Electricity Project

A pre-teen works on a demonstration circuitLearn the fundamentals of electricity and its application as a source of energy and power.

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4-H E-Records were previously known as Record Books. Each project has its own E-Record book that members are required to complete each year. We recommend downloading and starting your record book right away. All record books should be kept in a 3-ring binder. The front cover should have the 4-H'ers name, unit number, and project.  

Need help filling out your E-Record? Talk to your club leader, project leader, or visit our E-Record help page.

If you participate in the Larimer County Fair, you will turn in your e-record at Interview Judging Day in July. Learn more about getting your project ready for the Larimer County Fair.

2024 - 2025 Record Book PDF

2024 – 2025 Record Book.DOCX

Unit 1 - Magic of Electricity

Project unit 1 is designed for members 8-18 years old with little to no electrical energy experience.

Inspiring youth to:

  • Accomplish the following learning experiences:
    • Plugging in
    • Bright lights
    • Control the flow
    • Circuit sense
    • Electric attractions
    • Make it spin

Unit 2 - Investigating Electricity

Project units 2 & 3 are designed for members 8-18 years old who understand basic electrical principles.

Inspiring youth to:

  • Accomplish the following learning experiences:
    • Investigating Ohm's law
    • To flow or not to flow
    • Series and parallel circuits
    • Switching circuits
    • The code of safe practices
    • How much electricity are you using
    • Light up your life
    • What's in the box
    • Are your outlets grounded
    • You the electrician

Unit 4 - Entering Electronics

Project unit 4 is designed for members 14 and older with an understanding of advanced electrical principals.

Inspiring youth to:

Accomplish the following learning outcomes:

  • LED or SCR
  • Operating with diodes
  • Performance with LED
  • Burglar proof
  • Turn up the volume

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