Science Activities
Here are some activities to try with youth or to share with volunteers.
4-H Power of Wind The Power of the Wind Curriculum is part of the National 4-H Curriculum Collection and 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 a wind powered devices and are given opportunities to explore wind as a potential energy source in their community. This site is the online resource to supplement The Power of the Wind National 4-H Curriculum.
Brown County 4-H Page-Online SET Activities and Resources This page provides links to online Science, Engineering and Technology activities.
 Starting an After School Science Club Sally Bowers prepared this information on how to start an After School Science Club.
2009 4-H National Youth Science Day On October 7, 2009, 4-H National Youth Science Day will give young people nationwide the opportunity to join leading scientists in experimenting with biofuels to discover which ones will lead us to a sustainable future. Be part of this opportunity to explore, learn - and have a blast - with the Biofuel Blast National Science Experiment.
 GPS Treasure Hunt ( 2 pages) An activity plan using GPS units to find hidden treasures. This can be used with GPS beginners or more advanced learners.
Upham Woods Rescue Rangers (2 pages) In this activity plan, youth or adults use GPS units to find an injured camper, Bucky Badger. The activity can be altered for use with beginners or advanced users.
Tree Identification Trail (2 pages) This activity plan combines tree identification activities with GPS locations. This shows the use of technology with traditional subject matter.
Making Blue Goo ( 2 pages) An activity plan to be used with cloverbuds to engage their curiosity and start them thinking scientifically.
Fruity Batteries(15 pages, 360 KB) In this activity plan youth will use pieces of fruit and metal to make batteries.
Catch a Wave (5 pages, 129 KB) Learn about waves in a fun activity.
What's So Special about Water: Absorption (2 pages, 73 KB) This is part of a four part series on water that lets youth learn why some things repel and some absorb water.
What's So Special About Water: It's Ice, Water, Steam (3 pages, 74 KB)This lesson helps students learn about the physical and chemical properties of water.
What's So Special About Water: Solubility and Density (2 pages, 68 KB) Another water activity that helps students learn about the physical and chemical properties of water.
What's So Special About Water: Surface Tension (3 pages, 371 KB) Another water activity that helps students learn about the physical and chemical properties of water using water drop race.
 National Science Day Experiment (2 pages, 1.25 MB) Although this experiment was introduced in 2008, it can be used anytime with youth and adults to introduce them to discovery and inquiry
Dancing Raisins Experiment This link leads you to an experiment that uses carbonated water to make raisins dance.
Celery Stalks at Midnight A link to a fun experiment that helps youth learn about capillary action.
National Directory of 4-H Materials This is the National Directory of 4-H Materials. You can search for science activities by topic or in general.
Wisconsin Curriculum Activity Plans Check out this link to afterschool activities as well as 4-H project activities. On the search menu, go to the "Select a Type" menu and pull down the "Activity Plan" option. You can also search for activity plans by topic or key word.
4-H Afterschool Activity Plans These activity plans are designed for use in an after school environment. Some of them have a science or SET focus.
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