4-H and Extension Climate Resources

4-H Environmental Sustainability Action provides ready-to-go environmental activities for youth grades 1-8. Environmental project ideas can also be found on the UW Extension 4-H projects website, ranging from topics such as energy, conservation, and soil science.

Kid Wind helps teachers and students creatively explore the science, technology, and implications of a world powered by clean energy. Check out the activity guides here.

Digital Observation Technology Skills (DOTS) kits contain instruments that students can use to take measurements and test simple hypotheses about the environmental and ecological differences across the local landscape. Check this lesson plan that utilizes the DOTS kit: Capturing Your Environment Framework. Wisconsin 4-H educators can request DOTS kits by contacting Dr. Justin Hougham.

Resources for Teachers and Students

The Wisconsin Climate Education Hub offers quick, easy access to 2000+ climate resources by subject, grade level, and Wisconsin Academic Standards that are teacher approved and scientist reviewed resources to support the state’s requirement for environmental education.

UW–Madison welcomes K-12 classes, homeschool groups, 4-H, and youth groups for Cross-Campus Science Field Trips. Teachers and youth leaders can explore in-person and virtual options for these interactive field trips and tours.

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