Fund Raising for Your Club
4HPlus #99901
Pub #ACTcc057
Most 4-H clubs organize fundraisers -- but why? In this activity plan 4-H clubs will learn how to identify needs for monetary resources in their 4-H club, how to select a fundraiser, how to conduct a fundraiser, and what to do when you are done. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (8 pages, 103 KB) Keywords - planning, decision making, club treasury, expenses, team building
Genealogy -- Going to the Source
4HPlus #10410
Pub #ACTas062
Activity for youth in grades 5 and above to learn how to extract family history information from census records. Youth will get a chance to examine primary source records as they trace the family history of some well-known individuals. (5 pages, 100 KB) Keywords - keeping records, family tree, diaries, journals, biography
Getting Ready for Speeches and Demonstrations
4HPlus #30101
Pub #ACTcc060
An activity plan to help 4-H clubs learn about the different types of demonstrations and speeches. Also includes information about how to present an effective demonstration and speech. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (7 pages, 193 KB) Keywords- communication, speaking experiences, relection, tips for speeches
Going Buggy: 4-H Project Box Contents
4HPlus #10850
Pub #ACTas020box
This list contains the lesson plans and materials to complete the five entomology activities in the “Going Buggy” 4-H Afterschool series. (3 pages, 131 KB) Keywords - entomology, projects, bugs
Going Buggy: Bug Walk
4HPlus #10850
Pub #ACTas026
4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth learn that many insects walk by using their legs to create "alternating triangles." Includes observing insect specimens with scopes and performing a "bug walk." Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 87 KB) Keywords- observation, bugs, learning to learn
Going Buggy: Evaluation
4HPlus #10850
Pub #ACTas021
Instrument to evaluate the "Going Buggy . . . With Insects" series of 4-H Afterschool entomology activities. (3 pages, 72 KB) Keywords- evaluation, bugs, learning to learn
Going Buggy: Hungry as a Caterpillar
4HPlus #10850
Pub #ACTas022
4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth learn that insects grow and develop as do all living things. Includes a feeding hike to see what caterpillars and other insects eat. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 92 KB) Keywords- learning to lear, metamorphisis, "The Very Hungry Catepillar"
Going Buggy: I Spy, Describing Insects
4HPlus #10850
Pub #ACTas023
4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth identify physical and behavioral characteristics of insects. Includes building a cricket house and observing crickets. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 76 KB) Keywords- bugs, crickets
Going Buggy: Lupine and Butterflies
4HPlus #10850
Pub #ACTas024
4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth are introduced to the concept that living things grow and develop. Includes studying the life cycle of a butterfly and creating a butterfly. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 118 KB) Keywords- cocoon, bugs, Karner Blue, "Miss Rumphius"
Going Buggy: Overview
4HPlus #10850
Pub #ACTas020
Overview of a series of 4-H Afterschool entomology activities on "Going Buggy . . . With Insects," including building a bug, taking a feeding hike, and doing a bug walk. (2 pages, 71 KB) Keywords- evaluation, bugs