's GuideThe helper's guide includes group activities, helpful hints for each activity in the three youth guides and additional small engine project meeting ideas. TractorsSafe Operation of Agricultural Equipment1 – Student Manual Safety checks, starting and stopping tractors, tractor safety on the farm, hitches, PTO, hydraulics, safety on the road, why farm accidents occur, machinery accident situations, farmstead safety, safety standards. Instructor’s ManualResources, references, sample written and driving tests. Farm Accident RescueHandbook to familiarize emergency rescue personnel with some of the farm accidents they may come upon and how to deal safely with them. 4-H and FFA Safe Tractor Driving ContestContest materials for county competitions including sample course layouts and scoring sheets. Vegetable GardeningPreparing Vegetables for ExhibitGuide to showing and exhibiting vegetables, including sample judging activitiesSuggested 4-H Garden ExhibitsThis guide is an excellent resource for youth preparing vegetable exhibits for the fair.in addition to a complete listing of standards for all vegetable exhibits are examples for special exhibits and how to prepare exhibits4-H Vegetable Gardening Through the SeasonsLeader’s GuideProject activity ideas to assist leaders in hosting clinics and workshops on preparing vegetables for exhibit. Gardening-85090123825A - See Them SproutYouth learn to plan a garden as well as plant the seeds, use garden tools safely and harvest crops. Youth autograph pumpkins, grow plants from roots, make a rain gauge and roast pumpkin seeds. B - Let's Get GrowingYouth use transplants in a garden, start seeds indoors, observe how plants respond lo light and grow new plants from plant parts. They make a worm box, freeze vegetables and make a compost pile.C - Take Your PickYouth learn to test and improve soil, extend the growing season, cross-pollinate flowers and assist others in garden projects. Youth also explore photosynthesis, plant, harvest, and dry herbs, and learn to pickle vegetables. D - Growing ProfitsYouth explore double crop planting methods, the effects of pollution on plants, plant genetics, pest management and starting a plant business. Youth learn how to construct raised beds for planting, investigate hydroponics and spuds in space. Gardening Helper's GuideThis guide provides the helper with activities, ideas and content to help support youth growth and Learning in a caring and supportive environment. Included are easy-to-use reference tables and group activities. Veterinary ScienceVeterinary Science 22225234951 - From Airedales to Zebras Youth learn about the normal animal, basic anatomy and systems, elementary principles of disease and careers with animals.2 - All Systems GoYouth examine health and disease topics, normal and abnormal conditions in animals, and veterinary careers. 3 - On the Cutting EdgeYouth participate in deeper investigations of normal and abnormal systems, preparation for college and exploration of the diversity al the veterinary profession.Veterinary Science Helper's GuideThese 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.Water/WetlandsEnvironmental Science Career GuideGuide to help you explore career fields in Environmental ScienceClean WaterWild WetlandsGuide to restore, rehabilitate, and replace wetlandsThings That Go “Yuk” In the HouseGuide to hazardous wastes in the houseHow Well is Your Well?Guide to well water testingWater StewardshipGuide to conservation, and keeping lakes, ponds, and rivers clean. Our World of WaterLearn to appreciate the importance of water and the need for wise water management. WildlifeWildlife Biology Member’s Manual1 - The Call of the WildAnimal basics, habitats, aves and fowl, mammals, wildlife card game2 - Wildlife, the Links of Life DiversityExploration of the links of life in MN’s wildlife population; what they need and how they growMaster Naturalist Field GuideBig Woods, Big Rivers Linneaus ListCharacteristic plants, animals, and geologic features of Minnesota’s deciduous forestsPrairies and Potholes Linneaus ListCharacteristic plants, animals, and geologic features of Minnesota’s prairie grasslandsNorth Woods Great Lakes Linneaus ListCharacteristic plants, animals, and geologic features of Minnesota’s coniferous forestsManaging Your Land for WildlifeGuide to wildlife habitat improvement for full-time cropping operations to hobby farms. Workforce ReadinessGet in the Act! Take 12159021590Youth Guide + CD-ROMThis innovative program is designed to help middle school youth explore what it takes to get their first paying job. This interactive experience, combining CD and