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It Starts With Us
| 4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.1) | 50 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves |
| 4031.2) | 50 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices |
| 4031.3) | 50 |
Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves |
| 4031.4) | 50 |
Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food |
Author: Joe Maynard
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
“Almost 30% of youth in the United States (or over 5.7 million) are estimated to be involved in bullying as either a bully, a target of bullying, or both. In a recent national survey of students in grades 6-10, 13% reported bullying others, 11% reported being the target of bullies, and another 6% said that they bullied others and were bullied themselves. Bullying takes on different forms in male and female youth. While both male and female youth say that others bully them by making fu
Author: Joe Maynard
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
In our life of technology, we lose track of how things are made and where things come from. A skill that is often looked over is sewing. Sewing provides the opportunity for young people to experience a sense of accomplishment associated with completing a project. It also provides an opportunity for youth to understand textiles, construction techniques, design principles as well as develop eye/hand coordination. “Sewing is a discipline that helps develop self-esteem, confidence, focus, pati
