School Enrichment - 4-H

Dear Principles and Teachers, 

4-H in Sarasota County Schools is not new, but always expanding. The 4-H Program has worked in close partnership with Sarasota County Schools for many years. Specialists at the University of Florida developed the majority of the curriculum we provide to teachers. The student workbooks, teacher lesson plans, and support materials come to you at no cost. 

4-H staff is available, upon request, to provide workshops, and hands-on activities. Please review the following pages for a glimpse of what 4-H has to offer through our School Enrichment Program. 
We look forward to working with you to offer the youth of Sarasota County the finest educational and developmental experience possible. If you have any questions with regard to our programs please contact our office at 861-9810.

The following Topics are available by contacting Sarasota County Extension 4-H Office. Click on the subjects below for more information on the curriculum for your school or home-schooled child.

4-H Tropicana Public Speaking

This program is designed to give 4th, 5th, and 6th grade student's experience in the preparation and delivery of a speech. Students develop confidence, poise, and acquire the ability to speak and express ideas convincingly. All materials are provided and an exciting county competition is held for school winners.  More...

Vegetable Gardening (Radish Growing Contest)

3rd GRADE TEACHERS! Don't miss this - The Sarasota County Radish Growing Contest. The purpose of this project is to introduce young people to vegetable gardening. To teach the basic skills of planting and caring for vegetable plants, help
students learn how to report what they have learned, and receive recognition for their accomplishments.
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Youth Garden

Maintain and grow a school garden on site. With the help of 4-H staff and a master gardener, students learn to prepare soil, plant seeds and harvest vegetables. This project can be done during or after school hours.

Entomology

Sarasota County is piloting this new curriculum on insects in partnership with the University of Florida. Students will learn to raise the fascinating antlion, and gain knowledge on insect identification and classification. More...

Sun Safety

The sun is a star that helps plants and animals on earth. It gives us light so we can see, it keeps us warm, and it helps us grow. We need the sun, but too much sunlight can be bad for people. Sun Safety introduces children to the basic concepts about the sun and sun safety.

Marine Science

Explore the world of Marine Science in the field or through "hands-on" activities in the classroom! Discover the very real threats sea turtles, whales, and coastal organisms face. Learn about sea life and how to set up a salt-water aquarium. More...

The following Staff work in this area:

Holland, Sheila - Program Specialist, 4-H/Youth Programs

Lechky, Barbara - Administrative Specialist, 4-H/Youth Programs

Morris, Marcia - Extension Agent II, 4-H/Youth Programs

Wilson, Keith - Extension Agent I, 4-H/Youth Programs