4-H Spark Kits

Get a spark for learning!

Explore fun learning the whole family can do together! Each activity handout will introduce a new topic with hands-on activities and videos.

4-H Circuitry

Circuitry Kit

Circuitry is all around us. Circuits can be found in your favorite video game console, toaster, phone, and even doorbells! Circuits are important because they help navigate the flow of electrons (electricity). In this kit you will learn about the different circuit types and use that knowledge to create 3 neat projects!

Washington County 4-H

For more information: 4-H Investigators

Circuitry: Intro Video

Follow these videos along with the 4-H Investigator Circuitry activity handout.

Tanya Kindrachuk | Feb 2021 | Video

Circuitry: Decorative LED

Check out this video to learn how to power a LED light!

Tanya Kindrachuk | Feb 2021 | Video

Circuitry: Scribble Bot

Can robots make art? Check out this video!

Tanya Kindrachuk | Feb 2021 | Video

Circuitry: Bristle Bot

Learn how to make a robot with things you can find in your home!

Tanya Kindrachuk | Feb 2021 | Video

4-H Outdoor Explorer Spark Kit

Outdoor Explorers Kit

This packet contains four activities you can do to explore the outdoors around you.

Washington County 4-H

Pat's Plastercasts

Discover how a naturally occurring mineral like gypsum can be used to collect data for science and make cool art projects! Pat talks about how you can use Plaster of Paris to create track imprints.

Patrick Willis | Dec 2020 | Video

4-H Milk Spark Kit

This handout includes four activities you can do at home with your 4-H spark kit!

Washington County 4-H

For more information: 4-H Investigators

Bears, Whales, Mice - Oh my!

Our natural world is fascinating. You will learn interesting facts about different animal's milk!

Kristen Moore | Dec 2020 | Video

Got Milk? A Science Experiment!

Milk is the world's most complex, natural, and oldest fluid. Learn about caseins, a major protein in cow milk. Materials needed to complete the activity: Powdered or Fluid Milk, Measuring cup, Microwaveable bowl, Vinegar, Measuring spoon, Spoon, Coffee filter, Cup, Paper towels, Markers

Kristen Moore | Dec 2020 | Video

Think like an Animal Scientist!

Watch the video to learn how animal scientists solve problems! Use the activity handout to record your data.

Kristen Moore | Dec 2020 | Video

Dec 2020

Authors

Kristen Moore

4-H Youth Development

Patrick Willis

(Former)

Tanya Kindrachuk

4-H Program Coordinator

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