Electricity Project

Learn the fundamentals of electricity and its application as a source of energy and power.

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All project manuals are received through the Larimer County 4-H Extension office. These will be distributed to 4-H members through their organizational leaders (club leaders) after enrollment is complete.

 

 

 

4 -H Record Books are also called e-Records. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year. The links to e-Records in the specific project areas are below. Record books are turned in at Interview Judging before our County Fair. In June, you will need to schedule an interview for each of your project areas and bring your record book with you to Interview Judging the week of the Larimer County 4-H Fair.

 

We have more information about how to fill out your record books here.

2023 - 2024 Record Book PDF

2023 – 2024 Record Book.DOCX

Unit 1 - Magic of Electricity

Project unit 1 is designed for members 8-18 years old with little to no electrical energy experience.

Inspiring youth to:

  • Accomplish the following learning experiences:
    • Plugging in
    • Bright lights
    • Control the flow
    • Circuit sense
    • Electric attractions
    • Make it spin

Unit 2 - Investigating Electricity

Project units 2 & 3 are designed for members 8-18 years old who understand basic electrical principles.

Inspiring youth to:

  • Accomplish the following learning experiences:
    • Investigating Ohm's law
    • To flow or not to flow
    • Series and parallel circuits
    • Switching circuits
    • The code of safe practices
    • How much electricity are you using
    • Light up your life
    • What's in the box
    • Are your outlets grounded
    • You the electrician

Unit 4 - Entering Electronics

Project unit 4 is designed for members 14 and older with an understanding of advanced electrical principals.

Inspiring youth to:

Accomplish the following learning outcomes:

  • LED or SCR
  • Operating with diodes
  • Performance with LED
  • Burglar proof
  • Turn up the volume

Thinking about signing up for the Electricity Project? Already enrolled but have questions? Contact us.

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