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Welcome to 4-H₂Online - a community for youth to learn about water quality, water conservation and watershed issues. Throughout this site you'll find 4-H's “Exploring Your Environment” Grab-n-Go's and information on how youth nationwide are addressing water issues in their communities. Get started by watching the vodcast series "A Day Without Water" to learn more about how you can make an impact in your community!

4-H₂Online Vodcasts

Further Exploration

Games and Learning for Youth

The Water Cycle, Environmental Protection Agency
Acid Rain, Environmental Protection Agency
Test Your Water Sense, Environmental Protection Agency

Resources for Educators

Raindrops to Rivers, Kentucky Division of Water and Kentucky Department of Education
Corroboree Across the Seas, Oregon State University 4-H
H₂OUSE Water Saver Home, California Urban Water Conservation Council

4-H₂O: Replenish

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Calculations in this activity were verified by the National Water Program and National 4-H Council.
To learn more, visit the Further Exploration section of 4H₂Online.

Exploring Your Environment Grab N Go's

Download the activities below to learn more about Exploring Your Environment!

	Positive Planning Adds Up Devise solutions to improve negative impacts on waterways and watersheds and reinforce positive impacts existing along waterways and surrounding watersheds. Age Level: Middle School Grades 6-8
	Life Cycle Analysis Understand how to apply the life cycle analysis to become better environmental stewards. Age Level: Middle School Grades 6-8
	Exploring an Ecosystem Recognize the importance of inter-relationships between the living and non-living elements in an ecosystem. Age Level: Middle School Grades 6-8
	How Did That Get There? Understand the difference between nonpoint source and point source pollution and what natural and man-made options there are for cleaning our water supply. Age Level: Middle School Grades 6-8
	Ocean in a Bottle Recognize what humans do on land that can affect marine life. Age Level: Middle School Grades 6-8
	Home Water Audit Understand effective water conservation and assess the amount of water that your family members use daily.
	Chemical Footprint - Family Activity Understand water pollution and how we can make a difference by taking responsibility for what we put down the drain.
	Give or Take Use the senses to explore and identify the physical characteristics of trees and the benefits/services that trees offer our ecosystem and society. Age Level: Elementary, Middle or High School Grades 5-12
	Nature Walk Engage in nature to develop an appreciation for the animals, insects and plants that make up the habitat. Age Level: Middle School Grades 6-8
	Composting Understand the process of decomposition and be able to create a compost bin. Age Level: Middle School Grades 6-8

4-H₂O Grantees

	Toyota 4-H₂O Grantees
	The Coca-Cola Foundation 4-H₂O: Replenish Grantees

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Toyota established operations in the United States in 1957 and currently operates 10 manufacturing plants. Toyota directly employs more than 35,000 in the U.S. Toyota is committed to being a good corporate citizen in the communities where it does business and believes in supporting programs with long-term sustainable results. Since 1991, Toyota has contributed more than $464 million to philanthropic programs in the U.S. Learn more about Toyota's commitment to improving communities nationwide.

Since its inception, The Coca-Cola Foundation has contributed $325 million to help build sustainable communities worldwide through initiatives focusing on water stewardship, active healthy living, community recycling, education, arts and culture and civic affairs. Learn more at The Coca-Cola Foundation.