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Welcome to Wisconsin 4-H Publications!

This page features publications that have been created by Wisconsin 4-H and are available for viewing, printing and downloading free of charge. It is not a comprehensive list of all the publications and curriculum resources available to 4-H participants. For that, see the 4-H Projects pages.

The publications in this section are searchable by category, sub-category, type and audience. For the most comprehensive search, use the default settings in these fields and enter a keyword. More publications are being added regularly, so check back often. If you have a question, contact Melanie Miller, Wisconsin 4-H Office, at melanie.miller@ces.uwex.edu.

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Aerospace: Rockets Away!
4HPlus #50000
Pub #ACTas115
Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to construct and test fly a drinking straw rocket.  This is a part of the Aerospace series. This lesson is designed for youth grades 3-5. (2 pages, 64 KB) Keywords -science, experiment, flight

Aerospace: Round & Round
4HPlus #50000
Pub #ACTas116
Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to make and test fly a paper helicopter. This is a part of the Aerospace series. This lesson is designed for youth grades 3-5. (3 pages, 106 KB) Keywords- science, problem solving, communication, observation, experiment

Ambassador and Advisor Guidebook
4HPlus #30100
Pub #AMB01
Guidelines for county 4-H  youth ambassadors and their advisors, including roles, responsibilities and tools.  This guide provides sample job descriptions, publicity information, training  guidelines, communication information (i.e. radio, tv, news releases) , and visual presentation ideas. Also includes profiles of many county ambassador programs. 55 pages. Keywords- by-laws, application form, interview questions, goal setting, public speaking

Annual 4 H Volunteer Leader Training Year 1: Effective and Safe 4 H Meetings
4HPlus #99904
Pub #ACTcc066
In this activity plan, 4-H staff will learn strategies to teach youth and adult leaders how to conduct effective and safe 4-H meetings. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (13 pages, 135 KB) Keywords - charter, essential elements, financial management, positive youth development, risks

Annual 4-H Volunteer Leader Training Year 2: 4-H Meetings that Shake, Rattle and Roll
4HPlus #99905
Pub #ACTcc067
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Attendance Record
4HPlus #99901
Pub #AR
Form to record a member's attendance at meetings. (2 pages in editable Adobe Acrobat pdf and Microsoft Word formats.) Keywords- month, club

Basics of Training Your Dog
4HPlus #20701
Pub #4H436
Leader guide on how to help youth train their dogs, from sit and heal through figure 8's, through a series of nine training lessons.  This guide provides basic information on basic commands and dog training terminology. (14 pages). Keywords- long sit, long down, stand for examination, recall 

Between the Pages: 4-H Project Box Contents
4HPlus #10850
Pub #ACTas100box
This list contains the lesson plans and materials to complete the six activities in the “Between the Pages” series for 4-H Afterschool programs. (5 pages) Keywords- Anansi the Spider, Animal Action ABC, Delightful Dogs, Honeybees, I Want a Pet, Pete's a Pizza

Between the Pages: Anansi the Spider
4HPlus #10850
Pub #ACTas107
4-H Afterschool activity where youth study the "Anansi the Spider" book and make an Anansi-style spider. This lesson is designed for youth grades K-2.(3 pages, 72 KB) Keywords-  helping others, learning to learn, communication, teamwork, creativity

Between the Pages: Animal Action ABC
4HPlus #10850
Pub #ACTas104
4-H Afterschool activity where youth study the "Animal Action ABC" book then explore fun things to do, including make an animal wire sculpture and play animal relay games.  This lesson is designed for youth grades K-2. (2 pages, 64KB) Keywords-  learning to learn,  acting, wire sculpture activity, imagination, creativity, communication

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