4-H Spark Kits

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Get a spark for learning!

Explore fun learning the whole family can do together! Each activity handout will introduce a new topic with hands-on activities and videos.

4-H Circuitry

Circuitry Kit (in English)

Circuitry is all around us. Circuits can be found in your favorite video game console, toaster, phone, and even doorbells! Circuits are important because they help navigate the flow of electrons (electricity). In this kit you will learn about the different circuit types and use that knowledge to create 3 neat projects!

Washington County 4-H

Circuitry: Intro Video (in English)

Follow these videos along with the 4-H Investigator Circuitry activity handout.

Tanya Kindrachuk | Feb 2025 | Video

Circuitry: Decorative LED (in English)

Check out this video to learn how to power a LED light!

Tanya Kindrachuk | Feb 2025 | Video

Circuitry: Scribble Bot (in English)

Can robots make art? Check out this video!

Tanya Kindrachuk | Feb 2025 | Video

Circuitry: Bristle Bot (in English)

Learn how to make a robot with things you can find in your home!

Tanya Kindrachuk | Feb 2025 | Video

4-H Outdoor Explorer Spark Kit

Outdoor Explorers Kit (in English)

This packet contains four activities you can do to explore the outdoors around you.

Washington County 4-H

4-H Milk Spark Kit

4-H Milk Spark Kit (in English)

This handout includes four activities you can do at home with your 4-H spark kit!

Washington County 4-H

Got milk? A science experiment! (in English)

Milk is the world's most complex, natural, and oldest fluid. Learn about caseins, a major protein in cow milk.

Kristen Moore | Feb 2025 | Video

Dec 2020

Authors

Kristen Moore

Assistant Professor of Practice, 4-H Youth Development

Patrick Willis

(Former)

Tanya Kindrachuk

FCH Program Coordinator, Ext Clackamas Co Office

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