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4H 3574
Creating an Urban Food Web -- Vibrant Clubs
In every ecosystem, all living beings are connected. All species, from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammal, rely on one another. In each habitat, all species occupy their own specific niche or position within the system. The niche each species occupies is determined, in part, by the food they eat. A food web shows the connections between species based on the food(s) they eat. Like humans, most species will not eat the same food for every meal, meaning species may have multiple things they eat or multiple species that eat them.

In this activity, youth will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of food webs in an urban ecosystem by creating their own webs and reflecting on what they came up with.
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4H 3585
Creating a Woodland Food Web -- Vibrant Clubs
In every ecosystem, all living beings are connected. All species, from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammal, rely on one another. In each habitat, all species occupy their own specific niche or position within the system. The niche each species occupies is determined, in part, by the food they eat. A food web shows the connections between species based on the food(s) they eat. Like humans, most species will not eat the same food for every meal, meaning species may have multiple things they eat or multiple species that eat them.

In this activity, youth will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of food webs in a woodland ecosystem by creating their own webs and reflecting on what they came up with.
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4H 3583
The Signal -- Vibrant Clubs
This activity works on non-verbal communication between a team to reach a common goal.
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4H 3584
Blindfold Maze -- Vibrant Clubs
This activity is designed to help improve communication and teamwork. It also helps to show the importance of giving clear directions.
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4H 3586
Drive Vroom Skirt -- Vibrant Clubs
This game helps teach the youth concentration skills. The youth must pay attention to the other members, listen to their words, and watch what their hands are doing. If they mess up, they lose the game. Once there are two people left, the game is over. The individual’s goals are to get the other players to mess up and be the last two standing.
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4H 3852
Stinging Bee -- Vibrant Clubs
This game is intended for individuals who do not know each other well. This teaches youth the importance of remembering details and making a good first impression.
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4H 3581
Creating an Eastern Deciduous Forest Food Web -- Vibrant Clubs
In every ecosystem, all living beings are connected. All species, from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammal, rely on one another. In each habitat, all species occupy their own specific niche or position within the system. The niche each species occupies is determined, in part, by the food they eat. A food web shows the connections between species based on the food(s) they eat. Like humans, most species will not eat the same food for every meal, meaning species may have multiple things they eat or multiple species that eat them.

In this activity, youth will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of food webs in an eastern deciduous forest ecosystem by creating their own webs and reflecting on what they came up with.
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4H 3575
Creating a Tallgrass Prairie Food Web -- Vibrant Clubs
In every ecosystem, all living beings are connected. All species, from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammal, rely on one another. In each habitat, all species occupy their own specific niche or position within the system. The niche each species occupies is determined, in part, by the food they eat. A food web shows the connections between species based on the food(s) they eat. Like humans, most species will not eat the same food for every meal, meaning species may have multiple things they eat or multiple species that eat them.

In this activity, youth will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of food webs in a tallgrass prairie ecosystem by creating their own webs and reflecting on what they came up with.
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4H 3576
Predator Prey Cycle Tag -- Vibrant Clubs
In every ecosystem, all living beings are connected. All species, from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammal, rely on one another. When food is abundant (prey), those that eat the food (predator) will thrive, and their population will grow. Eventually, there may be too many predators, and the prey population may dwindle. When this happens, there is not enough food for the predators, so their numbers drop also. With fewer predators, the prey population increases again, and the cycle continues. In this activity, youth will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of predator-prey cycles and reflect on their experience.
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4H 3582
Creating a Wetland Food Web -- Vibrant Clubs
In every ecosystem, all living beings are connected. All species, from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammal, rely on one another. In each habitat, all species occupy their own specific niche or position within the system. The niche each species occupies is determined, in part, by the food they eat. A food web shows the connections between species based on the food(s) they eat. Like humans, most species will not eat the same food for every meal, meaning species may have multiple things they eat or multiple species that eat them.