activity guide formats with activities presented in the context of a movie set, helps youth recognize their learning styles and personal qualities. Youth make real life choices using video scenarios in the on-the-job choices game. Youth discover how to assess job possibilities in the community and create job scenarios. Get in the Act! Take 1 Helper's GuideHelpers both in and out of the classroom will enjoy using this guide with the CD to incorporate workforce skills in their work with youth. It's an interactive experience, making it exciting for youth. Activities reinforce and extend learning with emphasis on personal qualities, working with others, and thinking skills. Youth create their own work plan by applying what they learned to get that first job and attaining future career goals. All activities and skill areas support the national 5CAN5 workforce skills and educational standards.Youth LeadershipStep Up To Leadership 2201952941 - My Leadership Workbook Youth practice leadership through this action-packed workbook. From "putting themselves in someone else's shoes" to "gathering up loose ends" and "freezing a conflict,' youth actively learn about individual leadership skills. 2 - My Leadership JournalContinuing on the leadership journey, youth learn the importance of understanding themselves as a Leader. Teamwork is emphasized as the youth walk the teamwork tightrope and search for team talent. Youth are encouraged to keep a "journal" of their leadership journey. 3 - My Leadership PortfolioOlder youth focus on "real Ole" leadership activities. Youth are encouraged to develop a portfolio of their leadership experiences. Through youth directed activities, individuals assume greater leadership responsibilities. Leadership Mentor Guide 1This guide provides the mentor with ideas and suggestions for working with youth as they follow the activities in the Grades 3-5 workbook or the K-2 activities. The K-2 activities are adult-driven activities and therefore, only available in this mentor guide. The purpose of K-2 activities is to help younger children think about leadership and how they can develop leadership skills in their daily lives. ''My Leadership Workbook'. activities are printed in the guide with additional mentor tips and suggestions. Leadership Mentor Guide 2"My Leadership Journal" and "My Leadership Portfolio" activities are printed in the guide with additional mentor tips and suggestions, This guide provides helpful background information on working with youth in leadership development. The mentor can learn more about their own leadership skills by using the Leadership assessment tool. ANIMAL SCIENCEBeefFitting and Showing Beef Cattle GuideTraining, grooming, clipping, final show preparation, at the show, and a sample score card. Beef -49530361951 - Bite Into BeefYouth engage in activities to identify breeds, locate parts, judge, halter break a call, fit a steer, show a call, recognize a healthy animal, select feed ingredients and shop for beef and beef by-products. 2 - Here's the BeefThe activity guide challenges youth with 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. 3 - Leading the ChargeSelection and judging, feeds, careers, health, reproduction, and meats and marketing encourage youth to deepen their learning. Beef Group Helper's GuideHelpers find a variety of group learning activities, including skillathons, quiz bowls, games, presentations, Beet Bingo and several management skill activities. CatCat 2201948991 - Purr-fect PalsAs 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. 2 - Climbing Up!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.3 - Leaping ForwardYouth explore veterinary procedures, cat body systems, diseases, reproduction, genetics, older cat needs, behavior, showmanship, community laws, animal welfare and personal strengths. Cat Group Helper's GuideHelpers will find the group activities in this guide an excellent way to involve everyone in learn-by-doing cat project sessions. Dad’s Guide to Cat CareBasic cat care, food and drink, grooming and playtime, taming, medical matters, advanced basics2214880579755DairyDairy Cattle 1 - Cowabunga!Youth explore dairy cattle breeds, select calves, identity parts of dairy cattle, recognize desirable traits, identify stages of calving and care, pack a show box, and groom and show a calf. 2 - Mooving AheadYouth 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. 