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Penn State Cooperative Extension & Outreach of Lawrence County and the Lawrence County 4-H

Penn State's School Enrichment Promotion Page: http://pa4h.cas.psu.edu/school.html

About 4-H and Penn State Cooperative Extension and Outreach

4-H is a non-formal educational youth development program of Penn State Cooperative Extension and Outreach. The research of Penn State University and the Cooperative Extension System have produced these programs for you and your students. Penn State Cooperative Extension is funded by federal, state, and county governments. All of the following programs are free of charge for you and your school. Also, we have a strong network of adult staff, including our Master Gardeners, an Agronomist, a Home Economist, and others that are more than happy to come and assist you in the classroom or to present a program to you and your students.

Our 4-H school enrichment programs for 2001 - 2002 offers a broad array of hands-on, action-oriented projects to help you broaden your curriculum in human development and science. These programs are not designed to replace current curriculums, but to enhance and broaden the learning spectrum. All of these programs come complete with project and program materials free of charge to you, unless otherwise noted.

4-H school enrichment curriculums teach life skills such as leadership, citizenship, communication, decision making, self-confidence, and more. Penn State Cooperative Extension and Outreach youth development programs help young people become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of a diverse society. School Enrichment offers your students "Learn by Doing," hands on activities that will both challenge your students, as well as provide them an opportunity to develop their own personal skills.

I hope that there is something for you and your classroom listed. As well, we have countless other educational resources available.

Life Skills:

Talking With TJ: Teamwork and/or Conflict Resolution
The Teamwork Series teaches youth to work together through group problem solving, cooperating in competitive situations, and understanding differences between people. The Conflict Resolution Series teaches youth how to work out their differences without fighting. TJ talks about managing anger, respecting different points of view, and communicating. Both series include instructional video tapes as well as posters and handouts. * Other team building programs available as well, just call!
¸ Grade Level: K – 8

Teamplay / Teambuilding
Being able to function in a group setting and to
be able to work with others/peers to accomplish a given goal is a highly sought after life skill. Through an endless number of activities and initiatives (Teamplay) geared towards Teambuilding, your youth will begin to develop the needed personal and social goals to become a successful and functional group. Teamplay activities are custom designed for each setting. Also a great tool to get adults and youth working together as well!
¸ Program materials: None, a facilitator does the program
¸ Grade Level: 4 - 12

Theater Arts Adventure
This project consists of 4 activity guides on the theatre arts of acting, puppetry, and stagecraft. Many of the National Standards for Arts Education are taught through various activities. Students are encouraged to keep a portfolio to document their learning. Join the show and let your students journey into their imagination.
¸ Program materials: Teacher guide & 4 student project books
¸ Grade Level: 3 - 12

Plant Sciences, Forestry & Environmental Studies:

Catch the Bug
Learn about the exciting world of insects through Catch the Bug. Why are insects important to our very lives? Involve your students in learning the parts of insects, what they eat, Metamorphosis, and pinning through a variety of hands on activities. Also available is our Master Gardeners and our Agronomist. Ask about the ladybugs!
¸ Program materials: Teacher guide, student project books, handouts
¸ Grade Level: 3 - 10

Meet The Plants
Meet the Plants is a 5 lesson introduction to plant science designed to promote personal development, as well as illustrate the important relationship between plants and people. By sprouting seeds, growing bread mold, pressing leaves, etc., students will learn what plants are, how they grow, and how we use them.
¸ Program materials: Teacher guide & student project books
¸ Grade Level: 2 - 9

Plant Science II
Grow plants of your choice through one of the following lesson books:
1. Indoor Gardening: Become familiar with the common house plants, their care, transplanting, and pest management.
2. Landscape Gardening: Become familiar with the common landscape plants, their care, landscape design, and environmental factors.
3. Vegetable Gardening: Become familiar with the common vegetables and their care.
Þ Program materials: Teacher guide, student project books
Þ Grade Level: 5 - 8

Also available for Plant Science:
Plant Science Level 3
Annuals, Hydroponics, Vegetable, Perennials, Herbs, Houseplants, and Trees and Shrubs

Wildlife is all Around Us
No matter where we live, wildlife is all around us. We may see robins hunting worms in our backyard or a deer grazing at the edge of a field. Wildlife is all Around Us is an introduction to the major ground of wildlife, the basic needs of animals, and where animals can be found. In addition to the overall Wildlife Detective (book #1) manual, you can choose a seasonal manual that helps students become more aware of the animals around them and the signs and clues that they left behind.