In this activity, youth will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of food webs in a wetland ecosystem by creating their own webs and reflecting on what they came up with.
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4H 3539
Goal Setting -- Vibrant Club Activity
Walks a club leader and members through the information presented in our goal-setting materials. Setting meaningful goals for your 4-H experience is key to planning your growth and experiences as a 4-H member! One way to ensure you set well-rounded goals is to think of the acronym ‘ART’. ART stands for Action, Results, and Timeline.
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4H 3577
History of Antibiotics and Resistance -- Vibrant Clubs
With his discovery of penicillin in 1928, Dr. Alexander Flemming predicted that in the future, bacteria may become resistant to the antibiotics used to treat them. This prediction has become true as the effectiveness of antibiotics has changed over time due to the bacteria becoming resistant to the drugs through mutations. As more bacteria become resistant, there’s growing concern about antibiotics not working across agriculture and human medicine.

This activity aims to showcase how antibiotics’ effectiveness has changed over time and showcase that it is important to utilize these tools wisely to combat antimicrobial resistance.
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4H 3578
Resistant Bacteria in the Environment -- Vibrant Clubs
One Health is a collaborative, multi-sector, transdisciplinary approach to achieving optimal health outcomes among people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. Scientists working with a One Health focus have seen increased antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in the environment. Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in the environment occur naturally but can also be impacted by humans’ antibiotic use and disposal decisions. This antimicrobial resistance can impact humans if they swim with a cut in a waterway that contains resistant bacteria.
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4H 3579
One Health: Uniting People, Animals, and Plants for Health -- Vibrant Clubs
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a complex problem to overcome. It takes all industries to work together to combat AMR. The most important approach to overcoming AMR is taking a One Health approach. One Health is a collaborative, multi-sector, transdisciplinary approach to achieving optimal health outcomes among people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. It is important to demonstrate to youth that even with their 4-H projects, they are still part of One Health.

