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| 4051 - Health 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 70 |
Number of youth that report making healthy lifestyle choices |
| 4051.2) | 10 |
Number of youth that report not engaging in risky behavior |
| 4051.3) | 10 |
Number of youth that report feeling good about themselves |
| 4051.4) | 6 |
Number of youth that report that they know how to handle stress |
Author: Chanda Hall
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Many students struggle in the areas of science and math. As a way of alternative learning, Jefferson County 4-H has introduced Science in the Kitchen to 160 youth in afterschool programs and community center settings. Before participating in this program, 85 percent of the students did not realize that “real” science takes place in the kitchen! As a way to introduce fun and education while cooking, students practiced cooking by leaning and utilizing practical hands
Author: Chanda Hall
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Afterschool programs can do more than reinforce academic lessons taught in the classroom or introduce new skills kids don’t have time to learn during school hours. According to a new report by America After 3 PM, afterschool programs also can play an important role in combating childhood obesity.Newburg Library has a monthly 4-H nutrition education after school program. The library is in walking distance from Newburg middle school, so students are able to walk to the program and use
