Catapults: Launching into STEM Fun
By: Travis West, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Vinton County Catapults are a great introductory engineering project that can be accomplished with several items you might have around your house or classroom. Hands-on experiences like constructing a catapult give kids…
4-H Camp Tech
4-H Camp Tech is a three-day, two-night camp, located on the campus of The Ohio State University, that introduces youth in grades six-eight to a variety of activities that include: coding, robotics, engineering design, electricity and more. Camp Tech is…
Two Liter Herb Planter Challenge
By: Danielle Combs, OSU Extension Educator, Highland County, 4-H Youth Development Have you been looking for something new and exciting to do while at home? Making a 2-liter herb planter is a great way to grow herbs for your family…
The Magic of Sandcastles
By: Tracy Winter, OSU Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Have you ever tried to build a sandcastle with dry sand? It just doesn’t work! Let’s find out what is needed to make the sandcastle stick together. Did you know that…
10-Minute Science: Outrun Gravity
During its first second of decent, an object travels 32 feet, thanks to the consistent pull of gravity. Using only leg power (thrust), can someone travel faster than gravity? Do you think you can run 32 feet in less than…
10-Minute Science: Helpful Hydrogels
Hydrogels! Say what? Imagine you’re a scientist or even an engineer to explore the superabsorbent polymer. Click here to test it out and share your findings on social media using #Ohio4H. And…there’s more! Learn how hydrogels can be used by…
Laid Back Lava Lamp
By: Danielle Combs, an OSU Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development in Highland County Have you been looking for something new and exciting to do while at home? Laid Back Lava Lamps are a fun way to learn something while performing…
4-H World Changers
WORLD CHANGERS for Middle & High School Girls Inspired by Girls Who Code In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. Through self-chosen projects, kids are paired with mentors and given opportunities to lead. These projects and experiences…
10-Minute Science: Lifting Water
Click here to see how many straws you can use to lift water during this week’s activity. Let us know how many straws you used and share a picture using #Ohio4H. For more 10-minute science activities visit: https://ohio4h.org/10-minute-science.
Forces of Flight
By Travis West, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Vinton County What kid has not tried to make the best paper airplane and tried to outdo their friends? We are all competitive and want to make our plane fly the furthest…
