Implementing the National 4-H

Mission Mandates

4-H Lunch ‘n LearnTuesday, 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/

• 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.

Science

• 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 Workshopshttp://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/4-h-science-programs/

4-H’s Response to This Need

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/)

BeekeepingEntomologyForestryGeologySoil & Water Conservation

Shooting SportsSport FishingWeatherWildlife

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

• 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.four-h.purdue.edu/volunteer/index.cfm • 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.four-h.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 Bingle-

Coffman, 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• 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

• 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

Healthy Living Resources (2010 4-H Youth Staff Retreat)• Healthy Living 4-H Mission Mandate• 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.4-hmall.org/Product/4-hcurriculum-reading-financial-literacy/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

• 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.

Citizenship

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=373&CatID=16) - Relationship Building, Communication, Planning & Organizing, Group Process

4-H Citizenship Resources• 2008 4-H Congress Leadership lessons, http://

www.four-h.purdue.edu/volunteer/index.cfm • 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.four-h.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• 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=382&CatID=16)

• 2007 4-H Congress Communication lessons, http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/volunteer/index.cfm• 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?

Questions?

Next 4-H Lunch ‘n Learn

Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 12-1 (ET)

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