Family Guide to 4-H

2001

Aerospace Science

501 Rockets Away
Study the science of rocketry through a variety of hands-on experiments for all ages. Members conclude this project by building and launching 2-liter bottle water rockets. A bottle rocket launcher and an IBM compatible program for designing and launching water rockets are available from your county Extension office. Visit our Website at www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~rockets

501GPM Rockets Away
Recommended for project advisors and middle school teachers. For use when teaching rocketry as a group project. Contains lesson plans and photo-ready member materials. Study the science of rocketry through a variety of hands-on experiments for all ages. Members conclude this project by building and launching 2-liter bottle water rockets. A bottle rocket launcher and an IBM compatible program for designing and launching water rockets are available from your county Extension office. ($2.75)

503 Science of Flight
Experiment with the forces of flight by building and flying a model airplane or glider to soar above the earth. Visit our Website at www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~flight

Required Supplement for Rockets Away Projects
501R The Alpha Book To Model Rocketry
Specific guidelines for building and launching Estes-type rockets. Specific water rocket guidelines are contained in the project manual. ($2.00)

Optional Supplements for Rockets Away Projects

501CW 2-Liter Bottle Rocket Computer Program
This IBM compatible "Windows version" program allows members to design and launch 2-liter bottle rockets "on screen" as well as record and analyze actual launch data. Designed for use with the Rockets Away manual. Requires 486 processor or better and ability to load program from a CD drive. ($16.00)

2-Liter Bottle Rocket Launcher
Explore the science of rocketry with this inexpensive 2-liter bottle rocket launcher. Designed for use with the Rockets Away manual, this pre-assembled launcher attaches firmly to the ground. Includes instructions for the safe launch of 2-liter bottle rockets. To order, send check or money order to: Versey Enterprises, 1258 North 110 East, Shelly, Idaho 83274. Price includes shipping and handling. Allow 2 weeks for delivery. For additional information, call (208) 357-3428. Standard Launcher ($40.00) or Launcher with built-in pressure gauge ($50.00)

All Terrain Vehicles

555GPM ATV Group Project Leader Manual
Recommended for use by project advisors. Use this guide book to conduct ATV project meetings and group activities. Use this each year in conjunction with 4-H 555 ATV Rider Handbook. ($3.50)

555 ATV Rider Handbook (Group Project Workbook)
The All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) project is appropriate for all ages, experienced or inexperienced, who have access to an ATV and is designed to be taken as a group project. It emphasizes safe operation, proper safety attire, "fitting" an ATV to the rider, maintenance of the machine, and mechanical features of an ATV. Lots of fun and educational activities are included in this workbook. ($3.25)

Aquariums

625GPM Fishy Science
Recommended for project advisors and third thru fifth grade teachers. Explore the unique features and abilities of fish in four easy-to-use lessons. Includes activities on how fish breath, float, drink and swim. ($2.50)

626 Keeping Fish Alive
Know more about a healthy environment by designing a functional aquarium for your fish. Ten-gallon aquarium needed for this project.

627 Special Aquarium Setups
Plan and study how to raise four types of fish in an artificial environment that will keep them alive. Twenty-gallon aquarium needed for this project.

628 Aquatic Plants
Design a natural environment by growing plants in an aquarium to keep your fish healthy in the tank.

Archery

631 Basic Archery
Aim your energy toward a sport that develops knowledge and skills in basic archery safety. This is a beginner level project for members who have an adult in the home or neighborhood who can supervise their shooting.

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