Each 4-H project offers a variety of activities and learning opportunities to suit your interests and strengths. Whether you're just getting started or taking your knowledge to the next level, there are several activities to learn and do throughout your project experience!

• Basic understanding of how to use a telescope
• Understand what it means to be an astronomer
• Understand how to locate the North Star
• Understand the difference between circumpolar and seasonal constellations
• Understand moon phases
• Be able to navigate through the night sky
• Be able to locate some common stars in the night sky
• Understand what a deep sky object is and how to locate at least three

Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.

• Astronomy Reference Guide
• Astronomy Activity Guide
• 4-H Toolkit – Astronomy 1: Sky Gazing
• 4-H Toolkit – Astronomy 2: Exploring the Solar System
• 4-H and NASA Expeditionary Skills for Life

County Level

Medal presented at your 4-H award recognition event

State Level

Medallion and Scholarship to attend National 4-H Congress

• Participants may attend National 4-H Congress once as an active 4-H member

National Level

Represent Kansas at National 4-H Congress

Learn more about project-based events here or contact your local office for additional information.

• State Fair Astronomy Information

Completing a successful 4-H project is just the beginning of finding your spark. Members can take several meaningful steps to further develop skills and interests. Learn more about these exciting opportunities in career exploration:

• Discovery Days
• Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge - Network Kansas