Olmsted County 4-H Resources
Leading a club meeting, Cloverbud activity, or brainstorming your projects for fair next year? Check out our resources.
Our office has a collection of curriculum and project kits based on some of those lessons. Please note that any supplies that are "used" up with the activity may need to be purchased prior to use. For example, the Film Canister Rockets project kit includes a lesson plan and film canisters but may require you to purchase additional alka-seltzer tablets. For more information, click on the image; in most cases, it will link to the full curriculum description.
Our office is continuously getting new curriculum or building kits, so check back or let Kristina know if there is something specific you would like to see.
How to Check Out: Contact the office for details. We try to track availability in red with the description.
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In the "Projects - To Go" tab you will find a collection of supplies that we are looking to get rid of to make room for new activities. Many of these were leftover supplies from project days, camps, etc. that we don't have a need for at this time. These may make a great project for your club, a Cloverbud activity, or your 4-H'er. These items are first-come, first-serve. We just ask that you consider making a donation to Olmsted County 4-H in exchange, which we will use to add to our check-outable resources.
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Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
Magic of Electricity Curriculum
Electricity 1 - Magic of Electricity
Available as curriculum or as a project kit
Electricity 2 - Investigating Electricity
Electricity 3 - Wired for Power
Electricity 4 - Entering Electronics
Junk Drawer Robotics
Youth Notebook
2 - Robots on the Move
3 - ?
Project Kits based on activities in the curriculum
Clipmobile Challenge
STEAM Clothing Curriculum
1: FUNdamentals
2: Simply Sewing- checked out to Winona
3: A Stitch Further- checked out to Winona
Beyond the Needle
Maker's Guide to Sewing- checked out to Winona
Drone Discovery
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Note: This is a kit, If borrowing, your group may need to purchase new Styrofoam Gliders as they don't always hold up between uses (or end up on top of buildings, location: KC)
Rockets to the Rescue
Curriculum & multiple sets of launcher materials - will need to provide 2 L bottles
Note: this is a kit. (location: KC)
Wacky Contraptions
Great way to introduce Rube Goldberg machines and the Engineering Design Challenge. 3 sets available Location: KC
Oobleck Resources
Teachers guide to Ooblek
Dr. Seuss Ooblek book (2)
Motion Commotion
Project Kit - Click the image to read more on this resource. Location: KC
Additional Project Materials & Kits
Microscope (1)
Magnifying Glasses (2)
Bottle Rocket Launchers (4)
Safety Glasses & Safety Goggles
Project Kit: Film Canister Rockets
Project Kit: Mini hovercrafts (with cds, bottle caps and balloons)
Incubator
Project Kit: Solar Power Ovens
Green Screen Fabric Backdrop
Environment & Outdoor Science
Some additional resources not listed below related to entomology, fishing, flower gardening, and wildlife that are no longer available online can be found at the office.
Exploring the Environment
Facilitator Guide
Earth's Capacity- checked out
Your Environment- checked out
Gardening
Gardening 1 - See Them Sprout- checked out
Gardening 2 - Let's Get Growing- checked out
There's No New Water
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- checked out
4-H Jr Master Gardener Curriculum
Honey Bee Challenge Kit
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Nature Activity Box
Ancient Artists - Nature Signs & Symbols Activity
Project Kit - Creepy Critters Activity Program
Professor Noggin's - Card Game
Bird's of North America - Memory Card Game
Nature Bingo
Butterfly - Giant Floor Shaped Puzzle
Tree Identification Journals
Bug Magnyfiying box (5)
Shells
Trees + Me = Forestry
Forest Resources Member's Manual
Intermediate
Five Available
Treetop
Forest Resources Member's Manual
Beginner
One available
Forests Forever
Forest Resources Member's Manual
Advanced
Three available
Forest Resources Project
Beginning level
One Available
The Call of the Wild
Wildlife Biology Member's Manual
Book 1
Two Available
Backpacking and Hiking: Gearing Up!
