4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
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4031.1) | 173 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves |
4031.2) | 98 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices |
4031.3) | 85 |
Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves |
4031.4) | 101 |
Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food |
Author: Stephen Conrad
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
With the advent of social media and “network” gaming, teens of today have become used to everything being within easy reach. The concept of preparing, working toward, and attaining a goal is becoming a lost concept to most. To help the students realize a job is just not going to be handed to them and that the job hunting process requires preparation and dedication, The Boone County Cooperative Extension Service provides a program called Employment 101. Studen
Author: Christy Eastwood
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Obesity is a concern in communities all across the Commonwealth. According to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation more than 1 in 3 children in Kentucky is overweight or obese. Studies show that overweight kids are likely to become overweight or obese adults. There are a lot of reasons for obesity: bad eating habits, poor nutrition and low or no physical activity. This trifecta puts our community’s children at risk for serious health issues that start when they are young. Parents have i
Author: Stephen Conrad
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Teachers have communicated a need for help with financial education lessons for 5th & 6th grade students. The teachers state they are pushed for time and resources in preparing their students for this portion of the state test. To help with this need, The Boone County Cooperative Extension Service offered a series of lessons on money and economics for 200 5th & 6th grade students. Topics covered were needs vs wants, scarcity, money, opportunity costs and delayed gratifi