Fighting against germs that resist medicine is really hard. When medicines no longer work to kill germs we call this antimicrobial resistance. To solve this problem, everyone - like doctors, farmers, and scientists - needs to work together. One important way to do this is by using something called the “One Health” approach. One Health means everyone, including people, animals, plants, and the environment they all share, working together to stay healthy. Even kids with their 4-H projects can be a part of this important teamwork!
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4H 3580
Veterinary Client Patient Relationship -- Vibrant Clubs
Veterinarian Client Patient Relationship (VCPR) is the established relationship between a veterinarian and the client to optimize the client’s animal’s health. In June 2023, a new law was passed requiring livestock producers to obtain a prescription to purchase certain antibiotics for their animals. The antibiotics that require a prescription are medically important to humans, meaning they are also used in human medicine. Due to the change, you must have a VCPR in place to be prescribed antibiotics for your animals. This change was made to help support responsible antibiotic use through more veterinary oversight to help combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A veterinarian and client working together is crucial for using antibiotics responsibly. Working across animal, human, and plant industries to optimize health for all is called One Health. The One Health approach encourages all sectors to work together to combat AMR.
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4H 3525
Wildlife Trivia: Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregion -- Vibrant Clubs
One common ecoregion in the state of Iowa includes the Tall Grass Prairie. This activity includes cards with "fun facts" about various wildlife species that call the Tall Grass Prairie home. The fun trivia game helps youth identify wildlife species and learn more about specific characteristics of those species.
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4H 3567
Wildlife Trivia: Urban Ecoregion -- Vibrant Clubs
One common ecoregion in the state of Iowa is the Urban Ecoregion. This activity includes cards with "fun facts" about various wildlife species that call the Urban Ecoregion home. The fun trivia game helps youth identify wildlife species and learn more about specific characteristics of those species.
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4H 3568
Wildlife Trivia: Wetland Ecoregion -- Vibrant Clubs
One common ecoregion in the state of Iowa is the wetland ecoregion. This activity includes cards with "fun facts" about various wildlife species that call the Wetland Ecoregion home. The fun trivia game helps youth identify wildlife species and learn more about specific characteristics of those species.
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4H 3572
4-H Trivia Human Tic-Tac-Toe -- Vibrant Clubs
An interactive tic-tac-toe game with a focus on 4-H facts and trivia!
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4H 3565
Mood Music -- Vibrant Clubs
Music can be very powerful. It has the power to inspire and move us emotionally, reduce stress, as well as help us feel connected to others. Intentionally listening to music can have positive benefits for our overall well-being. Music can be utilized easily if a playlist has been created.
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4H 3512
$20 Challenge -- Vibrant Clubs
This learning experience will introduce young people to virtual clothing shopping options for personal use or the $20 Challenge. Young people will learn about a tool to use to shop for their $20 Challenge exhibit.
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4H 3564
Innovative Design -- Vibrant Clubs
The Iowa 4-H Clothing Event Innovative Design class challenges youth to think beyond traditional garment selection and production. This vibrant club activity helps brainstorm ideas for designing an outfit that doesn’t easily fit into the clothing selection and fashion revue classes. When the activity is completed, youth will have design plans that they can independently bring to life with their choice of materials using their preferred construction method.
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4H 3563
Presenting to an Exhibit Judge -- Vibrant Clubs
Exhibiting at Fairs has long been a traditional part of a 4-H member’s learning experience. In Iowa 4-H, we use conference judging for most of our static (non-living) exhibits. Conference judging allows 4-H members to have a face-to-face conversation with an expert to discuss the member’s work. Judges are caring adults trained to use this process to educate, evaluate, and encourage 4-H members. Members who prepare to share their stories with the judge will likely approach the experience with more confidence and greater anticipation.
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4H 3558
Hydro Dipped Science -- Vibrant Clubs
Let your creativity flow as you explore fluid dynamics principles to create a one-of-a-kind gift! Dip a canvas, ceramic piece, or anything really into a swirl of spray paint on water to reveal a beautiful masterpiece.
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4H 3543
Circuit Roleplaying -- Vibrant Clubs
Have you ever wondered how your room light turns on, or the fan starts spinning? So many of our household appliances are powered by electricity. Electricity flows from positive (high) to negative (low) through pathways called circuits. Materials that electricity can flow through are called conductors, such as salt, metal, or even people. Materials are insulators if electricity can’t travel through them, such as the plastic coating covering wires or thick rubber gloves technicians wear to protect themselves when repairing power lines. You will build a circuit to turn on a light in this activity!
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4H 3561
What is Horse Judging? -- Vibrant Clubs
Competition in horse judging allows you to be the judge of a horse show. You will learn all the body parts of a horse, the ideal characteristics of how a horse moves, and determine how to score horses in competition. And to explain how you decided on your scores. When you get to the senior level of this activity, you could compete in national competitions

The judging contest is a learning experience, where youth judge classes of four horses. Youth make a careful evaluation of horses in a class and place them against an accepted ideal for the breed or discipline shown. The contest provides an educational program for all project members, including those who may not own a project animal.
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4H 3555
Positively Me! -- Vibrant Clubs
Positive affirmation cards can be a source to boost participants’ positive thoughts about themselves while they are creating the cards and, in the future, when reviewing them. Some benefits of positive affirmation cards are feeling more optimistic, confident, and empowered, being reminded of how worthy they are, moving away from negative thoughts, and learning to love themselves.
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4H 3557
Nature Mandalas -- Vibrant Clubs
The word mandala means “circle.” A mandala is a circular structure with a design that radiates out from the center symmetrically. It is one of nature’s most perfect configurations. Mandala patterns can be seen in natural objects such as tree rings, spider webs, seashells, crystals, and more.
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4H 3547
Horse Quiz Bowl -- Vibrant Clubs
Horse Quiz Bowl is an exciting opportunity for youth to showcase their horse knowledge in a competitive, jeopardy-like contest. This contest involves a series of questions that are asked either of a specific individual or a team. Participants use a buzzer system to ‘buzz’ in first and answer questions. These questions might be in the form of a regular question, toss-up, or bonus depending on the half of play. There are a variety of subject areas covered: general equine terms, the horse industry, feeding and care, and anatomy.
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4H 3546
Squishy Circuits -- Vibrant Clubs
In this activity, you will create a conductive dough that can act as a wire to carry electricity to power lights!
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4H 3559
Yoga for You -- Vibrant Clubs
Self-care is important for mental and physical well-being. Yoga helps strengthen and calm the mind and body through breathing, physical postures, and mindfulness. It is a fun and interactive activity that can help improve focus, self-esteem, listening skills, and relationships.
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4H 3550
Mindful Nature Hike Bingo -- Vibrant Clubs
Research has shown that spending time in nature can decrease stress, lower blood pressure, enhance the immune system, increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety, improve and calm our mood, and reduce feelings of isolation. Practicing mindfulness has similar benefits and improves focus and concentration. This activity will allow youth to get active and explore the outdoors while being more mindful of the present moment, breathing, and noticing the world around them with their five senses.
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4H 3560
What is Hippology? -- Vibrant Clubs
Hippology is the study of horses. Learning hippology means learning about horse anatomy and physiology, history and origins, diseases, parasites, reproduction, the horse industry, horse management, breeds, conformation, competitions horse perform in, genetics, colors, parts of the saddle, bridles and bits, types of bits, gaits, and nutrition.

