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Root-View Garden

Grades K-3 Watch various roots get deeper and deeper in the soil! Teachers and students will observe the growth of various plants such as peas, carrots, herbs, and more. Provided is the root-view garden, potting soil, seeds, and curriculum.
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Rain to Drain

Grades 6-8 Rain to Drain - Slow the Flow is a hands-on storm water education curriculum. This experiment style series of activities leads youth and adults to a better understanding of the movement of storm water in natural and developed communities.
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Create-a-Bug Curriculum

Grades K-3 This curriculum was developed to improve the quality of health and science education by promoting partnerships between scientists and teachers that will enhance the science teaching skills of the classroom teacher. There are 20 lessons, five for each grade level K-3.
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4-H Embryology - Chick Hatching

"Watch a chick hatch!" Grades K-12 4-H Check Hatching is a complete educational kit that teachers can use to teach students about the beginnings of life. This is a 21 day project.
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Where'd You Get Those Genes?

Grades 5-7 This five-lesson unit teaches students the basic concepts of genetics using agricultural commodities as examples. Includes brief biographies on people involved in genetic research as well as a creating writing assignment. Aligned to the Content Stands for California Public School.
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Butterfly Pavilion

Observe the Life Cycles of Real Live Butterflies! This intriguing springtime project lets students study the life cycle of the butterfly, from larvae to chrysalides to adult. Under your students' inquisitive eyes, the life cycle will unfold.
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Lady Bug Curriculum

Discover the metamorphosis fo a ladybug with the Ladybug Land! Includes a see-through domed habitat that allows you to get a bug's eye view as you watch the small alligator-shaped larvae eat and drink from special gels and comes with a reader curriculum.
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Entomology

Study the seven major orders of insects. This project will challenge students and provide opportunities to explore a wide assortment of insects. Included are displays of harmful insects, beneficial insects, and the seven major orders plus curriculum.
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Fair Eligibility, Bi-County Events & Presentation Opportunities

The following events are considered Bi-County Events -- Reminder the YS fair is not considered a Bi-County 4-H event (unless you worked the 4-H booth at their Fair) but we have numerous opportunities for you to compete your requirement.
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