Healthy Habits & STEM Upcoming Events
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The deadline to register for this event outside of Fairbanks is Friday October 22, 2021 at 11:59pm. This event is FREE for current 4-H members in Grades 3-8 from anywhere in Alaska. The current 4-H membership is October 1, 2021- September 30, 2022. The annual Alaska 4-H membership fee is $26 (enrollment scholarships are available on a first come/first serve, as needed basis! rhhasting@alaska.edu for more information) If you aren't a current 4-H member, enroll HERE for the current 4-H Membership year and check out the tips below to help you through the enrollment process Some tips to get you through our new enrollment system: 1. First create your family profile (if you are a returning 4-Her, just use your email address, requesting a new password if you forgot yours) 2. Then, add your youth members 3. Enroll them into Alaska 4-H for the new year (October 1, 2021- September 30, 2022) When enrolling, you will choose your District. Example: Tanana, Anchorage or Kodiak etc. 4. Then you will choose a club. CS Pathways-(district name) as the club name. Example, CS Healthy Living-Tanana, CS Pathways-Anchorage, or CS Pathways-Kenai Peninsula etc. 5. Then you must choose a project, Technology and Engineering/CS Pathways. 6. Once your enrollment is approved, log back into your account and sign up for the Galactic Quest Challenge 2021 (under EVENTS). This year, National 4-H Council has partnered with Clemson University Cooperative Extension, the United States Space Force, Bayer, and Facebook to create STEM activities that are fun and accessible to young people everywhere. Join us for the following events: Wednesday Oct 27, 4pm Galactic Quest Quiz Show! for a chance to win $1,000 sponsored by National 4-H Council. A Facebook Livestream where you answer questions in the comments. Instructions to access Facebook livestream: The event will only be on Facebook. Whether or not you have an account, you should be able to view the livestream by going to 4-H’s Facebook page on Wednesday, October 27 at 4:00 p.m. AKT The first-place winner will receive $1,000, an exclusive mentorship call from a USSF Guardian, and a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of the Air Force Academy. *Please note you will not be able to comment if you do not have an account. Parents/ Caregivers with Facebook accounts can comment for children. Make sure tag #Alaska4H Thursday Oct. 28, 6pm Learn about Internet Safety in Celebration of Cyber Security Month. (only a digital device is needed. A zoom invitation will be sent out to registered participants). Friday Oct. 29, 6pm Infini-D and Beyond Halloween. Prepare for you mission and than launch in to outer space! (only a digital device is needed. A zoom invitation will be sent out to registered participants). Saturday Oct. 30, 11am Galactic Quest Challenge Lesson: TBA The 2021 Challenge theme of space exploration takes youth on an out-of-this world adventure and makes connections to the 4-H pillars—STEM, civic engagement, healthy living, and agriculture. The challenge activities allow youth to develop inquiry, observational, and problem-solving skills while they make discoveries and develop their STEM identities. POC: Reina H. Hasting rhhasting@alaska.edu Registration/enrollment questions: Ann Biddle abiddle@alaska.edu |
Galactic Quest Challenge Family Kit
Astro Adventure
This unplugged board game promotes teamwork as kids gather the resources needed to live and work in deep space. Stellar Optics
In this offline activity, kids build a telescope and learn about physics and light and how telescopes have been used to explore space. Cosmic Claw
Kids work hands-on to engineer a mechanical arm that works to harvest crops in space. Cyber Satellite
In this computer science activity, kids learn about cyber security and decoding to stay safe from obstacles in orbit. |
Past Events......
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The deadline to register for this event outside of Fairbanks is Friday Sept. 3, 2021.
This event is FREE for current 4-H members in Grades 9-12 from anywhere in Alaska.
The current 4-H membership is October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021.
The annual Alaska 4-H membership fee is $26 (enrollment scholarships are available on a first come/first serve, as needed basis! rhhasting@alaska.edu for more information)
The STEM Summit is $100 but sponsored for the first 15!
If you aren't a current 4-H member, enroll HERE for the current 4-H Membership year and check out the tips below to help you through the enrollment process
Some tips to get you through our new enrollment system:
1. First create your family profile (if you are a returning 4-Her, just use your email address, requesting a new password if you forgot yours)
2. Then, add your youth members
3. Enroll them into Alaska 4-H for the new year (October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021)
When enrolling, you will choose your District. Example: Tanana, Anchorage or Kodiak etc.
