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| 20102 |
The
Sitter |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
skills and techniques of child care
- find
out how to be a caring sitter
- learn
to provide a safe environment for children
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| For
leaders: |
- 4H266
The Sitter (Manuals are combined)
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Beginner
to Intermediate |
| 20202 |
Child
Development:
The Toddler |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
about children 18 months to 3 years old
- learn
to feed and bathe a toddler
- make
a toy a toddler will enjoy
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| For
leaders: |
- 4H311
Infant and Toddler Leader Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
For
all levels |
| 20302 |
Child
Development:
The Infant |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
about children from birth to 18 months old
- learn
to make an infant feel safe and secure
- make
a toy an infant will enjoy
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| For
leaders: |
- 4H311
Infant and Toddler Leader Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
For
all levels |
| 20402 |
Child
Development:
The Preschooler |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
about children from 3 to 6 years old
- learn
to care for a preschooler
- choose
play preschoolers enjoy
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| For
leaders: |
- 4H327
The Preschooler and Middle Childhood Leader Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
For
all levels |
| 20502 |
Child
Development:
Middle Childhood |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
about children from 6 to 8 years old
- learn
to care for children in middle childhood
- choose
play 6- to 8-year-olds enjoy
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| For
leaders: |
- 4H327
The Preschooler and Middle Childhood Leader Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
For
all levels |
| 20702 |
Child
Development, Growing All Together 1 |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- explore
how people grow and develop
- inspect
toddler's toys
- learn
about roles in life
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- CCS8075
Child Development 1: Growing On My Own
|
| For
leaders: |
- CCS8078
Growing All Together Helper's Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Beginner |
| 20802 |
Child
Development, Growing All Together 2 |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
about self care, rules, responsibility and safety
- introduced
to babysitting
- gain
awareness of common dangers in the world
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- CCS8076
Child Development 2: Growing With Others
|
| For
leaders: |
- CCS8078
Growing All Together Helper's Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Intermediate |
| 20902 |
Child
Development, Growing All Together 3 |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- explore
child development careers
- gain
experience as a teacher or coach
- participate
in a community service project
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- CCS8077
Child Development 3: Growing In Communities
|
| For
leaders: |
- CCS8078
Growing All Together Helper's Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Advanced |
| 22002 |
Sewing
for Fun |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- choose,
use and care for sewing equipment and sewing machine
- select
fabrics and notions
- sew
straight and curved seams and square corners
- make
four different projects
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- 4H167
Sewing for Fun
- 4H169
Sewing for Fun Packet
|
| For
leaders: |
- 4H168
Sewing for Fun Leader Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Beginners |
| 22202 |
Clothing
1 |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- select
a pattern
- choose
fabric and notions
- sew
something to wear
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| For
leaders: |
- 4H225
Clothing 1 and 2 Leader Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Beginners |
| 22302 |
Clothing
2 |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- develop
sewing skills
- explore
pattern and fabric selection
- consider
optical illusions of color, line and texture
- construct
and model a complete outfit
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| For
leaders: |
- 4H225
Clothing 1 and 2 Leader Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Beginner
to Intermediate |
| 22402 |
Sewing
for You |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
and/or improve three clothing construction skills
- work
with different fabrics
- work
with different patterns
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- 4H304
Challenging Patterns
- 4H306
Challenging Fabrics
|
| For
leaders: |
- 4H305
Challenging Patterns Leader Guide
- 4H307
Challenging Fabrics Leader Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Intermediate
to Advanced |
| 22602 |
Tailoring |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- select
a pattern for a tailored garment
- construct
this garment, using tailoring techniques
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| Additional
Clothing Materials: |
- PNW
197 Quality Standards in Clothing Construction
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Advanced |
Clothing
References, Forms and Supplies |
- CCS7198
Let's Sew: A Beginning Sewing Guide by Nancy Zieman
|
| 22902 |
Quilt
Quest |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
about design elements, design principles and applications
- construct
a quilt from start to finish
- explore
quilt science applications in other media
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| Suggested
Age: |
Intermediate
to Advanced |
| 22102 |
Decorate
Your Duds |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- develop
original, wearable art designs
- use
techniques such as applique, fabric painting, patchwork
and tie dye
|
| Suggested
Age: |
For
All Levels |
| 24402 |
Attention,
Shoppers! |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
to give and receive compliments
- mix
and match a wardrobe for a trip
- compare
three pairs of jeans
- learn
to do basic clothing first aid
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- 4H449
Attention, Shoppers!
