4-H youth, families can explore educational learning opportunities from home

Iowa 4-H Youth Development is committed to providing youth and their families with research-based, accessible online learning opportunities. A collection of online educational resources for K-12 youth audiences is available on the 4-H At Home Learning Resources website. These engaging educational resources from the local, state and national 4-H program are available for all youth and their families to further explore project area learning virtually.

4-H clover. 'From aerospace to animal science, 4-H educational opportunities are available online to empower youth to be in the driver's seat of their learning experiences as they engage in developing a skill or learning more about a specific 4-H project area,” said Debbie Nistler, state 4-H program leader with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. 'The 4-H At Home Learning Resources are providing opportunities for youth to engage in interactive, online learning communities and help provide youth with a sense of belonging in what can be scary and challenging times.”

In addition to the 4-H At Home Learning Resources, Iowa 4-H Youth Development will provide new educational content online on a focused topic of learning each week for youth audiences to engage with. Topics will include, but are not limited to, healthy living, civic engagement and leadership, communication and the arts, 4-H project area discovery, and STEM learning. This week's online learning will focus on agricultural education and highlight two resources:

Animal U is an interactive animal science program with online learning modules on swine and beef.

Crops Feed the World online learning modules let youth explore crop production and the role of crop farmers in feeding an increasing global population.

Many county 4-H programs across Iowa are also providing interactive, online learning opportunities for youth. Connect with your ISU Extension and Outreach county office to learn more about online learning offerings.

Iowa 4-H Youth Development strives to empower youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences. 4-H hands-on educational programming is provided to Iowa youth through in-school, after school, events, camps, 4-H clubs and online settings.