OKLAHOMA STATE 4-H LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Traveling Workshop 2011-12
Purpose: Acquaint or re-acquaint volunteer with three project areas relevant to
21st Century Youth Development.
Objective:
Uncover the “Leisure Education/Recreation” project area.
Uncover the “Home Environment” (Home and Personal Living Space) project area.
Uncover the complete “Citizenship” project area.
Discover the content of the “old curriculum” and its relevance and application to
project development.
Preparation for Lesson:
Time: Each activity will take
between 20-45 minutes
Supplies
 Markers
 Large sheets of paper
 Masking Tape
Handouts
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Read Volunteer Development Series fact sheets 108 and 135.
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Background:
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4H.VOL.108 Experiential
Learning
4H.VOL.135 Life Skills
Definitions
Discover Sheets pgs 7-8
Why do we have objectives for project work?
Objectives provide standards or a guide for project work. Members
use the objectives to provide direction in developing their goals.
Members, who work toward the objectives and use the curriculum
specifically developed to support the objectives, have the
opportunity for what has been defined as sound project experience.
Individuals can evaluate the progress made in improving his/her
skills in a particular project area.
With the fundamental knowledge and skills members continue to
grow by branching out and exploring the project area in greater
depth.
Objectives
Develop fundamental knowledge and skills in the project area.
Apply critical thinking skills which is defined as strategies for
analyzing, comparing, reasoning and reflecting; focused on
deciding what to believe or do; discovering
Life Skills Development:
meaning; building connections with past
Social Skills — skills people use when interacting with others
learning and using it outside the “learned
and to behave in the accepted manner or customs of the society
context.”
in which they live; adapting well to one’s social environment.
Through experiential learning, members
Self-motivation — able to make the needed effort to carry out a
develop life skills of character, decisiontask or a plan; personal will to take action.
making, communication and marketable
Healthy Lifestyle Choices - increased knowledge, attitudes and
skills.
behaviors that insure current good health as well as those that
Apply 4-H training and experience in
assure future well-being such as: exercise, nutrition, disease
prevention, personal safety and stress management.
exploring and preparing for a career.
Demonstrate the understanding and
Learning to Learn — acquiring, evaluating, and using
application of Community Service
information; understanding the methods and skills for learning.
Volunteering; Leadership; Responsible
Citizenship and Contributing to Group Efforts.
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Be sure to do the REFLECT and APPLY questions. Don’t just ask questions and move
on….draw answers out of the participants by getting them to think. This is critical to the
education process, as well as to the relevance of the workshop.
Uncover
Why 4-H Projects have Objectives
Objectives provide standards or a guide for project work. Members use the objectives to provide direction in
developing their goals.
Members, who work toward the objectives and use the curriculum specifically developed to support the objectives,
have the opportunity for what has been defined as sound project experience.
Individuals can evaluate the progress made in improving his/her skills in a particular project area.
With the fundamental knowledge and skills members continue to grow by branching out and exploring the project
area in greater depth.
Objectives
Develop fundamental knowledge and skills in the project area.
Apply critical thinking skills defined as strategies for analyzing, comparing, reasoning and reflecting; focused on
deciding what to believe or do; discovering meaning; building connections with past learning and using it outside the
“learned context.”
Through experiential learning, members develop life skills of character, decision-making, communication and
marketable skills.
Apply 4-H training and experience in exploring and preparing for a career.
Demonstrate the understanding and application of Community Service Volunteering; Leadership; Responsible
Citizenship and Contributing to Group Efforts.
Activity 1: What is..... all about?
Three project areas have been uncovered and we want to help you to discover the possibilities for acquainting youth with
these project areas.
Time: allow 20 minutes
Materials needed: Markers, large sheets of paper and masking tape
Do:
Brainstorm with audience. Ask them “What are some of the current trends/fads/interest in society and with the
media (TV, magazines, etc.)? Looking for things like “Do it yourself” HGTV “Return to learning to learn” “Pride in
producing an end product” “Pride in learning a skill” “Service to Others” “Volunteering” “Healthy Lifestyles”
“Developing Hobbies” etc. After they have come up with some of these things, explain that is why this curriculum
was “Uncovered and is being Discovered.” These are some project areas which have somehow gotten shelved or
are not being practiced as intended.
