Connecting the Learning: 4-H Extension and Graduation Standards (original) (raw)
This learning program focuses on applying service learning methods to issues involving relationships among the individual, society, economy, and the environment. Students learn how working in the community can benefit their educational experiences as they interview community members and apply research skills to their projects. Write and Speak/ Decision Making Blue Earth County Grade 9 Shirley Doering-Extension Educator (507) 389-8335 John Stolting-Teacher/Facilitator Sharon Walker-Teacher/Facilitator Central HS Mankato MN This learning program implements a service learning model which focuses on environmental issues, societal concerns, community health, and agricultural education in relation to wetlands. Students learn decision-making skills as well as how to communicate effectively. Decision Making Grades 9 and 10 Kanabec County Karen Schafer-Extension Educator (320) 679-6340 Marla Reicks-Campus Faculty Liaison-FACS (612) 624-4735 Robyn Wallace-Teacher/ Facilitator Mora HS This learning program focuses on nutrition-based education, teaching appropriate decision-making strategies around diet and exercise. Decision-making skills are the focus of students who research proper nutritional programs through interviews and fieldbased activities. Managing Resources/Science Applications Grades 9-12 Crow Wing County Dan Clabo-Teacher/Facilitator (218) 828-5255 Joe Courneya-Extension Educator Robert Seavey-Campus Faculty/Wood and Paper Science (612) 624-3028 Brainerd HS This learning program teaches students to assess climate factors as related to constructing a weather shed in order to house several weather-related experiments. Students decide what materials to buy according to gathered data on climate factors and materials management. They build their weather shed according to plans they develop around program need and structure. Decision Making Grades 9-12 Sibley County Julie Knobloch-Extension Educator (507) 665-4033 Dee Thomas-Teacher/Facilitator Minnesota New Country Day School LeSueur MN This learning program expands on an existing 4-H curriculum involving health-related issues that impact the individual and the surrounding community. Students develop interviewing and decision-making strategies around AIDS, alcohol abuse, and tobacco education. Students learn about the importance of reflection as a part of these issues as they develop group processes centered around their field-based research.
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