1. Oconee County 4-H Finding Your Way to CPA

2. County Project Achievement Most Cloverleaf Project Presentations are Illustrated Talks A Presentation using posters or other props

3. County Project Achievement CPA is A great way to teach something you know. Showing and telling how. Sharing your experiences.

4. County Project Achievement CPA will help you to Learn to research a project. Organize ideas. Develop public speaking skills. Gain self-confidence.

5. County Project Achievement

6. 1. Pick a Project There are over 60 to choose from! Pick something that you enjoy.

7. Choose from over 60! Agriculture Awareness Flowers, Shrubs & Lawns Outdoor Survival Skills Air ScienceFood for Health & SportPaleontology ArchaeologyFood for the FamilyPerforming Arts - General ArtsFood Safety & PreservationPerforming Arts - Instrumental BeefForest Resources & Wood SciencePerforming Arts - Vocal Between Meal SnacksFresh Water Fish & Shellfish Photography BicycleFruits, Vegetables & NutsPlants, Soils & Fertilizers Cat CareGeneral RecreationPork Production Clothing & TextilesGeneral SciencePoultry & Egg Science CommunicationsGeologyPower & Energy Companion AnimalsHealthPublic Speaking ComputersHistoryRabbits Conservation & RecyclingHorseSafety CraftsHousing, Equipment & EnvironmentSheep & Meat Goats Creative StitcheryHuman DevelopmentSports Dairy & Milk ScienceInterior DesignTarget Sports Dairy FoodsInternationalTime & Money Management Dog Care & TrainingMarine & Coastal EcologyUsing Water Wisely Electric/ElectronicOcean EcologyVeterinary Science EntomologyOutdoor RecreationWildlife Workforce Preparation

8. Project Objectives To find out details of each project go to: www.georgia4h.org/public/more/guidebook/cloverleafprojectachievement.html Some projects do not require a demonstration : Between Meal Snacks – Prepare a Nutritious Snack Creative Stitchery – Sew a Garment or Item Performing Arts – Sing, Dance or Play a Musical Instrument

9. 2. Narrow your subject down. - Be specific - Be creative Take the Bite Out of Your New Puppy. Grooming and Bathing a Dog. Healthy Lifestyles for Pampered Pets. Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks.

10. 3. Develop Your Project Collect information on your topic –Use books, magazines and the internet –Interview experts in the field Use an outline to organize your thoughts. –Introduction –Body –Conclusion

11. The Introduction Hook the audience. Introduce yourself. Tell why the topic is important to you. Tell what your demonstration will cover.

12. The Body Now you can tell the how and why. Tell of the materials or ingredients that you will need. Be specific in describing your steps. Share your experiences. Be sure to keep it all in a logical order.

13. The Conclusion Summarize your main points. Refer back to your opening hook. Leave your audience wanting to hear more. or take action on your topic.

14. Visual Aids Make your posters eye-catching and to the point. –Use only one or two colors. –Words and pictures must be big enough to be seen from a distance. –Use easy to understand words. Present only main ideas.

15. Poster Pointers Use plain type, not fancy printing. Big and simple is best! Backgrounds look good with light colors: –Yellow, Orange and Light Blue Use dark colors for type: –Blue, Green or Purple

16. Posters Should Look Like This:

17. Presentation Tips Stand Up Tall. Speak Clearly. –Annunciate each word. –Use the tone of your voice to help get your point across. –Don’t forget to pause at the end of sentences. Make Eye Contact.

18. Scoring Appearance – 10% Visual Aids – 10% Delivery – 10% Orderly Progress – 10% Accuracy of Information – 15% Coverage of Subject – 25% Knowledge of Subject – 15% Time Limit – 5% –Demonstrations must be no longer than 6 minutes. –Performing Arts time limit is 4 minutes.

19. CPA SUCCESS!