More Alike than Different
References
4-H After School Program Curriculum Manual, University of California Cooperative Extension.

Earth Works Group. 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth. Oregon: Earth Works Press.

Endangered and Threatened Species of New Jersey. (1990). USDA Soil Conservation Service, Somerset, NJ; New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife, Endangered and Nongame Species Project.

Etling, A. & Powell, V. (1984, rev 2002). And My World, Leaders Guide and Members Guide, Units 1-3. 4-H International Curriculum Committee representing ES/USDA, the Cooperative Extension System, and the Land Grant University System.

Haas, C.B. & Friedman, A.C. (1990). My Own Fun. Chicago: Chicago Review Press.
Lampton, C. (1988). Endangered Species Book. New York: Franklin Watts.

Many Faces, One People, A Multi- Cultural Training Guide. (Unit 2 - Building CommUNITY). (1992). National 4-H Council, Chevy Chase, MD.

SPACES: Preparing Kids for a High Tech and Global Future (1991). Cooperative Extension Service, Michigan State University, Ann Arbor, MI.

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Taking Care of Your Community
References
Earth Works Group. 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth. Oregon: Earth Works Press.

Ross, K. (Reynolds, K., editor) (1996). The Best Holiday Crafts. Connecticut: The Millbrook Press, 1996.

Snodgrass, M.E. (1991) Environmental Awareness: Toxic Waste. Florida: Bancroft-Sage Publishing, 1991.


Our Flag - American Pride
References
Cheney, L.V. (2002). America: A patriotic primer. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Duden, J. (2002). Betsy Ross. Minnesota: Bridgestone Books.

Ferry, J. (2003). The American Flag. Pennsylvania: Mason Crest Publishers.

Marsh, C. (2001). The young patriot's book of puzzles, games, riddles, stories, poems and activities. North Carolina: Gallopade Pub Group.

Ross, K. (2003). Star-spangled crafts. Connecticut: Millbrook Press.

Thompson, S.L. (2003). Stars and stripes: The story of the American Flag. New York: Harper Collins Publish.

USA Flag Site: www.usa-flag-site.org/history.shtml


Know Your Community
References
Boy Scouts of America (2002). Citizenship in the Community. Texas: Boy Scouts of America.

Press, J. (2002). All around the town! Exploring your community through craft fun. Vermont: Williamson Publishing.

Schulz, M. Rittenberg (1990). Community services: Careers for today. Minnesota: Watts.

Wegman, W. (1998). My Town. New York: Hyperion.

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Edible Aquifer
References
Williamson, R.D.. and Ellen P. Smoak, E.P. Down To Earth. North Carolina Cooperative Extension, North Carolina A & T University. Greensboro, NC 27420-1928

Deep Subject- Wells and Ground Water U.S. Environmental Protection.
Agency web site: www.epa.gov/teachers/

Additional Resources
For more information about drinking water and ground water, check out the EPA's Drinking Water for Kids page. It includes games, lesson plans, health activities and a link to a special Spanish language web page. It can be found at www.epa.gov/OGWDW/kids/.

The EPA has a great non-point source pollution kids' page that includes Masterbug Theatre, Darby Duck and the Aquatic Crusaders, and a Splash on-line interactive game that allows students to see the immediate and long-term effects of their environmental decisions. It can be found at www.epa.gov/OWOW/NPS/kids/.

The U.S. Geological Service Learning Web is dedicated to K-12 learning and lifelong education. It has information and lesson plans for students, teachers, and others. Topics include anything on, in or around the earth: land, water, plants, animals and maps. The website is located at http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb
www.usgs.gov/education/

The U.S. Agricultural Research Service Sci4Kids website has a collection of short, simple success stories about a variety of environmental topics, including water and aquaculture. It may be found at www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/environment/environmentintro.htm.

EPA's Drinking Water for Kids page
www.epa.gov/OGWDW/kids/

U.S. AgriculturalResearch Service Sci4Kids website
www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/environment/environmentintro.htm


Is that Cloud Going to Rain on Me Today?
Additional Resources
Excellent cloud charts with color photos are commercially available for purchase. In addition, books about weather often include detailed descriptions and photos of cloud types. You can also find cloud photos online at the Science Discovery Series web site. www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu.


