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Northeast Region Programs for June 1, 2007 through May 30, 2008 This is a list of the programs, events and activities that MU Extension faculty plan to conduct in the Northeast Region between June 1, 2007 and May 30, 2008. To read a description of any program on the list, select (click on) the program name. You will be taken to the program description. If you want to know when a program, event or activity will be conducted, go to the MU Extension Statewide Calendar. Search for the program by name. At the Statewide Calendar, you may also search for the program by name only within the Northeast Region. If the program, activity or event you want to attend is not on the Statewide Calendar, contact your local (county) MU Extension County Program Director for the information. The goal of all 4-H Youth Development Programs is to improve people's lives. Whether the program is short- or long-term, we strive to provide education through which people-young and old, can help themselves and become life-long learners and productive community members. DISCLAIMER: All due dates listed below are only guidelines. County deadlines may differ. Check your county newsletter or talk to your County Extension Center for your deadlines.
Resources for Raising Children and Teens in Northeast Missouri 4-H Club Experiences and Events - Year long or multi-month programming that may at times focus on a specific subject, but is designed for development of "the whole person". Multiple strategies are used to convey information and develop personal skills and abilities. To support and enhance the programs within each of the 4-H Clubs, the following types of programmatic efforts are available: Achievement Events; Livestock and Horse Judging; Teen Leadership Development; Multiple area and state events; Educational trips and workshops; Life skill development in project areas; Youth and Volunteer Recognition Program; Area Fairs; Youth Camping Program. After School Computer Labs - The 4-H/DESE after-school computer lab project was started as a partnership between the University of Missouri 4-H program, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and local schools. DESE provided grants to 4-H to recruit and assist schools to develop computer-based after school programs for elementary through junior high school youth. The project resources and design has been extended to other community-based organizations. Character Development - Get in touch with the six pillars of character! Trustworthiness, Fairness, Responsibility, Respect, Citizenship, Caring. Grades K - adult. Embryology - Life sciences, ethics, and interpersonal relationships. Grades K-8. In addition, Food and Nutrition Program staff work in the classrooms to teach nutrition and healthy life-style choices to students taking part in the Embryology program. "Going The Distance" - Learn to trust and help others. Team building, positive risk taking. Grades 5 - adult. Mini Society - The Mini-Society is an experience-based instructional system targeted primarily for teaching entrepreneurship, economics, and citizenship concepts to students ages 8 to 12. It was conceived by Dr. Marilyn Kourilsky in the early 1970s and has been refined, extended, and extensively tested over a period of nearly three decades. Mini-Society has been widely implemented in over 43 states and has been shown to be effective across socio-economic boundaries and student learning styles. Mini-Society has also established its effectiveness outside of the traditional classroom setting, in outside-of-school and summer camp venues such as 4-H clubs. Personal Development and Careers - What are the possibilities for my future? Grades 6 - 8. Puppet Power Drug and Alcohol Avoidance Programs - Mentor training, Substance Abuse. Grades 6 - 9. Science Enrichment - Decision Making, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science. Usually delivered at grades 5 - 8. "The Magic and Wonder in Everyday Things!" These program components were created in collaboration with the area Food and Nutrition Program . Eggs and egg related phenomena are used as a springboard to learning to solve problems and how to look at the world objectively. Tackling Tough Skills: Building Skills for Work and Life - This program is designed for working with hard to reach audiences particularly those who are low income. The various subject areas include Attitude, Responsibility, Communication, Decision Making/Problem Solving, and Preparing for the Work Place. Talking with T.J. - Students 2nd grad through 5th learn about valuing others and themselves in this video and activity-based curriculum. In addition, students learn to accept differing opinions and solve conflict problems with peers and adults on their own. Can be either teacher-led or led by Extension faculty and staff. True Colors - Unlock your potential for success through understanding yourself and others. True Colors provides all of us with an opportunity to open our hearts and minds to our own potential, recognize and encourage potential in others and opens the doors to successful relationships and a climate for effective learning. Volunteer Development - These programs work with groups of adults and older youth to build their capacity to work with youth in non-formal educational settings. 4-H Philosophy; Experiential Learning Cycle; 4-H Club Management; Risk Management; Ages and Stages of Youth Development; and Working with People. Community Youth Development - Each 4-H Youth Development Specialist works with individuals and groups within the community to address the needs of the local youth and those who work with them. Some examples of community groups that partner with University of Missouri 4-H Youth Development Specialists are: United Way; Caring Communities; Fair Associations/Boards; 4-H and Extension Councils; Community Action Agencies; Colleges and Universities; Elementary, Middle and High Schools; After School Programs; Juvenile Justice Centers; Division of Family Services; Churches and Faith-based Groups; Civic Clubs and Groups; and Parenting Groups and Coalitions.
Report on the State The State of Missouri Families 2003 "Teaching Youth the 4-H Way - Learning by Doing" Judging Class Score Computation spread sheet. Need to score a judging class and want to use your computer? This Excel utility may help! (Uses the "Hormel style" of computation.) Ideas for Fair Exhibits: Aerospace, Child Development, Electricity, Entomology, Flowers, Health, House Plants, Theater Arts, Woodworking & Vegetable Gardening Ideas for Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks: Lots of great ideas in nearly 40 project areas. It's a big list--so be patient while it loads! Ideas for 4-H Computer Projects: Project activities, fair exhibits, judging classes and more! Hints and ideas on Judging and Giving Reasons: A Canadian 4-H site--good stuff! Another judging Web Site - From Clemson University: Be a smart consumer--Judge! Decide! Project Idea Starters! from Ohio 4-H. Some great new, innovative 4-H project ideas. Astronomy, Geology, Clowning, Model Railroading, Weather and more being added all the time
Missouri-wide Resources
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