Review experiential learning model, life skills model and life skills definitions on page 1. The skills are an overview
of what any 4-H curriculum can develop within the 4-H member.
Divided into three groups
At the top of each sheet of paper write one project area – Citizenship, Leisure Education/Recreation and Home
Environment.
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Give each group a sheet of paper and markers.
Each group gets 10 minutes to brainstorm what they “believe” is learned or part of being enrolled in this project
area. Remind them that brainstorming means to come up with as many ideas as possible, without discussing any
one idea. After 8 minutes have the groups select their top 5-10 points.
Ask the groups to share their top 5-10 points.
As each group reports make mental note of whether the group came up with the subject matter listed for each set of
curriculum.
Reflect
Give each participant the Discover Handouts – pages 3-4.
Give each group time to review the handout and compare to their list.
After about 10 minutes ask each group to summarize what they gained from the information.
Apply
As a group, ask….
o How can this information assist them in introducing the project areas to youth and families?
o How can this information be applied to the development of project groups and individual project
development?
o How could this information be used to guide, evaluate or develop activities/events conducted by 4-H?
The following activities can be used by a leader to introduce families, parents or youth to a project area during a single
meeting.
Club Activity 2 – Introduction to Home Environment
Color all Around
Color is part of our everyday world. Explore the color around you just by looking at a picture in a magazine.
How many different colors are in that picture? How many different shades of color do you see?
Did you know that every color you see can be made from red, yellow, and blue? These three colors are called
primary colors because by mixing them together you can make other colors.
The Color Experiement – Demonstrate making primary colors and secondary colors
1. Add one drop of red color and one drop of yellow color to glass
You will need:
number one. What color is in the cup now?
3 clear glasses, half full of water
2. Glass number two, add one drop of yellow color and one drop
(canning jars would also work)
of blue color. What new color did you make?
Yellow, red and blue food coloring
3. In the last glass add one drop of red color and one drop of blue
Eye dropper
color. What new color appeared?
These colors are
called secondary colors.
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Color Wheel – experimenting with color
Do:
1. Cut three large circles and three medium circles.
2. IMPORTANT - Wash paint brush thoroughly with
soap and water between each painting.
3. The large circles are to be painted the primary
colors.
4. The medium circles will be painted secondary
color. As in the demonstration, mix two primary
colors to make the secondary colors. Paint each
shape a different secondary color.
5. When the paint is dry, glue the shapes on the
card stock in the pattern of a color wheel.
You will need:
 Newspapers and masking tape to cover the tables
 2 sheets plain paper per person
 1 piece of card stock per person
 Red, yellow, and blue tempera or finger paint
 Paint brush – one per person
 Popsicle sticks – for mixing paint
 Small cups for mixing paint
 Scissors
 Glue/glue sticks
 Soap, water, and sink
Colors across from each other on the color wheel are called “complementary colors.” The compliment of red is green. The
complement of blue is _____? The compliment of yellow is_____?
“Analogous” colors are on one side of the circle or the two primary colors with the secondary color they make when mixed.
Red, orange, and yellow are analogous colors. Name the other two pairs of analogous colors.
Extra Activity – Using paint chips/cards from a paint store let the youth experiment with
color combinations. Encourage them to stretch beyond their favorite colors.
Reflect:
Does everyone’s color wheel look the same? What make them the same/different?
Do everyone’s primary colors look the same? Why would there be differences?
Didn’t everyone start out with the same colors?
Do everyone’s secondary colors look the same? Why would there be differences?
Ask some of them to explain how they decided “how much” color they decided to use
when mixing the secondary colors? How did the various mixing and proportion decisions affect the outcome?
Apply
In what other ways do our mixing and proportion decisions affect outcome? Examples….
How is science applied to the mixing of colors? In what other ways does science explain color (light, prisms, etc.)
Were any of the color mixtures wrong? Why are the various shades of “orange” all just different spots on the color
wheel?
Do we see various shades of “orange” if we look really close to a sunset or sunrise or is it all one color?
Look at the photograph from the magazine again and see how many different color variations they see this time.
Points to Remember
 Primary colors: red, yellow, and blue.
 Secondary colors are made from mixing two primary colors together.
 Orange, green, and purple are secondary colors.
 A color wheel arranges primary and secondary colors in a circle.
 Analogous colors are next to each other on a color wheel.
