Science, technology, engineering & math projects such as:

• Aquatic Robotics Use science, math, engineering and technology to design, build and program a robot.
• Robotics Use science, math, engineering and technology to design, build and program a robot.
• Geospatial Learn about navigational tools - GIS and GPS - and orienteering.
• Aerospace Learn about the science of flight. Build a rocket, airplane or hot air balloon.
• Computers Learn about building and maintaining computers, software and the internet.
• Electric Build circuits and test voltages. Learn about wiring, lighting, and safety issues.
• Small engines Learn about building and maintenance, tools, rules and regulations, safety issues, and careers.
• Shop (wood/metal) Learn techniques and skills to use routers, joiners, table saws, tape measures, drills and more.
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Citizenship & Leadership projects such as:

• Citizenship Learn to solve problems and take action in your community.
• Global Connections Explore language, family traditions, culture, global connectedness, genealogy, and concerns of other young people.
• Youth Leadership Build relationships, develop communication techniques, and strengthen your organizational skills to make a positive impact in your club, home, school or community.
• Community Pride & Service Learning Learn how to identify community needs, plan a service project and execute your idea.
• State Ambassadors Teach such topics as communication, diversity, and leadership to youth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Healthy Living projects such as:

• Health Learn about nutrition, hygiene, fitness, or first aid skills.
• Food & Nutrition Learn to pick healthy foods, prepare nutritious meals, and make smart food purchases.
• Bicycle Learn how to choose a bike, bike maintenance and repair, and road rules to make riding safe and fun.
• Safety Learn about safety for water, fire, electricity and recreational vehicles. Make a first-aid or winter-survival kit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Animal Science projects such as:

• Exploring AnimalsYouth in grades K-3 are guided by helpful adults as they learn the basics in any of the animal science project areas. No animal ownership required.
• Dogs Raise your dog to be a leader dog or companion dog or just an ideal pet. Learn about feeding, grooming, training and showing.
• Horse Learn about show, trail or endurance riding. Test your horse sense at quiz bowls or judging teams, or learn about horse science.
• Dairy Explore the dairy industry, from raising a cow to dairy science and ethics to manufacturing and marketing dairy products.
• Beef Explore the beef industry. Learn about breeds, health, feed, behavior, judging and showing a calf, ethical issues, and more.
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Expressive Arts & Communication projects such as:

• Photography Learn about equipment, lighting and flash techniques, photo composition, and evaluating photographs.
• Video Learn about video production and filmmaking, including composition, camera and lighting techniques, and editing.
• Crafts & Fine Arts Learn skills, techniques and tools in drawing, painting, sculpting, printing, fiber arts, or graphic design.
• Performing Arts Learn the skills and techniques to develop and present stories through acting, mime, puppetry, theater arts and music.
• Clowning Learn skills and tools for clowning, and create a kit of props, wigs, makeup, and scripts.
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Shooting Sports & Wildlife projects such as:

• Shooting Sports & Wildlife Build skills in the safe use of firearms and archery and the importance of protecting Minnesota's natural resources.
• Water/Wetlands Learn about ecosystems, how to protect water quality, and the lives that depend on the state's wetlands - including our own.
• Wildlife Biology Learn about wildlife populations, diversity, the elements that impact their habitats, and how to become a steward of the land.
• Fishing Sports Learn about fish species, habitats, gear, baits, lures, regulations, and careers related to fishing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family & Consumer Science projects such as:

• Consumer Education Learn skills to manage your money wisely.
• Clothing & Textiles Learn to sew and design clothing.
• Home Environment Learn about interior design, home maintenance or buying a house.
• Child & Family Development Learn about safety, nutrition, games and learning activities for children.
• Food & Nutrition Learn to pick healthy foods, prepare nutritious meals, and make smart food purchases.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gardening & Agriculture projects such as:

• Indoor Gardening Learn about seeds, soil, watering, terrariums, dish gardens and house plants.
• Vegetable Gardening Learn about plants, watering, fertilizing, and managing weeds, insects and diseases.
• Crop Sciences Learn about Minnesota crops, soil fertility, weed and insect pests, food storage and business.
• Plant & Soil Science Learn about parts of a plant, photosynthesis, cross-pollination, soil, erosion and more.
• Lawn & Landscape Design Learn to design, plant and manage your outdoor landscape of grass, shrubs, and trees.
• Tractors Learn about maintenance, restoration and operation, fuels, hydraulic and electrical systems, and safety.
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Environmental & Earth Science projects such as:

• Exploring the Environment Explore ecosystems and wildlife in a forest or your own backyard.
• Entomology Learn about bugs, make a collection net or jar, and display case, explore research and careers.
• Forest Resources Explore forests and trees, what they need to grow and thrive, and how we can help conserve this precious resource.
• Geology Learn about the rocks, minerals and water that make up our planet.
• and more!