Beginner

• Identify and use the basic components of a computer
• Identify the similarities and differences in office software applications
• Learn to use the internet safely

Intermediate

• Identify internal computer components, operating systems and their processes
• Develop a knowledge of the building, maintenance and repair of computer

Advanced

• Learn the protocols and program languages that support networking
• Learn how to avoid viruses and hacking while networking
• Develop computer-related community service goals
• Plan and teach computer skills to diverse populations

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.

• 4-H Computer Science Playbook
• Utah 4-H Discover 4-H Series
  • Discover 4-H Code Clubs – Beginner – Grades K-8
  • Discover 4-H Scratch Code Clubs – Intermediate coders, ages 9-14
  • Discover 4-H Python Code Clubs – Advanced coders, grades 9-12

Additional Resources

• Click 2 Computer Science
• Google Computer Science First
• Khan Academy Computer Programming
• Hour of Code
• Computer Science Unplugged
• Code.org

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 Computer Science 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