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  • Adventures of Herman
    Squirmin' Herman the Worm teaches students all about worms and how to make their own worm bin in this interactive curriculum.
  • Bug Review
    Pests bugging you? Check out The Bug Review.
  • Character Development
    Those who work with and on behalf of young people, families, and communities can become involved in character education and promote ethical decisions in all facets of the lives of children and adults.
  • Child Care for Teen Parents
    Learn some basic guidelines for caring for children of teen parents.
  • Community Service
    Learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate community service projects in 4-H Clubs.
  • Great Corn Adventure
    Zea Mays explains the importance of corn, how it grows, and its thousands of different uses.
  • Great Plant Escape
    Join Detective LePlant and his partners Bud and Sprout as they uncover the mysteries of plant life.
  • Helping Kids Succeed in School
    Helping children enjoy learning and being successful in school is an important goal for parents, other family members, and schools.
  • Knowing Your World
    Lessons and activities designed for 4th & 5th graders to learn about acid rain, global warming, water resources and other environmental topics.
Just for Teachers Resources
  • 2005-2006 Vermi-Composting Schedule Word
    Click here to see a copy of the first grade vermi-composting schedule. Vermi-composting is the process of recycling food waste into humus, or composte, using redworms.

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Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Lisa Ellis
County Extension Director
Edgar County Unit
210 W Washington
Paris, IL 61944
Phone: 217-465-8585
FAX: 217-463-1192
laellis@illinois.edu

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