1. NC 4-H School Enrichment Programs
4-H & SCHOOLS
A Natural Partnership

2. Today’s agenda A little history lesson
The in’s and out’s of School Enrichment; reviewing the guide
Curriculum- making it fit or fitting the classroom
Resources and support
School Enrichment update

3. Table of Contents North Carolina 4-H (NC 4-H)
NC 4-H School Enrichment Goals & Objectives
NC 4-H School Enrichment Requirements
Grade Specific School Enrichment Programs
4-H & Schools: A Natural Partnership

4. NC 4-H 4-H established in the U.S. in 1902 Established in NC in 1909
Largest Non-Profit Youth Organization in NC & USA
(NC has over 200,000 youth involved in 4-H)
Started in Rural areas, but now can be found in all types of communities
Offered in all NC 101 Counties & Cherokee Area
4-H & Schools: A Natural Partnership

5. NC 4-H Symbol is the Four Leaf Clover with a “H” in each Leaf
The 4 H’s stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health
4-H Motto “To make the best better!”
Afterschool, Clubs, Camp, School Enrichment, etc.
Puts research based knowledge to practice!!
4-H & Schools: A Natural Partnership

6. 4-H and Schools: A Natural Partnership
Since 1987, the North Carolina 4-H Youth Development Program has been a partner with the Public Schools of North Carolina. The goal is to help teachers accomplish their mission by providing North Carolina 4-H Curricula that adheres to the Department of Public Instruction standards and thus ensures the highest quality experience for both teacher and student

7. NC 4-H School Enrichment
Goals & Objectives
To provide special hands-on programs to North Carolina schools through 4-H Curriculum
Programs for grades 2nd-8th
Meet the requirements of North Carolina
Schools standard course of studies
Training is provided to teachers for each separate school enrichment program
4-H & Schools: A Natural Partnership

8. NC 4-H School Enrichment
Teachers conduct the School Enrichment Program
(4-H Agent is a resource)
Allows teachers to fit the curricula into their own schedules
To utilize the 4-H Curriculum teachers must attend the full training on their specific programs
The training for teachers is free through the NC Cooperative Extension Service (CEU’s can possibly be earned from the training, depending on the school system)
There will be a cost for each program
4-H & Schools: A Natural Partnership

9. NC 4-H School Enrichment Requirements
For reporting purposes, the following information will be required:
4-H Enrollment Card for each child
4-H Evaluation Consent Form for each child
4-H Evaluation completed by each child and teacher (at the completion of the program)
***A letter will be provided to send home to explain the 4-H School Enrichment Program and why the information is needed. ***
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10. 2nd Grade 4-H School Enrichment Programs
BUGGING OUT
EMBRYOLOGY
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11. 2nd Grade School 4-H Enrichment Programs
1) Bugging Out
Students will gain an understanding of the different life cycles through the study of insects
Objectives:
Describe the life cycle of an animal, including birth, developing, reproducing and aging & death
Observe that insects need food, air, and space to grow
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12. 2nd Grade School 4-H Enrichment Programs
2) Embryology
Egg-splore the science of embryology from egg to chicken.
Objectives
Describe the life cycle of an animal including birth, developing into an adult, reproducing, and aging & death
To follow the beginning of the life cycle of real chickens from being inside of the egg all the way till it hatches.
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13. 3RD Grade 4-H School Enrichment Programs
SOIL SOLUTIONS

14. 3rd Grade 4-H School Enrichment Program
Soil Solutions
Explore the interdependence of plants and soils while students will gain an understanding of nutrients, pollination and soil types.
The students will conduct investigations and build an understanding of plant growth and adaptations and soil properties
4-H & Schools: A Natural Partnership

15. Soil Solutions 3rd Grade
Objectives (Competency Goal #1)
Observe and measure how the quantities of nutrients, light, and water in the environment affect plant growth
Observe how environmental conditions determine how well plants survive and grow
Investigate how plants pass through distinct stages in their life cycle including growth, survival and reproduction
4-H & Schools: A Natural Partnership

16. Soil Solutions 3rd Grade
Objectives (Competency Goal #2)
Investigate the properties of soil color, texture, and capacity to hold water
Determine the ability of soil to support the growth of many plants and identify its basic components
Investigate how composting can be used to recycle discarded plant and animal material
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17. 4TH Grade 4-H School Enrichment Programs
ELECTRICITY
CREEPY
CRAWLIES
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18. 4th Grade 4-H School Enrichment Programs
1) Electricity
Magnetism, serial and paralell circuits, conductors and the flow of electricity will be demonstrated by your students
Objectives
Investigate the pull of magnets on all materials
Demonstrate how magnets can be used to generate electricity
Design and test electrical circuits as an energy source, conductor and receiver
Observe and investigate the ability of electrical circuits to produce light, heat, sound and magnetic fields
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19. 4th Grade 4-H School Enrichment Programs
2) Creepy Crawlies
Students will learn about the diversity of animal adaptation, specialized characteristics and unique behavior in the insect world
Objectives
Record and observe how animals of the same kind differ and discuss possible advantages and disadvantages of these variations
Discuss how behaviors and body structures help animals survive in a particular habitat
Discuss how humans and other animals can adapt their behavior to live in changing habitats
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20. 5th Grade 4-H School Enrichment Program
ECO-WONDERS
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21. 5th Grade 4-H School Enrichment Program
Eco-Wonders
Students experience the four elements of life, connections among living things and how all plants and animals are affected by the environment.
Objectives
Describe and compare several common ecosystems and their interactions with the environment
Identify and analyze the functions of organisms within the population of the ecosystem
Explain why an ecosystem can support a variety of organisms
Evaluate some ways that humans effect ecosystems
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22. 6TH Grade 4-H School Enrichment Program
Down to Earth
Energy Conservation
(pilot phase)
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23. 6th Grade 4-H School Enrichment Program
Down to Earth
Students will demonstrate their understanding of photosynthesis, the flow of energy and matter, and the role of producers, consumers and decomposers.
Objectives
Describe the flow of energy and matter in natural systems
Investigate how matter is transferred from one organism to another
Evaluate the significant role of decomposers, photosynthesis
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24. 8TH Grade 4-H School Enrichment Program
On-track for Learning: Safety through Design
(pilot phase)
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25. Resources NC 4-H Curriculum Publications Wiki
NC Department of Public Instruction
Standard Course of Study
School Enrichment Wiki

26. School Enrichment Update
Results from 2008 School Enrichment study
Piloting Curriculum
Feedback on School enrichment needs

27. Any Questions???
Thank you!!!!
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