2013 Family Guide

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Changes in the Line UpNew375 Leadership Road Trip: Where Are You Going?376 Pantry Panic: An Advanced-Level Food Project for Community-Minded Youth 474 Beyond the Grill 503M Solid-Fuel Rocketry Master512M RoboticsMaster560M Woodworking Master589M Photography Master 620 WhyTreesMatter 672 Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Handbook 672GPM Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Teacher/Leader Guide 713GPM Choose and Tell Cards

Revised New Title (Old Title)181 DraftHorse(same) 230 4-H PetPALS Project and Record Book (PetPALS Member Resource)425 Look Great for Less (Frugal Fashion)621 Ohio Birds (same)755 Muzzleloader Member Record Book (Muzzleloading Member Record Book)

Discontinued372 Multi-LevelTeenLeadership373 Teen Leadership on the Job423 Sportswear for Spectators498GPM Science Fun with Dairy Foods Leader's Guide

380 and 381 Project Citizen—Now available as an individual project!Seepage18formoreinformation.

Message from State 4-H LeaderDear Parents,

Volunteersareoneofthekeysto4-HYouthDevelopment.Withoutadultandteenvolunteerscontributingtheirtimeandtalentto4-H,wewouldnothaveexperiencedthesteadyandsignificantgrowthofOhio4-Hsince1902.Likewise, parents play an important and necessary part in 4-H.Bysupportingyourchild'sparticipationin4-Hactivitiesandcompletionof4-Hprojects,youbecomethebasisforafamily4-Hexperienceinwhichyouthlearnleadership,citizenship,lifeskills,andmore.Weknowthatthepositiveinfluenceofcaringadultsisthemostimportantkeyelementinpreparingyouthforsuccess.Intelligentvolunteer-parentteamcontributionstothe4-Hprogramarevitaltopositive4-Hyouthdevelopmentprogramming.WelcometoOhio4-H 2013!

Sincerely,

Tom Archer Ohio 4-H State Leader

ContentsUnderstanding 4-H Membership........................................ 3A Note About Cost Recovery.............................................. 3RateMyProject.................................................................... 3Understanding 4-H Projects............................................... 4Ohio 4-H Statewide Programs............................................ 5IndividualProjects.............................................................. 7 About 4-H.......................................................................7 Animal Sciences.............................................................7 Child and Family Development....................................12ClothingandTextileScience.........................................12CreativeandLeisureArts.............................................14FoodandNutrition.......................................................16 Healthy Living...............................................................17 Home Living.................................................................17LeadershipandCitizenship..........................................18 Money Management...................................................19 Natural Resources........................................................19 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math...............21 Self-Determined...........................................................24WorkforcePreparation................................................24Group Programs...............................................................25 Animal Sciences...........................................................25 Cloverbuds...................................................................25LeadershipandCitizenship..........................................26 Natural Resources........................................................26 School Enrichment.......................................................27MemberRecognition........................................................28 ScholarshipOpportunities................................................29OpportunitiesandAwardsforMembers..........................29Project Guide....................................................................31SubjectIndex....................................................................35

2013 Family GuideOhio 4-H Family Guide

This guide is designed especially for volunteers, members, and families involved in 4-H through community and project clubs, EFNEP groups, and special school and community enrichmentprograms.

ThisFamilyGuideisprovidedby4-Hcostrecoveryfunds.CreatedbyJaneWright,CurriculumManager. EditedanddesignedbyAmandaForquer,ProgramAssistant.CoverdesignedbyAlexHenz,ClarkCounty4-HAlumnus.

Ohio 4-H License PlatesWhen 4-H began in 1902, the automobilewasstillanovelty.Now, Ohio's car owners can show their support for one of the largest youthdevelopmentprogramsinthenationbypurchasinga4-Hspecialtylicenseplate.

For every 4-H license plate ordered, $15 of the annual feegotosupportthestate4-Hprogram.InformationisavailableatlocalBureauofMotorVehiclesofficesoratthe bureau's website, http://bmv.ohio.gov/sp_ohio_4h.stm.

Get your 4-H specialty plates today!

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4-H and FFA Dual Membership PolicyOhio4-HmembersareoftenalsoFFAmembers,sometimeswithinthesamecountyandsometimesinanadjacentcounty.Thesemembersespeciallyneedtokeepinmindthe 4-H policy about 4-H projects being separate from schoolprojects.Tokeepworkinbothorganizationsclearlyseparate,4-Hmembersareadvisedtotakedifferentspeciesinthetwoorganizationsor,attheveryleast,totakemarketanimalsinoneandbreedinganimalsintheother.Seechartforallowableandnotallowableexamples.

4-H FFAAllowable Market Steer Market HogAllowable Market Steer Beef BreedingNot Allowable Market Sheep Market Sheep

4-H Membership EligibilityEligibility for 4-H membership begins when a child is enrolled in kindergarten and is age 5 as of January 1 of the currentyear(Cloverbuds).Membershiptothe4-Hclubprogram begins when a child is enrolled in 3rd grade and isatleastage8asofJanuary1ofthecurrentyear. Ohio4-H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individualattainstheageof19.Membershipbeginswhenan eligible individual is enrolled in a club or group that is underthedirectionofatrainedadultwhohascompletedtheOSUEvolunteerselectionprocess,andthatiswithinthescopeofOhioStateUniversityExtension.

4-H Membership ExpectationsTheexpectationsfor4-Hmembershipareabalanceamong4-Hprojectwork,involvementinthe4-Hclub,participationin4-Hactivitiesandevents,andworkingtowardsimprovingone’spersonalgrowth.(TheUnderstanding 4-H Projects sectiononpage4addressestheprojectworkcomponentofamember’s4-Hexperience.)

Cross-County Lines Membership Youthareexpectedtoaffiliatewiththe4-Hprogramintheircounty of residence or receive approval for membership outsidetheircountyofresidence.

• 4-Hmembershipintwocountiessimultaneouslyisnotpermitted.

• Youth must ask the county they would like to participateiniftheymayparticipateinthatcountyinsteadofintheircountyofresidence.

• Insituationswherethecountyofresidencedoesnot have a 4-H program, youth may not join 4-H in anothercounty.

• IfcountyfinancialsupportforOhioStateUniversityExtensionceasestoexist,4-Hmembershipstatusalready established in that county will end on the datethefundingends(establishedbyExtensionAdministration).4-Hmembershipofyouth,residingin a county that has lost funding, who have pre-established cross-county line 4-H membership agreementsinplacewillbepermittedtocontinueparticipationintheirnon-residentcountythroughDecember31ofthat4-Hmembershipyear.

Formoreinformation,contactyourlocalExtensionofficeorgotowww.ohio4h.org/policies.

OhioStateUniversityExtensionembraceshumandiversityandiscommittedtoensuringthatallresearchandrelatededucationalprogramsareavailabletoclienteleonanondiscriminatorybasiswithoutregardtoage,ancestry,color,disability,genderidentityorexpression,geneticinformation,HIV/AIDSstatus,militarystatus,nationalorigin,race,religion,sex,sexualorientation,orveteranstatus.ThisstatementisinaccordancewithUnitedStatesCivilRightsLawsandtheUSDA.

KeithL.Smith,AssociateVicePresidentforAgriculturalAdministration;AssociateDean,CollegeofFood,Agricultural,andEnvironmentalSciences;Director,OhioStateUniversityExtension;andGistChairinExtensionEducationandLeadership.

ForDeafandHardofHearing,pleasecontactOhioStateUniversityExtensionusingyourpreferredcommunication(e-mail,relayservices,orvideorelayservices).Phone1-800-750-0750between8a.m.and5p.m.ESTMondaythroughFriday.Informtheoperatortodial614-292-6181.

Clubleaders,projecthelpers,andothervolunteersoftenaskabout the cost of project books and why 4-H members are requiredtobuyoneforeachprojectinwhichtheyenroll.The cost of a project book, which is usually $5, covers the costofcurriculumdevelopment,printing,storage,anddelivery.

Thiscostrecoveryplanisseenasthemostdesirableoptionamongalternativessuchasstatemembershiporotherfees.Each book purchased supports the Ohio 4-H program at the stateandcountylevels.

Ohio 4-H depends on your support in delivering high-quality, experientialeducationtoitsmembers.Westrivetoprovideprojectbooksthatoffervalue.Unlessspecificallystatedotherwise, please help us by purchasing a new book each yearforeveryprojectinwhichyoursonordaughterenrolls.

Ohio4-Hiscommittedtoprovidinginterestingprojectsthathelpyouthlearn,grow,andhavefun.Ourbestfeedbackcomes from the youth and project helpers who use 4-H projectbooksandresources.Wheneveryoucompleteaproject,pleasetakeamomenttoshareyourexperienceon our website at www.ohio4h.org/ratemyproject.Your responsesarestrictlyconfidential!

RateMyProject

Understanding 4-H Membership

A Note About Cost Recovery

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Project Work Through 4-HEachprojectbookcontainsawealthofinformationandactivitiesforplanningandconductingaproject.Theprojectscanbecompletedbyparticipatinginactivitiesthroughorganizedprojectgroupsorbycarryingouttheactivitiesindividuallyundertheguidanceofaparentorotheradult.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 4-H Project?A4-Hprojectismadeupofthreetypesofactivities:

• Hands-onactivities:making,producing,practicing,observing,testing,interviewing,caringfor,etc.

• Organizedactivities:demonstrations,speeches,workshops,camps,countyjudging,projectactivities,exhibits,etc.

• Leadership/Citizenshipactivities:conducting,planning,teaching,assisting,informing,organizing,etc.

Does a 4-H member have to take a project?Yes.However,therearetwowaystotakeaproject,eitherasanindividualprojectorasagroupproject.

How does a member select a project?When choosing a project, consider your interests, background, what is necessary to start your project, and whatisavailabletohelpyoucompleteit.Reviewthisguideasafamily,club,orgroup.Agoodruleofthumbistoselectnomorethantwoprojectsasafirst-yearmember.

Includedinthedescriptionofeachprojectisalevel—beginning(B),intermediate(I),oradvanced(A).Theseareprimarilyskilllevels,sothatifyouhavelittleornoexperienceinaprojectarea,forexample,youareabeginner,regardlessofyourage.Intermediate-levelprojectsareformemberswithsomeexperienceinaprojectarea,andadvanced-levelprojectsareformembersexperiencedinaprojectarea.Thereareexceptionsthough!Someprojectswerewrittenwithcertainagesinmind.Inthosecases,theprojectdescriptionsgivetheages.Also,someprojectsaredescribed with an “X,” meaning they are appropriate for all skillandagelevels.

Countyfairsandthestatefairoftenhaveagerequirementsdifferentthanthoseforprojectenrollment.Whenparticipatinginafairevent,besuretoreviewtherelatedguidelines.

Once you’ve selected your project(s) for the year, request theprojectbook(s)fromyour4-Hclubleader.Lookforthe

®toseeiftheprojectyouselectedneedsanadditionalresourcebook.Eachprojectbookis$5unlessstatedotherwisehereorbyyourcountyExtensionoffice.

Where does a member begin when planning a 4-H project?Once a member has selected a project, he/she should startbyreadingthesectionoftheprojectbookcalledthe

Understanding 4-H ProjectsMemberProjectGuide,usuallylocatednearthefront.TheMemberProjectGuideoffersstep-by-stepinstructionsforconductingtheactivitiesthatmakeupthe4-Hproject.