For club leaders to use with youth interested in participating in a hippology event or contest.
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4H 3554
Snaffle Bit Communication with a Horse -- Vibrant Club Activity
Communication to control the horse when you are riding is relayed by using your hands (rein aids), seat, legs, and voice. Most people place headgear (bridle) on the horse’s head with a bit in the horse’s mouth, and a saddle on the horse’s back. The bridle with a bit will apply pressure on and around the horse’s head and mouth in a variety of places, depending on the type used. The horse learns that pressure in a certain area means to slow down, stop, turn or change their head position.
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4H 3541
Horse's Vision -- Vibrant Club Activity
Did you know the horse has one of the largest eyes of all mammals? Most prey animals, such as horses, have eyes set on the sides of their heads, allowing them to see predators approaching from many directions. Horses have excellent capability of seeing movement at a distance. When trail riding, a horse may see a deer run across the trail long before humans would see the deer.

Horses use both binocular and monocular vision. Binocular vision allows the horse to use both eyes together to see directly ahead. However, their depth perception is limited because their eyes are so far apart. Monocular vision allows the horse to see on both sides of their heads, meaning the left eye and the right eye work independently and see different views.
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4H 3562
What Is The Horse Wearing? -- Vibrant Club Activity
This activity will introduce young people to the various appointments for working around and riding horses. Appointments are the equipment and clothing used in showing horses. The discipline (English or Western) will determine the type of attire the person wears and the type of tack the horse wears. Tack is equipment or accessories used while riding or working with a horse. Equipping a horse is often referred to as tacking up.
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4H 3542
Community Leaders Panel -- Vibrant Clubs
Identify 3 leaders within the community and ask them to attend your meeting as part of the leadership panel. At a meeting prior, consider discussing the Leadership Panel with your 4-H Club. This lesson will walk your club through hosing a panel of community leaders.
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4H 3540
New Year? New Goals! -- Vibrant Clubs
Each new year, millions of Americans make a New Year’s Resolution or a personal goal for self-improvement to work toward in the coming year. Many individuals focus on improving their diet, exercising more, or reducing leisure screen time. However, others may focus on other beneficial actions like daily journaling, practicing daily mindfulness, reducing the use of disposable plastics, or improving their recycling habits. In 4-H, we practice setting goals for project areas and for exhibits. In this activity, you will set a personal goal to work toward this 4-H year.
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4H 3508
Sixty Second Speeches -- Vibrant Clubs
Public speaking is an important skill that can help you achieve your personal, educational, and professional goals. The skillful delivery of your message requires the organization of the material.

This activity will lead youth through the preparation of a short impromptu speech, organized into three parts: introduction, body, and conclusion. Participants will learn public speaking basics.
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4H 3531
Horse Nutrition Race -- Vibrant Clubs
This game teaches youth basic facts about feeding horses. Every animal requires feed to meet their nutritional requirements. Horses, like people, require water, energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals. These needs are met by providing hay, pasture, grain, and supplements to the horse.

