Food Systems for Thought and Change
Learn how food gets to your table and the impact modern food production has on communities and the environment.
4-H AT HOME
Explore fun, educational activities and learning experiences for kids and teens to do at home.
Hands-on Activities for Kids
The hands-on educational resources 4-H is known for are now available at home! Whether you’re a 4-H member, a virtual learner, a homeschooler or just looking for some quick and fun activities to take your interests to the next level, 4-H at Home has something for everyone. Explore the resources below, and join our newsletter to stay updated about new 4-H at Home activities.
4-H at Home Activity Guides
Download over 100 activities to help kids continue doing and learning all year long.
STEM, Crafting, & More | Grades Pre-K-12
#StartASpark for the Holidays
Enjoy this festive collection of activities!
All Topics | Grades Pre-K-12
Code Your Communication
Make a bracelet with a binary code.
Computer Programming | Grades 3-8
4-H Learning Experiences
Get the traditional 4-H experience at home with featured activity series like our Virtual 4-H Camp, 4-H Cooking Experience, and more!
4-H Favorite Activities
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Explore activity guides, 4-H STEM Lab activities, and activities from 4-H Land-Grant Universities below. Results are displayed from newest to oldest.
Appreciating the Power of Plants
Grades: 6-8
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Agriculture, Plant Science, STEM
Brought to you by University of Georgia Extension
Plants make our world go ‘round. Find out what makes them tick.
Take the Apple Taste Test
Agriculture, Engineering, Plant Science, STEM
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Grades: 6-8
Brought to you by University of Georgia Extension
Put your taste buds to the test by trying different types of apples to see how scientists have evolved this fabulous fruit over hundreds of years.
Mustard Mania! A DIY Biotech Board Game
Agriculture, Plant Science, STEM
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Grades: 6-8
Brought to you by University of Georgia Extension
Learn more about plant biotechnology by playing a board game that introduces you to common genetic modifications.
Engineer a Greenhouse
Agriculture, Engineering, Plant Science, STEM
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Grade Level: 6-8
Brought to you by University of Georgia Extension
Design and construct a model greenhouse using simple craft materials.
Design Your Own Corn
Agriculture, Plant Science, STEM
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Grades: 6-8
Brought to you by University of Georgia Extension
Determine a pretend corn’s DNA destiny with the flip of a coin.
Pinpointing Plant Parts
Agriculture, Plant Science, STEM
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Grades: 6-8
Brought to you by University of Georgia Extension
Learn how to identify and classify each part of a plant, and take a closer look at the types of plants that you regularly eat.
Plant Classification: Decoding Plant Types
Agriculture, Plant Science, STEM
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Grades: 6-8
Brought to you by University of Georgia Extension
Use a classic botanist practice known as the dichotomous key to identify common plants and trees.
Code Your Communication
Computer Programming
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Grades: 3-8
Brought to you by HughesNet
Make a bracelet with a binary code that only those who know programming code can crack!
#StartASpark this Holiday Season
All Topics
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Grades: Pre-K-12
Discover new and refreshed hands-on activities to spark curiosity.
Food Systems for Thought and Change
Agriculture, Civic Engagement
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Grades: 6-12
Brought to you by New York State 4‑H and Cornell Cooperative Extension
Learn how food gets to your table and the impact modern food production has on communities and the environment.
Just Act for Food Justice
Agriculture, Civic Engagement
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Grades: 6-12
Brought to you by New York State 4‑H and Cornell Cooperative Extension
Go on a food systems adventure to address issues of fairness and equal access.
Choose Your Own Adventure: Become a Food Systems Influencer
Agriculture, Civic Engagement
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Grades: 6-12
Brought to you by New York State 4‑H and Cornell Cooperative Extension
Learn how you can influence others to make positive changes to their food consumption habits.
Kitchen Waste Analysis: Consequences of Food Systems
Agriculture, Civic Engagement
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Grades: 6-12
Brought to you by New York State 4‑H and Cornell Cooperative Extension
Look through a virtual kitchen trash can and improve your real home’s discarding methods.
Ask an Elder: What Did You Eat Growing Up?
Agriculture, Civic Engagement
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Grades: 6-12
Brought to you by New York State 4‑H and Cornell Cooperative Extension
Find out how the way we eat has changed over time.
Be a Food Systems Investigator
Agriculture, Civic Engagement
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Grades: 6-12
Brought to you by New York State 4‑H and Cornell Cooperative Extension
Learn about the key players involved in modern food systems.
What Goes In Must Come Out
Agriculture, Civic Engagement
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Grades: 6-12
Brought to you by New York State 4‑H and Cornell Cooperative Extension
Creating and consuming food requires a wide variety of inputs and outputs, including some that are wasteful and harmful to the earth.
Food Systems Scavenger Hunt
Agriculture, Civic Engagement
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Grades: 6-12
Brought to you by New York State 4‑H and Cornell Cooperative Extension
Discover your community’s food system and strengths and weaknesses with a walking tour scavenger hunt.
Become a Food Systems Detective
Agriculture, Civic Engagement
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Grades: 7-10
Brought to you by New York State 4‑H and Cornell Cooperative Extension
Find out where your food comes from, and where it goes when you’re done with it.
Gardening at Home
STEM, Biology, Crafting, Gardening
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Grades: 3-8
Brought to you by Prairie View A&M University, Cooperative Extension Program, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Learn how easy and fun it is to grow your own plants and herbs at home.