Can a school project be used as a 4-H project too?No.Inorderforamembertoachievetheprogressionofknowledge,attitudes,skillsandaspirationsnecessaryforpositiveyouthdevelopment,all4-Hexperiencesinwhicha4-H'erisinvolvedmustbeseparateanddifferentfrompreviousorsimultaneousexperiencesinotherprograms,groups,businesses,andorganizations.

Does a member have to do everything the Member Project Guide suggests?No,althoughcompletingtheMemberProjectGuideintherecommendedtimeframeisthebestwaytosucceedinfairjudging.Howmuchtocompleteisuptothemember,parents,andadvisor.Dependingupontheirinterestsandabilities,membersmayplantodoalittleoralot.Projectplans also can change as a member’s interests and needs change.

How much time can be spent on a project?Itcanbeamatterofdays,weeks,orevenmonths,dependingonthesizeandscopeofthemember’splan.Someprojectsalsocanberepeatedtoaccomplishadditionalprojectgoals.

Is it necessary to attend county-level judging to complete a project?Forsomemembers,projectcompletionisnothingmorethanparticipatinginprojectactivities,completingapredetermined number of project goals, and reviewing accomplishmentswithaparentorprojecthelper.Somecountiesrequireattendanceatcounty-leveljudging.Alwayscheckwithyourprojecthelperforspecificjudgingrequirements.Forexample,sometimesitisnecessarytobringanexhibitalongwithyourprojectbooktointerviewjudging.

How can a 4-H member qualify to compete at the Ohio State Fair?

For non-animal and non-livestock events, qualifying for the statefairinvolvescompetingatthecountylevelandbeingselectedasstatefairrepresentative.Somecountiesholdeventsthatarenotstatefairevents,andsomecountiesdonotholdalloftheeventsthattakeplaceatthestatelevel.Inaddition,ifyouaretakingaprojectandareoutsideoftherecommended age range, be sure to double-check county andstatefairregulationsaboutparticipating (www.ohio4h.org/state fair/guidebook.html).Generallyspeaking, youth outside the recommended age range are noteligibleforcompetition.Foranimalandlivestockevents,be sure to check state fair guidelines at http://4hansci.osu.edu.

For more information on projects and publications, go to www.ohio4h.org/publications.

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4-H Science Saturdays4-HScienceSaturdayshelpkidsexploresciencetopicsbyconnectingthemwiththescientistsandresearchersatTheOhioStateUniversitywhodocoolsciencestuffeveryday!Designed for kids in grades 3-6 who want to discover new things and learn by doing, the program runs from 9:30-11:30a.m.onselectedSaturdaysduringtheschoolyearattheNationwide&OhioFarmBureau4-HCenter.Formoreinformationonupcomingprogramsvisit www.ohio4h.org/science or contact Sally McClaskey at [email protected].

Ambassadors Ohio 4-H Ambassadors are the youth spokespersons for Ohio 4-H.Eachyearoutstanding4-Hteenswhodemonstrateexcellencein4-Hachievement,citizenship,andleadershipearninvitationstobecomeOhio4-Hambassadors.Tolearnmoreaboutbecominga4-Hambassadorandtheopportunitiesthatcomewithit,pleasego to www.ohio4h.org/youth/ambassadors or contact your countyExtensionoffice.

Camping 4-H camp provides an opportunity for youth to have fun, learn new things, connect with nature, develop responsibility and independence in a supervised environment,andfosterfriendshipsthatmaylastalifetime,allinanoutdoorlearninglaboratory.4-Hcampingprogramsinclude day camps, overnight camps, and camps that focus onspecificprojectareassuchasanimalscience,creativearts,dogs,horses,leadership,sea,sewing,science,shootingsports,andspace.Othercampsfocusonspecificgroupsofyouth, including children of those serving in the military, Cloverbuds,teens,andyouthwithspecialneeds.Formoreinformationon4-Hcampsandtheirfacilities,goto www.ohio4h.org/office/camps.html or contact your county Extensionoffice.

CARTEENS CARTEENS is atrafficsafetyprogram conducted by 4-H teen leaders and their program partners forfirst-timejuveniletrafficoffenders.Inpartnershipwithlocaljuvenilecourtjudges,youngtrafficoffendershaveasingleopportunitytoattendtheprogramandlearnabout topics such as drinking and driving, seatbelt safety, consequencesofunsafedriving,andtipsforsaferdriving.The goals of the 4-H CARTEENS program include (1)reducingthenumberofrepeatjuveniletrafficoffenders,(2)decreasingthenumberofteentrafficoffenders,and (3)increasingteenawarenessoftraffic/vehicularsafety.ForinformationonCARTEENS,pleasegoto www.ohio4h.org/youth/carteens.html or contact your countyExtensionoffice.

Cloverbuds4-H’s youngest members are called Cloverbuds (youth age 5 and in kindergarten to age 8 and in the thirdgrade).Ledby4-Hvolunteersinaclubsetting,Cloverbudmembersexploretopicssuchashealth,earthandtheenvironment,citizenship,plantsandanimals,consumerism,scienceandtechnology,personaldevelopment,creativearts, and more! The primary goal of the Cloverbud program istopromotechildren’shealthydevelopment—mentally,physically,socially,andemotionally.Formoreinformationvisit www.ohio4h.org/cloverbuds or contact your county ExtensionOffice.

International Exchange Open your world! Ohio families have the opportunity to host youth or adults from around the world, and Ohio youthcanlivewithhostfamiliesinothercountries.Mostprogramslastonemonthduringthesummer.Hostfamiliesareaskedtosimply“livetheireverydaylife,"treatingtheirvisitorsasregularfamilymembers.Visitorsbringpersonalspending money, as well as medical and other insurance coverage.Smallscholarshipsareavailablefortraveling4-H’ers.TravelandhostingapplicationdeadlinesvaryfromJanuarytoApril.Formoreinformationvisit www.ohio4h.org/youth/international or contact Mary Lynn [email protected].

Operation: Military Kids (OMK)ThemissionofOperation:MilitaryKids Ohio is to support the childrenandfamiliesofNationalGuard,Reserve,andActiveDutyservice members from Ohio by deliveringawiderangeofrecreational,social,andeducationalprogramswhilesupportingthemastheycopewiththestressofknowing their deployed family members may be in harm’sway. If you are interested in volunteeringor in becoming a counselor for one of our many camps or youth programs,orformoreinformation,visitusat http://operationmilitarykids.ohio4h.org and now on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OhioOperationMilitaryKids or contact [email protected].

Ohio 4-H Statewide Programs

National4-H Program of Distinction

National4-H Program of Distinction

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programisopento4-Hmembersages9andabove.(LivingHistoryisopento8yearolds.)Tolearnmore,pleasegoto www.ohio4hshootingsports.org, contact your county Extensionoffice,[email protected].

Teen Advisory CouncilThe Ohio 4-H Teen Advisory Council is the highest 4-H youth leadershipbodyinthestate,representingall4-Hmembersbyleadingyouth-focusedinitiativesandrelayingOhioyouthperspectivesaboutorganizationalandnationalyouthtopics.The Council seeks the best of the best youth leaders from acrossthestate—applicationsaredueJanuary31.TolearnmoreabouttheTeenAdvisoryCouncil,[email protected].

Volunteers Atitsheart,Ohio4-Hisanorganizationofvolunteersdedicatedtopositiveyouthdevelopment.ThroughtheOhio4-H Volunteer Program, caring adults lead clubs, organize and support programs, guide 4-H members in their projects, andotherwisecollaborateindeliveringthe4-Hprogram.

Volunteersareexpectedtofollowstandardsofbehavior,acontractual agreement accepted by volunteers who commit toanOhioStateUniversityExtensionprogram.Thisguidesvolunteer'sbehaviorduringtheirinvolmentinExtensionprograms.JustasitisaprivilegeforOhioStateUniversityExtensiontoworkwithindividualswhovolunteertheirtimeandenergiestotheorganization,avolunteer'sinvolvementwithOhioStateUniversityExtensionisaprivilegeandaresponsibility,notaright.

To learn more about becoming a 4-H volunteer, visit www.ohio4h.org/volunteers or contact your county Extensionoffice.

PetPALS4-H PetPALS (People and Animals Linking Successfully)isanintergenerational4-Hprojectconnectingyouthandtheirpetswith senior adults in various types of healthcarefacilities.Thecorecurriculumrelies on trained master 4-H PetPALS volunteer leaders to teach youth skills needed to interact with residents of healthcarefacilities,specificallyassistedlivingandskillednursingenvironments.Members learn to select, socialize, and trainappropriatepetstoparticipate

asyouth-petteamsinanimal-assistedactivities.Youthparticipateinagingsensitivitysimulationactivitiestolearnaboutthephysicalchangesassociatedwithaging.Aftercompletingadditionalsensitivitysimulationactivitiestolearnaboutmedicalconditionstheymayencounter,youth and their pets role play to learn how to meet andcommunicatewithsenioradults.Uponsuccessfullycompletingthelessonsandactivities,4-Hmembersandtheir pets, accompanied by adult volunteers, visit senior healthcarefacilities,thusenhancingintergenerationalrelationships.Formoreinformation,goto 4hpetpals.osu.edu.

Shooting SportsTheOhio4-HShootingSportsprogramteaches young people the safe and responsibleuseofarcheryequipment;thefundamentalsoffiringairguns,.22caliberandmuzzleloadingrifles,pistols,andshotguns;thebasicprinciplesofhunting;andthevalueofstudyinghistoriclifestylesandheritagecrafts.Administeredonlythroughcertifiedshootingsportsinstructors,this

2013 Ohio 4-H Volunteer Conference and Teen Conference

~ Two simultaneous conferences, two dynamic audiences, one outstanding occasion! ~

March 9, 2013

The Greater Columbus Convention Center

Join your peers while enjoying a full day of educational seminars, a luncheon, a silent auction, vendors, and time to get to know others involved in 4-H

throughout the state!

Special thanks to our volunteer luncheon sponsor:

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◊StateFaireligible;®Requiresadditionalresources;X=alllevels,B=beginninglevel,I=intermediatelevel,orA=advancedlevel

Project ResourcesUnless otherwise indicated, each project book costs $5 whenpurchasedthroughalocalcountyExtensionoffice.Fora slightly higher price plus shipping, all 4-H books and other Extensionpublicationsareavailableat http://estore.osu-extension.org.Projectsthatrequireresourcesinadditiontotheprojectbook,suchasaresourcehandbook, member project guide, or livestock record, are indicated with a ®.

State Competition Projects that have a corresponding event at the Ohio State Fair are indicated with a ◊.Althoughparticipationinfairsisoptional,weencouragefamilyparticipationinthistypeoflearningactivity.Toparticipatein4-HeventsattheOhioState Fair, whether livestock or non-livestock events, a 4-H membermustbeenrolledintheprojectinthecounty.(Some state fair events operate independently of 4-H and thusdonotrequireenrollment.)Forsomeevents,4-Hmembers are selected for state fair as a result of county faircompetition.Forothers,youthcanenterontheirown.Specific rules and regulations can be found by clicking on Competitions at www.ohiostatefair.com.