 Complimentary colors are across from each other on the color wheel.
 Analogous colors like to go together.
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Complimentary colors are often called "loud" colors.
Bright yellow and bright purple stand out in a crowd.
It is a good idea to use contrasting colors together only in a small area.
Club Activity 3 – My Neighborhood
Unit 2 - Exploring Citizenship – My Neighborhood
Follow the curriculum pages 1-9.
Club Activity 4 – Introduction to Leisure Education
Who has Time to be Bored!
Background Information
Leisure Education/Recreation is the process of learning to transform free time into the study of play, relaxation techniques,
recreation and creativity. It encourages positive mental health and the practice of healthy lifestyle choices. As a result
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Ask
Individual becomes capable of choosing those activities which
Forms of Leisure Education
contribute to the achievement of his/her purpose, the
- Social Recreation
satisfaction of his/her needs, and the enhancement of his/her
- Expressive Arts
- Cultural Heritage
quality of living.
- Outdoor Education and Recreation
As a result of leisure education, an individual becomes aware of
- Sports, Exercise and Physical Activities
the external pressures competing for his/her attention and learns
- Hobby(s)
to make wise choices in the constructive use of time and
resources.
Learning to respect one’s interests, talents, capacities and potentials through intrinsic rewards.
Leisure is recognized as a lifelong process which changes over time, thus the individual learns to
explore satisfying leisure experiences.
What does bored mean? Write down the group’s thoughts and ideas.
Dictionary definition - tired of and slightly annoyed by a person or situation that is not
interesting, exciting, or entertaining
What are ways you overcome boredom/being bored? Write their ideas down….
Activity Have the kids draw pictures/bring photos/pictures from magazines of things they really enjoy doing or want to learn
to do. Let them share.
Ask
What makes you interested in trying something new? Did someone/something inspire you?
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Reflect
 Which ways you overcome boredom are positive? Which are not so positive/negative?
 Which activities make you feeling better (mentally, physically, socially, and/or emotionally)? (Examples - Exercise,
games, reading, making something, playing with an animal, building something, music, collecting, etc.) Why?
 Why do you think we all have such different ways to relax and have fun? (auditory, visual, kinesthetic, etc. styles)
Is this good or bad?
Apply
 What one new idea or hobby has been shared today that you would like to try? Why?
 What would be necessary to learn more about the new interest? Who can help you get started? What kind of
resources will be needed?
 What are you going to do the next time you are “bored?” Do you really have time to be bored with so many things
to try?
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OKLAHOMA STATE 4-H LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Traveling Workshop 2011-12
Discover -
Curriculum Subject Matter
Unit 6 – “My Government”
Exploring Citizenship
Unit 1 – "Me, My Family and My
Friends"
This unit focuses on self
identity, self-acceptance and
relations with family and
friends. It says, "Good
citizenship is knowing who I
am and being able to relate to
others." (Revised)
Unit 2 – “My Neighborhood”
Unit 2 takes the 4-H’ers
beyond the family and close
friends into the neighborhood
and school. It says, “Good
citizenship is knowing and
sharing with neighbors.”
(Revised)
Unit 3 – “My Clubs and Groups”
This unit helps a 4-H’er to
learn to function in organized
groups so they can be more
effective participants. It says,
“Good citizenship is
participating in group decision
making.”
Unit 4 – “My Community”
Unit 4 opens the doors for
community understanding and
involvement. It is a multi-year
unit and may be continued as
long as a 4H’er wishes. The
possibilities are limitless.
Unit 5 – “My Heritage”
In Unit 5 a 4-H’er learns about
family heritage through
developing a family tree. Also
they study their heritage from
other selected areas of
interest.
Included in this unit are
discussions on governmental
systems, laws and voting
(Revised)
Unit 7 – “My World”
This unit will help the 4-H’ers
interested in International
Study and experiences to
explore their interest.
Leisure Education - The
process of learning to transform free
time into leisure is called “leisure
education.”
 The study of play, leisure,
recreation and creativity on
positive mental health.
 Psychological value of leisure
education – its affect or
intended affect on the mind or
mental processes.
 Leisure education enriches
life through the development
of knowledge, attitudes, and
skills practiced for healthy
lifestyle choices.