The Sounds Around Us
References
Carswell, E. & Bisignaro, J. (1985). Living activities to encourage respect for nature. Carthage, Illinois: Good Apple, Inc.

Castaldo, N.F. (1997). The little hands nature book. Charlotte, Vermont: Williamson Publishing.

Cornell, J. (1989). Sharing nature with children. Nevada City, California: Dawn Publications.

Additional Resources
4HCCS Exploring Your Environment

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Sharpen Your Senses
Additional Resources
4HCCS Exploring Your Environment
Science Discovery Series

Household Hazard Hunt
References
Lessons in Solid Waste Management, Cooperative Extension Service, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, August 1993.

History of the Bald Eagle web site: www.baldeagleinfo.com/eagle/eagle11.html.


Blowin' in the Wind
References
Diem, K. (2003). Weatherwise unit of Science Discovery Series Volume 2. National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System (4-hcurriculum.org).

Lyons, W. A. (1994). The Handy Weather Answer Book. Detroit, Michigan: Visible Ink Press.

Discover Science web site: www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu.

Additional Resources
4HCCS Exploring Your Environment
4HCCS Outdoor Adventures
4HCCS Science Discovery Series



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Sensing the Environment
References
Elpers, C. Welcome To the Night. Great Plains Nature Center, Wichita, Kansas.

Levin, M. Tips and Tricks for Teaching Kids to Appreciate the Environment. Carolina Day School, Asheville, North Carolina.

Teacher Tips, Volume 2, Number 1, September 2002. Anita Purves Nature Center, Urbana, IL.
Web site: www.prairienet.org/upd/tipsseptember2002.html

The DuPage Conservationist. Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Wheaton, IL.
Web site: www.dupageforest.com/INFO/info.html

University of Wisconsin, Madison Department of Botany
Web site: www.news.wisc.edu/titanarum/index.html

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Plant Biology
Web site: www.life.uiuc.edu/plantbio/digitalflowers/Araceae/10.htm



Where Will the Wind Take Me?
References
"Weatherwise" unit of Science Discovery Series Volume 2

Additional Resources
4-H Science Discovery Series: www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu



Indoor Air Pollution
References
The National Wildlife Federation, 1412 16th Street, NW Washington, D.C.
Project Learning Tree, The American Forest Council, 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.

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Learning the Ropes - Double Dutch Style
References
American Double Dutch League Rule Book, 1981.

Mulroy, M.T., Little, W.L. & Taylor, U.R. (1998). Double Dutch 4-H Health and Fitness Program. University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System.

Rea-Keywood, J. & Buck, P.S. (1997). Cumberland County 4-H Health & Fitness Project Leaders Guide.

American Double Dutch League web site: www.usaddl.org

USA Jump Rope Federation web site: www.usajrf.org

Additional Resources
American Double Dutch League Rule Book, 1981.

Mulroy, M.T., Little, W.L. & Taylor, U.R. (1998). Double Dutch 4-H Health and Fitness Program. University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System.

Rea-Keywood, J. & Buck, P.S. (1997). Cumberland County 4-H Health & Fitness Project Leaders Guide.



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Away with Germs
Additional Resources
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/op/handwashing.htm
www.washup.org/
www.foodsafety.gov/~dms/fsehand1.html
www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/pubhealth/pdf/handwash.pdf
www.caringforkids.cps.ca/healthy/Handwashing.htm



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Outdoor Cooking
References
Katie Comes Calling: Easy Tin Can Ice Cream. Alabama Cooperative Extension
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program. Auburn University, Alabama 36849.

Kids-A-Cookin' (2003). K-State Research and Extension Family Nutrition Program, Kansas State University. Web site: www.kidsacookin.org




Home Alone
Additional Resources
Kids Health. When It's Just You After School website for kids: kidshealth.org/kid/watch/house/homealone.html




Pyramid Power
References
Due to the revision of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, the activity related to this subject was deleted from this curriculum. Because we want to make sure our audience has the most up-to-date information on nutrition, we suggest the following website links:

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/Fpyr/pyramid.html

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Parliamentary Procedure
Additional Resources
Robert, General H.M.  Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief.  Glenview, IL:  Scott Foresman and Company.