About 4-HDiscovering 4-H

91 Discovering 4-H Thisprojectbookisforyoungfirst-yearmembersandotherswhowanttodiscoverandexplorethebroadarrayoftopicsofferedby4-H.Anymemberinneedofaeasy-to-read,easy-to-useintroductiontoanimals,health,foodandnutrition,nature, insects, plants and soils, machines and tools, recreation,andclothingbenefitsfromdoingthisproject,whichiseasilycompletedinoneyear.2009. B

Animal SciencesBeef

4hansci.osu.edu/livestock

117 Beef Project and Record Book Complete this required project book every year a beef projectistaken.Thisstreamlinedversionoffourpreviouslyseparatepublicationsallowsformultipleprojectsandcanbeusedbymembersatalllevels.Usewith117RBeef Resource Handbook.®2011.

117B Beef Breeding X, ◊ 117BF Beef Feeder X, ◊ 117DF Dairy Beef Feeder X 117M Market Beef X, ◊

Required Supplement for Beef Projects

117R Beef Resource Handbook Thisone-timepurchasecontainsessentialsubjectmatterinformationformemberstakingamarketbeef,beefbreeding,beeffeederordairybeeffeederproject.Anexcellentresourceforskillathons!2011.($14.50)

Optional Supplements for Beef Projects 828 Livestock Evaluation Reasons Notebook Thisoptionalbookforolderyouthassistsinpreparingnotesfororalreasonsinjudgingcontests.Usethiswith103R Beef, Sheep and Swine Selection and Evaluation or with 104R Pennsylvania Livestock Judging Manual.1992.($7.75)

103R Beef, Sheep and Swine Selection and Evaluation Thisoptionalresourceisforbeginnerswhowanttolearnmoreaboutselectingandevaluatinglivestock.Purchaseonlyonceandrefertoitwhenselectingprojectsorbeforeattendingajudgingcontest.1995.($8.50)

104R Pennsylvania Livestock Judging Manual Thisoptionalbookforolderyouthassistswithadvancedevaluationskillsinusingperformancedatainlearningoralreasons.Refertoitforinformationonhowtohandlemarketanimalsandunderstandingexpectedprogenydifferences.1997.Availableonlineat www.ohio4h.org/publications.

Individual Projects

New Ohio 4-H WebsiteThisFamilyGuide—andcountlessother

resources—areavailableonanew,streamlinedOhio 4-H website at

www.ohio4h.org Visitusoften!

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Companion Animals and Rabbits4hansci.osu.edu/companion

Want to share your love of animals? No matter how old you are or what kind of animal you care for, you may be able to participate in the Ohio 4-H PetPALS program, a group program that links youth and their pets with senior adults, For more information, see page 25.

201 Dog Project and Record Book Complete this required project and record book every year a dogprojectistaken.Gettoknowallaspectsofdogcareandwelfarewhilekeepingcompleterecordsofyourexperienceasadogowner.Useoneprojectbookeachyear,evenifyour dog is involved in more than one project and even if youhavemorethanonedog.Appropriatefordogswhoarefamilypetsandfordogswhoareusedforshow.Usewith201R Dog Resource Handbook.®2007.

Use this project and record book for all of these dog projects:

201D You and Your Dog.Recommendedasafirst-yeardog project and also as a complement to other dog projects.Canbetakeneveryyear. X, ◊201O Obedience. Covers beginning and advanced obediencetrainingandRally. X, ◊201S Showmanship. Learn the basics of dog showmanship. X, ◊201P Performance.Includesagility,drillteam,caninefreestyle,andotherperformanceevents. X, ◊

201W Working Dogs.IncludesassistancedogssuchasPilotDogs,Inc.,CanineCompanionsforIndependence,andotherservicedogorganizations. X, ◊

Required Supplement for Dog Projects 201R Dog Resource Handbook Thisone-timepurchasecontainsessentialinformationformembers taking a dog project and includes everything fromselectingadogthat’srightforyou,propercare,trainingtechniques,doganatomy,competition,andmuchmore.Anexcellentresourceforskillathons!2012.($15)

215 Cavy Project and Record Book Complete this required project and record book every year a cavy(alsoknownasaguineapig)projectistaken.Usewith215R Cavy Resource Handbook: A 4-H Guide to Guinea Pigs.

®2012. X, ◊

Required Supplement for Cavy Project215R Cavy Resource Handbook: A 4-H Guide to Guinea PigsThisone-timepurchasecontainsessentialinformationfor members taking a cavy (also known as a guinea pig) project.Topicscoveredincludegeneralcare,history,anatomy,selection,housingandequipment,records,nutrition,health,reproduction,groomingandshowing,marketing,andcareers.Anexcellentresourceforskillathonsandforeverycavyenthusiast!2012.($10)

Optional Supplement for Cavy Projects The Standard of Perfection 2011-2015 from the American RabbitBreedersAssociationistheultimateresourceforanyonebreedingorexhibitingrabbitsorcavies.Availableonline in the ARBA Store at www.arba.net.

216 Purr-fect Pals, Level 1 Learn about being a good cat owner by taking this beginning-levelproject.Youlearnaboutcatbreeds,behavior,goodhealth,grooming,andfeeding.Designedfor youth in grades 3 to 5, but may be taken by youth in the firstthreeyearsofthisproject.Cat1canbetakenforthreeyears.2005 B, ◊

217 Climbing Up! Level 2 Build on what you learned in Cat 1 by taking this intermediatelevelcatproject.Learnmoreaboutcatidentificationandcharacteristics,trainingandshowing,healthandnutritionalneeds,andresponsiblecatownership.Designed for youth in grades 6 to 8, but may be taken by youthinanygradeaftercompletingCat1.Cat2canbetakenforthreeyears.2005. I, ◊

218 Leaping Forward, Level 3 Dig deeper into some of the cat topics you’ve already exploredinCat1andCat2(breeds,nutrition,health,andbehavior)andmeetsomenewtopics(geneticsandagingcats).Investigatecat-relatedcareersandpracticeyourorganizationandpresentationskills.Designedforyouthingrades9to12,butmaybetakenbyanyyouthaftercompletingCat1andCat2.Cat3canbetakenforthreeormoreyears.2005. A, ◊

Helper Supplement for Cat Projects The Cat Group Helper's Guide provides club helpers ways toinvolveeveryoneinlearn-by-doingcatprojectsessions.AvailablefromtheNational4-HCouncilSourceBookandat www.4-Hmall.org.

220 Pocket Pets Project and Record Book Complete this required project and record book every yearapocketpetprojectistaken.Speciesincludegerbils,hamsters,mice,andrats.Usewith220RPocketPetsResourceHandbook.®2011. X, ◊

Required Supplements for Pocket Pets Projects 220R Pocket Pets Resource Handbook Thisone-timepurchasecontainsessentialinformationformemberstakingapocketpetproject.Speciesincludegerbils,hamsters,mice,andrats.Topicscoveredincludehistory,selection,handling,housing,nutrition,health,reproduction,grooming,andshowing.Anexcellentresource for skillathons and for the small animal enthusiast!2011.($9)

◊ State Fair eligible ®Requiresadditionalresources.

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X=alllevels,B=beginninglevel,I=intermediatelevel,orA=advancedlevel

225 Breeding Rabbit Project and Record Book Complete this required project book every year a breeding rabbitprojectistaken.Usewith228RRabbit Resource Handbook.®2003. X, ◊

226 Market Rabbit Project and Record Book Complete this required project book every year a market rabbitprojectistaken.Usewith228RRabbit Resource Handbook.®2003. X, ◊

227 Pet Rabbit Project and Record Book Complete this required project book every year a pet rabbit projectistaken.Usewith228RRabbit Resource Handbook.

®2003. X, ◊

Required Supplement for Rabbit Projects 228R Rabbit Resource Handbook for Market Rabbit, Breeding Rabbit, and Pet Rabbit Projects Thisone-timepurchasecontainsessentialsubjectmatterinformationformemberstakingamarketrabbit,breedingrabbit,orpetrabbitproject.Anexcellentsourceforskillathons!2003.($10.25)

Optional Supplement for Rabbit Projects The Standard of Perfection 2011-2015 from the American RabbitBreedersAssociationistheultimateresourceforanyonebreedingorexhibitingrabbitsorcavies.Availableonline in the ARBA Store at www.arba.net.

Dairy Cattle4hansci.osu.edu/dairy

Dairy Beef Feeder (SeeBeefonpage7.)

122 Dairy Heifer Project and Record Book Complete this required project and record book every year adairyheiferprojectistaken.Learnhowtoraise,carefor,manage,andkeeprecordsforoneormoredairyheifers.Usewith 127R Dairy Resource Handbook.®2001. X, ◊

126 Dairy Cow Project and Record Book Complete this required project and record book every year alactatingdairycowprojectistaken.Learnhowtocare,manage,andkeeprecordsforoneormoredairycows.Usewith 127R Dairy Resource Handbook.®2003. X, ◊

Required Supplement for Dairy Projects 127R Dairy Resource Handbook Thisone-timepurchasecontainsimportantinformationformemberstakingadairyheiferordairycowproject.Purchaseonlyonceanduseitforseveralyears.Anexcellentresourceforskillathons!2004.($11.25)

Optional Supplements for Dairy Projects 828 Livestock Evaluation Reasons Note TabletThisoptionalbookforolderyouthassistsinpreparingnotesfororalreasonsinjudgingcontests.Usewith124RTechniques of Judging Dairy Cattle.1992.($7.75)

124R Techniques of Judging Dairy Cattle Youmayneedthisoptionalresourcewhenevaluatingdairycattle.Agoodstudyguidefordairycattlejudgingcontests.1996.($14)

125R Learning About Dairy Resourcebookforolder4-Hmembersandleaders.Coversallaspectsofthedairyanimalproject,excellentin-depthstudyresourceforquizbowlorskillathon.1997.

Goats4hansci.osu.edu/livestock

135 Goat Project and Record Book Complete this required project and record book every year amarket,dairy,orspecialtygoatprojectistaken.Expandedqualityassuranceandanimalrecordssectionshelpyoulearnhowtocareforandmanageyouranimalorherd.Usewith135R Goat Resource Handbook.®2007.