Build Your Own Bird Feeder
STEM, Biology
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Grades: 3-8
Brought to you by Prairie View A&M University, Cooperative Extension Program, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Make a bird feeder out of recycled materials to foster both plants and wildlife.
Grow Your Own Herb Garden
STEM, Biology
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Grades: 3-8
Brought to you by Prairie View A&M University, Cooperative Extension Program, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Learn about growing herbs and vegetables at home in a container garden.
Test Out Hydroponics
STEM, Biology
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Grades: 3-8
Brought to you by Prairie View A&M University, Cooperative Extension Program, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Growing plants without dirt? Learn about the strange-but-true science of hydroponics.
Plant a Plant Person
Topic: STEM, Biology
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Grades: 3-8
Brought to you by Prairie View A&M University, Cooperative Extension Program, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Become a plant person by making a person out of plants.
Get Into Greenhouse Gardening
STEM, Biology
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Grades: 3-8
Brought to you by Prairie View A&M University, Cooperative Extension Program, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Build your own greenhouse and learn about the importance of gardening around the world.
Recycle, Garden, Repeat
STEM, Biology
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Grades: 3-8
Brought to you by Prairie View A&M University, Cooperative Extension Program, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Add some color into your life by planting flower seeds in recycled containers.
Cooking Demo with Aarón Sánchez
Cooking, Healthy Living
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Grades 6-8
Courtesy of: Chef, TV Personality and Author, Aarón Sánchez
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an amazing Chipotle Chicken cooking demo!
Financial Futures
Financial Planning
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Grades: 7-12
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
This series of activities will teach kids one of the most important things they need to know as adults: how to manage their money.
Where There’s a Bill, There’s a Pay
Financial Planning
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Grades: 9-12
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
Learn all the ways to pay for the things you buy, in person and online.
Setting SMART Goals
Financial Planning
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Grades: 9-12
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
Creating goals you can achieve? Now that’s smart.
Beef Cattle Nutrition
Animal Science, Biology
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Grades: 3-8
University of Tennessee Extension
Cows give a lot to humans. Learn what goes into taking care of them.
Let’s Build a Hay Barn
Animal Science, STEM, Crafting
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Grades: 3-8
Brought to you by the University of Tennessee Extension 4‑H Youth Development and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Department of Animal Science
Learn to properly protect your hay from nature’s challenges.
Helpful Stomach Bugs?
Animal Science, STEM, Biology
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Grades: 3-8
Brought to you by the University of Tennessee Extension 4‑H Youth Development and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Department of Animal Science
Not all bacteria are created equal. Learn how different stomach bugs can help a cow digest its dinner.
Make a Moo-del of a Cow’s Stomach
Animal Science, Biology
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Grades: 3-8
Brought to you by the University of Tennessee Extension 4‑H Youth Development and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Department of Animal Science
Learn how a cow’s stomach transforms food into energy.
Get in Gear
STEM, Engineering, Crafting
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Grades: 3-8
Brought to you by HughesNet. Created by 2021 4‑H Youth in Action Award Winner, Aidan Spencer.
Explore the power and mathematics of gears in this fun at-home STEM activity for kids.
The Nurturing Power of Nature
STEM, Biology, Crafting, Gardening
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Grades: Pre-K-5
Brought to you by Colorado State University Extension
Learn how nature is working all around you, all the time.
Garden in a Glove
STEM, Biology, Gardening
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Grades: Pre-K-5
Brought to you by Colorado State University Extension
Learn about conservation by creating your own garden.
Create Your Own Ladybug
STEM, Biology, Crafting
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Grades: Pre-K-2
Brought to you by Colorado State University Extension
Create your own lucky beetle with some simple art supplies.
Egg Carton Caterpillar
STEM, Biology, Crafting
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Grades: Pre-K-2
Brought to you by Colorado State University Extension
Design your own caterpillar and learn what it will eventually become.
Explore Technical and Vocational Careers
Financial Literacy, Career Exploration, College Readiness
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Grades: 7-12
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
Research technical and vocational careers to see which path works best for you!
Healthy Eating: Making Healthy Food Choices
Healthy Living
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Grades: K-5
Brought to you by Walmart Foundation and University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Learn how easy it is to eat foods that are delicious, and good for your body.
Whole Grains
Agriculture, Healthy Living
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Grades: Pre-K-5
Brought to you by Walmart Foundation and University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Learn the ‘whole’ story about this amazing snack.
My Plate
Healthy Living
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Grades: 3-5
Brought to you by Walmart Foundation and University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Design a healthy plate using the five food groups.
Rethinking Sugary Drinks
Healthy Living
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Grades: 3-5
Brought to you by Walmart Foundation and University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Learn which beverages are healthy and hydrating.
Emotional Wellness
Mindfulness, Healthy Living, Creative Arts, and College Readiness
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Grades: 6-12
Brought to you by The Allstate Foundation and The Ohio State University Extension
Learn healthy ways to understand and express your emotions.
Bouncing Back
Mindfulness, Healthy Living, Creative Arts, and College Readiness
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Grades: 6-12
Brought to you by The Allstate Foundation and The Ohio State University Extension
Exploring resilience through a “smashing” experiment.
Digital Vision Board
Mindfulness, Healthy Living, Creative Arts, and College Readiness
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Grades: 6-12
Brought to you by The Allstate Foundation and The Ohio State University Extension
Bring your goals to life with a vision board!