Play the game by answering questions or identifying images related to feeding horses. A correct answer moves your horse to the finish line. Youth or groups should take turns selecting the question number to answer. Seven correct answers are required to cross the finish line first.
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4H 3527
Native Seed Collection -- Vibrant Clubs
Native plants are an important part of the ecosystem, especially within the tallgrass prairie! In most communities, non-native plants are brought in for landscaping and visual appeal. However, many native plants are beautiful to look at and make great landscaping plants! In this activity, youth will learn how to identify some native plants in Iowa, use all their senses to observe and describe the plants, and then collect seeds to plant in their community.
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4H 3530
Iowa Pizza Rocks -- Vibrant Clubs
Let’s look at a map of Iowa. Can you find where you live? What places have you been to and what have you seen as you’ve driven around the state? In this activity, we will prepare a pizza that is a geological replica of Iowa! Iowa’s rock and mineral foundation is several layers deep. The oldest layer is on the bottom, followed by the next oldest, then the next oldest, and so on. The layers of the earth under Iowa were molten or fluid initially. They hardened with time and pressure. Our pizza crust and cream cheese represent a common rock that is found in the layers deep below Iowa’s surface. It is called limestone. Limestone is also found on the surface of soil. Older rocks exist below the limestone layer, but we will not discuss that today.
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4H 3506
See! You Did It! Presentations -- Vibrant Clubs
This activity will help 4-H members learn to communicate by giving an organized presentation in front of a group. This club or group activity will help them learn to clearly communicate information to others through a presentation. They will practice life skills such as developing self-esteem and gaining self-confidence.

This vibrant club activity replaces 4H 850 LDR - See! You Did It! - 4-H Leader Communication
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4H 3533
4-H Poetry -- Vibrant Clubs
While many people think poems need to rhyme, they do not. A poem is a series of words to paint pictures in the mind of the reader. The poet (or author of the poem) chooses words for their meaning, sound, or rhythm.

For this activity, you will need to create your own list of 4-H vocabulary—words or terms that are familiar to 4-H youth. Or use the word bank provided at the end of the lesson. If using word magnets, it is recommended to store them on a cookie sheet or other magnetic surface.
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4H 3537
First Impressions -- Vibrant Clubs
In the United States, a handshake is often used as a greeting. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines a handshake as "a clasping, usually of right hands, by two people as in greeting or farewell." Handshakes may also be used to congratulate someone or to formalize an agreement. When you shake hands with someone, you convey a message about yourself. Whether they recognize it or not, people will make assumptions about you based on the quality of your handshake. To make a positive first impression, follow these steps for a confident, comfortable handshake.
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4H 3536
Using Committees -- Vibrant Clubs
A committee is a team with a common goal. They work under the leadership of a chair and are supported by the club leader. A committee chairperson may be the vice president of the club (who oversees all committees), may be appointed by the president of the club, or may be a member who volunteers for the task. No matter who the chairperson is, there are responsibilities that must be fulfilled if the committee is to be successful.

Effective committee work is an important 4-H club function. Through effective committee work, club business meetings can be more efficient and allow more time to meet the educational, recreational, and social needs of members.

