BizWiz is a cross curriculuar, project-based program that gives students the opportunity to explore the world of investing. Students learn the basics of investment types, portfolio management, and financial planning as they engage in activities that reinforce math, social studies, and economics. BizWiz emphasizes the values of teamwork, cooperation, and communication, and is easily adapted to accommodate youth in grades 3-8.
BizWorld is an interdisciplinary, project-based program that gives students the opportunity to start and run their own companies. Students learn the basics of business, entrepreneurship, economics, and money management as they engage in activities that reinforce math, social studies, language arts, and economics. BizWorld emphasizes the values of teamwork, cooperation, and communication ,and is easily adapted to accommodate youth in grades 3-8.
"Fat tubes" are useful visual aids to represent grams of fat in foods. You can use fat tubes along with Nutrition Facts labels to help consumers gain a better understanding of the amount of fat in various foods.
Hero Pack Letter-Writing Kit
A kit full of fun, creative materials needed to create cards and letters to express our gratitude to youth and families with a family member deployed in the military. This is a fun and meaningful service project idea for any group. Instructions and a sample letter are included.
Horseshoe Golf
A fun alternative to lawn games such as Horseshoes or Bocce Ball, and can be played with two or four players. Typically a lawn game, but can be played indoors. If you play with two players, both players toss beside, but to the rear of the same target, tossing to the other target 30' away. If you are playing with four players, two teams, one member of each team goes to opposite targets, just as in horseshoes. Tethered balls hanging from the top (red) bar score three points. From the middle (yellow) bar two points, and from the bottom (blue) bar one point. Kit comes with ready-to-play equipment and instructions.
Junior Master Gardener Trunks
Many counties have Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Trunks available for checkout. These trunks contain a Leader Guide and materials to assist with 8 JMG activities.
Mobile Lab
A mobile laptop lab is available to county offices for checkout to assist with robotics camps, and many other experiences that you might need a computer lab for. Laptops are placed regionally contact the 4-H Office if you need help identifying the regional contact.
Robotics Kits
Lego MindStorm Robotics Team Challenge Kits containing software, Lego pieces and a programmable brick are available for checkout. Contact your County Extension Office for checkout policies and availability.
Youth Financial Literacy Kit
This kit consists of a Green Event manual for ages 8-10, and a Millionaires manual for ages 11-14. This hands-on learning guide gives kids and youth the opportunity to learn how to better manage their money.
GPS Units
The State 4-H Office has a total of 30 GPS units which can be checked out in groups of 10. GPS units are a great "learn by doing" resource.
Click here to download the GPS CD teaching resources
Or e-mail Dave Francis to have a CD sent to you.
Visit our GPS page for more information. (Listed under Featured Programs)
Kits for Checkout 