Implementing the
National 4-H
Mission Mandates
4-H Lunch ‘n Learn
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Carl Broady, Natalie Carroll, Steve McKinley
National 4-H Mission
Mandates
• 4-H Science
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Citizenship
http://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/
Science
• One Million New Scientists. One Million New Ideas.™
• Only 18 percent of US high school seniors are proficient
in science (NAEP 2005).
• 5% of current US college graduates earn science,
engineering, or technology degrees compared to 66% in
Japan and 59% in China.
• America faces a crisis in its ability to keep up with
increasing demand for professionals trained in these
fields.
4-H’s Response to This
Need
• 4-H National Youth Science Day,
https://site.4-h.org/nysd/
• 4-H2O
• Biofuels Blast
• 2011: Renewable Energy Technologies
• Existing 4-H Project Manuals and Workshops
http://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/4-h-science-programs/
4-H Science Resources
4-H Activity Manuals
• Livestock
• Plant Sciences
• Natural Resources (Indiana Academic Proficiencies,
www.four-h.purdue.edu/natural_resources/Projects/Standards/)
Beekeeping
Entomology
Forestry
Geology
Soil & Water Conservation
Shooting Sports
Sport Fishing
Weather
Wildlife
Sample Science Activities
Sample Science Activity
4-H Science Resources
Other:
• Genomics lesson plans, www.four-h.purdue.edu/apple_genomics/ (see
“For Educators”)
• Biocontrol of Purple Loosestrife,* www.four-h.purdue.edu/purple/
• Proper Disposal of Unwanted Meds,
www.iiseagrant.org/education/gros_educ.html
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Indiana Water Riches
Why Leaves Change Colors*
Benefits of Trees*
Energy Activities – coming soon…
*free copies available, contact NC
4-H Science Resources
Other:
• 2009 Indiana 4-H Congress lesson plans http://www.fourh.purdue.edu/volunteer/index.cfm
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Science is Fun
Biofuels Blast
Tools of the Trade
Soy Sensation
4-H SET (Specialize. Exercise. Transform.)
• 2010 4-H Youth Staff Retreat
• SETting up Camp with Active Learning (http://www.fourh.purdue.edu/ext_ed/YouthStaffRetreat.cfm)
Science Sensations,
Gibson County
• Connected science classroom lessons to real life
situations to enhance science education for students.
• 423 7th grade students participated in a one day event
focusing on hands-on science at Camp Carson.
• 93.5% of students stated they now enjoy learning about
science.
• 79.8% reported the experience will help them in school.
Science Sensations,
Gibson County
• Student comments included, “It was a great day to learn
about the world around me,” and “I don’t think I’ve ever had a
better time learning.”
• Partners included Purdue Extension Educators, Master
Gardeners, Tenbarge Seed, and SWAT Pest.
• Funding was provided by Toyota Motor Manufacturing.
• Program is serving as a model for other programs in the state.
Two Saturday Science Sensation days will be held April 9 & 16
at SIPAC and SWPAC for teams of M.S. & H.S. youth and adult.
• For more information, contact Cathy Boerste,
boerste@purdue.edu.
Indiana 4-H Science Team
• Creating vision/support for the 4-H Science Mission
Mandate in Indiana
• Steering Committee Members include: Shelly BingleCoffman, Colleen Brady, Neil Knobloch, Kathleen Koch
• Provide leadership in each geographic Extension area to
promote professional development for Educators and
Volunteers at the local level. One Extension Educator per
area has been identified to further this initiative.
Indiana 4-H Science Team
• Resources provided on the U: drive from National 4-H
Council include:
• 4-H Science Logic Model
• Core Competencies
• 4-H Science Competency Self-Assessment
• 4-H Scientist-Volunteer Model
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Have specific areas of expertise to share with youth
Interested in targeted volunteer opportunities
May not have strong youth development backgrounds
Recruitment strategies likely will be different from those for
identifying community club volunteer leaders
Healthy Living
• 4-H is committed to the physical, mental and emotional
health of our nation's youth so they may lead healthy
and productive lives into adulthood.
• By 2014, 4-H will expand participation to 2.75M youth
involved in healthy living opportunities.
