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Youth interested in these 4-H projects may be interested in careers focused on: Audio and Video (AV) Technology and Film; Emergency and Fire Management Services; Information Support and Services; Interactive Media; Journalism and Broadcasting; Law Enforcement Services; Network Systems; Printing Technology; Programming and Software Development; Security and Protective Services; Telecommunications; Visual Arts.

Aerospace

85202	Aerospace 2
What you can do in this project:
fly kites and launch rockets explore space experience disorientation
Printed Materials:
BU6843 Aerospace 2: Lift-Off
For leaders:
BU6846 Aerospace Helper‘s Guide BU7605 Aerospace CD Rom
Suggested Age:		Beginner

85302	Aerospace 3
What you can do in this project:
learn to fly an airplane make a shuttle on a string control flight direction
Printed Materials:
BU6844 Aerospace 3: Reaching New Heights
For leaders:
BU6846 Aerospace Helper‘s Guide BU7605 Aerospace CD Rom
Suggested Age:		Intermediate

85402	Aerospace 4
What you can do in this project:
create an altitude tracker evaluate navigation systems explore pilot certification requirements
Printed Materials:
BU6845 Aerospace 4: Pilot in Command
For leaders:
BU6846 Aerospace Helper‘s Guide BU7605 Aerospace CD Rom
Suggested Age:		Advanced

Computers

86102	Computer Mysteries 1
What you can do in this project:
learn about hardware and software discuss Internet safety create and save data design a birthday card
Printed Materials:
BU7509 Booting Up: Interacting with Computers
For leaders:
BU7512 Computer Mysteries Helper's Guide
Suggested Age:		Beginner

86202	Computer Mysteries 2
What you can do in this project:
use Internet search engines take apart a computer participate in a chat room create a newspaper or magazine
Printed Materials:
BU7510 Adding On: Hardware and Software Magic
For leaders:
BU7512 Computer Mysteries Helper's Guide
Suggested Age:		Intermediate

86302	Computer Mysteries 3
What you can do in this project:
build your own computer system design a Web site develop a multimedia presentation use spreadsheets
Printed Materials:
BU7511 Reaching Beyond: The Advanced User
For leaders:
BU7512 Computer Mysteries Helper's Guide
Suggested Age:		Advanced

Electricity

87002	Electricity 1
What you can do in this project:
explore electrical insulation learn about the effects of magnetism build an electromagnet and an electric motor
Printed Materials:
BU6848 Electricity 1: Magic of Electricity
For leaders:
BU6852 Electric Excitement Helper's Guide
Suggested Age:		Beginner

87102	Electricity 2
What you can do in this project:
decode circuit diagrams build circuits and test voltages build a rocket launcher and a burglar alarm
Printed Materials:
BU6849 Electricity 2: Investigating Electricity
For leaders:
BU6852 Electric Excitement Helper's Guide
Suggested Age:		Beginner to Intermediate

87202	Electricity 3
What you can do in this project:
measure electrical usage replace electrical switches evaluation light bulbs and test for electrical power
Printed Materials:
BU6850 Electricity 3: Wired for Power
For leaders:
BU6852 Electric Excitement Helper's Guide
Suggested Age:		Intermediate

87302	Electricity 4
What you can do in this project:
explore LED’s and SCR’s, transistors, and the construction of an SCR intruder alarm learn the basics of solid-state electronics build a “blinking” flasher and an amplifier
Printed Materials:
BU6851Electricity 4: Entering Electronics
For leaders:
BU6852 Electric Excitement Helper's Guide
Suggested Age:		Advanced

4-Wheelin'

89502	4-Wheelin'
What you can do in this project:
learn basic principles of physics, such as friction, energy, elasticity do experiments with a radio-controlled pickup
Printed Materials:
4H445 4 Wheelin' in 4-H
Suggested Age:		Beginner to Intermediate

Robotics

88502	Robotics EXLPORER
What you can do in this project:
build and program a robot to use sensors to interact with environment learn programming concepts using the RoboLab language work collaboratively as a member of a team
Printed Materials:
CCS8364 Robotics EXPLORER CCS8368 Robotics and You CD
For leaders:
CCS8366 Robotics COACH Helper’s Guide
Suggested Age:		Beginner

88602	Robotics PROBE
What you can do in this project:
advance programming techniques use subroutines and variables to achieve precise robot movements build custom robot functions
Printed Materials:
CCS8365 Robotics PROBE CCS8368 Robotics and You CD
For leaders:
CCS8366 Robotics COACH Helper’s Guide
Suggested Age:		Intermediate

88702	Geospacial (New Project)
What you can do in this project:
learn about Geography learn about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) learn about Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Materials:
CD-8358 Exploring Spaces, Going Places CD

Small Engines

89002	Small Engines 1
What you can do in this project:
focus on basic small engine knowledge discover tools of the trade and how small engines work explore uses of small engines and safety issues
Printed Materials:
CCS8186 Small Engines 1: Crank It Up
For leaders:
CCS8189 Small Engines Helper’s Guide
Suggested Age:		Beginner

89102	Small Engines 2
What you can do in this project:
explore the internal parts of an engines learn about engine sizes, compression ratios, and safety issues learn about occupations and starting your own business
Printed Materials:
CCS8187 Small Engines 2: Warm It Up
For leaders:
CCS8189 Small Engines Helper’s Guide
Suggested Age:		Intermediate

89202	Small Engines 3
What you can do in this project:
tear down and rebuild an engine use diagnostic toolsresearch rules and regulations about small engine machines select replacement engines
Printed Materials :
CCS8188 Small Engines 3: Tune It Up
For leaders:
CCS8189 Small Engines Helper’s Guide
Suggested Age:		Advanced

Woodworking

83002	Woodworking 1
What you can do in this project:
develop skills such as measuring, squaring and cutting a board, driving nails, and using clamps and screws build a picture frame, a letter holder, a box, or an airplane
Printed Materials:
CCS6875 Woodworking 1: Measuring Up
For leaders:
CCS6879 Woodworking Helper’s Guide
Suggested Age:		Beginner

83102	Woodworking 2
What you can do in this project:
measure, cut, sand, drill, and use advanced hand and power tools apply paint and use bolts and staples build a sawhorse, birdhouse, tool box, or a stool
Printed Materials:
CCS6876 Woodworking 2: Making the Cut
For leaders:
CCS6879 Woodworking Helper’s Guide
Suggested Age:		Beginner

83202	Woodworking 3
What you can do in this project:
practice measuring angles, cutting dado and rabbet joints use a circular saw, a table saw, and a radial arm saw sand and stain wood
Printed Materials:
CCS6877 Woodworking 3: Nailing It Together
For leaders:
CCS6879 Woodworking Helper’s Guide
Suggested Age:		Intermediate

83302	Woodworking 4
What you can do in this project:
use a router, portable planer, and a jointer make a blind mortise, tenon joint, and dovetail joints experiment with adhesives and various chemical wood strippers
Printed Materials:
CCS6878 Woodworking 4: Finishing Up
For leaders:
CCS6879 Woodworking Helper’s Guide
Suggested Age:		Advanced

Welding

88002	Arc Welding
What you can do in this project:
learn to cut metal with an arc solder weld high carbon, spring steel and alloy steels weld in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
Printed Materials:
4H680 Arcs and Sparks
Suggested Age:		Intermediate to Advanced