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Gallatin County CES

Title:
Family Consumer Science
MAP:
Youth Development
Agents Involved:
Stewart, Broderick, Hull
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Situation:
Over the last 25 years, the number of stay-at-home parents has decreased. Parents have increasing relied on schools to teach concepts and skills once taught within the family. Currently the Gallatin County School District does not have a family and consumer science teacher.
Life choices are often based more on personal desires rather than factual information. Those who seek information often turn to internet sources which may not be based on research. Decision-making may be based on project marketing claims, family tradition, myths faulty information, and lack of knowledge.
Long-Term Outcomes:
Youth will be responsible and contributing individuals and family members
Youth will gain and maintain employment through life skill development
Youth will contribute to a safe, pleasant and productive home and family
Intermediate Outcomes:
Youth will utilize and practice life skills in projects and life situations
Youth will project a positive image and self-confidence
Youth will adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future
Initial Outcomes:
Youth will learn to read and follow instructions
Youth will gain skills in setting a goal and developing a plan of actin
Youth will understand the decision-making process
Evaluation:
Initial Outcome:
Indicator: Participants have increase their knowledge and vocabulary.
Method: observation, pre/post test
Timeline: 1-2 months

Intermediate Outcome:
Indicator: participants have applied knowledge gained from Extension Programs to be more self-sufficient with life skills
Method: observation
Timeline: 6 months – one year

Long-term Outcome:
Indicator: Youth report being more self-sufficient as they become adults
Method: follow up phone calls and e-mails
Timeline: 2-3 years
Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H Youth

Project or Activity: Sewing Club

Content or Curriculum: 4-H curriculum

Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers

Date: School year 2017-18



Audience: 4-H Youth

Project or Activity: Quilt Club

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers

Date: School year, 2017-18



Audience: 4-H Youth

Project or Activity: Woodworking

Content or Curriculum: 4-H curriculum

Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers

Date: School year, 2017-18


Audience: 4-H

Project or activity: Basket making

Content or Curriculum: UK Curriculum

Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers

Date: Spring 2018


Audience; 4-H Youth

Project or Activity: Cake decorating

Content or curriculum: UK curriculum

Inputs: Extension staff, volunteers

Date:, Spring, Summer, 2018


Audience: High School Life Skills focus group

Project or Activity: Healthy Cooking

Content: UK Recipes, Plate It Up

Inputs: Staff

Date: Spring, 2018




Success Stories

Stitching University

Author: Lora Stewart

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Why are so few women  in science and engineering careers? According to The American Association of UniversityWoman  (AAUW) there are still environmental and social barriers that continue to block women’s progress in these fields. AAUW’s research shows that emphasizing real-life applications in early STEM courses, encouraging girls to develop their spatial skills and helping girls recognize their career – relevant skills are proven strategies to encouraging girls to en

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