In the 4-H Engineering/Safety Science project, you will learn about safety and a variety of engineering areas from bicycles and lawn mowers to leaf blowers, tractors, and automobiles. Gain knowledge about safety and a variety of engineering areas.
Learn what you can do in this project area.
Information for Project Leaders
Leader Pages correspond with each activity sheet and are for use by project group leaders.
Additional Resources
Follow the links below to find some great online resources for your project. Surf around and see what you can learn!
- Teen Driving from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- 4-H Bicycle Project (Purdue University)
- 4-H Engineering (Purdue University)
- Bicycle safety
- Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (check out the quiz under the “Teachers and Student Teachers” section!)
- Rover, the Home Safety Hound
- Staying safe in the car and on the bus
- Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association
Service Project Ideas
- Conduct a safety hazard hunt in your home.
- Make Velcro pant straps for a young bike rider.
- Make an exhibit about motor oils or spark plugs. Display in a public place.
- Make a safety flyer for your classmates.