135D Dairy Goats X, ◊ 135F Fiber Goats X 135H Harness Goats X 135M Meat Goats X, ◊ 135PA Pack Goats X 135PY Pygmy Goats X

Required Supplement for Goat Projects 135R Goat Resource Handbook Thisone-timepurchasecontainsessentialinformationformemberstakingagoatproject,startingwithbreeds,endingwithcareers,andincludingeverythinginbetween.Anexcellentresourceforskillathons!2008.($15.50)

Horses4hansci.osu.edu/horse

173 Horseless Horse Learnabouthorseswithoutowningone.Over20differenthorse-related subjects are covered in easy-to-use worksheets.Alsousefulfortheeducationalportionofclubmeetings.Writtenforthebeginnerbutsuitableformembersofallages.1994. B

174 Beginning Horse Management Thisbeginning-levelprojectisforALLyouthstartinginthe4-Hhorseprogram.Thebasicsofcaringforahorse,learningto ride, and showmanship are covered in 170 pages, many withcolorphotographs.2006.($11) B

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175 Light Horse Selection Judgehorsesandclassesafterstudyingbasichorseanatomyforasoundbasisintheselectionofpleasureorbreedingstock.Usewith190REquine Record Book.®1997. I

177 Horse Training: How to Talk to Your Horse Traininghorsesfrombirthtomaturity.Understandhorsebehaviorandhowtouseittocreateagoodrelationshipbetweenhorseandhorseman.IncludestheCDBasicHorseTrainingbyDr.RobertKline.Usewiththe190REquine Record Book.®2003.($10) I

180 Learning to Jump Jumpoverfencesbybeginningontheflatandtakingyouandyourhorsethroughthecoursetoself-confidence.Usewith 190R Equine Record Book.®1987. I

181 Draft Horse Revisedin2013!Areyoufascinatedwithdrafthorsesandwanttoknowmoreaboutthesemagnificentgiants?Learnabout their care, feeding, harnessing, hitching, showing, and muchmorewiththisupdatedprojectbook.Complete4-H190R Equine Record Bookeachyearprojectistaken.2013.AvailableDecember2012. I

184 Standardbred Horses Learn how to safely harness your horse to a cart and drive, whether it is a Standardbred racehorse or a pleasure driving horse.Usewith190REquine Record Book.®2000. I

185 Equine Reproduction and Genetics Explorebreedingandmareandfoalmanagementinaprojectthatrequirescommitment.Usewith190REquine Record Book.®2005. A

188 Trail Riding Teamupwithyourhorseforcompetitionorpleasuretrailriding.Learnthebasicsofconditioningyourhorse.Usewith190R Equine Record Book.®2000.($7) I

189 Dressage Bypatientlydevelopingahorse’smentalandphysicalabilities,youthworktowardaperfectunderstandingbetweenhorseandrider.Thisprojectasksyouthtocompletea"PlanningYourProject"section,severalactivities,learningexperiences,andcitizenship/leadershipactivities;keeprecords;andwriteaone-pagereport.Thisprojectrequiresaccesstoahorse.Usewith190REquine Record Book.®2011. I, ◊

762 Horse Nutrition Exploredigestion,nutrients,feedstuffs,rationing,andpoisonplantidentificationtoprotectthehealthofthehorseyoulove.Usewith190REquine Record Book.®2000.($8.50) A

Required Supplements for Horse Projects 190R Equine Record Book Required for horse projects 175, 177, 180, 181, 184, 185, 188,and189,762.Completeonerecordbookeveryyear.1997.

191R Horses, Safety, and YouThis is required reading by all 4-H'ers and their parents to acquaint them with the safety issues involved with a 4-H horseproject.Viewingvideosonsafetyandethicsandonhelmetuseisrequiredwiththispublication.2003.

Helper and Youth Supplement for Horse Projects 179 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows Required for all 4-H horse shows and events throughout Ohio.2012.

Llamas and Alpacas4hansci.osu.edu

132 Llama and Alpaca Project and Record Book Complete this required project and record book every year allamaoralpacaprojectistaken.Gettoknowallaspectsof llama and alpaca care while keeping complete records of yourexperienceasallamaoralpacaowner.Usewith132RLlama and Alpaca Resource Handbook.®2007. X

Required Supplement for Llama and Alpaca Projects 132R Llama and Alpaca Resource Handbook Thisone-timepurchasecontainsessentialinformationformemberstakingallamaoralpaca,startingwiththeirusesandselection,endingwithtraining,andincludingeverythinginbetween.Anexcellentresourceforskillathonsandforthellamaandalpacaenthusiast!2008.($11.25)

Poultry4hpoultry.osu.edu

151 Poultry Production: Raising Pullets Become a poultry producer and manager through the experienceoffeeding,watering,andcaringforchickensforhomeuseormarket.Completeyourrecordsinthebackofthisprojectbooktomonitoryourproductiondecisions.1991. X, ◊

152 Poultry Production: Raising Broilers Have fun raising baby chicks for broilers and your family willenjoythenutritious,deliciousproduct.Completeyourrecords in the back of this project book to monitor your managementdecisions.1992. X, ◊

153 Raising Fancy Poultry Discoverthemanydifferenttypesofpoultryfromallaroundtheworldtogainanappreciationforthesecolorfulbirds.Then, construct a pen, plan a budget, and raise your own fancypoultry.Completeyourrecordsinthebackoftheprojectbooktomonitoryourmanagementdecisions.1992. X, ◊

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166 Raising Turkeys Buy,brood,andraiseahealthyturkeyflockwithproperequipmentandresponsiblecare.Completeyourrecordsinthe back of this project book to monitor your management decisions.2009. X, ◊

168 Duck or Goose Discover the breeds, markets, and duck and geese industries whilemanagingyourflocktoahealthyprofit.2005. X, ◊

Optional Supplement for Poultry Projects 154R National 4-H Poultry Judging Youmayneedthisoptionalresourcewhenevaluatingpoultry.Thisisagoodreferencetostudybeforeparticipatinginajudgingcontest.1999.($13)

Sheep4hansci.osu.edu/livestock

198 Market Lamb Project and Record Book Complete this required project book every year a market lambprojectistaken.Usewith194RSheep Resource Handbook.®2000. X, ◊

199 Sheep Breeding Project and Record Book Complete this required project book every year a sheep breedingprojectistaken.Usewith194RSheep Resource Handbook.®2000. X, ◊

Required Supplement for Sheep Projects 194R Sheep Resource Handbook for Market and Breeding Projects Thisone-timepurchasecontainsessentialsubjectmatterinformationformemberstakingamarketlamborsheepbreedingproject.Anexcellentresourceforskillathons!2011.($22)

Optional Supplements for Sheep Projects 828 Livestock Evaluation Reasons Notebook Thisoptionalbookforolderyouthassistsinpreparingnotesfororalreasonsinjudgingcontests.Usethiswith103R Beef, Sheep, and Swine Selection and Evaluation or with 104R Pennsylvania Livestock Judging Manual.1992.($7.75)


104R Pennsylvania Livestock Judging Manual Thisoptionalbookforolderyouthassistswithadvancedevaluationskillsinusingperformancedatainlearningoralreasons.Refertoitforinformationonhowtohandlemarketanimalsandunderstandingexpectedprogenydifferences.1997.Availableonlineat www.ohio4h.org/publications.

Swine139 Market Hog Project and Record Book Complete this required project book every year a market hogprojectistaken.Usewith134RSwine Resource Handbook.®2000. X, ◊

140 Swine Breeding Project and Record Book Complete this required project book every year a swine breedingprojectistaken.Usewith134RSwine Resource Handbook.®2000. X, ◊

Required Supplement for Swine Projects 134R Swine Resource Handbook for Market and Breeding Projects Thisone-timepurchasecontainsessentialsubjectmatterinformationformemberstakingamarkethogorswinebreedingproject.Anexcellentresourceforskillathons!2000.($15.50)

Optional Supplements for Swine Projects 828 Livestock Evaluation and Reasons Notebook Thisoptionalbookforolderyouthassistsinpreparingnotesfororalreasonsinjudgingcontests.Usewith103RBeef, Sheep, and Swine Selection and Evaluation or with 104R Pennsylvania Livestock Judging Manual.1992.($7.75)


104R Pennsylvania Livestock Judging Manual Thisoptionalbookforolderyouthassistswithadvancedevaluationskillsinutilizingperformancedatainjudgingcontests.Orderitonceandrefertoitforinformationonhow to handle market animals and for understanding expectedprogenydifferences.1997.Availableonlineatwww.ohio4h.org/publications.

Veterinary Science244 From Airedales to Zebras, Level 1 Thisisthefirstinaseriesofthreeveterinaryscienceprojectstohelpyoulearnallaboutanimals.Completeavarietyofactivitiestolearnaboutanimals’basicneeds,thepurpose of body systems, how to improve biosecurity in yourhomeorfarm,andidentifycommonveterinarytools,andsoforth.Designedforyouthingrades3to5,butmaybetakenbyanyyouthinthefirstthreeyearsofthisproject.2004. B, ◊

245 All Systems Go! Level 2Exploreawiderangeofactivitiesrelatedtoveterinarysciences.Researchproperenvironmentsforanimals,examineparasitelifecycles,conductafoodsafetyexperiment,investigatedisease-causingagents,andmore.Designed for youth in grades 6 to 8, but may be taken by any youthwhohascompletedFromAiredalestoZebras.Maybetakenforthreeyears.2004. I, ◊

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246 On the Cutting Edge, Level 3Learn more about animal behavior, animal diseases, genetics,andanatomyandphysiology.Delvedeeperintocareers in veterinary medicine and other animal-related careers.Designedforyouthingrades9to12,butmaybetaken by any youth who has completed Veterinary Sciences 1and2.2004. A, ◊

Helper Supplement for Veterinary Science The Veterinary Science Helper's Guide is for volunteer leaderslookingforideastomakemeetingsfunandeducational.AvailablefromtheNational4-HSourceBookand at www.4-Hmall.org.

Child and Family Development

434 Growing on My Own, Step 1 This project is for youth who want to learn about the ways theygrow,theirdifferentfeelings,andtheirrolesandresponsibilities.FunactivitiesincludemakingaMeHattoshow one’s life as a son, daughter, student, sister, brother, cousin,grandchild;andmakingachoke-tubetester.Lifeskillspracticedinthisprojectarepersonalsafety,criticalthinking,motivation,concernforothers,acceptingdifferences,andplanningandorganizing.Maybetakenfortwoyears.2004. B, ◊435 Growing with Others, Step 2 Inthisproject,youthlearnhowtopreparethemselvesforself-care, select age-appropriate toys, create a group of friends, develop family rules, prepare healthy meals, and checkthehomeforsafetyhazards.Youthenjoymakingahomealonebox,afriendshipchain,afriendlykite,andclaytouseforconstructingfamilysymbols.Lifeskillsusedinthisunitareplanningandorganizing,criticalthinking,concernforothers,acceptingdifferences,teamwork,leadership,responsibility,andpersonalsafety.Maybetakenfortwoyears.2004. I, ◊

436 Growing in Communities, Step 3 Inthisproject,youthhaveopportunitiestoconsiderchilddevelopmentcareers,gainexperienceasateacherorcoach,participateinacommunityserviceproject,andlearnthatchildrenwithdifferentabilitieshavedifferentneeds.OtherenjoyableactivitiesincludeevaluatingTVprogramsandcommercialsaimedatchildren,creatingapuppetshowforyoung children, and planning a neighborhood Movin’ and Shakin’Olympics.Planningandorganizing,criticalthinking,concernforothers,acceptingdifferences,teamwork,leadership,self-motivation,responsibility,andpersonalsafetyareemphasized.Maybetakenfortwoyears.2004. A, ◊

Helper Supplement for Child Development The Child Development Helper's Guide features nine engaginggroupactivitiesthatencourageyouthtoworkwithyoungerkidsinafter-schoolprograms,daycarecenters,daycamps,andkidsintheirown4-Hclubs.AvailablefromtheNational4-HSourceBookandatwww.4-Hmall.org.

442 Family History Treasure Hunt (Genealogy)Discover your family history as you go on a treasure hunt forjewelsofinformationsuchasinterestingrelatives,specialevents,andcuriousstoriesofdaysgoneby.Mayberepeated.2003. X, ◊

Clothing and Textile Science

The Ohio 4-H clothing program helps develop knowledge, skills, and understanding about clothing appearance, buymanship,andconstruction.Projectsareavailableformalesandfemaleswithalllevelsofexperience.Pleaserefer to the individual project member guides for detailed informationandconsultyourcountyExtensionofficeforspecificrequirementsrelatedtolocalandstateevaluationopportunities.

