Extension
It Starts With Us
Practicing Stewardship in Natural Resources
Natural Resource
Katie Hancock
Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H Youth Development Programming
People, animals and plants are dependent on our Earth’s natural resources. Everything from the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the soil we use for food production – these resources are vital to our existence. Therefore, it’s important that we care for and respect these resources. Understanding how our daily choices affect our environment, we can conserve natural resources and protect our environment for present and future generations.
Youth will use scientific techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that will positively sustain the natural resources in the home, community and world.
Youth will engage in community projects related to natural resource conservation.
Youth will make decisions in their daily lives that positively impact natural resources.
Youth will adopt practices to conserve and protect the environment in their home and community.
Youth will use problem solving and logical reasoning skill and apply them to environmental issues.
YoYouth will develop an interest in environmental sciences and sustainable practices and technologies.
Youth will gain knowledge of the interrelationship and interdependencies with an ecosystem.
Youth will identify the natural resources that are used within their home and community.
Initial Outcome: Youth will identify the natural resources that are used within their home and community.
Indicator: Number of youth who can identify the natural resources in their community.
Method: Pre and post test and discussion.
Timeline: 6 months- 1 year
Intermediate Outcome: Youth will make decisions in their daily lives that positively impact natural resources.
Indicator: Number of youth who have gained an understanding of the ecosystems in nature.
Method: Surveys, observation and discussion.
Timeline: 1-3 years
Long-term Outcome: Youth will use scientific techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that will positively sustain the natural resources in the home, community and world.
Indicator: Number of youth who use their skills to conserve natural resources.
Method: Surveys, observation and discussion.
Timeline: 3-4 years
Learning Opportunities (repeat as needed):
Audience: Youth and adults interested in the Environment.
Project or Activity: Camps, daycamps, school enrichment and club meetings.
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Exploring Your Environment and Project Food, Land and People.
Inputs: UK Specialists, agents, volunteers, schools, conservation offices.
Date: August-October and March-June
Audience: Youth and adults interested in Forestry.
Project or Activity: Camps, daycamps, school enrichment and club meetings.
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Project Learning Tree and Introducing Yourself to Trees.
Inputs: UK specialists, agents, volunteers, schools, and conservations offices.
Date: August-October and March-June
Audience: Youth and adults interested in Water Conservation.
Project or Activity: Camps, daycamps, school enrichment, and club meetings.
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Project WET and Healthy Water, Healthy People Curriculum.
Inputs: UK Specialists, agents, volunteers, schools and conservation offices.
Date: August-October and March-June
