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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
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
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I Participate?
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
What types of events are offered?
Wisconsin Distance Learning has different types of events throughout the year including:
- Take and Learn
- Virtual Connection
- and More.
How Do I Learn More About Events?
Images courtesy of Pam Menegakis (Unsplash), National 4-H Council, and Jeremy Bork.
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