The Iowa 4-H Club program plan should always include youth voice from members. Youth voice should be included in planning of activities, events, and education as well as financial decisions. Provide opportunities for youth to be involved in financial decisions and plan for educational opportunities to help 4-H youth understand the club finances, guidelines, and appropriate use of club funds.
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4H 3514
Human Scavenger Hunt -- Vibrant Clubs
It is important to communicate with others effectively and efficiently. This activity will help with both, whether you know the people around you or not. Teamwork is essential for social skills like active listening, decision making, and effective speaking. It will teach youth that their voice matters and will increase self-confidence.
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4H 3538
Packing for a Trip -- Vibrant Clubs
When packing for a trip away from home, it can be impractical to pack an entire four-season wardrobe. Rather, we must decide which items to bring so that we can manage our luggage and have the right clothes to wear. This learning experience will provide the opportunity to explore the process of clothing selection for a specific time, location, and climate.
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4H 3529
Riparian Forests -- Vibrant Clubs
Let’s look closely at an important part of our land that needs trees! These areas, called riparian forests, are located beside lakes, streams, and wetlands. Early settlers called these areas “willow thickets” because thick trees and shrubs made them hard to get through. Trees and shrubs next to water grow fast and have root systems that tolerate wet soils. They are very important in maintaining healthy soils!
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4H 3528
Ground Grain -- Vibrant Clubs
Many foods we eat, including cereal and bread, are made from grains! Grains are the fruits or seeds from grasses. Corn, oats, and wheat are some major grains grown in Iowa. Most of the grain grown in Iowa is used to feed livestock. Ninety-one percent of the land in Iowa is considered agricultural land, which is the highest percentage in the country. Iowa is the top producer of corn in the United States! Have you noticed any grain crops in your hometown?
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4H 3534
Judge This -- Vibrant Clubs
This lesson provides youth an opportunity to learn what a judging team is and how participation on a judging team can be a fun and beneficial learning experience. Before the lesson, find four items that the students can evaluate based on personal experience. Have pictures of the items or the actual items ready.
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4H 3526
Bird Call Mnemonics -- Vibrant Clubs
A mnemonic (pronounced new-monic) is a device that is a learning tool used to help memorize things. Biologists often use mnemonics to help learn and identify the different calls a bird makes. It is difficult for humans to mimic the different calls of birds, so biologists will make up words or phrases to help them remember individual calls. For example, the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo has a very distinct call that is difficult to repeat. Instead of trying to mimic the bird, biologists have developed a mnemonic to learn and recognize the call.
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4H 3524
Trail Mix Parli Pro -- Vibrant Clubs
4-H Club members will learn the simple rules of parliamentary procedure with this fun activity. They will make, second, amend, and discuss motions as well as vote. When finished, club members can enjoy the trail mix they made.
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4H 3532
Kindness Rocks -- Vibrant Clubs
Sharing kindness and positivity with others is a great way to cheer up neighbors, make new friends, and brighten the community you live in. Using your hands to larger service, decorate the rocks with kind words, colorful artwork, or positive phrases. These rocks can be placed in public places in the community for others to discover. Upon discovering the Kindness Rocks, others will get to read a thoughtful message that can brighten their day.
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4H 3522
Horse Bingo -- Vibrant Clubs
For an equine enthusiast, there are horse terms that are important and necessary for any horse and their handler to communicate with others in the equine industry. Play Horse Bingo to learn horse jargon by defining commonly used terms for describing, grooming, and showing horses in 4-H. Bingo is a fun game of chance played on a scorecard that’s made up of 25 squares — if you get 5 squares in a row, you win!
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4H 3521
Horse Facts Game Show -- Vibrant Clubs
This game teaches youth some basic facts about horse care, colors, markings, tack, and riding classes. Horse care includes the basic needs of housing, nutrition, hygiene, and disease management. To use a horse for showing, one must identify the horse using colors and markings. In addition, youth need to know how to place the correct tack on the horses for riding or showing. Play the game by identifying images related to caring for and showing horses.
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4H 3515
Horse Communication -- Vibrant Clubs
Communication uses natural aids to encourage the horse to execute an action. For example, you use your legs, hands, and seat to ask the horse to walk forward. Voice or talking to a horse is also a natural aid but not allowed in many show ring classes. Simon Says is a great activity to keep youth busy and active. Play Simon Says to learn about cues to communicate with horses.
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4H 3523
You Fit Right In -- Vibrant Clubs
The You Fit Right In activity provides participants with the opportunity to share details about themselves uniquely and creatively. Once completed, a visual representation of all individual participants as part of a whole will reflect a sense of belonging for participants.
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4H 3545
Game of Bests -- Vibrant Clubs
Teamwork is an important skill that youth will use their whole lives. This activity will demonstrate each team member has a unique set of talents, skills, and abilities that they use to contribute to the team’s success. Every member will get the chance to use their talents, skills, and abilities to participate in a small competition to earn points for their team.
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4H 3520
Listening Beads -- Vibrant Clubs
This activity will invigorate your club meeting by helping youth stay engaged and listening closely to others.
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4H 3516
Simple Machine -- Vibrant Clubs
A catapult is a simple machine that changes the direction or magnitude of a force. This mechanical device is used to launch an object a long distance. The catapult you build will utilize rubber bands. When you pull down on the lever arm, potential energy gets stored up.

