Programs with which we partner with schools 

Besides traditional 4-H programming, Jefferson County is pleased  to offer after-school and in-school programs that will enhance the education of Jefferson County school-age youth.  All curriculum is research based and complementary to current standards of education.  All programs currently offered include:

Standards-based Science Curriculum

Mini Greenhouse  
Primary grades

Mini Greenhouse provides students the opportunity to learn the importance of plants, what plants need to live and functions of plant parts.

• The program is designed for primary grades and includes kits (base, top, three compressed peat wafers, three types of seeds) and teacher guides. 
• Activities and demonstrations are designed to be completed in a 45-minute class period. The cost is $1.00 per kit, plus shipping.  A free teacher guide is included with each order of 20 kits.

Letters and order forms will be sent to teachers in February. If you are interested in this program, contact the 4-H Office at 303-271-6620.

Standards-based Science Curriculum

Embryology: The Study of Life
Grades 2-8

Embryology: The Study of Life is designed to provide background information and exciting life science activities for use in your classroom.

Children are naturally curious about living things in the world around them. Building on this curiosity, students can develop an understanding of biology concepts through direct experience with living things, including hatching eggs in their own classroom.

• Each activity is designed to be grade-level appropriate and has been correlated to the U.S. National Science Education Standards.

• This curriculum was developed with your students in mind. Many believe that students learn best through their experiences and interactions with the world, such as listening, observing, experimenting and ultimately applying their knowledge to real-world situations.

Incubators, eggs and literature are available for use in classrooms. For more information on this program, call the 4-H Office at 303-271-6620. Fees include a $5.00 incubator rental fee and mileage for the presenter.

National Western Stock Show Tours
Grades 1 through 6

National Western Stock Show (NWSS) tours are an opportunity for students to learn the affect of agriculture and animal sciences on their lives.

This program, designed for 2^nd and 4^th grade students, includes:

• A free Stock Show tour, Monday through Friday, during the two weeks of NWSS
• Free entry
• A Barn Tours presentation - Conducted by agricultural educators, Barn Tours introduces students to physical traits of common domestic animals, their importance in providing food and fiber and predator/prey adaptations.

In preparation for your trip, a NWSS volunteer will provide a pre-tour classroom visit. At the pre-tour visit, the volunteer will discuss what the students will be seeing as well as safety procedures.

Letters and sign-up forms will be sent to teachers in November. If you have any questions regarding this program, contact the 4-H Office at 303-271-6620. There is no cost for this program.

Human Ecology is an in-school educational program designed to enhance
current standards for 2nd,  3rd and 4th grade students. The in-school presentations include, but are not limited to,  science based standards in plant growth, water cycles, marketing and basic food production. The programming is free and available to all Jefferson County Schools.

After-school and summer 4 H clubs are available to schools with after-school or summer programming needs for a nominal fee. Programming fees, instructional assistance and support are available.  For a list of possible projects to have in your program please reference 4-H program list.  

Master Gardener, Wildlife Master, Native Plant Master. To have a Master Gardener, Wildlife Master or Native Plant Master come speak to your kids, call the Jefferson County Extension Office.

For more information on any of these after-school 4-H programs or if your school would like to start a program, please contact the 4-H Office at 303-271-6620.