Although many people think that waves originate from inside the water, the water doesn’t actually move with the waves. Instead, waves are formed by “wind friction,” i.e., wind energy moving across the water’s surface.  In this lesson, youth take part in several activities to see how waves are formed and why some waves are bigger […]

This list contains the lesson plans and materials to complete the five entomology activities in the “Going Buggy” 4-H Afterschool series. (3 pages, 131 KB) Keywords – entomology, projects, bugs Details Publication Number: ACTas020box Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Entomology Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links “Going Buggy” 4-H Project Box Contents (131 KB) “Going Buggy” […]

4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth learn that many insects walk by using their legs to create “alternating triangles.” Includes observing insect specimens with scopes and performing a “bug walk.” Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 87 KB) Keywords- observation, bugs, learning to learn Details Publication Number: ACTas026 Category: […]

4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth learn that insects grow and develop as do all living things. Includes a feeding hike to see what caterpillars and other insects eat. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 92 KB) Keywords- learning to lear, metamorphisis, “The Very Hungry Catepillar” Details Publication Number: […]

4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth identify physical and behavioral characteristics of insects. Includes building a cricket house and observing crickets. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 76 KB) Keywords- bugs, crickets Details Publication Number: ACTas023 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Entomology Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Going Buggy: […]

4-H Afterschool entomology activity where youth are introduced to the concept that living things grow and develop. Includes studying the life cycle of a butterfly and creating a butterfly. Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups. (2 pages, 118 KB) Keywords- cocoon, bugs, Karner Blue, “Miss Rumphius” Details Publication Number: ACTas024 Category: […]