Planning for My 4-H Project Work
(ages 8 – 11)
Name:
4-H Club:
Project Area: (Circle Project Area – Use ONE form for each different project area.)
Years in Project:
ANIMAL SCIENCE
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & GLOBAL AWARENESS
FOOD, NUTRITION, & HEALTH
Animals, Vet. Science
Citizenship, Intercultural, Community Service, Service Learning
Food and Nutrition, Health
DAIRY
ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES
HOME & FAMILY
Dairy Cows & Heifers,
Dairy Goats, Dairy Foods
Camping, Outdoor Adventures, Entomology, Forestry
Geology, Natural Resources, Sportsfishing, Wildlife
Child Development, Clothing, Consumer Ed.,
Interior Design, Intergenerational
PLANTS & SOILS
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Plant and Soil Science, Crops,
Floriculture, Horticulture
Aerospace, Bicycle, Computers, Electricity, Geospatial,
Robotics, Safety, Small Engines, Tractor, Woodworking
Communication, Photography, Visual Arts,
Recreation, Theatre, Journalism
PROJECT GOALS
Throughout the year, add and change goals. What do you want to do and learn in this project area during the year? Think about who will help you and when you
want to meet these goals. Do not feel that you have to fill in every line. Be specific about what you want to do and learn.
What will I do or learn?
(Goal)
Example: Complete one activity in project book
Example: Train my calf to lead.
Project
Health
Who will help me?
(Helper)
My 4-H leader
When will I
do it?
October
Date I
finished it
October 6
Beef I
Mom
March
April 4
What will I do or learn?
(Goal)
Project
Who will help me?
(Helper)
When will I
do it?
Date I
finished it
4-H PROJECT REPORT IN THIS AREA
Project Work Done
Provide a list of items made, animals purchased or sold, etc. Also, list any workshops, tours, etc. that you attended to learn more about this project. If you earned
or spent any money in this project, please list that also. Total your expenses and income for each project.
Project Work Done
Income or Expenses
(What you did in this project area – list project.)
Examples: Made 6 pans of brownies (4-H Cooking 101)
Sold 2 pans of brownies for $5.00 at bake sale.
Fed and raised a dairy calf (Dairy I)
Feed: $65, Veterinary Bills: $75
Toured paper factory on Forestry Tour (Forest 1)
Knowledge & Skills
What did you learn in this project area? Include what you learned from mistakes as well as successes. Include the specific project with the set of skills. Examples:
Learned how to feed and walk a puppy – Dog Care, Learned how to use the oven safely -4-H Cooking 101, Learned how to measure wood before cutting Woodworking
Leadership
List any committees you served on or any leadership activities you did in this project area. Include the number of people you helped. Example: Taught club
member how to fold the flag (1); Helped leader teach workshop on making brownies (6); Brought refreshments for club meeting.
Community Service & Citizenship
What did you do in this project area to help others? Examples: Made snacks for nursing home (60); Helped walk the dogs at the animal shelter
These are my goals for this project.
Member Signature:
We have reviewed these goals and agree to support the 4-H member in reaching them.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Urbana, Illinois
Leader/Helper Signature:
R90311
Revised, May 2008
Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dennis Campion, Director, University of Illinois Extension, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. *The 4-H Name and Emblem are protected under 18 U.S.C. 707.