Lancaster County 4-H has compiled a list of 4-H resources and activities youth, families and volunteers may use at home. A few non-4-H resources are also included. You do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to use these resources. Resources are categorized by Nebraska 4-H project areas. This page does not include all resources listed on the state 4-H Virtual & At-Home Learning Web Page.
State 4-H Virtual & At-Home Learning
Nebraska 4-H is excited to share new live experiences, self-paced opportunities and activity guides for youth & their families.
Virtual & At-Home Learning Web Page (All Ages)
Living Room Learning (Twice a month on Tuesdays, Geared to 3rd-5th graders)
Animal Science
- Lancaster County 4-H Online Resources and Web Cam: Embryology & EGG Cam (learn about chicken embryos and their development)
- Lancaster County 4-H Handouts (pdf) and Links to Videos: Horse Judging At-Home Lessons
- Nebraska Extension & 4-H Self-Paced Videos: Livestock Judging Video Series (free)
- Nebraska Extension & 4-H Online Course: Virtual Dog Club (free)
- Nebraska Extension & 4-H Online Course: Cat Club (free)
- Nebraska Extension & 4-H Online Course: Companion Rabbit Science (free)
- Nebraska Extension & 4-H Online Workshop: Companion Animal Judges Workshop (free, aimed at adults and youth 14 & up)
- Nebraska Extension & 4-H Online Study Course: Beginning Horseman: 4-H Advancement Level 1 ($10)
- Nebraska Extension & 4-H Online Study Course: Intermediate Horseman: 4-H Advancement Level 2 ($10)
- Nebraska Extension & 4-H Online Study Course: Horseman: 4-H Advancement Level 3 ($10)
- Nebraska Extension & 4-H Web Game: AgCiting Adventure
- Michigan State University 4-H: Animal Science Anywhere (free)
- National eXtension Online Course: Hippology Academy: Part 1, 2 & 3 (free during COVID-19!)
Communications & Expressive Arts
- Nebraska 4-H Virtual Opportunity: 4-H Photography Showcase (one photo per month will be showcased online)
- Lancaster County 4-H Handout (pdf): Presentation Contest Procedures and Guides (develop a presentation)
Clover Kids (Ages 5-7)
- Lancaster County 4-H Handout (pdf): It's Magic! Clover Kids At Home Activities
- Nebraska 4-H Online Resources: Clover Kid Fun Pack
- Nebraska Extension Early Childhood Development Online Resources: Clover Kid Projects & Activities
Consumer & Family Science
- National 4-H Free Online Curriculum: I Have What it Takes to be Your Teen Babysitter (learn about the ages and stages of child development, safety, food and nutrition, how to handle emergencies, appropriate activities to implement with children, and more)
- Free excerpt (pdf) from Nebraska 4-H STEAM Clothing: Maker's Guide to Sewing Stuff: Pin Cushion (sew a pin cushion)[Curriculum is available for sale at UNL Marketplace Store: Digital Guide $4.95; Print Guide $6.00]
- Free excerpt (pdf) from Nebraska 4-H STEAM Clothing: Maker's Guide to Sewing Stuff: Stretchy Scrunchie (sew a scrunchie)[Curriculum is available for sale at UNL Marketplace Store: Digital Guide $4.95; Print Guide $6.00]
Environmental Education & Earth Sciences
- Nebraska Extension Handout (pdf): Bug Word Search (for adults and youth)
- Lancaster County Extension Blog: The Buzz at Cherry Creek (keep up on Extension's pollinator habitat)
- Nebraska Bird Partnership Web-Based Curriculum: Project BEAK - Bird Education & Awareness for Kids (learn interesting and unique facts about Nebraska birds)
Healthy Lifestyle Education
- Lancaster County 4-H Handout (pdf): Creating a First Aid Kit is a Good Way to Teach Youth First Aid Basics (includes activity ideas)
- Nebraska Extension Handout (pdf): Listen to Your Heart (lesson plan aimed at grades K-2)
- Nebraska Extension Online Resources: Family Food & Fun at Home (includes tips for cooking with kids, recipes for cooking with kids, staying active at home and more!)
- Nebraska Extension Online Resources: Recipes for Cooking With Kids (these recipes will eventually be phased to to the newer Family Food & Fun at Home)
- Nebraska Extension & 4-H Web Game: Health Rocks! Carnival (7 games targeted at young people ages 8-14)
Leadership & Citizenship
- Nebraska 4-H Web Page: 4-H Civic Engagement (ways you can positively contribute to your community while maintaining social distance)
- Nebraska 4-H Handout (pdf): Tower Building Activity (aimed at 5th & 6th graders to help youth gain personal and collaborative leadership skills — can be done in teams or just two people, each building a tower)
- Nebraska Extension & 4-H Web Game: Career Explorer (connect the dots between the choices you make and the opportunities you could have in the future)
Plant Science
- Lancaster County 4-H Handout (pdf): Starting Seeds Indoors (mid-March is the approximate time to start)
- Lancaster County Extension Online Resources Youth Gardening Activities (activities range from "Alphabet Gardening" to "Zoo Garden List of Plants")
- Lancaster County 4-H Online Resources: Plant Science Study Resources (learn to identify trees, flowers, weeds and much more!)
Science & Technology
- University of Nebraska State Museum Online Resources: Home Activities
- Code.org Curriculum for K-12 Computer Science: Learn Computer Science When Schools Are Closed
Lancaster County Super Fair
- Lancaster County 4-H Website: 4-H at Lancaster County Super Fair
- Lancaster County 4-H Online Resources: Plant Science Contest Resources
- Lancaster County 4-H Handout (pdf): Presentation Contest Procedures and Guides (develop a presentation!)
- Lancaster County 4-H Handouts (pdf) and Links to Videos: Horse Judging At-Home Lessons
4-H Project Manuals
4-H project books may be ordered online.
Nebraska 4-H Curriculum How to Order Nebraska 4-H Curriculum
National 4-H Curriculum How to Order National 4-H Curriculum
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