• Healthy Living includes eating habits, physical fitness,
capacity to recognize and direct emotions, and
development of positive social interactions and
relationships.
http://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/kids-health/
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Healthy Living Resources
(2010 4-H Youth Staff Retreat)
• Healthy Living 4-H Mission Mandate
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4-H Healthy Living Resource Guide
Healthy Living Overview
Healthy Living Logic Model Overall
Healthy Living Logic Model Chart
Boone County 60 Challenge
Exercise Dice Sheet
First Aid
Noise Hazards
200 Family Eating Choices
Barriers
• http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/ext_ed/YouthStaffRetreat.cfm
Physical Health
• 4-H Health Curriculum: First Aid in Action, Staying
Healthy, Keeping Fit
• 4-H Club Meetings
• Health & Safety Officer reports
• Recreation (e.g., Exercise Dice, Relays, Dodge Ball, Tag)
• Special activities (e.g., Walking Challenge in Vermillion
County; Boone County 60 Challenge)
• Additional health-related resources available through the
Purdue Education Store (click on Health & Safety):
https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/default.asp
Social/Mental/Emotional
Health
• 4-H Personality Curriculum
• Opportunities to better understand self, strengths, and
interests
• 4-H Club Meetings
• Mixers/Ice Breakers/Recreation
• Opportunities to interact with peers and overcome initial
anxiety of meeting people; stress reduction/management
activities
• Meets the “Belonging” concept of the Essential Elements
Financial Health
• Captain Cash Curriculum (upper elementary students)
http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/extension/children_families/
schoolprograms/Captain_Cash.html
• “Reading Makes Cents” 4-H Financial Literacy Curriculum
for 3rd-5th grade students: http://www.4hmall.org/Product/4-hcurriculum-reading-financialliteracy/08389.aspx
• 4-H Financial Tips for 4-H Club Treasurers (provided by
Area V Economic/Financial Committee – see Dave
Schenck e-mail); file posted on the U: drive
Citizenship
• 4-H places an emphasis on the importance of young
people being engaged, well-informed citizens.
• By connecting to their communities and leaders, youth
understand their role in civic affairs and are able to
expand their role in decision-making processes.
• Civic engagement provides the foundation that helps
youth understand the big picture of life and learn the
skill sets that will allow them to become wise leaders for
the 21st century.
http://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/citizenship-youth-engagement/
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4-H Citizenship Resources
• Leadership and Personal Development
• Jr. Leaders – December, 2010 Lunch ‘n Learn
(http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/ext_ed/lunchnlearn.cfm);
Jr. Leader Advisor Resource Guide (4-H 916)
• Youth Leadership Academies – opportunities for youth to
gain leadership skills through programming, service on
adult boards, service-learning, etc.
• Leadership Curriculum – “Step Up To Leadership”
(https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/subcategory.asp?subCatID=3
73&CatID=16) - Relationship Building, Communication,
Planning & Organizing, Group Process
4-H Citizenship Resources
• 2008 4-H Congress Leadership lessons, http://www.fourh.purdue.edu/volunteer/index.cfm
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Where Do I Even Start?
Simplicity is in!
Exploring the Leadership Activity Manuals,
What a Successful Youth Committee Looks Like!
What Do I Have to Offer?
4-H Citizenship Resources
• Community Action
• Monsanto 4-H Community Service Funding -$750 for local
service project, matched dollar-for-dollar with local
resources
• Community Service Checklist and presentation,
http://www.fourh.purdue.edu/volunteer/otf.cfm#community
• 2010 4-H Congress Community Service lesson plans,
http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/volunteer/index.cfm
• What is Service?
• Moving from Service to Service-Learning
• Funding Your Community Service Project
4-H Citizenship Resources
• VolunteerIN 2010 “Generosity” lesson plans,
http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/volunteer/index.cfm
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Creating New Ideas for Generosity
Planning and Carrying Out a Service Project
Service-Learning
Generosity
Deciding What to Give
4-H Citizenship Resources
• Communication and Expressive Arts
• Public Speaking & Demonstration Contests
• Share-the-Fun Contests
• 4-H Photography Curriculum
(https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/subcategory.asp?subCatID=3
82&CatID=16)
• 2007 4-H Congress Communication lessons,
http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/volunteer/index.cfm
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Model of Communication
Listening
Public Speaking
Technology in Communication
Conflict Resolution
What is your 4-H Program
already doing that relates to
the National 4-H Mission
Mandates?
Next 4-H Lunch ‘n Learn
Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 12-1 (ET)