Wisconsin Distance Learning

The Wisconsin Distance Learning Team provides access to education across Wisconsin today by sharing resources and access to content through non-traditional programming including

  • Take and Learn (Project Boxes)
  • Virtual Learning (Zoom Sessions)
  • Webinars

Check out our Upcoming Programming!

The Science of the Chocolate Chip Cookie

cookie dough resting on a baking sheet

Audience: Youth in grades 3-12

When: February-March, 2025

What’s your ultimate favorite chocolate chip cookie? Do you prefer your cookie to be soft or are you a crispy cookie person? Do you prefer thick or thin cookies? Everyone likes what they like. In this program, you get to find or create your own perfect recipe that turns out every single time you make it.

Some of the things we will cover in this curriculum are as follows:

  • Softened butter vs melted butter
  • Chilled dough vs baking right away
  • Changing the baking temp
  • Best practices for measuring flour
  • Measuring vs weighing ingredients

There are so many variables or science to making the perfect chocolate chip cookie. By the time you’re done going through all these lessons, you should have your perfect recipe!

Dinosaurs and Unicorns

A unicorn with wings standing next to a Tyrannosaurus Rex

Audience: Youth in grades K-2

When: February-March, 2025

Get ready to explore the exciting world of Dinosaurs and Unicorns! 

This at-home lesson series encourages creativity and imagination while introducing science and building life skills.  We will divide up our journey into four lessons:

  • Sound
  • Color
  • Paleontology (the study of dinosaurs)
  • Importance of creativity

We hope you’ll explore with us!

Paper Circuits

A happy robot with LED lights, alligator clips, and a solar light around it

Audience: Youth in grades 4-9

When: March, 2025

Are you ready to accept the challenge of creating a low-voltage electronic circuit?

We’re going to use copper tape, a battery, LEDs, and paper to learn about electrical circuits! Get ready to learn and have fun through this hands-on introduction to electric circuits.

This program will allow participants to explore and be challenged to problem-solve and think creatively and critically. 

Seeing Yourself in the Future

Four young people standing along a fence, gazing out at the land beyond

Audience: Youth in grades 6-12

When: April, 2025

Ready to envision your future?

Are you already contemplating life after high school?  Whether you’re eyeing trade school, college, military service, or the workforce, this program will set you up for success by helping you:

  • Discover your values, interests, personality, and skills, and explore careers that match.
  • Set creative goals for the future.
  • Develop essential ‘soft skills’ for employability.
  • Assess your social media presence’s impact on future opportunities.
  • Find job opportunities and highlight your skills in applications.
  • Craft a quality resume.
  • Dress for success in interviews.
  • Enter interviews feeling confident and prepared.

Animal Science Careers

Three young people posing with their pigs

Audience: Youth in grades 8-12

When: April-May, 2025

I love animals, what else can I do as a career besides being a vet technician or a farmer? 

Here is an opportunity to explore all of the possible careers within the animal science industry.  Learn from industry leaders and UW-Madison faculty what options are available and what education / job skills to need for this type of career choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

All youth and families are welcome to participate in Distance offerings.  Events utilize a simple sign-up form OR the 4-H Online system for event registration, but do not require membership in 4-H.  Registration can be completed by following the information provided. To sign up via 4-H online, sign in to 4-H Online (wi.4honline.com), locate the event, and register.

Please select from the following for help registering for a Distance Learning Event:
I have a 4-H Online account, but need help enrolling in an event
I do not have an account AND need help enrolling in an event

Wisconsin Distance Learning has different types of events throughout the year including:

  • Take and Learn
  • Virtual Connection
  • and More.

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