Parliamentary Procedure Quick Questions and Parliamentary Procedure At A Glance. The Leadership Center at Washington State University.

Club Officers and Committees. Utah State University Extension.

4-H Club Officer Duties (utah4h.org/vol-handbook/planning.htm )

Parliamentary Procedure Online (www.parlipro.org/index.html) includes Robert's Rules of Order, online tutorial, online games and quizzes, bibliography and related links.

Parliamentary Procedure Quick Questions (www.getinvolved.wsu.edu/lead/library/resources/)



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Getting to Know You
References
4-H After School Program Curriculum Manual, University of California Cooperative Extension.

Etling, A. & Powell, V. (1984, rev 2002). And My World, Leader's Guide and Member's Guide, Units 1-3. 4-H International Curriculum Committee representing ES/USDA, the Cooperative Extension System, and the Land Grant University System.

Haas, C.B. & Friedman, A.C. (1990). My Own Fun. Chicago: Chicago Review Press.

Many Faces, One People, A Multi- Cultural Training Guide, Unit 2 - Building CommUNITY (1992). National 4-H Council, Chevy Chase, MD.

Additional Resources
Leadership Skills You Never Outgrow Leader's Guide and Member's Guide Book 1 (1992, revised 2001).




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Pets, Pets, Pets
References
Learn About: Selection, Care, and Feeding of Your Pet. North Dakota State University Extension Service.

Exploring Farm Animals: Helper's Group Activity Guide. 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System.
Web site: www.4-hcurriculum.org



Leafy Prints
Reference
Learn About Leader's Guide: How a tree grows. North Dakota 4-H Youth Development Staff. NDSU Extension Service: North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Science.

Making leaf prints demonstration kit. Exploring Plants (Publication 1325). North Carolina State Extension

Make a Nature Box
References
Krzyzanowski, V. (2003). Nature Collection (contained in revised 4-H Prep Leader Activity Guide). Rutgers Cooperative Extension, NJ.


Additional Resources
Alexander, S. (1999). Exploring nature. Teacher Created Materials, Inc.: CA.

Basile, C. G., Gillespie-Malone, J., Collins, F. (1997). Nature at your doorstep. Teacher Ideas Press: CO.

Project Wild: K-12 Curriculum & Activity Guide (2002). Council for Environmental Education. Houston: TX.

Endangered Species Program: US Fish and Wildlife Service. Available at
endangered.fws.gov/



My Backyard is a Jungle
References
Diem, K. (1995). Planet of the Plants (included in New Jersey 4-H Earth X-Press Vol. III, produced by Department Science & Technology Committee). Rutgers Cooperative Extension, NJ..

Additional Resources
Related 4HCCS project materials:
Exploring Your Environment

Outdoor Adventures

Science Discovery Series (www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu)

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Mysterious Mud
Additional Resources
4-H Science Discovery Series: www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu



Make Your Own Cloud and Miniature Rainstorm
Additional Resources
4-H Science Discovery Series: www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu



Make it Shine
Additional Resources
4-H Science Discovery Series: www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu



Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere
Additional Resources
4-H Science Discovery Series: www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu



Steam & Sweat
Additional Resources
4-H Science Discovery Series: www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu



Hot, Ht, Hot
Additional Resources
4-H Science Discovery Series: www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu



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Be a "Rock" Star
References
Diem, K. (2001).  Geology Where You Live in Science Discovery Series Volume 1.  www.4-hcurriculum.org.

Diem, K.  (1995).  Where Did That Rock Come From?  NJ 4-H Earth X-Press Volume III.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension, NJ.

Ranger Rick's NatureScope, 3: 2 (1987). Geology: The Active Earth. National Wildlife Federation (1412 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036).

Sorrell, C.A.  (1973).  Rocks and Minerals. Golden Guide.

Additional Resources
4-H Science Discovery Series: www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu





Fun with Atoms & Molecules
References
Nebergall, Schmidt, Holtzclaw (1976).  General Chemistry, Fifth Edition.  Lexington, MA:  D.C. Heath and Company.

Additional Resources
4HCCS Science Discovery Series
4-H Science Discovery Series web site: www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu






Pushy Air!
Additional Resources
4-H Science Discovery Series: www.discoverscience.rutgers.edu


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