MultipleProjects:4-Hmemberswhotakemorethanone clothing project must complete separate learning experiencesrelatedtoeach, including creating a separate, complete, total-look outfit for each clothing project.

RepeatingProjects:Memberswhorepeatclothingprojectsshouldattemptnewchallengeseachyearsuchasdoingmoreadvancedexperimentsandsurveysandsewingmorecomplicatedpatternsorharder-to-handlefabrics.

Want to learn about sewing by making your own quilt? Check out 499 You Can Quilt!, an introductory quilt project listed under Creative and Leisure Arts on page 14.

Optional Supplement for Clothing Projects 422R Clue Yourself into Modeling Learnmoreabouthowtoproperlymodelyouroutfit.Available online at www.ohio4h.org/publications.

For Younger Members409 Sew FunThisupdatedprojectwillhaveyousewinginnotime!Nomatteryourage,learnbasicsewingskillswithaneasyintroductoryproject—fullyelastic-waistedskirt,shorts,pants,orcapris.Amemberwhosuccessfullycompletesthis project can repeat it or move on to 413 Sundresses and Jumpers or 419 Tops for Tweens.2013. B,◊

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410 Fun with Clothes Agreat"firsttime"clothingprojectformembersingrades3-5.DecorateasweatshirtorT-shirtbysewingorfusingonadecorativepatch.Personalizeclothinganddofunexperiencesinlabelreading,comparisonshopping,assemblingacompleteoutfit,doingakeepingneatcheckup,sewingonabutton,puttingawayclothes,andexploringcurrentfashions.Completeleadershipandserviceactivitiestosharewhatyoudowithothers.1995. B, ◊

Especially for ‘Tweens 413 Sundresses and JumpersIfyouhavebeginning-levelsewingskillsandalittleclothingprojectexperience,thisisthebookforyou.Planandmakea sundress or jumper (with or without a top), and choose accessories.Then,learnhowtopresentyourbestself.2011. B, ◊ 419 Tops for Tweens Thisprojectisdesignedasabeginner-levelproject.Selectapatternandmakeatop(ashirt,blouse,vest,tanktop,poncho,sweater,orT-shirt).Collectandorganizesewing,knitting,crochet,orotherneededequipment.Selectfromthe wardrobe or buy garment(s) and accessories to wear withthetoptoforma“totallook”outfit.Evaluateready-to-weargarmentsandtheirlabels.Checkandimproveposture.Doatleasttwoleadership/citizenshipactivities.1996. B, ◊

424 Clothing for Middle SchoolInthisintermediatelevelprojectforyouthingrades5to8or 9, you make (a) at least one garment with sleeves or (b) a skirt or pants plus a top such as a vest, collarless jacket, sweater,blouse,shirt,orothertopwithorwithoutsleeves.Assembleatotaloutfitfeaturingthegarmentsmadetoweartoschool.Checkandimprovepersonalgroominghabitsandposture.Striveforatotallookeachschoolday,anddoneededrepairs.Doatleasttwoleadership/citizenshipactivities.2000. I, ◊

Especially for Teens 406 Clothes for High School and CollegeThis project is an advanced-level project designed for membersinhighschoolwithsomeclothingexperience.Constructanoutfitwithaminimumoftwopieces,oraone-piece garment with sleeves, plus some other style detail not triedbefore.Doawardrobeinventoryandanalyzepersonalcolor,texture,andlines.Practicegoodgroomingandrepairclothing.Doatleasttwoleadership/citizenshipactivities.1993. A, ◊

407 Accessories for Teens This project is designed as a beginning-level project for teenswithnoprevioussewingexperience.Makeatleastone accessory to achieve a more complete appearance in anoutfit.Completeactivitiesrelatedtowhataccessoriesdoforyou,usingaccessorieseffectively,takingawardrobeinventory,andaccessorizingforatotallook.Doatleastoneleadership/citizenshipactivity.1995. B, ◊

420 Outer Layers This is an advanced-level project for older 4-H teens in whichyouwillmakeacoat,jacket,orcape.Althoughsewinga tailored garment is challenging, it provides a new learning experienceandasenseofsatisfactionandaccomplishmentwhencomplete.1997. A, ◊

425 Look Great for Less Newin2013!UseyourcreativityandresourcefulnesstopulltogetheraTotalLookoutfitasinexpensivelyaspossible.Comparedifferenttypesofclothingstores,exploresecond-hand shopping, learn when sales are most likely to occur, evaluateclothingquality,thenshopforanoutfit!Thisprojectdoesnotrequiresewingskills.Replaces4-H425Frugal Fashion.2013.AvailableJanuary2013. A, ◊

For Intermediate Level 4-H Clothing Members of Any Age (with some 4-H clothing experience) 411 em-bel-lish: A 4-H Guide to Wearable ArtThis intermediate-level project is for members with someclothingexperiencewhowanttheopportunitytocompletea4-Hprojectbyembellishingclothing.Numerouspossibilitiesincludeappliqué,batik,beading,dyeing,embroidery,andmanyothertechniques.Notaclothingconstructionbookandnotahow-tobook,thisisageneralprojectguidethatinvolvesexploringembellishmentideas,identifyinglikelyclothingitems,learningafewtechniques,andputtingtogetheracompletedoutfit.Thisprojectcanbe completed in lots of fun ways, all depending on what youwanttolearn.Interestedmemberswithoutclothingexperienceshouldstartwith410 Fun with Clothes.2012.I, ◊

412 Sew For Others Constructonecompleteoutfitforthepersonofyourchoiceoradaptthreedifferentgarmentsforadisabledorhandicappedperson.Includeatleasttwonewlearningexamplesinvolvingfitting,alterations,constructiontechniques,orfabrichandling.Analyzecoloring,figuretype,size,andpreferencesofthe“other.”Comparestyles,colors,fabrics, workmanship, cost, and special features of ready-to-wearoutfitswiththeoutfitconstructedfortheother.Doatleastoneleadership/citizenshipactivity.Ifthisprojectisrepeated,adifferentcategoryof“others”shouldbeselectedeachtime.2000. I, ◊

415 Active Sportswear Makeatleastonegarmentinanoutfitassembledforactivesportswear.Comparethegarment(s)madewithsimilarready-to-weargarments.Evaluatebuyinghabitsandthesportswearoutfit.Completeanaccessoryplan.Doatleasttwoleadership/citizenshipactivities.Thisprojectmayberepeated.1990. I, ◊

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418 LoungewearThis all-level project is designed for members with some clothingprojectexperience.Planandmaketheouterlayerofanoutfitforloungingsuchasacottonrobe,afleeceshawl,oraterryclothcover-up—whateverfitsyoursewingability,lifestyle,andloungewearneeds.Makeorselectothergarments and accessories (sleepwear and footwear) to completeyourloungewearoutfit.2011. X, ◊

430 Shopping SavvyThisfunandinformativeprojectbookisdesignedformemberswithsomeclothingprojectexperience.Aftermembers take stock of their current wardrobe, they comparedifferentbrandsofthesameclothingitem,studycurrent fashion trends, learn proper clothing care and, of course, go shopping! This project does NOT involve sewing orclothingconstructionskillls.2011. X, ◊

For Advanced Level 4-H Clothing Members of Any Age (who have mastered basic clothing construction and are ready for new challenges) 408 Creative Costumes Participantschoosetomakeacostumeinoneoffourcategories: historical, ethical/cultural, theatrical, or special interest.Goalsoftheprojectincludeunderstandingclothinganditssignificancetoindividualsandgroupsaswellasapplying new knowledge to planning and making a costume relatedtothegoalsofthespecificcostumecategory.Projects are evaluated according to the seven clues to a totallook.Inaddition,evaluationincludesauthenticityofadoptionandknowledgeofcostumehistoryorbackgroundrelatedtothespecificcostumechosen.Thisprojectisrecommended for teens and may be repeated, however a differentcategoryof“costumes”mustbeselected.1995. A, ◊417 Dress Up Outfit Make at least one dress up garment to be worn as part ofatotaldressupoutfit.Visitstoresandexamineready-madedressupgarments.Analyzepersonalcoloring,bodybuild,image,andpersonality.Doatleastoneleadership/citizenshipactivity.1990. A, ◊

426 Clothing for Your CareerUsing the seven clues to a total look, make and evaluate anoutfitthathasaminimumoftwopieces,providesseveralnewchallenges,andfillsajoborinterviewneed.Doanactivitytolearnaboutdifferentbodytypesandbodyproportionsandwhatstylelooksbestforyou.Writeadescriptionofyourjoboroneinwhichyouareinterested.Visit a job site and/or interview an employer about clothing intheworkplace.Doaclosetinventoryandlearnaboutwardrobemanagement.Planawardrobethatprojectsapositiveimageatwork.Doatleasttwoalteration/recyclingexperiencesandcomparecostswithanalterationorrepairservice.2000. A, ◊

431M Clothing Master: Design and ConstructionThe Clothing Master project is for members who want to makeclothinginacategorythatisdifferentfromother4-H clothing project categories or that requires specialized or professional-level skills beyond those typically used in other4-Hclothingprojects.4-Hmembersofanyagecancomplete this project, but should have previous clothing constructionexperience(comparabletowhatisrequiredforother advanced-level 4-H clothing projects) and be able to plan and complete the project on their own with minimal supervisionorassistance.2013.Availableonlineat www.ohio4h.org/publications. A,◊

432M Sewing and Textiles (non-Clothing) MasterSewingandTextilesMasterprojectisformemberswhowanttosewsomethingotherthanclothingthatisdifferentfromwhat they can make in other 4-H projects or that requires specialized or professional-level skills beyond those typically usedinothernon-clothingprojects.4-Hmembersofanyagecan complete this project, but should have previous sewing experienceandbeabletoplanandcompletetheprojectontheirownwithminimalsupervisionorassistance.(StatefairjudgingisonHomeDecoratingandDesignDay.)2012.Available online at www.ohio4h.org/publications. A,◊

Creative and Leisure Arts

Cake Decorating

492 Cake Decorating Project and Record BookTrack your learning as you gain new skills and showcase your cakedecoratingtalent!Completethisprojectandrecordbookeveryyearacakedecoratingprojectistaken.Usewith492R Cake Decorating Resource Handbook.2012. X,◊

Required Supplement492R Cake Decorating Resource HandbookThisall-inclusivecakedecoratingbookfromWyoming4-Hincludeseverythingfrombakingthecaketodecoratingwithspecialeffects.2001.($5.50)

Collecting496 Collectibles Investigatetheworldofcollectibles.Exploresportscards,coins,figurines,leaves,autographs,rocksandminerals,andhundredsofotheritems.Learncollectingskillsanddiscoverwhycollectinghelpsyoungpeoplegrow.2000. B

Fine Arts499 You Can Quilt!Curiousaboutquiltingbutdon’tknowwheretostart?Looknofurther!Membersgatherquiltingtools,selectandcutfabrics,stitchpiecestogether,andbeforetheyknowit—they’requilting!Choosefromtwopatternstomakeaminiquilt.2011. I, ◊

