Palm Beach County 4-H School Enrichment Programs
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The Frame
Local educators and schools can access free or supported 4-H curriculum and professional development to enhance science, nutrition, and environmental education for students ages 5-18.
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Local Educators
Teachers and school staff can access professional development and supplemental classroom curriculum.
Students (ages 5-18)
Youth receive access to hands-on STEM, nutrition, and environmental science programming.
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Key Facts
- 4-H provides research-based STEM curriculum compliant with Florida Sunshine and Common Core standards.
- Programs cover Environmental and Plant Sciences, Marine Biology, Embryology, Aeronautics, Space, and Robotics.
- 4-H offers professional development and personalized training sessions for teachers and educators.
- The Embryology program allows students to observe chick development and hatching.
- The Marine Science program includes ecology education, exploration, and species identification, with an annual state-level competition.
- School garden support includes planning, development, and ongoing student engagement, provided the school maintains an active 4-H club.
- The 'Science Inquiry Series' is a 4-part program for ages 5-10 covering the scientific method through activities like bee buzzers and Mars lander challenges.
- The 'Physics with 4-H' series is a 4-part program for ages 10-18 covering Newton's laws, bridge building, and collision physics.
- The '4-H Let's Get Healthy' series is a 4-part program for ages 8-18 covering nutrition, hand washing, and mindfulness.
- Programs can be delivered during or after school hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is required to participate in the school garden program?
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Why It Matters
Local educators and schools can access free or supported 4-H curriculum and professional development to enhance science, nutrition, and environmental education for students ages 5-18.
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Integration of 4-H with Common Core
The program explicitly aligns its extracurricular offerings with state-mandated academic standards to facilitate easier adoption by public schools.
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