Core Competencies Unit 2

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Getting the Most Out of the 4-H Experience
Core Competencies Unit 2
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• Individual project work
• Local clubs
• Project groups
• County, district and state activities and events
• Short-term programs
• School Enrichment
• Mass Media

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• A teaching tool for developing desirable
  character traits and project skills.
• Provides real life experiences in making
  decisions.
• Age appropriate and flexible for individual
  development.
• Concerned with the optimum development of the
  individual.

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• Gateway to the member
• Learn by doing
• Tool for developing capable adults
• Teaches desirable habits and attitudes
• Teaches one to help ones self, which leads to
  helping others

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• The term 4-H Project Work is in reference to a
  single subject. (i.e. Horticulture, Foods,
  Safety, etc.) It is the big picture or long-term
  goal of what a member wants to learn.
• The term project is in reference to the
  individual parts or short-term goals of the 4-H
  project.

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1. Developing subject matter skills
2. Life Skills Development
3. Participation
4. Developing communication skills
5. Keeping records
6. Sharing ideas
7. Productive leisure time
8. Recognition

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• Develop Skills
• Learn by Doing
• Gain Knowledge
• Accept Responsibility
• Create Ownership

• Explore Careers
• Provide sense of Achievement Accomplishment
• Create family and community ties

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• Orient parents and members about 4-H projects and
  how to set and work goals.
• Work one on one with members to outline projects.
• Work with 4-H members with similar interests in
  Project Meetings.

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• Use 4-H project manual or good resource for sound
  information.
• Set goals and plan project work.
• Be dedicated and committed to working the plan.
• Evaluate each step verbally and written
• Participate in local and county activities.

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• Set Goals
• Work the Plan
• Present Your Work
• Seek Evaluation
• Refine Skills
• Set New Goals

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• Interests, needs, and capabilities of the member
• Opportunity for sufficient challenge and growth
• Family situation
• Availability of adequate financing
• Availability of equipment and space
• Availability of leadership

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• Health and Fitness
• Electric Energy
• Food Science
• Leisure Education
• Animal Science
• Entomology
• Sport Fishing

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Piggybacking is the idea of adding a related
project to an existing one to provide a broader
or more challenging experience. Several projects
can be piggybacked in one year or someone may
choose to make a logical transition from one
project to another over several years.
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Food Safety
Health
Electric Energy
Safety
Food Science
Leisure Ed.
Crafts
Meat Science
Fishing
Horticulture
Animal Science
Entomology
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4-H Project Work Horticulture Projects related
to Horticulture for the beginner

• Poster on recipe modification for healthful
  eating
• Canned tomatoes
• Hanging Storage Unit
• Work apron or tote bag
• Flat flyer or brochure
• Display on Botany and Zoological Sciences
• Jr. Nature Craft and candle
• Photos of plant life and scenery

• Poster - Parts of a wildflower blossom
• Illustrated talk on the Pollination of a Flower
• Herbarium Cards
• Landscaping Home Grounds
• Grow Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes
• Vermi Composting
• Tree Leaf Collection
• Insect collection
• 25 topical postmarks

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• Horticulture Herbarium Cards, Landscaping Home
  Grounds, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes
• 4-H Wildlife Wildflower Study - Poster of parts
  of a wildflower blossom
• Environmental Stewardship Vermi Composting
• Forestry Tree Leaf Collection
• Entomology Insect collection
• Postmarks 25 topical
• Nutrition Poster on recipe modification for
  healthful eating

• Food preservation Canned tomatoes
• Fabric and Fashion Home and Personal Living
  Space - Hanging Storage Unit Construction Work
  apron or tote bag
• Technology Exhibits Flat flyer or brochure
• Science Discovery Display on Botany and
  Zoological Sciences
• Leisure Education Jr. Nature Craft or candle
• Photography 4 photos of plant life and scenery

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• Beginning Level
• Use the first few years to explore projects, try
  different things, taste the 4-H smorgasbord!
• Becoming focused to early is not always healthy
  for the development of the child.
• Intermediate Level
• Become focused and centered on developing a
  project(s) of interest.
• Advanced Level
• Think outside the box as project work is being
  planned. Make your project unique and tailored
  to you and your interests.