K-12 / 4-H School Enrichment Activities
Meets CDOE Model Content Standards for Learning
Colorado State University Extension
4-H Youth Development
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Ag in the Classroom
Ag in the Classroom
- Grades K – 8
- Fun activities to learn more about agriculture , environment, natural resources
- Various careers in agriculture
- Nutrition concepts
- Colorado Reader
(no cost)
Available in Arapahoe County
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Babysitting Basics Training Program
4-H Good Times with Children
- Grades 5 and 6
- 5 sessions
- Learn about children and how they develop from infancy to nine years of age
- Pre- and post- testing, end of the program evaluation
- Monthly newsletter on caring for children and activities for young children
($25/participant)
Available in Eagle County
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Bicycle Adventures
Bicycle Adventures
- Youth Curriculum ( Level I- 5-8 Years, Level II- 9-12 Years, Level III- 13-15 Years)
- Leader’s Guide for Levels I-III,
- Teaching important cycling skills to youth
- Develop life skills through learning-by-doing
- Personal safety, decision making, marketable skills, planning, organizing, mechanical science, leadership, public speaking, English composition
- http://www.n4hccs.org/shop/products.asp?action=list&cat=6&subcat=32
($3.00/ student)
Available in the following Counties:
Archuleta
Douglas
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Character at Work
Character at Work
- Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors in high school
- Ethical decision making for the workplace
- CDOE Model Content Standards for Character
(Facilitator manual $30.00)
Available in the following Counties:
Adams
Alamosa
Broomfield
Delta
Elbert
Las Animas
Logan
Park
Weld
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Earth Gardens
Earth Gardens
- Grades K – 6
- Learning about plants and gardens
- CDOE Model Content Standards for Science
- www.earthgardens.org
(no cost )
Available in the following Counties:
Adams
All Colorado Counties
Counties in other states
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Embryology
Embryology
- Grades K-5
- Learning about the development of life with eggs and chicks in three weeks
- CDOE Model Content Standards for Science
(cost of eggs plus deposit for incubator)
Available in the following Counties:
Arapahoe
Grand
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Entomology
Entomology
- Grades 5 – 12
- Insect life and relationship of insects to the health, wealth and happiness of people
- Learn to recognize the major insect pests and beneficial insects common to the area
- Understand the fundamentals of insect control
- Learn about insecticides and their proper use
- Learn the value of community projects and activities related to insect control
- Explore careers related to entomology.
- CDOE Model Content Standards for Science
(no cost )
Available in the following Counties:
All Colorado Counties
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Financial Champions
Financial Champions
- 7 th – 9 th grade
- Money FUNdamentals Youth Guide and Money Moves Youth Guide
- Helper’s Guide with group icebreakers, activities and meeting suggestions
- Needs and wants, money personalities and values, goal-setting, communication, ways to use and save money, the benefits and drawbacks of credit, advertising influences, consumer decision making and how to select financial services.
- Critical thinking, decision making, goal setting, communication
- Web-based game to support concepts in curriculum
- CDOE Model content Standards for Economics, Personal Finance, Consumer & Family Studies
( 3 booklets @ $3.50 each )
Available in the following Counties:
All Colorado Counties
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Food/ Baking
Baking
- Grades 3 – 8
- Variety of products
- How ingredients react
- Importance of balanced diet
- Different careers in baking
($25.00 enrollment fee for first project)
Available in Archuleta County
Cooking
- Grades 3 – 8
- Fool preparation
- Shopping skills
- Food and kitchen safety
- Cook an item for County Fair competition
($25.00 enrollment fee for first project)
Available in Archuleta County
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GIS/GPS
GIS/GPS
- Grades 3 – 8
- How to use a GPS unit
- Geocaching
- Mapping using computer software
($25.00 enrollment fee for first project)
Available in Archuleta County
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Gardening
Gardening
- Grades 3 – 8
- Plan and map a home vegetable garden
- Plant vegetables in containers
- Compare and taste vegetables
- Make compost from food waste
($25.00 enrollment fee for first project)
Available in Archuleta County
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Horticulture
Horticulture
- Grades 3 – 8
- Flowers, herbs, house plants, container gardening
- Parts of plants
- Make a dish garden to take home
- Water experiments
($25.00 enrollment fee for first project)
Available in Archuleta County
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International 4-H Youth Exchange
IFYE
- Grades 3 - 12
- Multi-media presentation by returning participant
- Country guides for classroom use
- CDOE Model Content Standards for Geography, Civics
( No Cost )
Available in the following Counties:
All counties in Colorado
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Knitting
Heritage Arts
- Grades 3 – 8
- Historical arts
- Different knitting techniques
- Complete and take home several items
- Enter one completed item in the County Fair
($25.00 enrollment fee for first project)
Available in Archuleta County
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Leathercraft
Leathercraft
- Grades 3 – 8
- Use basic tools to create leather projects
- Practice lacing, finishing and assembly
- Keep records of costs and experiences
($25.00 enrollment fee for first project)
Available in Archuleta County
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Literacy
Cloverbud Kits
- Grades K – 2
- Literacy, social, & cognitive skills
- Fine & gross motor skills
- 45+ lessons to choose among
- Lesson in a box is a time saver for adults
- Kits check out for one week
(No Cost)
Available in Larimer County
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Mini Greenhouse
Mini Greenhouse
- 1 st through 5 th Graders
- Teach students the importance of plants to people, what plants need to live, functions of plant parts
