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Youth interested in these 4-H projects may be interested in careers focused on: Biotechnology Research and Development; Consumer Services; Counseling and Mental Health Services; Diagnostic Services; Emergency and Fire Management Services; Family and Community Services; Food Products and Processing Systems; Health Informatics; Law Enforcement Services; Lodging; Personal Care Services; Power, Structural and Technical Systems; Recreation, Amusement and Attractions; Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services; Support Services; Therapeutic Services; Travel and Tourism.

Food and Nutrition

 
40402 Fast Foods!
What you can do in this project:
  • learn how to cook nutritious meals using the new MyPyramid quickly and with few ingredients
  • find out more about nutrition, substitutions, food equivalencies, tools and terms involved with cooking
  • explore the art of menu planning
Printed Materials:
  • NE4H5000 Fast Foods!
Other Materials :
  • Fast Foods! CD-ROM (coming soon)
Suggested Age: Intermediate

40702
Food Preservation
What you can do in this project:
  • learn how to dry, freeze, can and preserve foods for future use
  • can fruits and vegetables
  • make jams and jellies
Food Preservation References:
Suggested Age: For all levels

40301 Road to Good Cooking
What you can do in this project:
  • identify names and functions of kitchen utensils
  • learn to measure ingredients properly
  • read and follow recipes
  • use food safety and cleanliness principles while preparing food
  • set the table for family meals
Printed Materials:
  • 4H155 The Road to Good Cooking
For leaders:
  • 4H166 The Road to Good Cooking Helper's Guide
Suggested Age: Beginner

40902 Six Easy Bites - Level A
What you can do in this project:
  • learn about the Food Guide Pyramid
  • discover the basics of microwaving
  • make muffins, cookies and quick breads
  • make your own cola
Printed Materials:
  • BU7144 Six Easy Bites (Revised)
For leaders:
  • BU7730 Food Group Helper's Guide
Suggested Age: Beginner

41002 Tasty Tidbits - Level B
What you can do in this project:
  • find out about sports nutrition
  • make a main dish in the oven or on the stove
  • freeze vegetables
  • understand the role of a food scientist
Printed Materials:
  • 4H792 Tasty Tidbits (Revised)
For leaders:
  • BU7730 Food Group Helper's Guide
Suggested Age: Intermediate

41102 You're The Chef - Level C
What you can do in this project:
  • find out about fad diets and eating disorders
  • make an oven-baked chicken dinner
  • understand the action of yeast
  • can fruits and vegetables
Printed Materials:
  • 4H793 You're the Chef (Revised)
For leaders:
  • BU7730 Food Group Helper's Guide
Suggested Age: Advanced

41202 Foodworks - Level D
What you can do in this project:
  • alter recipes to make them more nutritious
  • make a double-crusted apple pie
  • learn what to do when the freezer stops
  • make jelly and peanut butter
Printed Materials:
  • 4H794 Foodworks (Revised)
For leaders:
  • BU7730 Food Group Helper's Guide
Suggested Age: Advanced
 
Physical Fitness

47602 YOUth in Motion
What you can do in this project:
  • learn about resting and working heart rates
  • discover fun ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine
  • find out about helpings, servings, healthy drinks and healthy snacking using the new MyPyramid
Printed Materials:
  • NE4H5100 YOUth in Motion
Suggested Age: Intermediate

Lifetime Sports

43102 Bowling
What you can do in this project:
  • learn the basics of bowling
Printed Materials:
Suggested Age: For all levels

43202 Golf
What you can do in this project:
  • learn the basics of golf
Printed Materials:
Suggested Age: For all levels

43302 Tennis
What you can do in this project:
  • learn the basics of tennis
Printed Materials:
Suggested Age: For all levels

Safety

44002 Safety
What you can do in this project:
  • learn how to report an emergency
  • learn basic first aid
  • find out how to stock a first aid kit
  • discover strategies for safety at home and away
Printed Materials:
  • 4H425 Citizen Safety
Suggested Age: Beginner to Intermediate

45002 Fire Safety Education
What you can do in this project:
  • design a poster about fire safety
  • learn to develop fire escape plans
Printed Materials:
  • 4H195 Home Building Blocks - Year 1
For leaders:
  • 4H 245Home Building Blocks -- Leader's Guide
Suggested Age: Beginner

45102 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
What you can do in this project:
  • find out how to use ATVs safely
  • learn about trouble-shooting and emergency procedures
  • find out about hazards of the trail
  • learn how to dress appropriately when riding
Printed Materials:
  • ATV004 ATV Adventures! Rider Handbook
For Leaders:
  • ATV005 ATV Adventures! Fit to Ride
Other Materials:
Suggested Age: Intermediate to Advanced

45302 Cycling
What you can do in this project:
  • learn the rules of the road for safe biking
  • find out how to keep bikes in good running condition
Printed Materials:
  • 4H348 The Nebraska Bicyclist's Guide
Suggested Age: For all levels

45502 Bicycle Adventures 2
What you can do in this project:
  • learn about purchasing a bike
  • practice basic maintenance
  • discover how to read maps and plan routes
  • learn how to be a safe and courteous cyclist
Printed Materials:
  • BU7504 Bicycle Adventures 2
For leaders:
  • BU7506 Bicycle Helper's Guide
Suggested Age: Beginner to Intermediate

45602 Bicycle Adventures 3
What you can do in this project:
  • learn how to fix a flat
  • learn to ride safely at night or in stormy weather
  • find out how to make emergency turns
Printed Materials:
  • BU7505 Bicycle Adventures 3
For leaders:
  • BU7506 Bicycle Helper's Guide
Other Materials:
  • BU7505 Bicycle Fix It Video
Suggested Age: Intermediate to Advanced

45702 Tractor
What you can do in this project:
  • learn to operate a tractor safely
  • understand tractor controls and safety checks
This project is used as a training program for the 4-H Exemption of the Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture Order. The units meet the requirements for 4-H tractor material designated by the Order for 10 hours of instruction to qualify for exemption from Order No. 1, Operation Tractors over 20-belt hp.
Printed Materials:
  • 4H210 Tractor Operation and Safety Manual 
Suggested Age: Intermediate to Advanced

Health


 
47402 Health C
What you can do in this project:
  • find out about preventing sexual assault
  • learn to express dating values
  • learn more about AIDS
  • find out how to help a depressed friend
  • improve your stress management skills
  • talk about your family's traditions about death
Printed Materials:
  • BU 7205b Health C - Teen Talk (Manual out-of-print; limited supply of manuals available)
For leaders:
  • BU 6862 Health Helper's Guide (Manual out-of-print; limited supply of manuals available)

Designed for use in classrooms or groups or by families
Suggested Age: Intermediate

47502 Health D
What you can do in this project:
  • write a resume
  • create a violence prevention ad
  • learn tolerance for people's differences
Printed Materials:
  • BU6861 Health D - Piecing It Together (Manual out-of-print; limited supply of manuals available)
For leaders:
  • BU 6862 Health Helper's Guide
Suggested Age: Advanced