4-H School Enrichment Programs, Henderson County

4-H School Enrichment - Henderson County


4-H School Enrichment programs utilize 4-H Curriculum in a classroom setting! Bring hands-on activities into your classroom complete with lesson plans! The best part? The curriculum developed by NC State aligns with North Carolina and National K-12 educational standards.North Carolina 4-H is proud to provide educators of all kinds with high-quality, research-based teaching materials. We specialize in translating cutting-edge university research in
  • science,
  • engineering,
  • technology,
  • math,
  • agriculture,
  • health, and
  • civic engagement
Visit our North Carolina 4-H Curriculum website. If you are located in North Carolina, partner with the 4-H agent in your county for direct, no-cost or low-cost educational support in homeschool, classroom, or 4-H Club settings!

Below are our two already incorporated school enrichment programs.

4-H Embryology (2nd Grade)

Two yellow chicks standing on an open notebook while a person observes closely
Photo by Ken Martin

4-H Embryology is a school enrichment program designed for second-grade classroom students. 4-H provides training to teachers, equipment, curriculum, and fertile eggs to each participating 2nd classroom. Through hatching chick eggs students learn about the life cycle, science, nature, responsibility, and keeping records. Because the project is hands-on, the students' interests remain peaked as they diligently turn their eggs, "candle" to see different developmental stages, and await the moment for the chicks to "pip."

"I saw the responsibility my students take and soar with this project. This is by far the most special and rewarding science project I've ever completed with a group of students!" - Teacher Evaluation

"As always, this becomes the most cherished, enriching experience the children remember year after year. Thank you!" - Teacher Evaluation

Agriculture Field Trips (8th Grade)
For the past three years the N.C. Cooperative Extension office has organized a field trip educational experience with the 8th graders in Henderson County Public Schools to educate them about agriculture and careers related to agriculture.


N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County, has been fortunate to have great partners where youth have learned about various aspects related to the agriculture industry: North River Farms, HCPS, BRCC, McConnell Farms, Soil and Water, and the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center.

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Additional Resources

The North Carolina 4-H Curricula are subject to copyright and cannot be used or distributed without North Carolina 4-H’s permission. However, the 4-H Curricula can be used for free when working with your local N.C. Cooperative Extension!

Ag Tour