Also available: Endangered Wildlife: curriculum focusing on endangered Pennsylvania wildfire.

Trees + Me = Forestry
Welcome to the forest! You and your students will learn to identify and label Pennsylvania trees near your school or in the yard, collect seeds, and learn how to grow young trees. Discover the Forest!
¸ Program materials: Teacher guide, student project books
¸ Grade Level: 4 -12

Adopt-A-Tree
Do you know what a tree cookie is? This program offers students a chance to adopt a tree and observe it year 'round while also becoming more aware of the need to protect our environment. They will be able to participate in outdoor learning through the identification of trees, leaves, and determining the age of trees. Students will learn how to measure the height of a tree and its diameter and will utilize language arts activities in telling the story of their "tree." They will be able to do leaf prints and bark rubbings. Classes are encouraged to secure a young tree to be planted in the community or at school.
Program materials: Student Record & Project Book
Grade Level: 2-6

Other Forestry Programs available as well

At Your Disposal: A Cleaner Environment
Do you recycle in school and at home? We all create waste: paper, plastic, glass, aluminum and tin. The U.S. E.P.A. estimates we discard 3.2 pounds of trash per person each day. Where does it come from? Where does it go? Your students will be able to construct a model of a landfill and a dump, build a worm composter and create treasures out of trash.¸ Program materials: Teacher guide, student project books
¸ Grade Level: 2-8

Water Conservation
Water is one of our most valuable natural resources and something that all living things need for survival. Learn the many uses of water, our average daily water usage, create leak detectives out of your students, and many other aspects of water usage in Pennsylvania.
¸ Program materials: student project books
C Grade Level: 3-7

Also, our Water Quality Educator is based in Beaver County and willing to do programs for you. Contact Susan M. Woodling, 724-774-3003, for one of these additional water quality programs:

‡ Water Animals and People: (K-2) Introduces the importance of clean water for all living things
‡ Ride the Water Cycle: (grades 3-5) Introduction to the water cycle
‡ Watersheds & Pollution Solutions: (grades 3-8) Explains the link between watersheds and pollution prevention
‡ Groundwater: The Underground Mystery: (grades 4-8) What is groundwater and why is it important to us.
‡ What's in the Water: (6-8) Test water samples and compare results
‡ Every Drop counts: (4-8) Water Conservation and how to reduce what we use

Life Sciences:

Embryology
One of the greatest miracles of nature is the transformation of a fertilized egg into the young chick. The Embryology Project is a three week program designed to help youth obtain better understanding of life and embryonic development. What is an egg? What goes on inside the egg? How does it develop? By the end of this project, you and your students will have the answers to these questions and many others.

This project will:
•Teach responsibility and caring for another living creature.
•Teach respect for life and the value of living things & Emphasize "hands-on" experience with living creatures.
•Teach youth about the reproduction process.

Program materials: Teacher guide, student project books, video, fertilized chicken eggs (quantities of 12) and the use of an incubator. (incubator numbers are limited) Plus much much more!
Program Cost: None!!
Grade Level: K – 10

Due to the hardship of transporting and obtaining fertilized eggs, Embryology will only be offered to begin and end on the following weeks in 2002:
Begin: Jan. 14 -18 – Hatch: Feb. 4 – 8
Begin: Jan. 28 - Feb. 1 – Hatch: Feb. 18 – 22
Begin: Feb. 25 - Mar 1 – Hatch: March. 18 – 22
Begin: Apr. 2 – 5 – Hatch: Apr. 22 – 26
Begin: Apr. 29 – May 3 – Hatch: May 20 - 24

Eggs are brought to your classroom usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday so that they will hatch mid week. Likewise, Incubators are provided a week in advance so that you have time to set them up and to make sure equipment is working properly in your classroom.

Check this out! Virginia Tech University Embryology resource, interactive web, and virtual farm! http://www.ext.vt.edu/4Hembryology Watch the daily progress of an embryo devlop in to a chick! (January 2001)

On My Own and OK
This program consists of six lessons including topics such as: expressing feelings, safety skills, daily routines, caring for siblings, using free time for leisure and nutritious snacks. It is deigned to help children who are on their own for short periods of time to develop competence and confidence about being on his or her won. Home study lessons are available for parents.