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592 Get Started in ArtExplorethebasicelementsofvisualartthroughactivitieson color, line, space, balance, and more, and then complete yourownworkofart.Whatcanyoudo?Ceramics,drawing,painting,sculpture,printmaking,design,andcraftsareallpossibilites.Appropriateformembersofallskilllevelsandages, this project can be repeated as long as new learning takesplaceandnewworksofartarecompleted.2012.X, ◊

Photography584 Focus on Photography, Level 1 Learnhowtouseyourdigitalorfilmcameratotakequalitypicturesandhowtoevaluatethembeforeandafteryoutakethem.Thecomprehensiveintroductiontotheworldofphotographycoverscamerasettings,lightingtechniques,andcompositionskills.Fixed lens, or "point and shoot," cameras are OK.2007.($8) B, ◊

585 Controlling the Image, Level 2 Practicedifferenttechniquesinlighting,imagefocus,andcomposition.Learnhowtogetqualitycandidpictures,actionshots,andcreativeartisticimages.Improveyourphotographyskillswithassignmentsthatrequirecreativity,problem-solving,patience,andpractice.Need film or digital, adjustable lens camera. 2007. ($8) I, ◊

586 Mastering Photography, Level 3 Choose a theme and take photos that display your masteryofcameraequipment,lightingtechniques,andunusualcomposition.Createaprofessionalportfoliothatdemonstratesyourproficiencyinaphotographycareerarea.Need film or digital, adjustable lens camera. Additional equipment such as wide angle and telephoto lenses, filters, and light meter is useful. 2007 ($8) A, ◊

589M Photography MasterNew in 2013! The Photography Master project is for members who want to make a photography project in acategorythatisdifferentfromother4-Hphotographyproject categories or that requires specialized or professional-level skills beyond those typically used in other4-Hphotographyprojects.Membersofanyagemay complete this project, but should have previous photographyexperience(comparabletowhatisrequiredfor other advanced-level 4-H photography projects), and be able to plan and complete the project on their own withminimalsupervisionorassistance.2013.AvailableNovember 2012 at www.ohio4h.org/publications. A, ◊ Scrapbooking

497 Scrapbooking: A 4-H Guide to Preserving MemoriesThis project is designed for youth with limited or no experienceinscrapbooking.Requirescompletionofprojectactivitiesandcreationofascrapbook.Canberepeatedbycompletingadditionalactivitiesandanewscrapbookeachyear.2010. B, ◊

Theater Artswww.n4hccs.org

596 Play the Role Learnaboutactingthroughactivitiesinmovement,voiceandspeech,characterization,playbuilding,andplayingascene.Completeatleastsixprojectactivitiesand/or“CallBoard”activitieseachyear.Canberepeateduptothreeyears.2004. I

597 Become a Puppeteer Learnaboutpuppeteeringthroughactivitiesontheoriginsandtypesofpuppets,constructingpuppets,puppetswithcharacter,andmore.Didyouknowthatpuppetshavehealingpower?Completeatleastsixprojectactivitiesand/or“CallBoard”activitieseachyear.Canberepeateduptothreeyears.2004. I

598 Set the Stage Learnaboutstagecraftthroughactivitiesoncostumes,makeup,sets,props,sound,lighting,andstagemanagement.Thenuseyourknowledgetoappreciateactualstageproductions.Completeatleastsixprojectactivitiesand/or“CallBoard”activitieseachyear.Canberepeateduptothreeyears.2004. I

Helper Supplement for Theater Arts The Theater Arts Helper's Guide helps club leaders engage youthinthecreativeprocessof“imaginationinaction.”AvailablefromtheNational4-HSourceBookandatwww.4-Hmall.org.

Writing587 Writing and Reporting for Teens Write, report, and photograph your way to fame! This projectisdesignedtoprovidepracticalexperienceinnewsgatheringandreportingandcontainssomebasicactivitiesdesigned to help youth become a competent reporter and writer.Thisadvanced-levelprojectisrecommendedforteens ages 14 to 19 who have basic skills in English and a workingknowledgeofcameras.Maybetakenmorethanonce.1994. A

588 Creative Writing Takethefirststepasawriterorpoetandexerciseyourcreativitywithactivitiesdesignedtostimulateyourimaginationandwritingskills.Thisintermediate-levelproject is recommended for youth ages 12 to 19 years old andmaybetakenmorethanonce.1990. I

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Food and NutritionTheOhio4-HFoodandNutritionprogramhelpsdevelopknowledge,skills,andunderstandingofnutrition,menuplanning, safe food handling, kitchen equipment safety, consumerknowledge,fitness,mealandtimemanagement,andfoodandnutritionrelatedcareers.Projectsareavailableforbothmalesandfemaleswithalllevelsofexperience.Please refer to the individual project member guides formoredetailedinformationandconsultyourcountyExtensionofficeforspecificrequirementsrelatedtolocalandstateevaluationopportunities.

All Ohio 4-H food and nutrition projects use MyPlate, which incorporates current USDA recommendations about eating and exercise. Depending on a project book's publication date, it may refer instead to the older MyPyramid or Food Guide Pyramid, but 4-H members should still know the MyPlate recommendations. For information about MyPlate, go to www.choosemyplate.gov.

Beginning Level Unless otherwise indicated, a beginning-level project is for members with little or no experience in a project area, or 8 to 10 year olds.

459 I Spy In the Kitchen Everyone enjoys good food, but preparing good food involvessolvingafewmysteries!Inthisprojectyoulearnabout the Food Guide Pyramid and the foods you need to eateachdaytobehealthy.Youalsolearntopreparesimplerecipesthatyouwillenjoyservingtoyourfriendsandfamily.Foryouthages9to11.2001. B, ◊

481 Food and Fitness for Fun Combinecooking,nutrition,foodsafetyinformation,greatrecipes,andactivitiesrelatedtofoodandfitnesswithagoalforahealthierlife.Foryouthages9to11.1995. B, ◊

483 Sports Nutrition 1: On Your Mark!Wanttobethebestathleteyoucanbe?Inthisbeginning-level project 4 H members learn the importance of physical activityandgoodnutrition.Byunderstandinglevelsofphysicalactivity,MyPyramid,andtheimportanceofdrinkingplentyoffluids,4-Hmemberscanpreparethemselvesformildorintenseworkouts.Easyfoodpreparationskillsareincludedinthefiveactivitiesandrelatedrecipes.Thisisaone-yearprojectwiththeoptionofadditionallearninginasecondyear.2010. B, ◊

484 Snack Attack!Inthisbeginning-levelproject4-Hmemberslearnhowto select and prepare healthful snacks while learning the ins and outs of MyPyramid, an important guide to making healthfulfoodchoicesandbeingphysicallyactive.Designedto be completed in one year, this project includes seven activitiesandrelatedrecipes.Memberswhocompletethisproject are encouraged to take other beginning-level food andnutritionprojects.2010. B, ◊

487 Fast Break for Breakfast ThisprojectfocusesontheimportanceofstartingeachdaywithanutritiousbreakfastandusestheFoodGuidePyramidasthebasisforexploringbreakfastoptions.Menuplanning,foodsafety,andnutritiontopicsareincludedinthissports-themedprojectbook.Itisdesignedforyouthage10to12who have completed at least one beginning-level 4-H food andnutritionproject(examples:ISpyintheKitchen,SnackAttack).2000. B, ◊

Intermediate Level Unless otherwise indicated, an intermediate-level project is for members with some experience in a project area, or 11 to 13 year olds.461 Let’s Bake Quick Breads Bake delicious quick breads while learning the principles of quickbreadpreparation.Learnhowmixingtechniquesandingredientsdetermineproductcharacterandquality.Foryouthages11to13.2013. I, ◊

463 Sports Nutrition 2: Get Set! Expandyourknowledgeofbeingthebestathleteyoucanbewiththisintermediate-levelprojectbook.Inthissecondbook,memberslearnhowtoincreasetheirfitnesslevels,identifynutrient-richfoods,selectthebestbeveragewhenexercising,andgaugehowandwhentofueltheirbodiesforphysicalactivity.Funandhealthfulrecipesaccompanyeachactivity.2011. I, ◊

472 Grill Master Progressfromgrillapprenticetogrillmasterasyoufocusonthesafeuseofagrillwhilepreparingdeliciousmeals.Bycompletingsixactivitiesandaselectionofrecipes,you’lllearnaboutappropriateportionsizes,cookingmeattosafetemperatures, and using gas and charcoal accessories, all whilelearningtoprepareacompletemeal.Includessixactivitiesandrelatedrecipes.Intendedforyouthages12andabove.2011. I, ◊

475 Star Spangled Foods Discoverthecustomsandtraditionsthatinfluencesomefavorite regional American foods and the way we like them byexperimentingwithkeepingandservingfoodatitsbest.UpdatedwithMyPlateguidelines.Foryouthages12to14.2012. I, ◊

477 Party Planner: A 4-H Guide to Quantity Cooking Thesecretsofsuccessfulpartyplanningcanbeyours.Theseeightactivitiesandaselectionofrecipesshowyouhowtoplan,budget,andsafelypreparefoodsforlargegroups.2011. I, ◊

482 Food and Fitness Choices for You Thefitnessandexercisechoicesyoumakewhenyouareyounghelpyoutoreachahealthierandhappierlife.Whatfoodshouldyoubeeatingtomakesureyourbodyhasthenutrientsitneedstogrowanddevelop?Inthisprojectyoulearntobeabetterconsumer,topreparetastynutritiousfoods, and to have lots of fun while making your body strongerandhealthier.Foryouthages12to14.2010. I, ◊


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485 Racing the Clock to Awesome MealsThis project focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to preparequick,nutritious,low-costmeals.Itbuildsonbasicfoodpreparationskillssothatyouthcantackledifficultrecipeswhilebeingcreativewithingredients.Thisproject,whichincludessevenactivitiesandrelatedrecipes,caneasilybecompletedinoneyear.2010. I, ◊486 Dashboard Dining: A 4-H Guide to Healthful Fast Food ChoicesLook at fast food in a whole new light! This project book shows you how to make fast food menus part of a healthy lifestyle.Fromunderstandingtruefoodportionsandhealthful choices to “designing” your meals with your new nutritionknowledge—youwilllearnskillstolastalifetime!2012. I, ◊Want to learn about canning and freezing food? Check out 478 Canning and Freezing, an intermediate gardening and plant science project listed under Natural Resources on page 19.

