Animal Science Projects
Beef
Level 1: Bite into Beef
Level 2: Here’s the Beef
Level 3: Leading the Charge
Cats
Level 1: Purr-fect Pals!
Level 2: Climbing Up
Level 3: Leaping Forward
Dairy Cattle
Level 1: Cowabunga!
Level 2: Mooving Ahead
Level 3: Rising to the Top
Dairy Goats
Level 1: Getting Your Goat
Level 2: Stepping Out
Level 3: Showing the Way
Dogs
Level 1:Wiggles & Wags
Level 2: Canine Connection
Level 3: Leading the Pack
Horse
Level 1: Giddy Up & Go
Level 2: Head, Heart & Hooves
Level 3: Stable Relationships
Level 4: Riding the Range
Level 5: Jumping to New Heights
Llama & Alpaca
Llamas & Alpacas Helper’s Guide
Meat Goats
Level 1: Just Browsing
Level 2: Growing with Meat Goats
Level 3: Meating the Future
Poultry
Level 1: Scratching the Surface
Level 2: Testing Your Wings
Level 3: Flocking Together
Rabbits
Level 1: What’s Hoppening?
Level 2: Making Tracks
Level 3: All Ears!
Sheep
Level 1: Rams, Lambs, & You
Level 2: Shear Delight
Level 3: Leading the Flock
Small Pets
Level 1: Pet Pals
Level 2: Scurrying Ahead
Level 3: Scaling the Heights
Cavy Handbook: Guide to Guinea Pigs
Swine
Level 1: The Incredible Pig
Level 2: Putting the Oink in Pig
Level 3: Going Whole Hog
Vet Science
Level 1: From Airedales to Zebras
Level 2: All Systems Go
Level 3: On the Cutting Edge
Career & Leadership Development Projects
Career Development
Build Your Future: Build Your Future Notebook
Build Your Future Facilitator Guide
Communications
Communications 1: Communications Module 1
Communications 2: Communications Module 2
Communications 3: Communications Module 3
Journalism, News, & Social Media
Journalism, News & Social Media: Making News Level 1
Public Speaking
Public Speaking: Finding Your Voice: Public Speaking Made Easy
Consumer Education
Entrepreneurship: Be the E:
Be the “E” Entrepreneurship Guide
My Financial Future
My Financial Future 1: My Financial Future Beginner Youth Notebook
My Financial Future 2: My Financial Future Advanced Youth Notebook
My Financial Future: Facilitator Guide
Leadership
Leadership 1 - Level 1: Skills You Never Outgrow 1
Leadership 2 - Level 2: Skills You Never Outgrow 2
Leadership 3 - Level 3: Skills You Never Outgrow 3
Civic Engagement Projects
Civic Engagement
Citizenship Level 1 - Citizenship Level 1: All About Me
Citizenship Level 2: - Citizenship Level 2: My Neighborhood
Citizenship Level 3 - Citizenship Level 3: My Community & Me
Family History
Family Heritage: Family History Treasure Hunt
Intercultural
Diversity & Cultural Awareness
Diversity & Cultural Awareness: Seeing i2i
Passport to the World
Passport to the World: Passport to the World
Service Learning
Service Learning Level 1: Service Learning 1 – Agents of Change
Service Learning Level 2: Service Learning 2 – Raise Your Voice
Cloverbud and Exploratory Projects
Projects in this category are a great opportunity for an introductory project experience but are not eligible for competitive exhibit.
Cloverbud
Recommended Cloverbud Resources
The Big Book of 4-H Cloverbud Activities
That’s 4-H Cloverbud Activity Book
Estos Es Trebolito 4-H Libro de Actividades (Cloverbud Activity Book - Spanish)
Additional Cloverbud Resources
All About Insects Cloverbud Activity Book
All About Pets Cloverbud Activity Book
Create Your Own Marshmallow Rocket Cloverbud Activity
Discover 4-H Cloverbud Series – Includes: 4-H Cloverbud Citizenship, 4-H Cloverbud
Communicative & Expressive Arts, 4-H Cloverbud Family Consumer Science, 4-H Cloverbud Personal Development & Leadership, 4-H Cloverbud Science & Technology
North Dakota State University Cloverbud Activities – 25 Assorted Cloverbud lessons
Turn the Page, Feel the Beat – Cloverbud Sound Explorers
Exploratory Projects
Exploring the Treasures of 4-H
Exploring the Treasures if 4-H Helper’s Guide
Welcome to 4-H: New 4-H Member Guide
Bienvenidos a 4-H: Guia para Miembros Nuevos de 4-H (New 4-H Member Guide – Spanish)
Creative & Cultural Arts
Creative Writing
Creative Writing: The Writer in You
Interior Design
Interior Design: Design Decisions
Photography
Photography Level 1: Photography Basics
Photography Level 2: Next Level Photography
Photography Level 3: Mastering Photography
Textiles, Quilts & Apparel
Clothing Embellishment
Clothing Embellishment Project Resource
Clothing Embellishment Project Workbook
Costume Design
Quilting
Beginner: You Can Quilt
Intermediate: Quilting the Best Better!
Additional Resources: Quilting Project Resource Guide
Sewing
Sewing 1: STEAM Clothing 1: FUNdamentals
Sewing 2: STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing
Sewing 3: STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further
Sewing 3: STEAM Clothing: Beyond the Needle
Shopping in Style
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts Level 1: Theatre Arts - Imagination in Action – Level 1 Beginner
Theatre Arts Level 2: Theatre Arts - Imagination in Action – Level 2 Intermediate
Theatre Arts Level 3: Theatre Arts - Imagination in Action – Level 3 Advanced
Video
4-H Filmmaking Workshop Series
Visual Arts
The following resources are a great starting place for all projects in the Visual Arts area.
Getting Started in Art (Beginner)
3-D Mixed Media
Getting Started in Art (Beginner)
Clay
Getting Started in Art (Beginner)
Computer-Generated Art
Getting Started in Art (Beginner)
Pixel Pioneers: Graphic Design Digital Resource
Diorama
Drawing & Painting
Level 1: Sketchbook Crossroads
Level 2: Portfolio Pathways
Elements and Principles of Design Card
Fiber
Food Decorating
Food Decorating Techniques by Level
Glass & Plastic
Creating Stained Glass Projects
Heritage Arts
Getting Started in Art (Beginner)
Leather
Metal
4-H Metal Enameling Member Guide
Nature
Getting Started in Art (Beginner)
Open Form & Emerging Techniques
Getting Started in Art (Beginner)
Paper
Scrapbooking
4-H Scrapbooking Digital Download
Wood
Environmental Sciences
Entomology
Beekeeping
Beekeeping Level 1: Understanding the Honey Bee
Beekeeping Level 2: Working with Honey Bees
Beekeeping Level 3: Advanced Beekeeping Methods
Entomology
Entomology Level 1: Teaming with Insects Level 1
Entomology Level 2: Teaming with Insects Level 2
Entomology Level 3: Teaming with Insects Level 3
Teaming with Insects Facilitators Guide
Fishing & Wildlife
Sportfishing
Sportfishing Level 1: Take the Bait
Sportfishing Level 2: Reel In the Fun
Sportfishing Level 3: Cast Into the Future
Wildlife
Wildlife Level 1: Wildlife Science 1
Wildlife Level 2: Wildlife Science 2
Wildlife Level 3: Wildlife Science 3
Wildlife Science Facilitators Guide
Forestry
Forests of Fun Level 1: Follow the Path
Forests of Fun Level 2: Reach for the Canopy
Forests of Fun Level 3: Explore the Deep Woods
Geology
4-H Geology: Introduction to the Study of the Earth
Natural Resources & Outdoor Living
Exploring Your Environment
Exploring Your Environment Level 1: Exploring Your Environment: Ecosystem Services
Exploring Your Environment Level 2: Exploring Your Environment: Earth's Capacity
Exploring Your Environment Facilitator Guide
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures Level 1: Hiking Trails
Outdoor Adventures Level 2: Camping Adventures
Outdoor Adventures Level 3: Backpacking Expeditions
Weather
Weather Level 1: Weather and Climate Science Level 1
Weather Level 2: Weather and Climate Science Level 2
Weather Level 3: Weather and Climate Science Level 3
Level 1-3 Weather and Climate Science Facilitators Guide
Shooting Sports
All youth wishing to take a shooting sports project must be enrolled in a 4-H Club under the supervision of a certified shooting sports instructor. Youth may not enroll independently. The shooting sport disciplines include Archery, Shotgun, Air Rifle, .22 Caliber Pistol.
Gardening, Agriculture & Food Access
Agronomy
Corn: 4-H Crops and Soils Project - Corn
Hay: Illinois 4-H Hay Project Resources
Small Grains: 4-H Crops and Soils Project - Wheat, Oats, Barley & Rye
Soybeans: 4-H Crops and Soils Project - Soybeans
Crops Record: Illinois 4 -H Crops and Soils Report
Horticulture
Floral Design
Floral Design: Illinois 4-H Floriculture Resources – Floral Design Preview
Floriculture & Landscape Design
Illinois 4-H Floriculture Resources – Flower Preservation Preview
Illinois 4-H Floriculture Resources – Landscape Design Preview
Illinois 4-H Floriculture Resources - Ornamental Display Preview
Illinois 4-H Floriculture Resources – Plant Propagation Preview
Vegetable Gardening
Vegetable Gardening Level A: See them, Sprout
Vegetable Gardening Level B: Let’s Get Growing
Vegetable Gardening Level C: Take Your Pick
Vegetable Gardening Level D: Growing Profits
Illinois Extension Home Vegetable Gardening
4-H Guidelines for Exhibiting Vegetables
Plant and Soil Science
Cover Crops
Cover Crop Science: An Inquiry-based project book
Plant & Soil Science
Plants & Soils Level 1: It’s More than Just Dirt
Plants & Soils Level 2: Stems and Stamens
Plants & Soils Level 3: Sprouting Out and Growing Up
Healthy Living
Babysitting
Babysitting: Illinois 4-H Babysitting Project Resources
Food
Cooking 101
Cooking 201
Cooking 301
Cooking 401
Food Preservation
Food Preservation: Home Food Preservation: Boiling Water Canning
Food Preservation: Home Food Preservation: Drying
Food Preservation: Home Food Preservation: Pressure Canning
National Center for Home Food Preservation
Illinois Extension Food Preservation
Put It Up! Food Preservation for Youth Online Resources
Global Gourmet
Global Gourmet: Global Gourmet
Kitchen Boss
Kitchen Boss: Kitchen Boss
Food Science
Science Fun with Dairy Foods
Science Fun with Dairy Foods: The Case of the Missing Milk
Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry
Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry
What’s on Your Plate?
What’s on Your Plate? Food Science 1 - What’s On Your Plate? The Secrets of Baking
What’s on Your Plate? Food Science 2 – What’s on Your Plate? The Power of Protein Chemistry
What’s on Your Plate? Food Science 3 – What’s on Your Plate? The Inner Mysteries of Fruits and Vegetables
What’s on Your Plate? Food Science 4 – What’s on Your Plate? Be a Food Scientist Youth Journal
Health
Everyday Food & Fitness
Health Exploration & Innovation
4-H Health Project Learning Guide & Activities for Health Project Learning
Sports Nutrition
Sports Nutrition – Ready, Set, Go
Your Feelings Matter
Your Thoughts Matter
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Aerospace
Aerospace Level 1 - Aerospace Adventures: Level 1: Pre-Flight
Aerospace Level 2 – Aerospace Adventures Level 2: Lift-Off
Aerospace Level 3 – Aerospace Adventures Level 3: Reaching New Heights
Aerospace Level 4 – Aerospace Adventures Level 4: Pilot in Command
Aerospace Helpers Guide: Flight Crew
Building Bricks
Creating with Building Bricks: Illinois 4-H Creating with Building Bricks Project Resources
Computer Science
Text-Based Programming
Level 1 - Computer Science Text-Based Programming Level 1: Text Based CS: Intro to Python 1 – Introduction to Python: Variables, Functions, and Loops Activity Guide
Level 2 - Computer Science Text-Based Programing Level 2: Text Based CS: Intro to Python 2 – Introduction to Python 11: Lists, Dictionaries, and Data Activity Guide
Visual-Based Programming
Level 1 - Computer Science Visual Based Programming Level 1: Fundamentals – Discovering Computer Science & Programming through Scratch.
Level 1 - Computer Science Visual Based Programming Level 1: Fundamentals – Discovering Computer Science & Programming through Scratch Student Notebook
Level 2 - Computer Science Visual Based Programming Level 2: Explorations – Discovering Computer Science & Programming through Scratch
Level 2 - Computer Science Visual Programming Level 2: Explorations – Discover Computer Science & Programming through Scratch Student Notebook
Level 3 – Computer Science Visual Programming Level 3: Recursion – Discovering Computer Science & Programming through Scratch
Level 3 – Computer Science Visual Programming Level 3: Recursion – Discovering Computer Science & Programming through Scratch Student Notebook
Electricity
Electricity 1 – Electric Excitement Level 1: Magic of Electricity
Electricity 2 – Electric Excitement Level 2: Investigating Electricity
Electricity 3 – Electric Excitement Level 3: Wired For Power
Electricity 4 – Electric Excitement Level 4: Entering Electronics
Additional Electricity Resources
Robotics
Junk Drawer Robotics
Junk Drawer Robotics 1: Junk Drawer Robotics – Level 1: Give Robots a Hand
Junk Drawer Robotics 2: Junk Drawer Robotics – Level 2: Robots on the Move
Junk Drawer Robotics 3: Junk Drawer Robotics – Level 3: Mechatronics
Junk Drawer Robotics: Youth Notebook
Robotics
The 4-H robotics curriculum supports only EV3 and Spike Prime kits. Other robotic kits may be used, but will require additional instructions or curriculum resources for participants to build and program them successfully,
Robotics1: Robotics 1 with EV3 (only for those using EV3 Robots)
Robotics 1: Robotics with Lego Spike Prime: Level 1 – Introduction to Spike Prime Robotics Activity Guide
Robotics 2: EV3N more (only for those using EV3 Robots)Robotics 2: Introduction to Robotics Activity Guide Level 2
Robotics 3: Online Resources
Small Engines
Small Engines 1 - Small Engines Level 1: Crank It Up
Small Engines 2 – Small Engines Level 2: Warm It Up
Small Engines 3 – Small Engines Level 3: Tune It Up
Technologies
eSports
Illinois 4-H Esports Curriculum
Maker
DIY Make and Build Activity Guide
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles/Systems: Drones
Quads Away – Unmanned Aerial Vehicles/Systems: Drones
Tractor
Tractor A – Tractor Level A – Starting Up: Getting to Know Your Tractor
Tractor B - Tractor Level B – Tractor Operation: Gearing Up for Safety
Tractor C – Tractor Level C – Moving Out: Learning About Your Tractor
Tractor D – Tractor Level D- Learning More: Learning About Agricultural Tractors & Equipment
Welding
Arcs and Sparks: Shielded Metal Arc Welding