Expressing Emotions
Mindfulness, Healthy Living, Creative Arts, and College Readiness
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Grades: 6-12
Brought to you by The Allstate Foundation and The Ohio State University Extension
Learn different ways to express how you are feeling.
Food Fun: Growing and Making Your Own Food
Food Security, Agriculture
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Grades: Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service
Learn how to grow your own fruits and vegetables, and to make your own butter, cheese, and bread.
Make Your Own Sourdough
Food Security, Agriculture
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Grades: Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service & Kodiak 4‑H Leaders Barbara Zimmerman & Marie Rice
Learn about making your own sourdough while crafting a delicious meal.
Make Your Own Butter
Food Security, Agriculture
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Grades: Pre-K-5
Brought to you by University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service & The Old Harbor School Students in Mrs. Bogardus’ class!
Churn up something tasty with this fun at-home activity.
Make Your Own Cheese
Food Security, Agriculture
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Grades: 3-12
Brought to you by University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service & Heritage Farm & Ranch in Kodiak, AK
Delicious cheese made right at home? Yes, please!
Grow Your Own Microgreens
Food security, Agriculture
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Grades: 3-12
Brought to you by University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service & Bright Box Farms in Kodiak, Alaska
Learn to sprout this tiny superfood in just a matter of days. Let’s grow!
My Food Journal
Food security, Agriculture
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Grades: 3-12
Brought to you by University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service developed by Kate Schaberg, Program Coordinator for Kodiak 4‑H
Keeping a food diary can reveal a lot about ourselves and the world around us.
Windowsill Greenhouse Garden
Food Security, Agriculture
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Grades: 3-12
Brought to you by University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service & Alaska Ag in the Classroom
Create your own farm-to-table salad without going to the store!
Virtual 4-H Camp 2021
STEM, Animal Science, & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
This summer, bring the 4-H camp experience to your backyard with Virtual 4-H Camp.
Slippery Stuff - Dancing Pepper
STEM, Chemistry
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Grades Pre-K-5
Learn how surfactants can protect us from germs with this fun experiment.
Design Your Own Farm
Agriculture
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by Walmart Foundation and University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Imagine you were given some land and had to grow all of your own food. What fruits and vegetables would you plant?
Learning the Power of Mindfulness
Healthy Living, Mindfulness
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by The Allstate Foundation and Ohio State University Extension
Understand positive mental health with social and emotional learning.
Meditation in a Bottle
Healthy Living, Mindfulness
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by The Allstate Foundation and Ohio State University Extension
Create a personalized bottle filled with slow-moving glitter – and a heavy dose of calm.
Building Healthy Friendships
Healthy Living, Mindfulness
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by The Allstate Foundation and Ohio State University Extension
Friendship is worth the work! Learn how to maintain friendships with the people who matter to you.
Learn How to Stress Less
Healthy Living, Mindfulness
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Grades 7-12
Brought to you by The Allstate Foundation and Ohio State University Extension
This activity helps kids identify the sources and impact of stress in life and who you can count on.
Getting Ready to Pay for College
College Readiness, Financial Literacy
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Grades 7-12
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
This series of activities gives teens the resources they need to confidently make smart decisions about their college expenses.
What is the Real Cost of Going to College?
College Readiness, Financial Literacy
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Grades 7-12
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
This activity will helps students understand the total cost of paying for college.
How to Pay for College
College Readiness, Financial Literacy
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Grades 7-12
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
This activity helps students identify the types of financial aid available to them as they seek to pay for a college education.
How Long Will You Pay for College?
College Readiness, Financial Literacy
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Grades 7-12
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
In this activity, students compare potential income based on different career paths and get a sense of what it takes to pay for monthly living expenses.
4-H Veterinary Science: Stopping Sickness
Animal Science
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Grades 6-8
Supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
Learn some of the ways that people can help animals stay healthy.
Defense Department
Animal Science
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Grades 6-8
Supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
Learn how the immune system helps humans and animals fight off illnesses.
Biosecurity Dominos
Animal Science
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Grades 6-8
Supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
See how quickly illnesses can spread – or be stopped in their tracks.
Sick or Well: How Can You Tell?
Animal Science
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Grades 6-8
Supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
Similar to people, animals also have signs to let us know when they’re under the weather. Can you recognize them?
Not a Shot in the Dark
Animal Science
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Grades 6-8
Supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
Learn to keep your pets healthy by putting your math skills to work.
Cooking Demo with Lazarus Lynch
Cooking
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Grades Pre-K-12
Courtesy of Lazarus Lynch, Chef & 4‑H Alumnus and Walmart Foundation
Celebrate National Nutrition Month with a tasty recipe and a live cooking demo!
Growing Gardeners
Plant Science, Gardening
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Grades Pre-K-3
Brought to you by University of Maine Extension
Kids learn about the plant life cycle and get their hands dirty growing their own plants.
Health Rocks!®
Healthy Living
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by Nebraska Extension
Caregivers or educators guide teens through a series of activities to teach the knowledge teens need to make smart decisions about their health and safety.
Health Rocks!® - Let Your Head Rule
Healthy Living
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by Nebraska Extension
In this activity, teens learn how to use decision-making skills and identify how emotions affect the decision-making process.
Health Rocks!® - Become an Advocate
Healthy Living
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by Nebraska Extension
In this activity, kids will learn what an advocate does, and how to build a Circle of Trust to surround themselves with advocates.
Health Rocks!® - What Are My Strengths?
Healthy Living
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by Nebraska Extension
Teens explore the things at which they excel and learn about the connection between self-confidence and self-control.
Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Crafting
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by JOANN
Make your own tie-dye t-shirts that are perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Drawstring Treat Bags
Crafting
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Grades 5-8
Brought to you by JOANN
Sew a festive drawstring bag perfect for storing and gifting treats.
Friendship Bracelets
Crafting
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by JOANN
Learn how to make your own friendship bracelets to celebrate the uniqueness of your friendship.
Valentine's Day Crafts
Crafting
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by JOANN
Pledge your HEART this Valentine's Day with these fun and simple crafts from JOANN.
Easy Cheesy Bean Dip
Cooking, Healthy Living
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Grades 8-12
Brought to you by Walmart Foundation and Virginia Cooperative Extension
Make this healthy and delicious snack while learning about the importance of protein and fiber in your diet.
4-H at Home Activity Guides
STEM, Crafting, & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Download over 100 activities to help kids continue doing and learning all year long.
4-H Pollinators
STEM, Animal Science, & More
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Pre-K-10
Brought to you by Corteva Agriscience, Colorado State University Extension & University of Illinois Extension
Learn more about pollinators as you make simple and fun crafts with supplies you have at home.
4-H Pollinators: Ants
STEM, Animal Science, & More
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Grades K-4
Brought to you by Corteva Agriscience & Colorado State University Extension
Start your journey through 4-H Pollinators by learning about ants and the role they play in pollination and how they work as a community.
4-H Pollinators: Bats
STEM, Animal Science, & More
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Grades Pre-K-5
Brought to you by Corteva Agriscience & Colorado State University Extension
Design a bat mask as you learn about bats and how these flying mammals take part in pollination.
4-H Pollinators: Bees
STEM, Animal Science, & More
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Grades K-7
Brought to you by Corteva Agriscience & Colorado State University Extension
Get busy making your own craft honey bee while learning about how bees help pollinate.
Butterflies
STEM, Animal Science, & More
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Grades Pre-K-4
Brought to you by Corteva Agriscience, Colorado State University Extension & University of Illinois Extension
Create a beautiful butterfly while learning about pollination.
4-H Pollinators: Hummingbirds
STEM, Animal Science, & More
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Grades 3 - 10
Brought to you by Corteva Agriscience & Colorado State University Extension
Make your own hummingbird feeder while learning about how these tiny birds pollinate flowers.
I Can Dig It
Archaeology
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by Utah State University Extension
Learn about archaeology and the methods used during excavations!
Mind's Sky
Astronomy
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Grades 5-7
Brought to you by Utah State University Extension
Learn about the role of astronomy in different cultures throughout history while designing your own constellations.
Learn to Code: Collect the Clovers Game
STEM
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Microsoft
Learn introductory coding skills by following along with a step-by-step tutorial
New Year's Wish Pillows
Crafting
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Grades 3-8
Brought to you by Ponysitters Club
Turn your dreams into actions with this DIY throw pillow stuffed with your very own goals for the new year.
Cookie Science
Cooking
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Grades 1-12
Make these tasty chocolate chip cookies, and see how food science makes them so delicious.
Foaming Frosty Snowmen
STEM
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Grades 4-8
This fun activity draws from two areas of chemistry and shows kids how to form mini snow creatures using household supplies, then fizz them all away into a bubbly goo.
Popsicle Paddle Boat
Physics
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Grades 1-8
Brought to you by HughesNet & Joseph, 2020 4‑H Youth in Action STEM Pillar Winner
Dive into the world of 3-D printing with this activity from 4-H’s 2020 STEM Youth in Action winner.
4-H at Home for the Holidays
STEM, Cooking and More
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Grades 1-12
Fizzing snow, cookie science, and a pillow that can make your dreams come true.
Make a Wind Vane
STEM
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Grades Pre-K-5
Make your very own wind vane to check the wind’s direction with this super simple and fun craft!
Sweet & Savory
Cooking
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Grades Pre-K-8
Courtesy of Tennessee 4‑H'er Justin
Learn how to make homemade butter and whipped cream while learning about sweet and savory dairy products.
Simple Healthy Lunch
Healthy Living
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Grades Pre-K-8
Courtesy of Oklahoma 4‑H'er Adarra
Learn how to make a simple and healthy fruit salad!
Sew a Burlap Bag
Crafting
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Grades Pre-K-5
Courtesy of Oklahoma 4‑H'er Beth
Learn sewing basics using yarn and a plastic needle.
Luau Bash
Healthy Living
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Grades 3-12
Courtesy of California 4‑H'er Bryanne
Encourage exercise in a fun environment with this Luau Bash activity!
Healthy Recipes on a Budget
Cooking
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Grades 9-12
Courtesy of Indiana 4‑H'er Madison
Learn how to make two simple, healthy, budget-friendly meals with these recipes.
Beautiful and Bruised Apple
Healthy Living
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Grades Pre-K-5
Courtesy of North Carolina 4‑H'er Karee
Learn how unkind words affect others with a simple yet impactful apple demonstration.
Calm Jars
Mindfulness
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Grades Pre-K-8
Courtesy of Ohio 4‑H'er Molly
Develop positive "self-talk" practices to boost confidence while decreasing negative thoughts.
Intelligent Eggs
STEM
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Grades Pre-K-5
Teach your kids about the principles of buoyancy with this fun “magic trick” using only simple household items!
"Stained-Glass" Butterflies
Crafting
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Grades Pre-K-8
Brighten your window with this "stained-glass" butterfly craft!
