4-H Discovery Challenge

4-H Discovery Challenge is an in-school 4-H program that provides structure and assistance to children in grades 3-5 as they research and present a topic of interest to their teachers and classmates. Through age-appropriate activities, children can choose from topics in areas of science, social studies, arts and crafts, healthy living, environmental stewardship, and leadership.

Unlike other programs, which focus on competition, Discovery Challenge focuses more on exploration and competence building. Children participate in activities designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills, laying the groundwork for their future involvement in other community initiatives and their eventual careers.

Our Goal

The primary goal of 4-H Discovery Challenge is to introduce children to various subjects in a fun and engaging manner while promoting personal growth and life skills development in the areas of research and presentation.

Discovery Challenge Teaching Materials

If you are interested in offering "Discovery Challenge" in your school, please contact Bill Decker, Regional Educator, at wdecker@purdue.edu.

4-H Discovery In The Classroom

As part of our Discovery programming, 4-H is providing in-classroom lesson plans for 4-H educators, classroom instructors, aids, and parents of home-school students.  Primary supplies for these activities and demonstrations are available.  In some cases, it will be possible to arrange for a 4-H educator, or volunteer, to present this material in your classroom. Contact Bill Decker, at wdecker@purdue.edu, in order to arrange for materials and possible scheduling of classroom presenters. This program is currently funded through a grant, supplies will be free of charge; however, we ask users to keep track, and share with 4-H, how many children are reached by these lessons.

Lesson Plans

For more information about 4-H Discovery Challenge, please reach out to Bill Decker, Educator, 4-H Discovery Projects.

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