3 - Rising to the TapAdvanced 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. Dairy Cattle Helper's GuideThese activities will bring any meeting to life. Helpers guide youth as they play Dairy Bingo, and participate in dairy quiz bawls, dairy pyramid game and a dairy skillathon. Learning about DairyA resource guide for the 4-H dairy project providing basic dairy information for helping 4-H members learn more about dairy cattle, dairy management, and the dairy industry. Dog2345690356870Dog 1 - Wiggles and WagsYouth 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. 2 - Canine ConnectionYouth explore more about dog health, nutrition, care, genetic problems, population control, showmanship, training, ethics and budgeting. 3 - Leading the PackExperienced 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. Dog Helper's Guide Group games and activities provide helpers with ideas for facilitating learning. Service learning opportunities are encouraged. Training activities and resources are highlighted.4-H GuideDog Training and Dog TricksTraining methods, tools, manners, basics, competition skills, trick training, teaching useful skills. GoatAn Illustrated Guide to Sheep and Goat ProductionGuide to selection, feeding and pasture, breeding and young stock, health, equipment and handling, marketing, 2416810441325Dairy Goat 1 - Getting Your GoatWhether 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. 2 - Stepping OutYouth explore how to keep their goats healthy, feed them for maximum production, prepare for kidding, develop judging skills, milk goat properly and much more. Exciting activities for teams and individuals are included. 3 - Showing the WayExperienced goat project youth will find these advanced 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. Dairy Goat Helper's GuideHelpers 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. Meat Goat 2201948991 - Just BrowsingYouth will do more than just browsing. They'll learn goat breeds and selection, feeding and management, goat health, goat body parts, record keeping, meat goat and dairy conformation, show preparations and sportsmanship. 2 – Get GrowingYouth actively explore goal diseases, identifying poisonous plants, determining body condition, water quality, goat predators, kidding, goat reproduction, the veterinary profession, selecting stock and showing meat goats. 3 - Meating the FutureYouth discover how to select breeding sires, balance a ration, prevent diseases, control internal and external parasites, practice 61o-security, practice sound ethics, conduct a meat goat judging clinic, judge goats, give oral reasons and explore meat goat products.Meat Goat Helper's GuideThis 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.Dr. Fred Homeyer 4-H Meat Goat Judging Clinic Guide BookWebsite listings, anatomy and skeletal dimensions, meat goat carcass information, judging meat goats, giving reasons for placings, judging boer goats, ratios and proportions. HorseHorse2476500781051 - Giddy Up & GoYouth who mayor may not have a horse or pony of their own but want to learn about horses will enjoy Giddy Up & Go. They wilt learn the basics of horse behavior, breeds, and safety around horses through a variety of activities, including teaching others. 2 - Head, Heart & HoovesYouth learn more about acquiring and raising a horse including selecting a horse, horse nutrition and care, equine teeth and bones, judging, including giving oral reasons and much more.3 - Stable RelationshipsYouth explore horse reproduction, diseases and health care, pasture management, providing appropriate shelter and building a financial plan 4 - Riding the RangeYouth learn nine basic riding skills and 10 horsemanship skills, training techniques, trail riding and selection and use of tack.5 - Jumping to New HeightsYouth learn more advanced riding skills, the Quarter System, horse showmanship, ethics and leadership. Horse Helper's GuideGet everyone involved at group meetings using any of the 17 featured group activities.Horsemanship ManualFundamentals of horsemanship, halter showmanship, horsemanship and equitation, foal and yearling training, training the two-year-old, training the three-year-old, training the four-year-old, safety rules. LamaLama Showmanship Rules and GuidelinesActivity guide to help understand lama showmanshipManual For Designing ObstaclesPerformance ClassesA guide in the construction of safe and efficient obstacles. LamasLlamas and AlpacasKnow your lama, anatomy, health, maintenance, and facilities, training and showing, use, marketing, and careersPetsPets 21590781051 - Pet PalsYouth 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. 