Activity Plan: Hiking Series
Two Available
Hunter Education Youth Firearms Safety
Student Manual and Reference Guide
One Available
Creepy Crawlies
Entomology Project Activity Guide
Three Available
Reel in the Fun
Sportfishing Project Activity Guide
One Available
Junior Master Gardener Teacher/Learner Guide
Activity Guide
One Available
4-H Wildlife Manual
Activity Guide
One Available
Wildlife the Links of Life Diversity
Wildlife Biology Member's Manual Book 2
Four Available
My Book of Trees
Activity Book
Seven Available
Minnesota Tree Guide
A detailed guide of all the trees in Minnesota
One Available
Metamorphosis of a Butterfly Floor Puzzle
Floor puzzle demonstrating metamorphosis
One Available
Animal Themed Card Games
Three different themes:
Wildlife
Insects
Birds
One Available per theme
Guide to Animal Tracks
A guide to Animal Tracks Native to the Area
One Available
Mammals
A guide to Mammals in North America
One Available
Advanced Owl Pellet Pak
Instructor's guide
One Available
Suggested 4-H Vegetable Garden Exhibits
Project Guide
One Available
Preparing Flowers for the Flower Show
Project Guide
Multiple available
Lawn Care Manual
Project Guide
Five Available
Indoor Gardening Manual
Project Guide
Two Available
4-H Flower Arranging
Project Guide
Six Available
What is a Scientist?
All about seeds
Animal & Agriculture Science
Note: Some Additional handouts, older guides,etc are also in our curriculum drawers - anyone is welcome to look through them and see if there are additional resources to support you learning!
Dog
How To Behave So your Dog Behaves
Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Book
Resources currently checked out by Quizbowl Team
Horse
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Currently checked out by Horse Quizbowl Team
Llama & Alpaca
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Currently checked out by Llama/Alpaca Quizbowl Team
Poultry
Poultry 1 - Scratching the Surface
Poultry 2 - Testing Your Wings
Zoonotic Disease Detective Toolkit
This kit was developed by MN 4-H & MN Department of Health and includes lessons plans and supplies for:
Not all that glitters is gold; sometimes it's GERMS!
Mucus Among Us
One Health - Zoonotic Diseases
Basics of Biosecurity
Diseases that Animals & Humans Share
Rabbit
Standard of Perfection 2001-2005
Horse
Horse Member Achievement - Training Booklet (copies to keep)
Adventures in Agritourism
Board game developed by MN 4-H & MN Dept of Health for 2-4 players, ages 11+, Game time: 60-90 minutes.
Business & Citizenship
Communications Curriculum
Communications 3 - The Perfect Fit
Some additional resources related to this topic and no longer available online can be found at hte office.
WeConnect
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Cloverbuds
The Big Book of 4-H Cloverbud Activities
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Interested in Cloverbud activities. We have additional assorted guides and lesson plans in the office that you can check out!
Creative Arts
Healthy Living and Food
Crafts and Activities
Tissue Paper Flowers Manual
Includes:
Pipe Cleaners
Step by Step instructions
Cut out Stencils
One Available
Junior Cookbook
Recipes for kids to follow
One Available
Knot Now!
Kids Bracelet Kit
Includes 10 different easy patterns
One Available
Hemp Bracelets
Includes:
Instruction Manual
Hemp Material
Beads and other bracelet making supplies
Candle Making
Instruction Manual
Paper Fun!
Includes:
Instructions
Different types of paper
One Available
Nature's Art Box
65 cool projects to make with natural materials you can find anywhere!
One Available
Friendship Bracelets
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Woodworking Guide
Your Thoughts Matter: Navigating Mental Health
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Social and Emotial Learning in Practice
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In Process - "Chef for a Day" Toolkit
Additional Helpful Online Resources to dive into various 4-H projects:
Discover 4-H Curriculum - Utah 4-H Resource
Iowa State has helpful project guides with ideas on Fair Projects related to most project areas.
Looking for STEM activities? PBS Design Squad has an extensive collection of engineering challenges!
Agriculture Challenge and Promotional Toolkit
Includes:
Informational Guide
Sea Salt and Pepper Silkworm dolls
Pizza Superworms
One Available
STEM Activities
Full Binder of STEM activities with full guides
One Available