 Individual becomes capable
of choosing those activities
which contribute to the
achievement of his/her
purpose, the satisfaction of
his/her needs, and the
enhancement of his/her
quality of living.
 As a result of leisure
education, an individual
becomes aware of the
external pressures competing
for his/her attention and
learns to make wise choices
in the constructive use of time
and resources.
 Learning to respect one’s
interests, talents, capacities
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and potentials through
intrinsic rewards.
Leisure is recognized as a
lifelong process which
changes over time, thus the
individual learns to explore
satisfying leisure experiences.
Forms of Leisure Education
Social Recreation
Expressive Arts
Cultural Heritage
Outdoor Education and Recreation
Sports, Exercise and Physical
Activities
Hobby
Home Environment (Home
and Personal Living Space)
 Design – color, texture, line,
textiles, furnishing, room, fashion,
accessories, etc.
 Housing – storage, room design,
organization, special need, etc.
 Merchandising – marketing,
entrepreneurial, consumer
behavior, trends, fashion/fad, etc.
 Creative Problem Solving
 Science and Technology of
design, housing, textiles, and
merchandising.
 Historical impact on design,
housing and merchandising.
 Focus on the development of
solutions to contemporary and
emerging problems within a
framework of ethical and social
responsibility
 Safety and Healthy Practices for
Home and Housing
 Nurturing Relationships – concern
for others; sharing, cooperation,
communication and conflict
resolution
 Consumer Education
 Financial Management
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Discover - State Objectives for project area:
social skills, conflict resolution and
sharing.
Citizenship
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Become aware of nurturing
relationships with others – family,
peers, school, home, community,
state, nation, and world
Acquire the knowledge and skills
essential for becoming an active,
responsible citizen.
Demonstrate responsibility; learn
to respect individual rights
(accepting differences), the rights
of the body as a whole (concern
for others) and to respond to the
needs of others (empathy)
Demonstrate the mastery of the
life skill contributing to group
efforts in the family, club, and
community.
Gain insights into the principles,
processes and structures of
democracy.
Demonstrates an understanding
and application of thinking and
managing through effective use of
life skills service learning, learning
to learn, problem solving, decision
making, critical thinking,
resiliency, wise use of resources,
planning/organizing; keeping
records and goal setting.
Learn how issues affect the
people - at school, in the
community, state and even
internationally. Demonstrate how
individuals can get involved in
addressing issues through
application of practical life skills –
responsible citizenship;
community serviced volunteering,
leadership, teamwork, selfmotivation.
Demonstrates an understanding
and application of relating and
caring through effective
communication, cooperation,
4-H life skills noted in italic
Recreation
& Leisure
Arts
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Forms of
leisure
education
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Social Recreation
Expressive Arts
Cultural Heritage
Outdoor Education and Recreation
Sports, Exercise and Physical
Activities
Hobby(s)
Attain a broad knowledge of the
role of recreational/leisure arts
contribute to the physical and
emotional improvement of the
individual, family and community.
Develop the resources which
make wholesome leisure
opportunities part of personal,
family and community time
Help others understand how
hobbies/leisure arts contribute to
personal development, mental
health and physical well-being.
Assist in development of group
recreational opportunities,
programs, workshops, etc. that
are age, physically and
developmental appropriate.
Fabric and Fashion - Home and
Personal Living Space (formerly
known as Home Environment)
 Learn and apply principles of
design and function.
 Learn to adapt and design
storage, furniture and personal
living space which are more
convenient, comfortable and
attractive and fits the family’s
resources.
 Members will learn to identify,
construct or modify textile
products for home interiors and to
meet special needs of the elderly
and physically disabled.
 Members will learn how to recycle
home furnishings/accessoriesrefinish, rebuild, reupholster,
paint, etc.
 Members will develop quality
workmanship, good judgment and
creativity.
 Members will develop consumer
skills – making vs. purchasing
textiles, equipment, furnishings,
etc.
 Practice leadership skills, take
part in community affairs and
demonstrate citizenship
responsibility.
 Members will acquire knowledge
of fibers, yarns and the processes
for textile production.
 Members will become aware of
career opportunities in home
interiors, interior design and
construction, textiles, etc.
Curriculum
Exploring Citizenship http://florida4h.org/projects/leadership/groupbib_CCE.shtm
Personal Living Space - http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/litol/
Leisure Education – under revision
Home Environment – under revision
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