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NJ4-H Virtual Animal Symposium

  1. Ag Hazard Kahoot Game - Game PIN: 06788660
  2. Zoonosis Prevention Game
  3. Rutgers 4-H Animal Identification Activity
  4. The Exciting Egg (YouTube video)
  5. Cornell 4-H Animal Science Resources
  6. Ohio 4-H Poultry Breeds (multiple videos)
  7. Virtual Zoo Tours

Program Guides

  1. 2022 Roadmap to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean (2.5MB PDF)
  2. Spring 2021 Roadmap to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Salem (2.2MB PDF)

Hands-on Activities

  1. Bubble Up - NJ 4-H Connections Project (Activity #1) (188k PDF)
  2. Cornstarch Creations - NJ 4-H Connections Project (Activity #2) (179k PDF)
  3. Corn & Black Bean Salad - NJ 4-H Connections Project (Activity #3) (195k PDF)
  4. Balloon Rocket - NJ 4-H Connections Project (Activity #4) (177k PDF)
  5. Bubbles Everywhere - NJ 4-H Connections Project (Activity #5) (174k PDF)
  6. Bread in a Bag - NJ 4-H Connections Project (Activity #6) (330k PDF)
  7. This is Me (Creative Arts) - NJ 4-H Connections Project (Activity #7) (220k PDF)
  8. Spoon Launcher - NJ 4-H Connections Project (Activity #8) (157k PDF)
  9. Quick and Fun Indoor Gardening Activities for Families (University of Maryland Extension) (PDF)
  10. Healthy Living: Yoga For Kids (from Arkansas Cooperative Extension) (PDF)

Activity Guides

  1. At Home Engineering
  2. Citizen Science - Exploring Clouds 4-H Activity Guide (9.75MB PDF)
  3. Junior Handyman's Toolkit
  4. Exploring STEM Education: A Resource Guide
  5. NJ 4‑H Cloverbud Activity Guide (K–3)
  6. 4-H at Home Activity Guide (National 4-H Council)

Virtual Programs

  1. 4-H Escape—University of Connecticut
  2. 4-H Trivia Virtual Escape Room
    You can complete this escape room as a family, individual, or against friends!
    This escape room was created by Tanya Patrie, 4-H Program Assistant of Sussex County, and Michelle Teitsma, 4-H Program Associate of Warren County, New Jersey. Photo credits to Tanya Patrie and National 4-H Council.

Videos

  1. Kitchen Science - How About Them Apples (YouTube link), Virginia Krzyzanowski, Monmouth County 4-H Program Associate
  2. Staying Healthy and Safe When Visiting Farms During Covid-19 (YouTube link), Monmouth County 4-H Agent

Educational Resources

  1. At Home Resources from Utah State Extension (Registration required; various topics for K–8)
  2. Educational Resource List from Michigan State University
  3. Educational Resource List from Washington State

Blogs

  1. Nature Blog
    Nature Inspired offers encouraging stories of ecology and nature, ranging from the biodiversity in your backyard right here in New Jersey to the whole planet and ends with action-steps we can take to leave it healthy and balanced for future generations!
  2. NJ 4‑H Animal Science Blog
  3. Rutgers 4‑H STEM Blog

Additional Resources

To find out more about NJ 4-H STEM programs check out:

  1. NJ 4-H STEM Webpage
  2. NJ 4-H Animal Science Blog
  3. NJ 4-H STEM Blog

To find out more about NJ 4-H Healthy Living programs check out NJ 4-H Healthy Living.

To find out more about NJ 4-H Civic Engagement/Service programs check out - NJ 4-H Civic Engagement/Service Webpages.

  1. 4-H Service from Home
  2. Citizenship
  3. Citizenship and Civic Engagement