FOR200, a 3-page fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Mary E. Thornhill, Describes the English Creek Preserve Native Tree and Plant Tour, with instructions for downloading and printing out a guidebook designed for use along the raised boardwalk trail, although it can also be used to identify trees and plants outside the preserve. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR262
Category: 4-H Youth Development
AEC-393/WC074 Creating Interest in Learners
AEC-393, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Matt Benge and Amy Harder, describes the “Interest Approach” to classroom instruction, methods for creating interest, and natural impulses that may be appealed to in teaching to help create interest. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC074
Circular 1528/FR261 Measuring the Effectiveness of Lagoon Quest: A Case Study in Environmental Education Program Evaluation
Circular 1528, a 33-page full-color report by Judith Chen-Hsuan Cheng, Martha C. Monroe, and Alison Gordon, is a report of the evaluation of the second year of implementing Lagoon Quest in Brevard County, Florida and also a case study of program evaluation, intended to illustrate the program evaluation process and help extension agents and others improve their educational activities. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR261
ENY-1001/IN759 Guide to Collecting and Maintaining Live Arthropods for Classroom Display in Florida
ENY-1001, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by S. McCann, J. D. Ellis, and M. K. O’Malley, details the process of maintaining live insect displays for educational purposes in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN759
4HS FS 101.13/4H246: Essential Elements and Best Practices of 4-H Project Experiences
4HS FS 101.13/4H246, a 4-page fact sheet by Joy C. Jordan, is one of a series for staff providing a basic overview to the Florida 4-H program within the IFAS Cooperative Extension Service. This document clarifies elements of the project experience for 4-H youth, including information on project materials, project experiences, and recognition. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2006.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H246
4H GCL 21/4H282 4-H Club Meetings
4H-GCL-21, a 12-page illustrated guide by J. Butterfield, D. Pracht, and J. Jordan, helps staff and volunteers plan and conduct successful 4-H Club meetings. Published by the Florida 4-H Youth Development, November 2007.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H282
4H GCL 00/4H281 Starting and Maintaining 4-H Clubs
4H-GCL-00, a 16-page illustrated guide by J. Jordan, B. Terry, D. Pracht and J. Butterfield, provides staff and volunteers an overview of the types of clubs, the criteria and forms for chartering a new club and for maintaining club status annually. It also outlines the fiscal responsibilities of club management and the standards for recognition. Published by Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, November 2007.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H281
4HS FS 101.14/4H247 4-H Projects: Frequently Asked Questions
4HS FS 101.14, a 3-page fact sheet by Joy C. Jordan, provides basic information on 4-H projects in an FAQ format. Published by the Florida 4-H Program, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H247
FOR 172/FR231 Urban Forest Educational Resources for Teaching Youth
FOR-172, a 5-page fact sheet by Jennifer Seitz, Martha Monroe and Francisco Escobedo, lists and describes resources available to assist educators, extension agents, home school parents, foresters, and nature center staff as they help youth become more aware of the urban forests in their backyard. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR231
4HGCL20/4H157: 4-H Club Program Planning Guide—A Guide for Staff and Volunteers
4H GCL20, an 8-page guide by Joy Jordan, Dale Pracht, and Judy Butterfield, will help 4-H club leaders and staff effectively plan a successful and exciting year. Layout and design have been revised. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2008.
4H2.51/4H259: Creating Memorandums of Understanding/Agreement with Affiliate Organizations of 4-H
4H2.51, an 8-page factsheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, explains how 4-H can effectively and productively work together with other nonprofit groups by drafting Memorandums of Understanding to guide the process and make it work smoothly. Includes 3 sample Memorandums. Revised to reflect policy changes. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2008.
4H5.5/4H255: Procedures for Handling 4-H Accounts—Guidelines for 4-H Fundraising
4H5.5, a 4-page fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, gives guidelines for properly conducting fundraising within 4-H. Revised to reflect policy changes. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2008.
4H2.5/4H263: A Guide to Authorizing and Chartering 4-H Clubs or Affiliated Groups and Requirements for Tax-Exempt Status
4-H 2.5, a 4-page fact sheet by Marilyn Norman and Joy Jordan, details the processes and requirements necessary to charter a 4-H Club or affiliated group and to obtain tax-exempt status for a 4-H club or affiliated organziation. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2008.
4HGCW20/4H013 4-H Club Planning Workbook
Revised! 4H-GCW-20, a 16-page, full color planning workbook, includes pages for recording club goals, calendar, and meeting plans; and standards of excellence checklist for 4-H clubs and groups. Published by UF 4-H Youth Development Program, November 2007.
4H5.7/4H257: Procedure for Handling 4-H Accounts—Tax Related Procedures
Revised! 4H5.7, a 3-page fact-sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, details correct tax procedures for 4-H clubs. Includes information on exemptions, state tax, and getting on the IRS list of charitable organizations. Published by UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, February 2007.
4H5.6/4H256: Procedure for Handling 4-H Accounts—Establishing and Maintaining a County 4-H Foundation
Revised! 4H5.6, a 2-page fact-sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, explains how to establish and maintain a County 4-H Foundation, listing specific tasks and agent responsibilities. Revised to include information about how the DACS Charitable Group list pertains to 4-H. Published by UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.
4-H-LHE-70/4H268-4H280: Headlines for Health—An Environmental Health Curriculum for Youth
Headlines for Health is a multi-part 4-H curriculum by Joy Jordan, Hyun-Jeong Lee, Susan Williams, and Jessica Kochert . A series of six lessons targeted to 5th grade youth covers hazardous household products, mold, lead, radon, air pollution, and asthma triggers. Each lesson is mapped to relevant Sunshine State Standards. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2007.
Lessons
Headlines for Health! Introduction (8 pp.)
Headlines for Health! Clean Sweep (6 pp.)
Headlines for Health! Scavenger Hunt (5 pp.)
Headlines for Health! Let’s Go Green (5 pp.)
Headlines for Health! AD-vantageous Cleaners (2 pp.)
Headlines for Health! What’s Growing On? (2 pp.)
Headlines for Health! Moldy Advice (10 pp.)
Headlines for Health! The Lead Scenario (8 pp.)
Headlines for Health! Sherlock “Radon” Holmes (5 pp.)
Headlines for Health! Pollution Solution (2 pp.)
Headlines for Health! Asthma Triggers, MD (2 pp.)
Headlines for Health! Asthma Attack! (5 pp.)
Headlines for Health! Newspaper Fact Sheets (8 pp.)
FCS-2272/FY929: Applying to College: You Can Do It!
FCS2272, a 6-page fact sheet by Danielle Scott and Heidi Liss Radunovich, is intended for high school students and others wanting to apply to college for the first time. It walks applicants through the steps necessary to apply to college and provides useful information on choosing a school, testing, and completing applications. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, April 2007.
FCS-8839/FY932: Understanding Youth and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity:
FCS8838, a 7-page fact sheet by Jamie Eisenberg, Heidi Liss Radunovich, and M. A. Brennan, explores the alarming rise in childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity and helps parents and educators understand the issue. Explains who is defined as overweight and obese, defines potential causes and contributors to the problems, and lists ways that parents and leaders can help. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, April 2007.
FCS-8838/FY925: “Do I Look Fat in This?”: The Role of Mother-Daughter Relationships in Determining Body Image
FCS8838, a 3-page fact sheet by Eboni Baugh, explores the importance of the mother-daughter relationship to girls developing their body images. Learn how mothers can play a crucial role in ensuring that girls have a healthy self-image and do not engage in destructive dieting or eating patterns. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, April 2007.