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Beginners
(under 12) |
| 24002 |
Shopping
in Style |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- identify
your body shape and select clothing to enhance it
- learn
how clothing prices are determined and how to comparison
shop
- analyze
advertising
- understand
a clothing label
- experiment
with removing stains
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| Suggested
Age: |
Intermediate
to Advanced
(12 and over) |
| 22802 |
Crocheting |
| What
you can do in this project: |
Beginner:
- learn stitches such as chain, slip stitch,
yarn over, single and double crochet
- select yarn/thread for crocheting
- learn about blocking
- read and follow crochet patterns
Intermediate:
- learn new stitch patterns such as texture, shell and cluster
- learn to change colors
- make a matched pair
Advanced:
- learn advanced stitch patterns such as afghan, broomstick
and hairpin lace
- crochet buttonholes and hems
- design a new stitch or pattern
- work with other media such as leather, wood and beads
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- 4H406
ABC of Crochet for Right-handed People
- 4H407
ABC of Crochet for Left-handed People
|
| For
leaders: |
- 4H370
4-H Crochet Leader Guide (This guide is for all levels.)
|
| Suggested
Age: |
For
All Levels |
| 22702 |
Knitting |
| What
you can do in this project: |
Beginner:
- learn about types of yarn and yarn weights
- learn how to make purl and knit stitches
- develop basic knitting skills
- read and follow a knitting pattern
Intermediate:
- learn new stitch patterns such as diamond,
block and twist
- learn the importance of using the correct
gauge
- knit by changing yarn colors
- demonstrate your knitting skills to a
beginning knitter
Advanced:
- learn advanced stitch patterns such as
cable and tamerna
- knit in button holes
- combine knitting with garment making
- knit with double pointed needles.
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- 4H413
ABC of Knitting - Right Hand
- 4H414
ABC of Knitting - Left Hand
- 4H415
Knitting Made Easy CD-Rom
- 4H416
Knit Together Leader's Guide (This guide is for all levels.)
|
| Suggested
Age: |
For
All Levels |
| 24402 |
Attention,
Shoppers! |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
to give and receive compliments
- mix
and match a wardrobe for a trip
- compare
three pairs of jeans
- learn
to do basic clothing first aid
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- 4H449
Attention, Shoppers!
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Beginner
(under 12) |
| 24002 |
Shopping
in Style |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- identify
your body shape and select clothing to enhance it
- learn
how clothing prices are determined and how to comparison
shop
- analyze
advertising
- understand
a clothing label
- experiment
with removing stains
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| Suggested
Age: |
Intermediate
to Advanced
(12 and over) |
| 24602 |
Becoming
Money Wise |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- develop
a budget
- keep
records
- find
out where your money goes
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- 4H813
Becoming Money Wise
|
| For
leaders: |
- 4H813
Becoming Money Wise
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Beginner |
| 24702 |
Financial
Champions 1 |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- think
about needs versus wants
- learn
to talk about money with others
- set
financial goals
- keep
a spending journal
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- BU7710
Financial Champions 1: Money FUNdamentals
|
| For
leaders: |
- BU7712
Financial Champions Helper's Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Intermediate |
| 24802 |
Financial
Champions 2 |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- explore
options for handling your money
- learn
the cost of using credit
- evaluate
advertising to make good purchases
- learn
to make good decisions while shopping
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- BU7711
Financial Champions 2: Money Moves
|
| For
leaders: |
- BU
7712 Financial Champions Helper's Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Advanced |
| 53002 |
Business
Sense |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- research
needs of potential customers
- make
a business plan
- design
business cards
- learn
about business ethics
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| Suggested
Age: |
Intermediate |
