Electric
The 4-H electricity/electronics program provides youth with educational information about electricity and how it can be used to benefit the human race. The electricity/electronics program develops project skills (i.e., safe practices, proper use of fuses and circuit breakers, proper lighting techniques, proper wiring techniques) and life skills (i.e., decision-making, using science and technology, developing communication skills). These fun-filled, hands-on learning experiences are provided under the direction of caring adults.
College Majors
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Engineering/Technology Teacher Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Computer Engineering
Careers
- Electrician
- Lineman
- Electrical/Electronic Engineer
- Electrical/Electronic Technician
- Project Manager
- About Apprenticeships
- Learn more about being an electrical worker
Project Resources
- Circuit Board Scorecard, 4-H 457-W
- Magnet-Powered Flashlight Scorecard, 4-H 222C-W
- Poster and Display Board Judging Scorecard, 4-H 331-W
- Electronic Equipment Scorecard, 4-H 456-W
- Equipment Scorecard, 4-H 332-W
- Extension Cord and Trouble Light Scorecard, 4-H 333-W
- Lamp Scorecard, 4-H 1000B-W
- Written Report Scorecard, 4-H 824-W
- Electric Level 5 Introduction
- Basic Electrical Tool Set
- Lamp Construction
- Voltage Meter Basics
- Wire Cable Basics
- Wire Connectors
- 3 and 4 Way Switches
- Duplex Receptacles
- Careers in Electric
- Clamp on Ampere Meter
- Dissect, Discover, Display
- Electrical Conduit
- Generator Interlocking Circuit Breaker Kit
- Looking for Voltage
- Taking the Mystery Out of Three-Phase
- General Project Ideas and Suggestions
- Size, Service, and Feeder
- Advanced Electric Online Course
- A Variety of Instructional Videos by EE In A Box
- How to Solder by Brandon Stevens
- Series Circuit by Jeremy Montgomery
- Parallel Circuit by Jeremy Montgomery
- Circuit Board Assembly and Construction by Brandon Stevens
- Magnetic Powered Shakelight Presentation by Brandon Stevens
- Magnetic Powered Shakelight Assembly by Jeremy Montgomery
- Assembly of an Extension Cord by Brandon Stevens
- Extension Cord or Trouble Light Assembly by Jeremy Montgomery
- How to Properly Connect Wires Together Using Wire Nuts - An instructional YouTube video
- How to order 4-H electric kits
- Video: Making a 4-H Poster
- List of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories
- Wiring A House by Rex Cauldwell: ISBN 978-1-62710-674-0
- Ultimate Guide Wiring by Creative Homeowner: ISBN 978-1-58011-787-6
- Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring: ISBN 978-0-7603-5357-8