The Stress Connection
The Stress Connection is a program designed to help youth understand stress as it relates to themselves and to help them find appropriate ways to cope with stress. The guide includes a sequence of exercises and lectures designed to be experienced in small group settings. This is an excellent resource for guidance counselors. It can also be used by classroom teachers or parent volunteers.

Many of the activities, checklists, and questionnaires are designed o be a learning experience for the individual. There are many group activities and exercise s that could be learned and repeated as necessary on a daily or weekly basis, year round or for a concentrated period of time.

...And My World
This project introduces a curriculum to enhance cross-cultural understanding and international interdependence in our ever-changing world. Through hands-on activities, the project hopes to awaken young minds and alert young people to worldwide cultural, economic and political issues. Two units are currently available, with two more expected out in the future. Unit 1, The World Around Me, provides basic information about both the physical properties of the world and the people who live there. Unit 2 teaches basic information about family relationships and cultures around the world.

Grade Levels: Suitable for ages 9-19 as activities can be geared toward age and maturity level.

Generation Celebration
This project is designed to help younger persons and serious enjoy and learn from each other. Young people will become aware of their attitudes about aging and learn how the media affects their attitudes. They will experience how aging affects the senses and will become sensitive to the needs of others. Youth are encouraged to widen their circle of friends by spending time with an older person.

Grade Level: Elementary, middle and high schools

Physical Well Being & Foods and Nutrition:

Health…It's Your Choice
This curriculum is designed to assist youth in making informed lifestyle choices. The projects are designed around six wellness factors: Body motion, circles of friends, brainpower, express yourself, dream on, and my world. Wellness deals with the total person - mind, body, and spirit - all parts of his or her life. The National Health Education Standards are supported through the activities and information in these projects.
¸ Program materials: Teacher guide, student project books
¸ Grade Level: 5 - 9

Adventures with Food
Adventures with Food teaches students the importance of nutrition for a healthy lifestyle. It also teaches food shopping, food preparation, and food safety techniques. Students learn about the food pyramid and how to measure and follow recipes. They also practice food preparation by making simple, nutritious drinks and snacks.
¸ Program materials: student project book
¸ Grade Level: 4-7

Food & Fitness for Fun
Students explore the relationship between fitness and good nutrition while participating in the project activities. They learn how to become better consumers by developing food shopping skills, and they practice food preparation skills.
¸ Program materials: student project book
¸ Grade Level: 4-7

Also Available: 4 series of foods books: Six Easy Bites, Tasty Tidbits, You're the Chef, Foodworks. And, The Microwave Connection

Career Exploration:

Get Ready, Get Set, Get a Job
Students will learn how to fill out a job application, highlight skills, write a resume and cover letter, prepare for an interview, and get a job.
¸ Program materials: Teacher guide, student project books
¸ Grade Level: 8 - 12

Wild Over Work! (WOW)
Workforce preparation begins long before youth get their first job. Preparation involves a series of learning experiences that start in childhood and continue through adulthood. The skills addressed and activities promoted in Wild Over Work! (WOW) are competencies outlined by the U.S. Department of Labor in What Work Requires of Schools. WOW skills can help children succeed at everything they do, including schoolwork.
C Program materials: Student project books
C Grade Level: K - 6

People, Work & Me
This career education project is filled with fun activities to create an awareness of work and careers in a youngster's community. They will explore career opportunities in their community and learn about what type of job an adult close to them holds and what responsibilities are part of this job. Questions explored: Why do people work? What would the world be like if we didn't use math or reading on a daily basis? What kinds of work do people do? What interests you?
‡ Program materials: Teacher guide, student project books.
‡ Grade Levels: 3-5

Physical, Technical & Space Science:

Electricity
Electricity is everywhere! Understanding the science behind electricity is important for everyone at any age. This project consists of a series of four project books with hands-on activities leading to an understanding of how electricity works. Play electric pyramid or electric bingo while exploring general electrical concepts and skills.‡ Program materials: Teacher guide, 4 student project books.
‡ Grade Levels: 4-10