Using this vibrant club activity, lead your club through designing and creating a catapult, then investigate how the mechanical device functions through trial and error testing.
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4H 3513
Environmental Fashion -- Vibrant Clubs
This learning experience will introduce young people to the environmental costs of clothing and suggest solutions for lessening the costs. These suggestions include shopping secondhand, which they can exhibit through the 4-H $15 Challenge clothing event class.

Additional information on the clothing project area exhibit classes can be found on the Iowa 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event webpage.
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4H 3511
Trash Collection Bingo -- Vibrant Clubs
Turn community service and service-learning into a fun group activity as a bingo game. Do the activity together, and reflect on what you learned.
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4H 3510
Service Calendar Challenge -- Vibrant Clubs
This activity encourages independent brainstorming and group collaboration through a club planning activity. The club will make plans for one small community service activity each month throughout the year.

Ideally, members will be asked to contribute their time to the group project during the month and bring small donations/projects to the meeting. Their projects will result in a full year of giving back to others.

Club members will learn that civic engagement and community service can be done through everyday small acts of kindness. By working together, great things can be achieved.
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4H 3505
Active Bingo -- Vibrant Clubs
Introduce youth to the importance of physical activity and lifelong fitness through a short bingo game activity.

Physical fitness is important for overall health. We take care of our pets, our rooms, and our belongings– we also need to take care of our bodies! Not only will exercise keep you fit and strong, but it also puts you in a good mood, improves your overall health, and helps you live longer. We don’t all need to be star athletes to be healthy – just keep our bodies moving for 60 minutes per day!
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4H 3504
Technology Trap -- Vibrant Clubs
Introduce 4-H members to the importance of decreasing the amount of time we spend in front of a screen.

Help your club learn about screen time and the impacts it has on our lives. Play a game to test your knowledge about screen time, and then make your own "technology traps" to hold your tech to the side from time to time.
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4H 3503
Flag Etiquette -- Vibrant Clubs
Explore topics surrounding the American Flag with your 4-H club. Learn about what the flag represents, and how it's incorporated into our celebration of Memorial Day and Veterans Day holidays. Learn how to fold a flag and participate in an optional reading for a flag folding activity.
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4H 3501
Around the House Virtual Scavenger Hunt -- Vibrant Clubs
A club introduction or brain break activity for clubs meeting virtually. Young people will look around their house for different items related to questions asked about STEM.
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4H 3507
Group Decision Making Models -- Vibrant Clubs
Provide opportunities for all youth to share their voices and choices in the 4-H club. Use a variety of decision-making techniques to keep meetings interesting and get input from everyone. Here is a list of several approaches you can try to make decisions in your club.
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4H 3509
Animal Game Show -- Vibrant Clubs
This game teaches youth some basic fun facts about animals. All animals have formal names for males and females, groups of the same species, the act of giving birth, and even what their babies are called.

Use the provided Animal Facts Game Show PowerPoint with a projector to host your own interactive game show.
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4H 3502
National Blood Donor Month -- Vibrant Clubs
January is National Blood Donor Month. In this activity, your club can use an interactive quiz format to learn more about why blood donation is important and learn some interesting facts along the way.
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4H 4004
Building a Vibrant Club
4-H Clubs are all about youth having fun, making friends, discovering one’s voice, and learning to work with others. 4-H members will come to club meetings when their four needs are being met: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.

This publication helps club leaders build a vibrant club experience for their members using a building-block concept. The elements of a vibrant club (welcome, recreation, education, and a business meeting) all contribute to one or more of the basic needs.

Previously known as 4H 4004B.
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