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| 4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.1) | 168 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves |
| 4031.2) | 168 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices |
| 4031.3) | 168 |
Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves |
| 4031.4) | 168 |
Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food |
Author: Chelsea Young
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Most youth, and many adults, have no understanding of how much it costs to survive on a daily basis. The expense of living is not something most of these youth are thinking about when they are in school, so they do not stop to consider how the decisions they make now will affect their level of comfort when they are adults. Many do not make the connection between school grades, GPA, level of education, and whether or not they can afford groceries when they are on their own. In Owen County, 2
Author: Chelsea Young
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in our country; we fall in one of the top ten states in several drug use categories (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016). According to new KIP data and drugfreenky.org marijuana use among 10th graders is showing an upward trend. Therefore, there is a strong need for substance abuse prevention and intervention for our youth. The Owen County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development partnered with the Youth Services Co
