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| 4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.1) | 116 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves |
| 4031.2) | 14 |
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) | 25 |
Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food |
Author: Deana Reed
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Recent years of tough economic times have increased awareness of the need for financial literacy; however, Americans still have a long way to go toward making improvements. In 2014, the Jump$tart Coalition compiled a series of statistics that state that even though youth intend to work and save dollars, more students have increased 36% from the previous years of student and credit card debt. Youth are not getting the financial education which they will need for adulthood. According to the
Author: Deana Reed
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Habits formed and nurtured in childhood are strong determinants of future health and getting youth back in the kitchen and teaching them preparation skills and healthy eating behaviors can make a difference. The 3rd Annual Tri-County 4-H Cooking Challenge was the culminating event of the year-long 4-H Cooking Club programs for members from Meade, Hardin and Breckinridge counties. Meade County Extension hosted the event for 12 members who came together to not only compete for the
