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Exploring Animals Project
Youth in grades K-3 are guided by adult helpers as they get started exploring the basics of animal science. Learn about different animal breeds, basic health and nutrition needs, animal behavior, life stages, home safety for pets and more. No animal ownership required.
State & Regional Events
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4-H Regional & State Project Bowls
Project Bowls are an exciting way for youth to explore a project area. Teams compete in quiz competitions with questions about specific project areas. Project Bowls are available for Dairy, Dog, General Livestock (Beef, Sheep & Swine), Horse, Poultry, Rabbit and Wildlife projects. Winners of the Regional Bowls advance to the State Bowl. 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
Exploring Animals Project resources
Animals in Pursuit Questions
- Dairy (43 K PDF)
- Dog (43 K PDF)
- General Livestock (43 K PDF)
- Horse (43 K PDF)
- Poultry (43 K PDF)
- Rabbit (43 K PDF)
- Wildlife(43 K PDF)
Project leader resources
- Herdmanship (45 K PDF)
- From Airedales to Zebras ($3.95 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- All Systems Go ($3.95 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- The Cutting Edge ($3.95 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Veterinarian Science Helpers Guide ($3.95 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Wonderwise: Vet Detective (University of Nebraska)
4-H Youth record keeping
Project evaluation
- Exploring Animals evaluation sheet (41 K PDF)