Test Drive Your Trust
Healthy Living
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Grades 6-12
Courtesy of Georgia 4‑H Alum, Oakley
Learn about the importance of building and maintaining trust and how easy it is to lose it!
Signs of Wildlife
Agriculture & Animal Science
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Purdue University
Learn how to identify signs of wildlife without actually seeing the animal!
Healthy Meals
Healthy Living
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by the University of Idaho Extension
Teach your kid how to plan, shop for and prepare healthy meals on a budget once a week.
Leave No Trace
Environmental Science
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Grades Pre-K-12
Learn how to reduce your impact on the environment with the Leave No Trace principles!
Cooking at Home with 4-H
Cooking
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Pre-K - 12
We’re cooking at home more than ever, and you can make the most of it with these 4-H curated meal ideas.
Building Bridges
Engineering
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by HughesNet & University of Tennessee Extension
Learn about the engineering design process while designing your own bridge.
4-H Space Exploration
STEM
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Grade 3-5
Brought to you by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & Utah State University Extension
Learn about space rovers, rockets, space foods, and space rockstars with this video series!
M&M Math
STEM
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Pre-K-2
Practice early math skills with this tasty and tempting activity.
Garden of Greatness
Crafting
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Grades Pre-K-5
Courtesy of Ohio 4‑H'er Molly
This activity will help young kids think about and recognize positive traits within themselves and others in a fun and creative way, while creating a classroom or home “flower” display.
Potato Maze
Plant Science
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Grades Pre-K-5
Using just a cardboard box and a sprouting potato, do this fun activity to show kids the obstacles plants will overcome to find the light they need to grow.
Be-You-tiful Mirror
Healthy Living
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Grades 3-12
Create a Be-YOU-tiful Mirror Craft to give kids (especially tween girls) a tool to encourage a positive self-image.
Pillows for the Homeless
Civic Engagement
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Grades 3-12
Courtesy of Tennessee 4‑H'er Analynn
Learn how to sew a simple pillow that can help someone in need!
Gardening Tips
Gardening
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Grades 6-12
Courtesy of Georgia's FVSU 4‑H'er Janya, and brought to you by Bayer
Help your garden flourish with these gardening tips!
Tie-Dye for Troops
Civic Engagement
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Grades Pre-K-8
Courtesy of Georgia 4‑H'er Sophia
Tie-Dye for Troops is a mental health awareness activity for kids that uses colors, creativity and comic books to ensure an open conversation about feelings!
Classify Animals
Animal Science
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Grades Pre-K-6
Brought to you by Purdue University
Learn how to classify animals!
Insight from Mars
STEM
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Grades 3-8
Get started on the 2020 4-H STEM Challenge, Mars Base Camp, as you code an animated story with Scratch.
Initials Painting
Creative Arts
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Purdue University
Learn how to make this simple craft with around-the-home supplies.
Low-Cost Robotic Hand
STEM
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Grades 3-5
Courtesy of Georgia 4‑H'er Nicholas
Learn how to build a robotic hand using items found around your home!
Hot or Cold? Chemical Reactions
Chemistry
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Grades 4-8
Brought to you by HughesNet & University of Kentucky Extension
In this experiment, kids use common kitchen ingredients to create and observe two different chemical reactions.
My Work, My Future
Career Exploration
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Grades 4-8
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
In this activity, youth explore career interests and answer questions to help them think about aspects of their future careers.
Evaluating Investment Alternatives
Financial Literacy
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Grades 7-12
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
This activity teaches kids about investment options and what each one means for their money.
Fast Paper Airplanes
STEM
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by Guinness World Records
In this activity, kids will build paper airplanes, and learn about the engineering design process and physics!
Marshmallow Catapult
STEM
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by Guinness World Records
In this activity, kids will build marshmallow catapults, and learn about the engineering design process and physics.
Banking Your Money
Financial Literacy
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Grades 7-12
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
This activity teaches kids the concept of financial interest, and how to calculate it.
DIY Flashlight
STEM
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Grades 4-6
Brought to you by HughesNet & University of Florida Extension
In this activity, kids will learn about electrical energy using batteries and conductors as they create a battery-powered flashlight with an on/off switch.
Self-Watering Planter
Gardening
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by New Mexico State University Extension
Learn how to make a self-watering planter using a 2-liter bottle and a piece of rope.
STEM Career Paths
STEM
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by HughesNet
Explore STEM activities and careers that you can pursue in your own backyard.
Solar Oven S'mores
STEM
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by HughesNet & University of Florida Extension
Learn about solar energy to cook s’mores in a cardboard box!
Health Rocks! Intermediate Video Playlist
Healthy Living
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by University of Tennessee Extension
Learn about topics such as stress, decision making and more with the intermediate Health Rocks! video playlist.
Cooking Methods & Recipes
Cooking
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Pre-K-2
Brought to you by Utah State University Extension
Learn about different cooking methods by making pretzels, granola and banana dips to enjoy!
Money Matters
Financial Literacy
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Grades Pre-K-2
Brought to you by Utah State University Extension
Kids will practice beginning skills in counting money and how to apply those skills by pretending to buy groceries.
Learn About Nutrition with Play Dough
Cooking & More
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Pre-K-2
Brought to you by Utah State University Extension
Kids will identify healthy foods alongside a classic children’s book and practice what they learned through a play dough activity.
Virtual 4-H Camp
Creative Arts & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Utah State University Extension & Microsoft
This summer, 4-H is bringing the traditional 4-H summer camp experience inside the home.
