4-H volunteers contribute significantly to a 4-H member's growth and development. When working with 4-H members, it's imperative to consider their age and use age-appropriate activities that align with their developmental stage. This strategic ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
With the start of the 4-H year youth are selecting their project, going to meetings, and receiving their record books. While March seems like a long way off, it will be here before you know it. Will your record book be ready, or full of blank ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
What is “STEAM”? Science, technology, engineering, agriculture (or art!), and math! It is important that youth have opportunities to engage in these fields, as they instill critical thinking, curiosity, global engagement, and the confidence ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
A review of Ballard (2017) Growing up in 4-H, I saw myself as a real scientist. I took water quality samples for LakeWatch, informed fellow 4-H youth about deadly amoeba in Florida lakes, and used bug collections to determine water quality. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Teaching