University of Minnesota Extension

Minnesota 4-H


Electric Project

How does electricity work? Build circuits and test voltages. Learn about wiring, lighting, safety issues, and more. Activities may include building a rocket launcher, burglar alarm, flashlight, compass, electromagnet or electric motor.


State & regional events

To view county or local club events, visit the county website.

View all 4-H events

4-H Science Training

Teams of adult and youth volunteers will be trained with highly interactive curriculum in Aquatic Robotics or one of three other focus areas at one of three training dates. More info

Minnesota State Fair

4-H plays a pivotal role in youth development and public education at the Minnesota State Fair. Over 7,000 4-H youth have the opportunity to interact with the public and educate fairgoers through 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, performances, and 4-H promotion. More info.

Making science, engineering and technology exciting for youth

Learn how to draw young people into science and technology through interactive and experiential learning activities. More info

 

Electric project resources

Electricity 1 - Magic of Electricity

Electricity 1 - Magic of Electricity
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)

Electricity 3 - Wired for Powe

Electricity 3 - Wired for Power
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)


Electricity 4 - Entering Electronics

Electricity 4 - Entering Electronics
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)

PLUS

Electric PLUS (57 K PDF)


4-H Youth Record Keeping

Project leader resources

Electricity Excitement - Helper's Guide

Electricity Excitement - Helper's Guide
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)

Electricity Excitement - Set of Five

Electricity Excitement - Set of Five
Price: $19.25 (40 pages each)

 


Project Meeting Outlines

Project Meeting Outlines Lesson plans to be used with youth.
Blank Project Meeting Outline (61 K PDF)


Parallel and Series Circuits
(10 K PDF)
Understanding Electricity (18 K PDF)

 

Clover Update

Scholarships & grants

You may qualify for funding for your 4-H project, your club or your university studies. Learn more.


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