Duct Tape Wallet
Creative Arts
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Grades 4-8
Brought to you by Utah State University Extension
Practice measuring skills, become familiar with duct tape, and explore how to use it to create a homemade wallet.
Journal Making
Creative Arts
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Grades 3-8
Brought to you by Utah State University Extension
Kids will learn why journal making is important and make their own personal journal.
Paint a Rainforest
Creative Arts
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Grades 3-8
Brought to you by Utah State University Extension
Kids will combine science and painting to learn about jungles, rain forests, and the world around them.
Visiting Our Small World
Cooking
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Grades 4-6
Explore American diversity through the everyday foods we eat.
4-H Cooking Experience
Cooking & More
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Grades 3-6
Explore fun, diverse cooking activities for kids.
Top It!
Cooking
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Grades 3-5
Kids will create unique “multicultural pizzas” made on whole-wheat pitas.
Cheesy Broccoli and Ranch Smashed Potatoes
Cooking
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Grades 3-5
In this activity, kids will make a simple, tasty recipe using fresh or frozen broccoli.
Charge It?
Financial Literacy
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Grades 7-12
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
This activity helps young people learn how to choose a financial institution that’s right for them.
Fresh Chefs Cookbook
Cooking
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by the Walmart Foundation, 4‑H'ers, Supporters, & 4‑H Alumni
Explore nearly 50 simple, delicious meals from the 4-H family in this digital cookbook.
Wonderful Wetlands
Environmental Science
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by HughesNet, University of Kentucky Extension & University of Kentucky College of Engineering, Paducah Campus
Learn how wetlands improve water quality by constructing a model wetland.
Do I Really Need That?
Financial Literacy
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Grades 3-8
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
Try this activity to help kids understand how to make financial decisions.
4-H at Home Activity Guide
Crafting, STEM & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by 4‑H’ers, 4‑H Extension, and Supporters
Help kids continue doing and learning all year long with the 4-H at Home Activity Guide.
Healthy Living Guide
Healthy Living & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Download 30 fun, hands-on activities to help your kids live a healthy lifestyle.
Save Smart
Financial Literacy
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by TD Ameritrade
Learn how to compare financial institutions and the importance of choosing the right one.
You Matter
Healthy Living
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by University of Maryland Extension
Learn tips, techniques, and positive messaging to support self-care.
Inspire Kids to Do Guide
Crafting, STEM & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by 4‑H’ers, 4‑H Extension, and Supporters
Download 60 activities to help your kid learn skills in STEM, healthy living, and more.
Fact or Fiction
Digital Literacy
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Grades 3-8
Brought to you by Microsoft
Learn how to gauge whether information found on the internet is trustworthy.
Water Pollution Cleanup
Agriscience
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Grades Pre-K-8
Brought to you by Bayer & Penn State Extension
Learn about various sources of pollution found in water through experimentation.
Scientific Expedition in CS
Computer Science
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Grades 6-8
Brought to you by HughesNet
This activity teaches kids fundamental computer science (CS) concepts.
Science Bug
Electricity
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Grades Pre-K-5
Brought to you by HughesNet & Utah 4‑H'er Cassandra
Learn about circuits and electricity as by practice lighting up LEDs.
Rubberband Cars
Physics
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by Guinness World Records
Learn about the engineering design process and physics by building a four-wheeled car.
Intro to Composting
Agriscience
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Grades 3-8
Brought to you by Bayer & Kansas State University Extension
Learn how to compost and the types of at-home items that should be composted.
Grocery and Household Products
Agriscience
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Grades Pre-K-5
Brought to you by Bayer & University of California Extension
Kids will explore how products in our everyday lives originate from nature or agriculture.
Digital Citizenship
Digital Literacy
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Grades 3-8
Brought to you by Microsoft & University of Georgia Extension
Learn about the challenges of interacting with others in the digital world.
Hurricane Mapping
GIS Mapping
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Grades 6-8
Brought to you by HughesNet & University of Vermont Extension
Learn about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by tracking the paths of two destructive storms.
Parachute Away
Physics
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by HughesNet & Ohio State University Extension
Discover a safe way to deliver an egg to the ground by harnessing the power of physics.
Fizzy Foam Fun
Chemistry
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Grades Pre-K-2
Brought to you by HughesNet & The Ohio State University Extension
Learn about chemical reactions in this oozy, foaming science experiment for kids.
Can-Can Robot
Engineering
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by HughesNet, University of California Extension, & Nebraska Extension
Learn how moving and non-moving parts interact when building a machine by creating a robot.
Bean in a Bottle
Plant Science
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by Bayer & Oklahoma 4‑H'er Serena
Learn about the life cycle of a plant and discover what their plant needs to survive.
Inspire Kids to Do Home Activities
Animal Science, STEM & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Penn State Extension
Explore activities such as building a bird feeder and a photography challenge.
4-H Inspire to Do List
Healthy Living, Agriscience & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by 4‑H’ers, 4‑H Extension, and Supporters
Get 30 activity ideas for your kids - one for each day of the month!.
Newton's Speedway: Acceleration, Mass & Force
Physics
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by University of Nebraska-Lincoln
This activity uses Hot Wheels cars to explore acceleration, mass, and force.
Rainbow in a Jar: Creating Liquid Layers
Physics
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Grades Pre-K-5
Brought to you by Bayer & University of Missouri Extension
Learn about liquid densities by layering different fluids!
