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4‑H offers a variety of trainings and professional development for formal and non-formal educators. Contact essex4h@njaes.rutgers.edu for information on educator trainings and curriculum resources. The following lists current resources and partnership opportunities supporting educators in Essex County.
For Partners (Current funded programs)
- 4-H is partnering with Apple Education Initiative and Rutgers Newark students to engage middle school youth in Computer Science education programs. Programs are offered for 1hr a week for 6-12 weeks. and lead by Rutgers students. Out-of-school time partners can reach out to plan a site-based programs!
- Data to the Rescue is a program designed to connect scientists, educators, and students using data and research from the Arctic and Antarctic regions. This curriculum was developed in partnership with Rutgers University and Polar Scientists across the nation. Educators and club leaders can download the Data to the Rescue facilitator guide and youth workbook. It includes instructions on how to incorporate these adventures into your classes or informal club activities. Partners are invited to contact us for information on educator professional developments or getting free resources for their education programs.
- The 4-H STEM Challenge designed by Rutgers University, Explorers of the Deep, focuses on the mysteries and adventures of ocean exploration—with robots! Ocean exploration helps scientists prepare for and adapt to changing ocean conditions. Many of these changes in ocean conditions are affecting the environment, such as melting glaciers, increasing ocean temperatures, declining fisheries and an increase in frequency and severity of storms. Youth will learn about the incredibly complex relationship between Earth’s oceans and the global climate. To learn more about the program visit our page. Partners can contact our office for free kits!
- The Rutgers Youth Futures program in partnership with National 4-H Council and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 4-H is partnering with community sites to match Rutgers student mentors to high school age youth!
- Essex County 4-H is partnering with National 4-H Council and TD Ameritrade to offer Financial Literacy programs for youth and professional development opportunities for educators. School districts and out-of-school time organization are encouraged to contact us to host an event together!
- In Partnership with Montclair Community Farms Coalition, The Empowering Youth to Engage in their Local Food Systems program funded in support of USDA LMFPP is recruiting local youth to participate in Farmpreneuers.
Resources for Educators
- For educators looking specifically for animal science resources, check out the Rutgers Animal Science Blog.
- For educators interested in teaching climate science, check out this site for downloadable lesson plans on Intro to Climate Change. Click here for resources on Polar Science and data science.
- For more opportunities at Rutgers visit our state 4‑H website.
- National 4-H Curriculum Resources