Advanced Level Unless otherwise indicated, an advanced-level project is for experienced members in a project area, or 14 years old or older.462 Yeast Breads on the Rise Mastertheartofbakingdeliciousyeastbreads.Learntheprinciplesofyeastbreadpreparation,andlearnhowmixingtechniques and ingredients determine product character andquality.UpdatedwithMyPlateguidelines.Foryouthages14andolder.2013. A, ◊

467 You’re the Chef Preparecreative,nutritiousmealsusingtheoven,rangetop,microwave,slowcooker,andstir-friedfoods.Vegetarianfoodsandselectingfoodsatthedeliareincludedinthisproject.UpdatedwithMyPlateguidelines.Foryouthages14andolder.2012. A, ◊

469 Global Gourmet Enjoythemanyflavorsoffoodsfromaroundtheworld!Youexplorethefoodhistory,customsandnutritionalneedsaroundtheglobetobetterunderstandourworld.Foryouthages14andolder.1996. A, ◊

474 Beyond the Grill Newin2013!ExploreavarietyofoutdoorcookingskillswhilefindingeasywaystofollowtheUSDA’sMyPlateguidelines.Experimentwithapieiron,solarcooker,androtisserie,andhoneyourskillsonthegrill,thenthrowacookoutpartyandusewhatyou’velearned!2013.AvailableJanuary2013. A, ◊476 Pathways to Culinary Success Exploreavarietyofnewexperiencestogainabasicunderstandingofculinaryarts.Learntechniquesusedbycooks and chefs, the use of basic equipment, and the art of mealpresentation.Preparemeats,stocksandsauces,piesandpastries,andgarnishes!Careerexploration,advancedrecipes,andactivitiesareincluded.Youthtakingthisprojectshould have completed projects at the beginning and intermediatelevels.Foryouthages14andolder.2001.A, ◊

Healthy Living300 You’re the AthleteForyouthwhoparticipateinsportsandfortheadultswhoworkwiththem.Learnthefundamentalsofbeinga well-rounded athlete with up-to-date, research-based informationandlotsoffunactivitiesthatdevelopimportantknowledge,attitudes,skills,andaspirationsinsportsmanship,timemanagement,goalsetting,nutritionandsports,strengthandconditioning,leadership,conflictresolution,andcareersinathletics.Activitiesaredesignedforuseindevelopingyourpersonalsport-specificinterests.Completetheprojectactivitiesindividually,withteammembers,orwithothergroups.Formembersages11-14.2003. I, ◊

351 Staying Healthy Areyoureadytoexploreyourbodyandlearnhowtokeepithealthy?Havefunlearningtokeepfit,increaseyourbrainpower,andexpressyourselfinpositiveways.2005. B, ◊

352 Keeping Fit Developapersonalfitnessplantogainthebenefitsofexerciseandtestyourfitnessknowledge.2005. I, ◊

353 First Aid in ActionIdealfor3rdto5thgrade4-Hmembers.Learnaboutfirstaidandcreateyourownfamilyfirstaidkit.2005. B, ◊

357 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Designed for advanced-level youth interested in learning aboutthisgrowingproblem.Inadditiontohowalcoholanddrugsaffectbrainperformance,thisprojectcoversthenatureofaddiction,howalcoholismarketed,whyteensuse,andhowbesttorespondtotheproblem.2012. A, ◊

358 The Truth About Tobacco Thenicotineincigarettesandothertobaccoproductsthreatens the health of those who use tobacco and those exposedtosecondhandsmoke.Sowhydoesanyonesmoke?Inthisproject,youthlearnmorethanjustphysicaleffectsof tobacco use, but how tobacco products are made, marketed,andconsumedinAmerica.2011. A, ◊

Home Living491 Adventures in Home Living Learn to make simple furnishings and accessories that make livingspacesinyourhomemorepleasingandpractical.2009. B, ◊

494 Makeover My SpaceReady to make a big change in your bedroom or in a common room in your home? This project, which is all aboutroommakeovers,isintendedformemberswithlittleornodesignexperiencewhoareoldenoughtocomplete

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376 Pantry Panic: An Advanced-Level Food Project for Community-Minded YouthPantry Panic is a combined community service/foods and nutritionpilotprojectfor2013!Itisanadvanced-levelprojectthatfocusesonthecreativityandskillsneededformealplanning,shopping,andfoodpreparationwhilelivingonSNAPbenefitsandreceivingfoodfromafoodpantry.Withthisproject,youthlearnabouthungerintheircommunity and the steps one can take to reduce hunger andmaintainfoodsecurity.Consideritachallenge!Thisproject is in a trial phase this year, so the project book is available only online at www.ohio4h.org/publications.AvailableNovember2012. A, ◊

377 Speak Out This project is for teens interested in serving on awareness teams, as ambassadors, on speaker bureaus, and other publicrelationsgroups.Membersplan,present,andevaluateatleastoneprogram.1994.Availableonlineatwww.ohio4h.org/publications. A, ◊

378M Leadership MasterThe Leadership Master project is for teens who want leadershipexperiencesdifferentfromtheopportunitiesprovidedthroughother4-Hleadershipprojects.4-Hteenswho complete this project should have enough previous leadershipexperiencetobeabletoplanandcompletethis advanced-level project on their own with minimal supervisionorassistance.2012.Availableonlineat www.ohio4h.org/publications. A, ◊

380 and 381 Project CitizenNowavailableasanindividualproject.Haveagreatideafor improving something in your community? Make it a 4-H project!ProjectCitizenguidesyouthroughastep-by-stepprocessthatstartswithdefiningtheproblemandendsupwithdevelopinganactionplan.Insteadofsittingback,workforpositivechangeinyourschool,town,state,orotherorganization. 380 Project Citizen, Level 1 (Grades 5-8) 2008 I, ◊ 381 Project Citizen, Level 2 (Grades 9-12) 2010 A, ◊

511 CARTEENS Member Resource This resource is for members who are taking the group project 4-H CARTEENS and who want to add to the experiencebyalsotakingitasanindividualproject.Aftersettinggoals,buildontheskillsyouarealreadyusingas a CARTEENS teen leader: public speaking, teaching, professionalism,andleadership.2009. A

asignificantinteriordecoratingprojectindependently.Tenprojectactivitiescoverplanning,designbasics,color,flooring,walls,windows,andlighting.2012. I, ◊

495 Your First Home Away from Home Planyourcollegedormroom,firstapartment,orhouseusing housing, furnishing, equipment, and management principles.Specificallyforyouthages15andabove.1990. A, ◊

Want to decorate using a quilt you've made yourself? Check out 499 You Can Quilt!, an introductory quilt project listed under Creative and Leisure Arts on page 14.

Leadership and Citizenship

Optional Supplements for Club OfficersClub Officer ResourcesClubofficerhandbooksforpresident,vicepresident,secretary,treasurer,newsreporter,healthofficer,safetyofficer,andrecreationleaderareavailableonline.Toaccess these and other club resources, go to www.ohio4h.org/members/officers.

370 One on One This is a mentoring project designed for teens ages 13 andolderwithatleasttwoyearsof4-Hexperience.Teensmentor at least one beginner 4-H member and complete a seriesoflearningexperienceswiththeirprotégés.1994.A, ◊

371 4-H Club Teen Leadership Teens work with a local 4-H advisor to develop and complete anindividualplantoprovideleadershipwithinaclub.Avarietyofactivitiesandleadershiplearningexperiencesareprovided.1994. A, ◊

374 Teen Boardmanship This project is designed for teens who serve or are interestedinservingonboardsorcommittees.Teenswhoserveonadvisorycommittees,juniorfairboards,student councils, church boards or other groups gain skills for working on boards, working with groups, and new understandingforcompletingtheirrolesandresponsibilitiesthroughthisproject.1996. A, ◊

375 Leadership Road Trip: Where Are You Going? New in 2013! Are you interested in learning about what it takes to become a good leader? Begin your leadership adventurebyansweringquestionsaboutyourselfandthepeopleclosetoyou,bysettinggoals,bypracticingcommunication,andbymakingacommitmenttolead.Intendedforyoutholdenoughtoexplorethenatureofleadership.2013.AvailableDecember2012. I, ◊


TolearnmoreaboutTheRevolutionofResponsibility, go to www.4-h.org.

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Optional Supplements for Leadership and Citizenship Projects579CD Parliamentary Procedure for Common UseYes, parliamentary procedure really does help keep your meetingsontrackandproductive.Learnthebasicsofrunningaformalbusinessmeeting.1985.

997 Camp Counseling HandbookCamp counselors anywhere in the 4-H system will appreciatethisresource,fulloftime-testedguidelinesandadvice.Interestedincompletingacampcounselingproject?SeeIdeaStarter365.11.1996.Availableonlineatwww.ohio4h.org/publications.

Communication ResourcesCommunicationskillsandactivitiesarebuiltintoeveryproject.Doingademonstrationforfellowclubmembers,presentingtooutsidegroups,andinterviewingarecommonactivitiesfor4-Hmembersofallages.Ifyouareinterestedinaprojectthatfocusesoncommunicationsskills,pleasechecktoseeifoneisofferedinyourcounty.Atthestatelevel,Ohio4-Hofferscommunicationseventsatthestatefairandthefollowingresources.

Optional Supplements for Communications909R Demonstrations Recommended as a resource for individuals and teams whoareplanningtoparticipateinademonstrationcontest.Learnthebasicsofgivinganillustratedtalkandutilizingvisualaids.Availableonlineat www.ohio4h.org/publications.

970R Tools for Public Speaking A valuable resource for learning about the nine basic toolsforpublicspeaking.Recommendedforindividualsplanningtoparticipateinapublicspeakingcontest.Available online at www.ohio4h.org/publications.

Helper Supplement for Public Speaking 971AG Tools for (Teaching) Public Speaking A valuable resource for teaching about the nine basic toolsforpublicspeaking.Recommendedforadvisorstohelpmembersparticipateinapublicspeakingcontest.Available online at www.ohio4h.org/publications.

Money Management445 Becoming Money Wise Designedforyouthages10to13.Monitoryourcashflowand see where your money goes by developing a budget and goodrecordstobecomearesponsibleconsumer.Designedasabeginning-levelbook.Maybetakenoneortwoyears.1995. B, ◊

446 Money Fun-damentals Didyouknowyouhavea“moneypersonality?”Identifyyourmoneypersonalityandvaluesandapplythisinformationto

setgoals,identifywantsandneeds,andcommunicateaboutmoneyissues.Preparesyouthages12-14tomakemoneydecisions.2003. I, ◊

447 Money Moves For teens ages 14-17, this will prepare them to become confidentaboutusesofmoney,thebenefitsanddrawbacksofcredit,bankingservices,theinfluencesofadvertising,andtheartofbeingasavvyconsumer.(Money Fun-damentals shouldbetakenbeforethisproject).2003. I, ◊

448 Teens . . . On the Road to Financial Success Teens ages 14 to 19 have the opportunity to organize theirfinanciallivesbyanalyzingspending,obtainingandmanaging banking services, making consumer decisions, and exploringfinancialcareers.Thisprojectisdesignedtobetakenforoneortwoyears.2000. A, ◊

Helper Supplement for Financial Champions Are you a club helper who would appreciate group activitiesforyourFinancialChampions?TheFinancial Champions Helper's Guide includes leader-directed experiencesandactivities.Aninteractiveweb-basedgamereinforcestheconcepts.AvailablefromtheNational4-HSource Book and at www.4-Hmall.org.

Natural ResourcesGardening and Plant Science

670 Canning and FreezingExplorewaterbathcanningandfreezinghomepreservationmethodswiththisinterestingandinformativeproject.(Pressurecanningisnotincluded.)LearnhowpHdetermines which canning method to use, become familiar with canning equipment, learn when fruits and vegetables are in season, and preserve produce using the freezing method.Thelastactivityisaneasy,step-by-stepguidetowater bath canning your own applesauce! Members must haveaccesstoacurrent,reliablehomefoodpreservationguidebook.2012. I,◊

Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp

Leadership Camp gathers select teens from across the state at 4-H Camp Ohio to make new friends, learn leadership skills, and have fun in a highlyactiveadventurecampsetting.Formore

information,visit www.ohio4h.org/leadership-camp.