How Can We Use Wind to Lift a Load?
Engineering
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Grades Pre-K-2
Brought to you by HughesNet & Illinois 4‑H Foundation
Learn how wind can be converted into energy by building a simple windmill.
Fruit Batteries
Electricity
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Grades Pre-K-5
Brought to you by Guinness World Records
When life gives you lemons… make electricity!
Crazy Kites
Engineering
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Grades 3-8
Brought to you by HughesNet & University of Illinois Extension
Learn how lift and air pressure work together to make things fly by designing and building a kite.
Newton's Speedway: Force and Friction
Physics
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Grades 3-5
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Learn about force and friction and explore how to maximize the pull of gravity.
Gardening to Give
Agriculture
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Iowa State University Extension
Feed your club and community with weekly, hands-on activities focused on gardening and growing.
Stay at Home Summer Project Ideas
Healthy Living & More
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Ohio State University Extension
Experience new, creative, and fun things at home this summer.
Geocaching the 4-H Way
Healthy Living & More
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Purdue University
Learn about geocaching and how it relates to science, healthy living and civic engagement.
Living Room Learning
Grades 3-5
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Animal Science & More
Brought to you by University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Explore hands-on activities that can be completed with items found at home.
Superhero Selfie
Creative Arts
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Louisiana State University AgCenter
Think about the powers of your favorite superhero and learn how to draw your own superhero selfie!
Learning Links - 4-H and More
Animal Science, STEM & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Washington State University
View this list of online resources for youth, educators and families.
Learn at Home Resources
Animal Science, STEM & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Maine Extension
This collection includes hands-on learning and educational resources for all ages.
Kentucky 4-H Virtual Experience
Animal Science, STEM & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Kentucky Extension
Explore at-home activities spanning animal science, leadership, and more.
Decorative Window Cling
Creative Arts
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Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Oklahoma State University Extension
Learn how to make decorative window clings by following along with this simple step-by-step video.
Maker Monday Video Series
STEM
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Grades 9-12
Brought to you by University of Illinois Extension
Learn how to use a 3D printer to create a Mandalorian armor and with other exciting STEM ideas.
Virtual Visual Arts
Creative Arts
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Learn about the elements and principles of design and test skills in creating and designing visual art projects!
Activity Booklet in English & Spanish
Healthy Living & More
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Grades Pre-K-5
Brought to you by Oregon State University
This 4-H at Home online booklet includes healthy living activities in English and Spanish.
Hand Washing Experiment
Healthy Living
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Purdue University
Watch this video demonstration and science experiment to learn about proper hand washing.
From the Mountains to the Sea
Animal Science & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Georgia Extension
Explore environmental science with lessons in herpetology, beach or stream ecology, and more.
Field Trip Friday
STEM
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Ohio State University Extension
Attend a virtual "field trip" to explore places like the International Space Station and Coral Reefs.
Virtual Showmanship Clinics
Animal Science
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by North Dakota State University Extension
Watch these virtual showmanship clinics to learn about covering sheep, meat goats, swine, and more.
Cloverbud Click It, Print It, Do It
STEM, Agriculture & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Ohio State University Extension
Explore 50 different hands-on, creative activities designed for volunteers to use with youth K-2.
Animal U
Animal Science
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Iowa State University Extension
Explore 85+ lessons in beef, swine, and more to learn about the science behind livestock production.
Cloth Face Coverings Activity Plan
Crafting & More
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension
Learn how to make cloth face coverings and explore reflective questions.
DIY Bird Feeder
Creative Arts
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Maine Extension
Watch this video to learn how to make a DIY bird feeder!
Bicycle ABC Quick Check
Healthy Living
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Purdue University
Learn how to properly check your bicycle before every ride.
Water Bottle Rocket
STEM
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by New Mexico State University Extension
Learn how to build a rocket using a plastic bottle, vinegar and baking soda!
Soccer & 4-H at Home Summer Program
Healthy Living
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Purdue University
Explore soccer fundamentals, eating well and more with this 10-week Soccer & 4-H at Home Summer Program.
Health Rocks! Beginner Video Playlist
Healthy Living
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Tennessee Extension
Learn about topics such as stress, decision making and more with the beginner Health Rocks! video playlist.
DNA Extraction Experiment
STEM
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Grades 3-12
Purdue University
Learn how to extract DNA from simple household items.
Stomp Rockets
STEM
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by University of Florida Extension
Learn how to make a stomp rocket out of simple materials, while learning about force.
4-H From Home
STEM, Creative Arts & More
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by Rutgers University Extension
Discover a biweekly series of interactive, online 4‑H workshops across various educational topics.
84 Science Activities You Can Do at Home
STEM
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Michigan State University Extension
View this resource featuring 84 science activities that can be done with materials found at home.
Exploding Baggies
STEM
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Grades Pre-K-5
Brought to you by University of Maine Extension
Learn how to create a simple chemical reaction that can make baggies explode.
Bread in a Bag
Healthy Living
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Learn how to make bread in a bag!
Walking Water
STEM
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Oklahoma State University Extension
Learn about capillary action with this fun science experiment using water and food coloring.
Photography
Creative Arts
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by Oklahoma State University Extension
Use your artistic skills in different perspectives around your house.
Career Discovery
Agriculture
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by Iowa State University Extension
Explore introductory careers in animal agriculture.
Origami Project
Creative Arts
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by New Mexico State University Extension
Learn how to fold origami by following along with this step-by-step video series.