4. Then you will choose a club. CS Pathways-(district name) as the club name. Example, CS Healthy Living-Tanana, CS Pathways-Anchorage, or CS Pathways-Kenai Peninsula etc.
5. Then you must choose a project, Technology and Engineering/CS Pathways.
6. Once your enrollment is approved, log back into your account and sign up for the 4-H National STEM Summit (under EVENTS).
POC: Reina H. Hasting rhhasting@alaska.edu
Registration/enrollment questions: Ann Biddle abiddle@alaska.edu
This event is FREE for current 4-H members in Grades 9-12 from anywhere in Alaska.
The current 4-H membership is October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021.
The annual Alaska 4-H membership fee is $26 (enrollment scholarships are available on a first come/first serve, as needed basis! rhhasting@alaska.edu for more information)
The STEM Summit is $100 but sponsored for the first 15!
If you aren't a current 4-H member, enroll HERE for the current 4-H Membership year and check out the tips below to help you through the enrollment process
Some tips to get you through our new enrollment system:
1. First create your family profile (if you are a returning 4-Her, just use your email address, requesting a new password if you forgot yours)
2. Then, add your youth members
3. Enroll them into Alaska 4-H for the new year (October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021)
When enrolling, you will choose your District. Example: Tanana, Anchorage or Kodiak etc.
4. Then you will choose a club. CS Pathways-(district name) as the club name. Example, CS Healthy Living-Tanana, CS Pathways-Anchorage, or CS Pathways-Kenai Peninsula etc.
5. Then you must choose a project, Technology and Engineering/CS Pathways.
6. Once your enrollment is approved, log back into your account and sign up for the 4-H National STEM Summit (under EVENTS).
POC: Reina H. Hasting rhhasting@alaska.edu
Registration/enrollment questions: Ann Biddle abiddle@alaska.edu
PAST EVENTS.....
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This event is FREE for current 4-H members in Grades 9-12 from anywhere in Alaska.
>>Contact Reina at rhhasting@alaska.edu to confirm your teen's spot and verify your mailing address for delivery of the kit.<<
The current 4-H membership is October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021.
The annual Alaska 4-H membership fee is $26 (enrollment scholarships are available on a first come/first serve, as needed basis! Contact klcalhoun@alaska.edu for more information)
If you haven't done so already, enroll HERE for the current 4-H Membership year.
Some tips to get you through our new enrollment system:
1. First create your family profile (if you are a returning 4-Her, just use your email address, requesting a new password if you forgot yours)
2. Then, add your youth members
3. Enroll them into Alaska 4-H for the new year (October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021)
When enrolling, you will choose your District. Example: Tanana, Anchorage or Kodiak etc.
4. Then you will choose a club. Healthy Living-(district name) as the club name. Example, CS Healthy Living-Tanana, CS Pathways-Anchorage, or CS Pathways-Kenai Peninsula etc.
5. Then you must choose a project, choose Healthy Living.
6. Once your enrollment is approved, log back into your account and sign up for the 4-H National Healthy Living Summit (under EVENTS).
>>Contact Reina at rhhasting@alaska.edu to confirm your teen's spot and verify your mailing address for delivery of the kit.<<
POC: Reina H. Hasting rhhasting@alaska.edu
Registration/enrollment questions: Ann Biddle abiddle@alaska.edu
>>Contact Reina at rhhasting@alaska.edu to confirm your teen's spot and verify your mailing address for delivery of the kit.<<
The current 4-H membership is October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021.
The annual Alaska 4-H membership fee is $26 (enrollment scholarships are available on a first come/first serve, as needed basis! Contact klcalhoun@alaska.edu for more information)
If you haven't done so already, enroll HERE for the current 4-H Membership year.
Some tips to get you through our new enrollment system:
1. First create your family profile (if you are a returning 4-Her, just use your email address, requesting a new password if you forgot yours)
2. Then, add your youth members
3. Enroll them into Alaska 4-H for the new year (October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021)
When enrolling, you will choose your District. Example: Tanana, Anchorage or Kodiak etc.
4. Then you will choose a club. Healthy Living-(district name) as the club name. Example, CS Healthy Living-Tanana, CS Pathways-Anchorage, or CS Pathways-Kenai Peninsula etc.
5. Then you must choose a project, choose Healthy Living.
6. Once your enrollment is approved, log back into your account and sign up for the 4-H National Healthy Living Summit (under EVENTS).