| 53102 |
ESI:
EntrepreneurShip Investigation (New) |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
about entrepreneurs
- take
Entrepreneur Skills Assessment
- investigate
the risks
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- ESI:
Discover the E-Scene - Unit 1 (New)
|
| For
leaders: |
| |
| Suggested
Age: |
6th
- 8th Grade |
| 53202 |
ESI:
The Case of ME (New) |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
about the importance of reputation
- sell
your product or idea
- learn
about a business plan
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- ESI:
The Case of ME - Unit 2 (New)
|
| For
leaders: |
| |
| Suggested
Age: |
6th
- 8th Grade |
| 53302 |
ESI:
Your Business Inspection (New) |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- develop
a concept
- find
resources
- learn
about business start up
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- ESI:
Your Business Inspection - Unit 3 (New)
|
| For
leaders: |
| |
| Suggested
Age: |
6th
- 8th Grade |
Entrepreneurship
Resources: |
| |
| 10402 |
Family
Folklore |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
about the origins of a family or tradition
- find
the stories in family photographs
- identify
family keepsakes
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| For
leaders: |
- 4H
1506 Folkpatterns Leader Guide (Manual out-of-print;
limited supply of manuals available)
|
| Suggested
Age: |
For
All Levels |
| 10602 |
Foodways |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn
more about the traditional foods your family eats
- find
out about the foods available in your community
- explore
food traditions
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- 4H1329
Foodways (Manual out-of-print; limited supply of manuals
available)
|
| Suggested
Age: |
For
All Levels |
Heritage
References and Forms |
- PD4H748
Genealogy: Tracing Your Family Tree
- PD4H748B
My Family Tree Genealogical Record
|
| 26002 |
Visual
Arts 1 (New Project) |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- practice drawing, fiber arts, and sculpting
- develop artistic talents and skills
- understand the visual arts in relation to history and
culture
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- CCS8140
Sketechbook Crossroads
|
| For
leaders: |
- BU
7597 A Palette of Fun with Arts Helper's Guide
(Note: This is an idea manual only)
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Intermediate
to Advanced |
| 26102 |
Visual
Arts 2 |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- learn painting, printing, and graphic design techniques
- make connections between visual arts and other disciplines
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- CCS8141
Portfolio Pathways
|
| For
leaders: |
- BU
7597 A Palette of Fun with Arts Helper's Guide
(Note: This is an idea manual only)
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Intermediate
to Advanced |
25102 |
Home
Building Blocks |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- apply
color and design principles using different materials to
make and display objects for your home
- develop
original designs
- plan
a comfortable, clean, attractive home
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- 4H195
Home Building Blocks - Year 1
- 4H196
Home Building Blocks - Year 2
- 4H197
Home Building Blocks - Year 3
|
| For
leaders: |
- 4H245
Home Building Blocks Leader Guide
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Beginner |
| 25502 |
Furnishings
on a Shoestring |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- create
a low-cost item to solve a home environment problem
- learn
to get the most value from resources
- recycle
or reuse items in new and creative ways
|
| Printed
Materials: |
- EC118173
Furnishings on a Shoestring
|
| Suggested
Age: |
Intermediate
to Advanced |
| 25602 |
Heirloom
Treasures |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- recognize
factors that make antiques valuable
- refurbish
and restore heirloom or heritage furnishings and accessories
- preserve
family heirlooms
|
| Heirloom
References: |
| |
| Suggested
Age: |
Intermediate
to Advanced |
| 25702 |
Design
Decisions |
| What
you can do in this project: |
- pull
together an attractive color scheme
- use
fabric to create a canopy, dust ruffle, coverlet or pillow
for your bed
- develop
a budget for redoing your space
- create
a wall arrangement
|
| Printed
Materials: |
| |
| Suggested
Age: |
Intermediate
to Advanced |
|
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