Discover 4-H Clubs
Agriculture & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Utah State University
Download step-by-step guides for 4-H projects, including archaeology, photography, and more.
Photosynthesis
Agriscience
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Grades Pre-K-5
Purdue University
Learn about photosynthesis with this simple experiment.
Parts of a Plant
Agriculture
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Grades Pre-K-5
Brought to you by Purdue University
Explore plant science by watching a video on the different parts of a plant.
Maker Monday
STEM
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Grades 9-12
Brought to you by University of Illinois Extension
Build a full suit of Mandalorian armor using readily available parts and a 3D printer!
Butterfly Adventures
Agriculture and Animal Science
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Grades Pre-K-5
Brought to you by University of Illinois Extension
Follow along with fun facts and activities, while watching caterpillars turn into butterflies.
Abstract Art
Grades Pre-K-12
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Creative Arts
Brought to you by University of Kentucky Extension
Learn about abstract art and create your own abstract art project by following along with this video.
Healthy Living Lessons
Healthy Living
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by University of Maine Extension
Learn about healthy living topics such as stress management, healthy relationships and more.
‘Mainely’ Dish Healthy Recipe Video Series
Healthy Living
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Grades Pre-K-12
University of Maine
These fun and healthy recipes encourage youth and their families to make nutritious snacks.
FLX Learning Launchpad
Agriculture, Creative Arts & More
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Grades 6-12
Cornell University
View 4-H project videos spanning animal science, community service, and more.
On the Ground with a 4-H Agent
Agriculture
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Kentucky Extension
Learn about native plants with this “on the ground” video series from Kentucky 4-H agent, Eric Comley!
Monochromatic Photography
Photography
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Oklahoma State University Extension
Learn about monochromatic photography with this video made by a 4-H’er.
Window Greenhouse
Agriculture
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Purdue University
Learn how to create a window greenhouse and watch your seeds sprout!
Virtual 4-H Recess
Agriculture, Creative Arts & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Louisiana State University AgCenter
Explore at-home activities that encourage learning and critical thinking for the whole family.
Creative Writing
Creative Arts
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Grades 3-12
Purdue University
Explore creative writing with this simple and fun creative writing activity the whole family can do together.
Fizz, Bubble & Goo
STEM
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Grades Pre-K-3
Iowa State University
Explore the wonders of science with this curriculum that can be adapted for at-home use.
Cloverbud Activity Plans & Family Letters
Agriculture, Creative Arts & More
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Grades Pre-K-2
Brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension
Explore fun, hands-on activities for youth using supplies found at home.
Self-Paced Learning Videos
Cooking
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Learn about cooking basics, how to make bread in a bag and more with these self-paced videos!
4-H Friday Fun
Agriculture, Creative Arts & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Maine Extension
Learn about activities you can try at home with this collection of short videos.
Ohio 4-H Healthy Living Journal
Healthy Living
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Ohio State University Extension
Learn about mindfulness with downloadable journal entries that include writing, arts, and more.
Workout with Avery Williamson
Healthy Living
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Grades 3-12
Follow along with this at-home workout from New York Jets linebacker and Tennessee 4-H alum Avery Williamson!
4-H Dog Training Project
Animal Science
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by University of Missouri Extension
Practice dog training tips with your pup using videos created by the Missouri Roving Rovers 4-H Club.
4-H at Home with Horses
Agriculture
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Learn about horses with lessons from the Virginia 4-H Horse Ambassadors.
Indoor Fitness Trail
Healthy Living
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Purdue University
Learn how to create an indoor fitness trail that is perfect for rainy days.
DIY Water Marbling Technique
Creative Arts
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Maryland Extension
Make art using a DIY water marbling technique with nail polish. Click to download instructions.
Egg to Chick
Agriculture
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Learn about poultry science by taking a 22 day adventure to learn about the life cycle of a chick.
Water Cohesion!
Grades 3-8
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STEM
Brought to you by Purdue University
View this experiment to learn the science behind water cohesion.
Virtual Visual Arts 4-H Program
Creative Arts
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Learn about the elements and principles of design and test skills in creating visual art projects.
Jewelry Making
Creative Arts
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by New Mexico State University Extension
Follow along with this video to learn how to make a leather bracelet.
Beginner Computer Science Club
Computer Science
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Purdue University
Learn about coding with these beginner computer science lessons that focus on block-based coding.
4-H Coloring Sheets
Creative Arts
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by West Virginia University Extension
Print these coloring sheets that focus on leadership, service & more.
Wildlife Print Casting
Agriculture & Animal Science
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Grades 3-8
Brought to you by University of Florida Extension
Learn how to make castings of wildlife tracks using plaster.
Exercise Dice
Healthy Living
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Grades 3-12
Brought to you by Purdue University
Stay physically active with this fun dice game!
Indoor & Outdoor Gardening Projects
Agriculture & More
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Grades Pre-K-12
Brought to you by University of Maine Extension
Help youth spark an interest in gardening with these indoor and outdoor gardening projects.
How to Tie a Tie
Healthy Living
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Grades 6-12
Brought to you by Oklahoma State University Extension
Watch this video to learn how to tie a necktie!
Butterfly Parts and Marks
STEM
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Grades 4-8
Brought to you by University of Florida Extension
Learn how to identify and describe a butterfly using body part names and field marks.
Virtual 4-H Space STEM Camp
STEM
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Grades 3-5
Brought to you by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
View experiments and how-to videos on space rovers, space rockets, and more.
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