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| 4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.1) | 88 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves |
| 4031.2) | 88 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices |
| 4031.3) | 88 |
Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves |
| 4031.4) | 88 |
Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food |
Author: Caryn McCreary
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Life skills are abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enable humans, young and beyond, to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of life. Why do we want our youth to learn life skills? When should they be learning certain “survival skills”? When are our children old enough to be home alone to self-sustain for hours upon end? These are all questions posed as Lawrence County 4-H developed their own series of skills lessons to be taught to our students in grades 3-
