Engineering

The various Engineering projects prove opportunities for boys and girls to become computer literate through use of computer software and developing computer programs; explore the magic of electricity, magnetism, and electronics; and make useful articles of wood by learning to select, use and care for woodworking tools.

Computers

Computer literacy and education are endorsed by 4-H as important to the future success of our young people. The great diversity and rapid pace of change that characterize the development of computers and the software they use, however, make it unfeasible to adapt any one set of curriculum materials for the Computer Project area. What is most appropriate is that youth and volunteers interested in pursuing a computer project follow the project planning guide for group-determined projects. A group-determined project will allow youth to design a project that will take into account their skills, interests, and needs, as well as the types of computers and software available for their use.

Electricity and Electronics

Fun, excitement, action—that’s what interest youth. And that’s what you can make the 4-H Electricity and Electronics program be for your 4-H’ers.

4-H’ers in the Electricity and Electronics program can participate in many fun learning activities, such as:

• Teaching other 4-H’ers about electric energy
• Making useful items and equipment and learning to use electricity wisely.
• Exploring career opportunities in electric energy
• Helping ease the energy crisis by efficient use of household appliances and entertainment equipment.
• Learning more about the basic sources of energy and how these may affect their lives now and in the future.
• The units that are covered are Exploring the World of Electricity. Electricity’s Silent Partner/Magnetism.
• Working with Electricity. Electricity for Family Living. Behind the Switch. The Basics of Electronics.

Woodworking

This is an excellent fall and winter project because it can be done indoors. 4-H woodworkers learn how to select, use, and care for woodworking tools. They learn how to use a square, saw straight, drive nails, and set screws. Members make useful articles of wood and develop an interest in a vocation or hobby. Activities include tours, demonstrations, and exhibits of articles made. The club will need a place where members and work with tools.