Environmental Science Curriculum
Find information, resources and ideas below to help 4-H members and families explore project areas. The environmental science topics are broken down into specific areas (environmental science, forestry, wildlife and fisheries and weather) for 4-H'ers of all ages and levels.
Environmental Science
- Aquatic Organisms (Ages 12-14)
- Range Judging Manual
- Stream and Lake Critter Identification
- Understanding Human Impact on Streams (Ages 15-18)
- Water Quality of Streams and Lakes (Ages 9-11)
- Water Quality of Streams and Lakes (Report Form)
Forestry
- 4-H Forestry Judging Manual
- Collecting and Exhibiting Tree Leaves
- Compass and Pacing
- Forest Evaluation
- Forest Inventory
- Forestry Judging Contests
- Forestry Self-Determined Project
- Leaf Presses and Collecting Hints
- Management Practices
- Oklahoma Forests and Forestry
- Wood Sample Exhibits
Wildlife and Fisheries
- Lit. #29 - Stream and Lake Critter Identification
- Lit. #113 - Making a Lead Jig
- Lit. #114 - Making a Rubber Water Spider
- Lit. #237 - Leaf Presses and Collecting Hints
- Lit. #317 - Fly Casting
- Lit. #318 - Spin Fishing
- Lit. #319 - Bait Casting
- Lit. #473 - Animal Tracks
- Lit. #475 - Fishing Safety and Sportsmanship
- Lit. #600 - Creating a Wildlife Resource Map
- Lit. #620 - Introduction to Birding
- Lit. #621 - Using Binoculars
- Lit. #622 - Bird Identification
- Lit. #623 - Responsible Use of Electronic Bird Calls
- Lit. #718 - Wildflower Card
- Lit. #719 - Wildlife Food and Cover Card
- Lit. #720 - 4-H Wildlife Project Exhibit Preparation Guidelines Leaders Guide
- Lit. #721 - Self Determined Project Ideas
- Lit. #723 - Bird Feeding Station Report
- Lit. #724 - Birdhouse Observation
- Lit. #772 - Bird and Nest Observation