Explore Space: Rocketry
Explore Space through "Blue Sky Below My Feet". Students will learn about forces, fibers, and foods from NASA’s Space Shuttle, the fabrics from which space suits are made, how astronauts eat and sleep in space and what it is like to be weightless. Three videotapes accompany the program and include actual interviews of astronauts. Program books offer a few experiments to conduct. Building and launching model rockets are optional. A Launcher can be provided at no extra charge.
¸ Program materials: Teacher guide, student project books, Video Tapes on Loan
¸ Program Cost: A minimal cost may be present for Rocket kits (includes engines) Paint & glue are extra, and would need to be provided by the school.
* Also available, a traditional rocketry program and Rockets Away: A space science program with lots of experiments, including production of 2-liter pop bottle rockets! A launcher for your 2 liter rockets is available from the 4-H as well.

Computer Mysteries
(Coming Soon, Hopefully Spring 2002)
An exciting multimedia curriculum for the new millennium. Using a combination of interactive CD and Web based activities, youth will find Computer Mysteries challenging and fun. The activities will help youth develop the skills to confidently use their computer to design professional looking printed materials, animated presentations, and interactive Web sites. Designed for any student at any level.
Program Materials: CD Rom, Teacher Guide & 3 Project Books
1. Level 1, Booting Up: Interacting with Computers
2. Level 2, Adding On: Hardware and Software Magic
3. Level 3, Reaching Beyond: The Advanced User

Child Care

Kids in Control
Senior high home economics students from county high schools may team teach 4th through 7th grade students. It is a four lesson series which is designed for school-age children who may be alone at home before or after school. The fourth graders learn skills in handling emergencies, on personal safety, having house rules and getting along with others.

Better Kid Care
Over 7 million children care for themselves alone in the home before and after school while their parents work. Better Kid Care is a program designed to provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to cope with situations they may encounter when they do not have adult supervision. Information is provided through teacher handouts and videos including safety rules, hazard identification, emergency first aid, how to call for help, where to carry your house key and simple "no-cooking" nutrition snacks.

Other Programs not Listed:

My Future is What I Make Of It: Career Exploration
…And My World..: International and Cross Culture Education
Generation Celebration: Working with people of diverse generations
Woodworking: Basics behind woodworking
Learn and Earn: Consumer, Design and operate your own business
On My Own and OK: Learning what to do when no one else is home
Orienteering: Compass Reading and other

As you can see, our programs are available, upon your request, free of charge! All you have to do is pick up the phone or email any questions or set up an appointment with me. I come to your school! Also, I will work with you and your school to customize and fit the curriculums to your needs. As well, you get myself, a trained educator, in your classroom if you wish. I am also available to assist in the education of all programs. What is your responsibility as a teacher, principal, or other? PSU requires information regarding age, sex, and race of each student when these programs are conducted. Confidentiality is important and seriously adhered to.

Sincerely,

Bryan Dickinson
Extension Agent, 4-H & Youth Development

Phone: 724-654-2741 or 724-654-8370
email: brd111@psu.edu
Fax: 724-656-2298
Mail: PSU Cooperative Extension
Courthouse
New Castle, PA 16101

PSU New Kensington Virtual Nature Trail
http://www.nk.psu.edu/naturetrail/index.html

Vigina Tech Virtual Farm:
Aquaculture, Dairy, Beef, Chicken (Embryo), Wheat
http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/virtualfarm
McKeever Environmental Learning Center: Sandy Lake, PA
http://www.mckeever.org/

Building Blocks Teacher Resource Center
http://www.bblocksonline.com

USDA For Kids
http://www.usda.gov/news/usdakids/index.html

A bank of digital resources for teaching biology
http://biodidac.bio.uottawa.ca/

Incredible Entomology Resource and links to lessons!
http://www.pested.psu.edu/

Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4: http://www.miu4.k12.pa.us/ Ellwood City School District: http://www.wilmington.k12.pa.us/ Laurel School District: http://www.laurel.k12.pa.us/ Mohawk Area School District: http://www.mohawk.k12.pa.us/ Neshannock School District: http://www.Neshannock.k12.pa.us/

New Castle Area School District: http://www.newcastle.k12.pa.us/ncsd/ Shenango School District: http://www.union.k12.pa.us/ Union School District: http://www.union.k12.pa.us/ Wilminton School District: http://www.wilmington.k12.pa.us/ Lawrence County Area Vo Tech: http://www.lcvt.tec.pa.us/

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