- Programs include kits (base, top, 3 compressed peat wafers, 3 types of seeds) and teacher guides
- Activities and demonstrations designed to last 45 minutes
- CDOE Model Content Standards for Science
($1.00 per kit/ Free teacher guide for every 20 students)
Available in the following Counties:
Adams
Arapahoe
Broomfield
Boulder
Douglas
Eagle
El Paso
Jefferson
Routt
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Mini-Society®
Mini-Society®
- 8-12 Years
- Experienced based system for teaching entrepreneurship, economics, citizenship
- Incorporate language arts, math, government, law, ethics, cooperative learning
- Teach how to keep a journal outlining successes and struggles while creating their society
(No Cost, but a trained facilitator is required)
Available in the following Counties:
Adams
Arapahoe
Archuleta
Broomfield
Delta
Douglas
La Plata
Logan
Morgan
Pueblo
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National Western Stock Show (NWSS)
National Western Stock Show
- 2 nd and 4 th grades
- Free admission to the NWSS through the School Tour Program if registered by November 15 th
- Schools enrolled in the School Tours will have a “pre-visit” by a trained volunteer to explain what students will see, what to expect, people to talk to while at NWSS
- On the day of the tour students attend Animal TRRACKs and tour the educational displays on the 3 rd floor
- Teachers attend a post visit or submit student questions via email
(No Cost)
Available in the following Counties:
Adams
All counties in Colorado
Arapahoe
Broomfield
Boulder
Denver
Douglas
Jefferson
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Nutrition
4-H Foods & Nutrition
- Elementary & middle schools
- Learn to shop wisely and plan, prepare and serve meals that are nutritious and attractive
- Food science & safety
- Food management
- 16 weeks
(No Cost)
Available in Montezuma County
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Nutrition and Wellness
4-H Foods & Nutrition
- High School
- Learn to shop wisely and plan, prepare and serve meals that are nutritious and attractive
- Food science & safety
- Food management
(No Cost)
Available in Montezuma County
Small Victories
- Grades 5- 12
- Curriculum , props, & visual aids
- 8 sessions
- 15 – 60 minutes/session
- Kits check out for one week
(No Cost)
Available in Larimer County
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Quilting
Heritage Arts
- Grades 3 – 8
- Patchworking
- Complete a project to take home and use
- Enter quilt into competition at the County Fair
($25.00 enrollment fee for first project)
Available in Archuleta County
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Sewing
Decorate your Duds
- Grades 3 – 8
- Basic sewing
- Sewing machines provided
- Apply your own creativity
($25.00 enrollment fee for first project)
Available in Archuleta County
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Sport Fishing
Sport Fishing
- Youth curriculum (Level I- Grades 3-5, Level II- Grades 6-8, Level III- Grades 9-12)
- Leader’s Guide
- Teach fishing, make your own tackle, experience the world of aquatic ecology, explore the relationship between people, fish, and the environment
- Decision making, communication, leadership
- CDOE Model Content Standards for Science
($3.00/ student)
Available in Douglas County
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Talking with TJ
Talking with TJ
- 4 th grade
- Conflict Resolution
- Leader's manual, videos, games, activities, and handouts
- Two-part educational program designed to teach youngsters social skills that allow them to deal effectively with others, especially their peers
- http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/eol/erl/talkingwithtj.asp
(No Cost)
Available in the following Counties:
Adams
Broomfield
Jefferson
Larimer
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Theater
4-H Theatrical
- Grades 4 – 8
- 4-H CC S s Theater curriculum
- Kids for Broadway
- Increased self-esteem
- Recreational
(No Cost)
Available in Larimer County
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Trees
Forestry
- Grades K-6
- Learn about forest resources and develop an understanding of forest management, use and development
- Develop an appreciation for the many uses of our forest resources
- Learn to identify forest trees and to recognize their relationship to other natural resources through field activities
- Explore forestry-related careers, if interested
(no cost)
Available in Rio Blanco County
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Weeds
Weeds
- Grades K - 6
- Develop an ability to recognize and identify weeds
- Understand the economic importance of weeds
- Learn methods and materials for controlling weeds
- Learn safety in connection with various weed control methods
- Apply new knowledge about weeds scientifically to improve home, yard, farm, ranch or community
- Learn principles of plant growth (plant science)
- Conduct related scientific experiments
- Learn to use the sciences of botany, agronomy, plant physiology, taxonomy, chemistry and others, and at the same time to explore related careers.
(no cost)
Available in Rio Blanco County
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Wild Over Work
Wild Over Work
- Grades K-6
- Skills and behaviors youth need to succeed in tomorrow's work world
- Experiential activities in career exploration and skill development.
- 130 page helper's guide contains background information for the helper as well as developmentally appropriate activities for youth
- Work Around Me, Work in My Community, Work Around the World, and Work in My Future
(No Cost)
Available in Larimer County
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4-H Club in the Classroom
Classroom into 4-H Club
- 5-18 Years
- Utilize 4-H activities, awards, curriculum
- Use 4-H County Fair exhibits and 4-H record books to reinforce classroom teaching, extra credit, special projects
- Provide students the opportunity to participate in other 4-H activities that are available
- Each student receives the newsletter “Clover Clippings” for information on upcoming activities
($15.00 per student for enrollment to 4-H Club in the Classroom. Average $2.50 per student for curriculum.)
Available in Douglas County
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4-H Project Enrichment Program
Various 4-H Projects : beef, cake decorating, ceramics, dairy goats, dog obedience, foods, miniature horse, sport fishing
- All grades
- Goals of projects vary
- Safety emphasized
- Activities are fun and educational
(No Cost)
Available in Montezuma County
