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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
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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. More than 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.
Electric Project resources
- Electricity 1 - Magic of Electricity ($3.95 40 pages) Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Electricity 2 - Investigation Electricity ($3.95 40 pages) Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Electricity 3 - Wired for Power ($3.95 40 pages) Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Electricity 4 - Entering Electronics ($3.95 40 pages) Find this in the 4-H Mall)
Project leader resources
- Electricity Excitement - Helper's Guide ($3.95 40 pages) Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Electricity Excitement - Set of Five ($19.25 40 pages each) Find this in the 4-H Mall)
Project meeting outlines
- Parallel and Series Circuits (10 K PDF)
- Understanding Electricity (18 K PDF)
Other online resources
- Switched on Kids
- Changing Circuits
- Circuits and Conductors
- Using Electricity
- Building Squishy Circuits
4-H Youth record keeping
Project evaluation
- Electric evaluation sheet (42 K PDF)
