4061 - Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
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4061.4) | 66 |
Number of youth who have engaged in a community project related to natural resource conservation |
4061.3) | 2815 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of the ecosystems in nature |
4061.2) | 2815 |
Number of youth who can identify the natural resources in their community |
4061.1) | 1177 |
Number of youth who use their skills to conserve natural resources |
Author: William Adkins
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Statement findings from the 2011 PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment) campaign indicated that many students in Laurel County were unaware of the effects of pollution on the environment, environmental resources, and the stewardship of those resources. When surveyed, local teachers, school officials, the Laurel County 4-H council and the Laurel County Extension Council, also identified environmental education as a valuable "need" for local youth. As a result of this