2 - Scurrying AheadYouth develop planning and decision making skills as they practice feeding and raring for their pets, observing pet behavior, exhibiting pets, debating pet sayings and creating a story about a pet. 3 - Scaling the HeightsThrough these activities youth explore genetics, pet issues, reproduction, caring for newborns, starting a business and entering exciting careers. Pet Helper's GuideProject helpers will find many fun and engaging group games and activities to further expand the pet project experience for youth.Poultry Poultry22504401466851 - Scratching the SurfaceYouth 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.2 - Testing Your WingsYouth select layers, keep their poultry healthy, identify pecking order in a flack, 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. 3 - Flocking TogetherYouth develop leadership skills by managing a flock, processing chickens, exploring careers, planning a judging clinic, conducting poultry games and discussing values and ethics. Poultry Helper’s GuideHelpers learn to guide youth as they participate in 15 learn-by-doing group activities.Poultry House and Game Bird Shelter PlansComplete set of plans, designed especially to help you build and operate your own poultry house. National Poultry JudgingPast egg production judging, egg quality, ready-to-cook poultry, standard for grading placingsEmbryology in the ClassroomHatching Classroom ProjectsBackground information and exciting experiential activities dealing with life science for use in the classroom for grades 2-5. Experiments in Poultry ScienceBackground information and exciting experiential activities dealing with life science for use in the classroom for grades 6-8RabbitRabbit 1 - What's Hoppening?-49530-48895Youth learn selection, handling, breeds, parts, management, equipment, feeding, health, breeding and kindling. 2 - Making TracksThrough activities, youth learn to select a rabbit, detect diseases, tattoo their rabbit, keep records, show rabbits, and judge rabbits, including giving oral reasons. 3 - All EarsAdvanced youth fully explore rabbit management practices through breeding, genetics, culling, designing a rabbitry, marketing rabbits, preventing diseases and registering a rabbit. Rabbit Helper's GuideFifteen exciting rabbit group activities make group learning fun and educational. 237363071755SheepSheep1 - Lambs, Rams and YouYouth 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. 2 - Shear DelightYouth present oral reasons, determine yield grades, compare digestive systems, explore a feed tag, deliver a lamb, treat parasites and discuss ethical decision making.3 - Leading the FlockYouth engage in activities related to judging, budgeting, web surfing, reproduction and genetics, surveying consumers, career exploration, marketing products and teaching ethers.Sheep Helper's GuideHelpers will enjoy involving youth in sheep skillathons, sheep bingo, sheep pyramid, developing a management calendar and many more activities. Your Sheep A kid’s guide to raising and showingStorey’s Barn Guide to SheepBasic care, feeding, lambing, wool production, and record keepingSheep Resource Handbook for Market and Breeding ProjectsGuide to selection, management practices, nutrition, health maintenance and diseases, carcass evaluation and meats, sheep products, showing and selling, working safely with sheep, sheep industry and sheep breeds, reproduction and genetics, careers in animal science, caring for animals. SwineSwine1 - The Incredible PigNaming breeds, learning body parts, judging market hags, exploring a digestive system, examining a healthy pig, identifying pork cuts, practicing fitting and showing are just a few of the activities for youth.2 - Putting the Oink in Pig Exciting challenges for youth include managing baby pigs, balancing a ration, exploring swine diseases, preparing pork, discovering swine careers and packing a show box.3 - Going Whole HogAdvanced youth plan a breeding system, judge breeding gilts, design a swine operation, complete a job application plus many more activities. Swine Helper's GuideGroup activities such as quiz bowls, skillathons, glossary games, swine pyramid, exploring a meat counter and understanding quality assurance keep youth involved. Swine Resource Handbook for Market and Breeding ProjectsGuide to history, selection, quality, pork products, nutritional value, digestive system, nutrition, disease and their control, ear notching, space requirements, showing your 4-H market hog, selling the project animal. working safely with swine, selection of breeding stock, genetics, breeding management, environment for sows, care of the sow during farrowing and lactation, baby pig management, nursery environment, caring for animals, careers in animal science, swine resources. ................
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