Revised! 4-HS-FS-101.6Spn, a 5-page fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy c. Jordan, is the Spanish language version of 4HSFS101.6/4H239 Knowing the Basics About 4-H Clubs. It explains what a 4-H club is, who can join, criteria for 4-H youth development programming, types of 4-H clubs, starting and maintaining 4-H clubs, fiscal requirements, and evaluating club perfomance. Published by the UF 4-H Youth Development Program, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H239
Category: 4-H Youth Development
4HSFS101.6/4H239 Knowing the Basics About 4-H Clubs
Revised! 4-HS-FS-101.6, a 4-page fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy c. Jordan, explains what a 4-H club is, who can join, criteria for 4-H youth development programming, types of 4-H clubs, starting and maintaining 4-H clubs, fiscal requirements, and evaluating club perfomance. Published by the UF 4-H Youth Development Program, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H239
4HSFS101.1Spn/4H267 Entendiendo la Cultura de 4-H
4HS-FS101.1-Spn, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, is the Spanish language version of 4HS-FS101.1 Understanding 4-H Culture. It describes what 4-H is, the colors, pledge, motto, slogan, name and emblem. Published by the Florida 4-H Program, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H267
WEC263/UW308 How To Make a Treefrog House
WEC-263, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Monica E. McGarrity and Steve A. Johnson, provides simple instructions for children to make, decorate and monitor a treefrog house. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW308
FOR220/FR282 Addressing Sunshine State Standards in Elementary School Teacher Professional Development Workshops
FOR-220, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Jennifer A. Seitz, Martha C. Monroe, and Kimberly O. Thurman, use Project Learning Tree (PLT) workshops as an example of how anyone conducting professional development workshops can improve attendance and enhance program use by public school teachers by identifying and advertising the Sunshine State Standards (SSS) that the workshops address. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR282
FCS2296/FY1085 Helping Teens Answer the Question “Who Am I?”: Sexual Development in Adolescents
FCS-2296, a 3-page fact sheet by Rosemary V. Barnett and Sally A. Moore, is the fifth of a series that explores adolescence in terms of physical, cognitive, social, moral, gender, and sexual development. This publication focuses on the sexual development that adolescents experience. Incluides references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1085
4H8.5/4H283 Creating positive parental influence in 4-H competitions: A guide for 4-H Volunteers
4H 8.5, a 4-page fact sheet by Deborah L. Nistler and Kate Fogarty, introduces a “4-As” framework for understanding parent motivations for participation in competitive youth programs, and suggests approaches for volunteers to use to encourage parent engagement. Includes references. Published by the UF 4-H Youth Development Program, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H283
4H6.1/4H284 Understanding Volunteer Led 4-H Programs
4-H 6.1, a 5-page fact sheet by Bryan D. Terry, discusses management and education roles of Extension professionals, and elements of volunteer-led 4-H programs. Includes references. Published by the Florida 4-H Program, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H284
AE447 4-H Weather and Climate Workshop
AE-447, an 11-page illustrated instructor’s guide by Clyde W. Fraisse, William R. Lusher, Melissa Griffin, and Arthur A. Texeira, provides instructors with directions, equipment lists, background resources, instructions for setup, script for the power point presentation, conducting the workshop, and followup questions. Includes relevant Sunshine State Standards in Science, Mathematics, and Visual Arts. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE447
FCS2275/FY964 Helping Teens Answer the Question “Who Am I?”: Moral Development in Adolescents
FCS-2275, a 3-page fact sheet by Rosemary V. Barnett and Sally Moore, is fourth in the Helping Teens Answer the Question “Who Am I?” series. It focuses on the moral development that adolescents experience between the ages of 10 and 17 and how parents and agents can help youths develop their identity as moral beings. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY964
WC086 Preparing a Speech
WC086, a 6-page fact sheet by James E. Dyer, addresses preparing to deliver a speech through audience analysis, considering a purpose and topic, preparing the major components of the speech (introduction, main point, organization, and conclusion), and referencing resources. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC086
WC085 Delivering an Effective Speech
WC085, a 5-page fact sheet by James E. Dyer, describes how to present a speech effectively by overcoming nerves, developing stage presence, refining vocal qualities, maximizing power of expression, making eye contact, and using presentation aids. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC085
AEC395/WC076 Implementing Inquiry-Based Teaching Methods
AEC395, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Anna J. Warner and Brian E. Myers, focuses on the nature of inquiry and provides basic guidelines and strategies for implementing inquiry-based teaching methods. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC076
AEC394/WC075 What is Inquiry Based Instruction?
AEC394, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Anna J. Warner and Brian E. Myers, introduces agricultural educators to inquiry-based education, providing definitions, examples, and reasons to adopt this teaching method. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC075
ENY-1000/IN758 Insects, Oh Yes!
ENY-1000, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by S. McCann, J. D. Ellis, and M. K. O’Malley, is a general overview of insects, their importance, and their biology. It is designed as a supplemental elementary school curriculum for Grades 1-3, although it can apply to older or younger children as well. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN758
SL275/SS490 Impact of Phosphorus on Water Quality
SL-275, a 4-page fact sheet by Rao Mylavarapu, highlights the role of phosphorus, interactions with the environment, and its potential impact on water quality. It is intended to serve audiences such as high school students, farmers, and the general public seeking information on the causes and mechanisms of potential phosphorus effects on water quality. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS490
AEC-392/WC073 Learning by Doing: Utilizing Service-Learning Projects
AEC-392, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Diane Mashburn, Amy Harder, and Dale Pracht, explains the five steps of the service learning model for group leaders, and how service learning improves youth experiences. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC073
FOR-105/FR135 Enhancing Natural Resource Programs with Field Trips
FOR-105, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Julie Athman and Martha C. Monroe, explains how to maximize learning during the field trip to ensure that students gain its cognitive and affective benefits. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR135
FE753 The Relevance and Challenges of an Economic Evaluation of Florida’s 4-H Program
FE753, a 4-page fact sheet by Alfonso Flores-Lagunes and Troy Timko, describes the 4-H program and the importance of economic evaluation of its impact, provides a primer on economic evaluation of programs, and lays out a research roadmap for accumulating the data necessary for an economic evaluation of the Florida 4-H program. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE753
FCS2119/HE855 Save a Child: Know How to Identify and Report Child Abuse
Revised! FCS2119, a 5-page fact sheet by Andrew E. Toelle and Kate Fogarty, discusses child abuse laws and procedures for reporting abuse. It also contains information about different types of abuse and how to identify abused or neglected children. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE855