EDIS Update

4H5.6/4H256: Procedure for Handling 4-H Accounts—Establishing and Maintaining a County 4-H Foundation

November 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development

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, and answering questions about how to support a quality foundation. Includes references. Published by the Florida 4-H Program, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H256

4H5.8/4H258 Duties of the 4-H Unit Treasurer

November 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development

Revised! 4-H 5.8, a 1-page fact sheet by Marilyn Norman and Joy C. Jordan, describes the duties of the 4-H county or unit treasurer. Includes reference. Published by the Florida 4-H Program, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H258

4HFS101.11Spn/4H288 Preguntas más Frecuentes sobre 4-H

September 14th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Spanish Language

4H-FS-101.11-Spn, a 3-page fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, is the Spanish language version of 4H-FS-101.11, 4-H FAQs. It answers frequently asked questions about 4-H, such as “What happens in a 4-H club?” and “What is the 4-H Pledge?” Published by the UF 4-H and Youth Development Program, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H288

4HSFS101.1/4H234 Understanding the Culture of 4-H

August 25th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development

Revised! 4HS-FS101.1, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, 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/4H234

4H-PSJ-20/4H004 Florida 4-H Horticulture Identification and Judging: Contest Rules and Glossary

August 11th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Crops, Lawn & Garden

Revised! 4H-PSJ-20, a 16-page illustrated fact sheet by Jeffrey G. Williamson, Sydney Park Brown, and Tom Wichman, provides guidelines and information for Florida 4H members and Master Gardeners interested in horticulture and/or in participating in state contests held annually at 4-H Congress or the Master Gardener Annual Conference. This publication combines and supercedes 4H-PSJ-20 (Rules and Glossary), 4H-PSJ-21 (Flowers and Foliage Plants), 4H-PSJ-22 (Fruits and Nuts), 4H-PSJ-23 (Ornamentals), 4H-PSJ-24 (Vegetables) and 4H-PSJ-25 (Score Sheet). Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H004

4-Hs-FS-101.3Spn/4H287 Descubriendo la Estructura Organizacional

August 11th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Spanish Language

4-Hs-FS-101.3-Spn, a 3-page fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, is the Spanish language version of 4-HS FS101.3/4H236: Discovering the Organizational Structure. It describes the national, state, county, and foundation roles in the 4-H organization. Published by the UF 4-H Youth Development Program, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H287

4HSFS101.6Spn/4H285 Conociendo lo Básico Acerca de los Clubes 4-H

August 10th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Spanish Language

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

4HSFS101.6/4H239 Knowing the Basics About 4-H Clubs

August 10th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development

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

August 10th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Spanish Language

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

July 24th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Children, Ecosystems & Species, Lawn & Garden

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

June 15th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Getting Involved, Program Development

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

4H8.5/4H283 Creating positive parental influence in 4-H competitions: A guide for 4-H Volunteers

April 24th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Children

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

April 24th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development

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

FCS2296/FY1085 Helping Teens Answer the Question "Who Am I?": Sexual Development in Adolescents

April 24th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Children

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

AE447 4-H Weather and Climate Workshop

March 27th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Environment

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

March 12th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Children

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

February 6th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development

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

February 6th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development

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

January 26th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development

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?

January 26th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development

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

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