>>Contact Reina at rhhasting@alaska.edu to confirm your teen's spot and verify your mailing address for delivery of the kit.<<
POC: Reina H. Hasting rhhasting@alaska.edu
Registration/enrollment questions: Ann Biddle abiddle@alaska.edu
Below is some more information and FUN activities to
keep your Health on Santa's Nice List!
keep your Health on Santa's Nice List!
Tips to fight Inactivity for your health.
Are you Feeling too busy for physical activity and stuck inside? Check out the videos below for great tips for staying active during these times.
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Check out Soccer for Success at Home! This brings the program to you where you will find activities and resources related to the five components of Soccer for Success: physical activity, health & wellness, mentorship, community engagement, and safe spaces. Now more than ever, it’s important for us to stay connected and live active and healthy lifestyles. Soccer for Success brings a collection of resources from trusted sources to help youth stay active, healthy in body and mind, and informed while schools are closed and youth are at home.
- Make your own SOCKer ball at home and then check out the awesome playlist!
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If you are interested in bringing Soccer for Success to your school or after school program, don't hesitate to contact:
Reina rhhasting@alaska.edu or Kendra klcalhoun@alaska.edu or your district Nutrition Educator. The program includes incentives such as soccer balls, bags, water bottles and healthy snacks while supplies last.
Tips to avoid unconscious eating this holiday season.
Think "Time" when eating.
- Take time before indulging to show gratitude
- Take time to check in with yourself and pay attention to your fullness cues: Are you still hungry or are you satisfied?
- Take the time to be choosy with the food on the table. If it's something you normally don't have, it's okay; just remember to savor it! It's what you choose to eat every day that counts.
The Holidays can still be a time to select healthier alternatives like vegetables from a Snowman Veggie Tray or a colorful fruit salad!
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Ways to handle stress for your health.
Continued stress can affect your health. Take 10-20 minutes to quietly reflect and relax daily. For more information on tips to help such as breathing exercises and practicing mindfulness, click below.
Make sure you don't lack sleep.
How Much Sleep is Recommended for Each Age Group?
The National Sleep Foundation’s recommendations for nightly sleep are broken down into nine age groups.
The National Sleep Foundation’s recommendations for nightly sleep are broken down into nine age groups.
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
The National Sleep Foundation guidelines serve as a rule-of-thumb for how much sleep children and adults need while acknowledging that the ideal amount of sleep can vary from person to person.
For that reason, the guidelines list a range of hours for each age group. The recommendations also acknowledge that, for some people with unique circumstances, there’s some wiggle room on either side of the range for “acceptable,” though still not optimal, amount of sleep.
Deciding how much sleep you need means considering your overall health, daily activities, and typical sleep patterns. Some questions that you help assess your individual sleep needs include:
- Are you productive, healthy, and happy on seven hours of sleep? Or have you noticed that you require more hours of sleep to get into high gear?
- Do you have coexisting health issues? Are you at higher risk for any disease?
- Do you have a high level of daily energy expenditure? Do you frequently play sports or work in a labor-intensive job?
- Do your daily activities require alertness to do them safely? Do you drive every day and/or operate heavy machinery? Do you ever feel sleepy when doing these activities?
- Are you experiencing or do you have a history of sleeping problems?
- Do you depend on caffeine to get you through the day?
- When you have an open schedule, do you sleep more than you do on a typical workday?
For more information go to: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need
Click on the image below to check out our
Alaska 4-H Learn By Doing at Home Series!!
Happy Holidays and see you in 2021!!:)
2020 STEM Summit
Get ready Alaska Teens!
Your team of astronauts is stranded on Mars. Your supplies are dwindling. How will you survive, and how will you return to Earth? At the 2020 STEM Summit, students will work with peers and group leaders on a variety of workshops and exercises built around solving this main problem. Each collaborative exercise will test and strengthen both the STEM skills and the teamwork and collaboration it takes to solve complex problems in the real world – and on Mars.
Your team of astronauts is stranded on Mars. Your supplies are dwindling. How will you survive, and how will you return to Earth? At the 2020 STEM Summit, students will work with peers and group leaders on a variety of workshops and exercises built around solving this main problem. Each collaborative exercise will test and strengthen both the STEM skills and the teamwork and collaboration it takes to solve complex problems in the real world – and on Mars.
This event is FREE for current 4-H members in Grades 9-12 from anywhere in Alaska.
There are only 15 spots available.
>>Make sure you will be able to attend the Meet and Greet! on Wednesday Nov. 4 at 5:30pm.<<
**As of 10/22/20, 10:00am, there are 12 spots left.**
>>Contact Reina at rhhasting@alaska.edu to confirm your teen's spot and verify your mailing address for delivery of the kit.<<
The current 4-H membership is October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021.
The annual Alaska 4-H membership fee is $26 (enrollment scholarships are available on a first come/first serve, as needed basis! Contact klcalhoun@alaska.edu for more information)
If you haven't done so already, enroll HERE for the current 4-H Membership year.
Some tips to get you through our new enrollment system:
1. First create your family profile (if you are a returning 4-Her, just use your email address, requesting a new password if you forgot yours)
2. Then, add your youth members
3. Enroll them into Alaska 4-H for the new year (October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021)
When enrolling, you will choose your District. Example: Tanana, Anchorage or Kodiak etc.
4. Then you will choose a club. CS Pathways-(district name) as the club name. Example, CS Pathways-Tanana, CS Pathways-Anchorage, or CS Pathways-Kenai Peninsula etc.
5. Then you must choose a project, choose CS Pathways.
6. Once your enrollment is approved, log back into your account and sign up for the 4-H National Youth 2020 STEM Summit (under EVENTS).
>>Contact Reina at rhhasting@alaska.edu to confirm your teen's spot and verify your mailing address for delivery of the kit.<<
POC: Reina H. Hasting rhhasting@alaska.edu | Kendra Calhoun klcalhoun@alaska.edu
Registration/enrollment questions: Ann Biddle abiddle@alaska.edu
There are only 15 spots available.
>>Make sure you will be able to attend the Meet and Greet! on Wednesday Nov. 4 at 5:30pm.<<
**As of 10/22/20, 10:00am, there are 12 spots left.**
>>Contact Reina at rhhasting@alaska.edu to confirm your teen's spot and verify your mailing address for delivery of the kit.<<
The current 4-H membership is October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021.
The annual Alaska 4-H membership fee is $26 (enrollment scholarships are available on a first come/first serve, as needed basis! Contact klcalhoun@alaska.edu for more information)
If you haven't done so already, enroll HERE for the current 4-H Membership year.
Some tips to get you through our new enrollment system:
1. First create your family profile (if you are a returning 4-Her, just use your email address, requesting a new password if you forgot yours)
2. Then, add your youth members
3. Enroll them into Alaska 4-H for the new year (October 1, 2020- September 30, 2021)
When enrolling, you will choose your District. Example: Tanana, Anchorage or Kodiak etc.
4. Then you will choose a club. CS Pathways-(district name) as the club name. Example, CS Pathways-Tanana, CS Pathways-Anchorage, or CS Pathways-Kenai Peninsula etc.
5. Then you must choose a project, choose CS Pathways.
6. Once your enrollment is approved, log back into your account and sign up for the 4-H National Youth 2020 STEM Summit (under EVENTS).
>>Contact Reina at rhhasting@alaska.edu to confirm your teen's spot and verify your mailing address for delivery of the kit.<<
POC: Reina H. Hasting rhhasting@alaska.edu | Kendra Calhoun klcalhoun@alaska.edu
Registration/enrollment questions: Ann Biddle abiddle@alaska.edu
| AGENDA- National Youth 2020 STEM Summit |
"Unleash Your Wild Side!" with Computer Science & Healthy Living
January 3, 2020
10a-2p
1000 University Ave (Old UPark), Room 108
This event is geared toward youth ages 7-13 and will have a $7 registration fee.
Registration is Closed. Come back soon to check out upcoming events!
What does a safari adventure and STEM have in common? Ecosystems! This day camp will take young scientists on a safari adventure to learn about jungles and other ecosystems, how STEM is important in these ecosystems, and other activities such as games and cooking inspired by the safari!
Where coding meets healthy living! We will play new twists on old games - re"coding" the games.
We will also be making lunch!
For more information, contact Reina at 474-2437
or rhhasting@alaska.edu
10a-2p
1000 University Ave (Old UPark), Room 108
This event is geared toward youth ages 7-13 and will have a $7 registration fee.
Registration is Closed. Come back soon to check out upcoming events!
What does a safari adventure and STEM have in common? Ecosystems! This day camp will take young scientists on a safari adventure to learn about jungles and other ecosystems, how STEM is important in these ecosystems, and other activities such as games and cooking inspired by the safari!
Where coding meets healthy living! We will play new twists on old games - re"coding" the games.
We will also be making lunch!
For more information, contact Reina at 474-2437
or rhhasting@alaska.edu