Scholarships are provided by:

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671 How Does Your Garden Grow?This beginning-level project is designed for youth with limitedornoexperienceinflowergardening.Youtharerequiredtocompletefiveactivitiesthatguidedecision-makingandpreparationofaflowergarden,eitherinthegroundorincontainers.Inthesecondyear,youthshoulduse a new project book to document decisions for a new anddifferentgarden.2010. B, ◊

691 Vegetable Gardening I Start a garden plot or container garden of at least four vegetablevarietiestolearnwhatconditionsareneededforthemtogrow.1994. B

692 Growing with the Seasons Learntomakethemostofyourgardenspacebyplantingseasonalcrops.Forthosememberswithaninterestinexpandingtheircommitmenttogrowingandpreservinghome-grownfruitsandvegetables.1994. I

The Natural World611 Let’s Explore the Outdoors Takefieldtripsanddiscoverplants,trees,insects,andanimalsthatliveinthewoods,streams,andfieldstolearnwhyconservingnatureisimportant.1989. B, ◊

613 Exploring Our Forests Findoutaboutforestproductsandidentifytreesandforestenemiesbystudyingthehealthyrelationshipofforeststowildlife,water,andsoil.1991. I, ◊

614 Tree Planting Participateinforestmanagementbyplanting10to200treesforwoodproducts,toaidconservation,andtoprotectwildlife.1991. I, ◊

617 Exploring Ohio Ponds Developanappreciationofthewatercycleandtheimpactofpondecologyonahealthyenvironmentbyvisitingapondandlearningbyobservation.1988. B, ◊

620 Why Trees MatterNew in 2013! Members develop their interest in trees and ournaturalresourceswithcoolexperimentshighlightinghowtreesfunctionindividuallyandunderstandingtheirroleinoureverydaylives.AvailableJanuary2013. B, ◊

621 0hio Birds Observeandidentifybirdswithbirdfeedersinyouryardandonfieldtripstoseethemanybenefitsourfeatheredfriendsprovide.Thisprojectbookisintendedtobeusedfortwoyears.Updatedwithnewresources.2013. X, ◊

622 Trapping Muskrats in Ohio Inthisproject,learnaboutthebiologyandbehaviorofmuskratsandhowtoethicallyandhumanelytrapmuskrats.1997. I, ◊

623 Fishing for the Beginner DropalinetoenjoythefishofOhio.Learnaboutfishandhowtocatchthem.1991. B, ◊

624 Fishing for the Intermediate Baitthehookagaintolearnmoreaboutfishingmethods,equipment,andfishintheenvironment.1991 I, ◊641 Beekeeping Project and Record BookBack by popular demand, the beekeeping project now has a completely revised project and record book that covers project requirements, colony care and management, and basicbeekeepingrecords.4-Hmembersshouldcompletethis required project book every year a beekeeping project is taken.Requiresadditionalresources.2010. X, ◊

644 Exploring Our Insect World 1 Count,collect,mount,andlabel25differentspeciesrepresentingeightorders.Learnhowinsectsplayanimportantroleinecology.1990. B, ◊

645 Exploring Our Insect World 2 Expandyourinsectcollectionandstudyinsects'helpfulandharmfuleffectsontheenvironment.1991. I, ◊

Shooting Sports630 Safe Use of Guns Make sure you are safe by learning the importance of gun safety.Youcouldsaveyourlifeorthelifeofsomeoneyoulove.Thisisabeginning-levelprojectfor4-Hmemberswho have an adult in the home or neighborhood who can supervisetheirshooting.1996. B, ◊

631 Basic Archery Aim your energy toward a sport that develops knowledge andskillsinbasicarcherysafety.Thisisabeginner-levelproject for members who have an adult in the home or neighborhoodwhocansupervisetheirshooting.1995. B, ◊Ohio 4-H offers exciting opportunities in rifle, archery, shotgun, pistol, hunting and wildlife, muzzleloader, and living history through the Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Program. For more information, please go to page 26. Program information is also available online at www.ohio4hshootingsports.org.


Shooting Education CampCanter's Cave 4-H Camp

Takepartinalearningexperiencethatfocusesonthesafeuseoffirearmsandarchery

equipment.Two camps are available:

Junior Camp for youth ages 9-12Senior Camp for youth ages 12-18

Refer to www.ohio4hshootingsports.org for campdatesandalistofsponsors.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

(STEM)Aerospace Science

4hengineering.osu.edu www.ohio4h.org/rocketsaway

501 Rockets Away (2-liter Bottles) Study the science of rocketry through a variety of hands-on experimentsforallages.Membersconcludethisprojectbybuildingandlaunching2-literbottlewaterrockets.AbottlerocketlaunchermaybeavailablefromyourcountyExtensionoffice.Visitourwebsiteat www.ohio4h.org/rocketsaway.MemberswishingtolaunchSolid-Fuelmodelrocketsshouldtake503.2006. B, ◊

502 Science Fun with Flight Experimentwiththeforcesofflightbybuildingandflyingamodelairplaneorglidertosoarabovetheearth.Visitourwebsite at www.ohio4h.org/flight.Thisprojectdoesnotincluderadio-controlledairplanesorhelicopters.2006.B, ◊

503 Rockets Away (Solid-Fuel Model Rockets) Study the science of rocketry through a variety of hands-on experimentsforallages.Membersconcludethisprojectbybuildingandlaunchingasolid-fuelmodelrocket.Therocketcanbebuiltfromscratchorakit.Note:Memberswishingtobuildandlaunch2-literbottlerocketsshouldtake501.2006. B, ◊503M Solid-Fuel Rocketry MasterNew in 2013! This project is for members who have completed 503 Rockets Away!—Solid-Fuel Model Rockets andwhowanttocontinuetodevelopspecializedskills.Members of any age may complete this project, but they

shouldhavesignificantexperienceinrocketry(comparableto what is required for other advanced-level 4-H projects) and be able to plan and complete the project on their own withminimalsupervisionorassistance.2013.AvailableDecember 2012 at www.ohio4h.org/publications. A, ◊

Optional Supplement for Rockets Away! SourcesforlaunchersExtensioneducatorshavefoundhelpfularelistedatwww.ohio4h.org/rocketsaway.

All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)4hengineering.osu.edu

555 ATV SafetyThis project book, designed for use by individual members, isappropriateforallagelevels.LessonsrelyinlargepartoninformationfromtheATVSafetyInstituteandaredesignedtoputsafetyfirst.CoversgettingfamiliarwithyourATV,protectivegear,ridingtechniques,safestrategiesandsafepractices,andrespectingtheenvironment.Includespracticerecords.EnrollmentinanASIRiderCourseisrecommendedbutnotrequired.2011. X, ◊

554GPM ATV Safety, Leader's GuidePart of the Ohio 4-H ATV Safety Training Program, this resource directs leaders on how to implement service learningprojects,involveparentsinsupervision/educationofyoungriders,andmuchmore.2007.($10)

Bicycle4hengineering.osu.edu

517 Bicycling for Fun, Level 1 Beginningriderslearntheessentialsforgettingstartedsafelyandsuccessfully!Activitiescovercyclinggear,bicycleparts,selection,fit,rulesoftheroad,andmore.Completeatleastsevenactivitieseachyear.Canberepeatedonce.2006. B, ◊

518 Wheels in Motion, Level 2Youthlearnadvancedskillsastheyexploretheirsurroundings.Activitiescoverbuying,maintenance,repair,roadskills,andcyclingforlife.Completeatleastsevenactivitieseachyear.Canberepeatedonce.2006. I, ◊

Helper Supplement for BicycleThe Bicycle Helper's Guide is for helpers who are working withtheBicycleAdventuresseries(517-518above).Ithasactivitiesandideasrelatedtobasicbicyclehandling,trafficskills,andbicycleeventsfortheentiregroup.AvailablefromtheNational4-HSourceBookandat www.4-Hmall.org.

VisittheNationwide&OhioFarmBureau4-H Center for

4-H Science Saturdays!WorkingwithOSUscientistsandresearchers,youth in grades 3-6 discover new things and

learnbydoing.Membershipin4-Hisnotrequired.

www.ohio4h.org/science

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Electricity4hengineering.osu.edu

527 Magic of Electricity, Level 1Youthexplorewhycertainthingsinsulatefromelectricitybetterthanothersandtheeffectthatmagnetismhasvarioussubstances.Youthlearnhowtobuildaflashlight,acompass,anelectromagnet,andanelectricmotor.2002. B, ◊528 Investigating Electricity, Level 2 Youth build circuits and test voltages, and build a rocket launcherandaburglaralarmastheypracticedecisionmakingandcommunication.Thisunitisdesignedforyouthwhounderstandmagnetism,electronflow,andcircuitdesign.2002. I, ◊

529 Wired for Power, Level 3Youth build on skills learned in levels 1 and 2 plus learn measuring electrical usage, replacing electrical switches and determiningelectricalloads.Youthalsoevaluatedifferentbulbsandtestforelectricalpower.2003. I, ◊

530 Entering Electronics, Level 4This unit introduces the basics of solid-state electronics andprovideshands-onactivitiesforpracticalexperiencein understanding modern day electronic equipment, This projectcanbetakenafteryouthsuccessfullycompletes528Investigating Electricity and has solid soldering skills and circuitryknowledge.2003. A, ◊531 Science Fun with ElectricityThis beginning electricity project book includes eleven kid-friendlyandtime-testedexperimentsaboutstaticelectricity,currents,electromagnetism,electricmotors,andelectriclight.Eachexperimenthasabriefintroduction,asupplylist,andstep-by-stepinstructionsthatbringanelectricalconcepttolife.Journalquestionsforeachsectionensureunderstandingandlearning.Includesacompletelistofsuppliesandacross-referencewithOhioscienceeducationstandards.Projectrequiresadditionalsupplies.2009. B, ◊

Helper Supplement for Electricity The Electric Group Helper's Guide is for helpers working withtheElectricityExcitementseries(527-530above).Ithasactivitiesandideastomakeyourgroupmeetingsmorefunandeducational.AvailablefromtheNational4-H Source Book and at www.4-Hmall.org.

Food Science

490 Science Fun with Dairy Foods: The Case of the Missing Milk Your kitchen becomes a laboratory as you observe and experimentwithdairyproducts.AsamemberoftheDairyPoliceTaskForce,discoverthesciencebehindbutter,cheese, and curds while solving the mystery of The Missing Milk.AftercompletingthisprojectyouareencouragedtoexploreotherScience,andFoodandNutritionprojectbooks.2012. B,◊

Electric Radio-Controlled Vehicles4hengineering.osu.edu

504 Electric Radio-Controlled VehiclesBe your own pit crew and driver by researching, purchasing, assembling, and modifying an electric radio-controlled vehicle.Thisintroductoryprojectisdesignedformembers11yearsoldandabovewithsomeexperienceintoygraderadio-controlled vehicles, but who are interested in moving uptohobbygrade.Mostmembersneedthedirectionofaknowledgeableadult.Notforusewithready-to-runcars,orwithboats,aircraft,orgas-poweredvehicles.Requiresyouthtobuyakittobuildacar.Thepriceofakitandrelatedmaterialsstartat$500.2011. I, ◊

Roboticswww.ohio4h.org/robotics

509 Robotics 1: NeXT TechnologyYouth learn what a robot is, how to build one using LEGO®, and how to program it to interact with its environment via touch,sound,light,andultrasonicsensors.Activitiesarebased on a custom 4-H kit available from LEGO®Educationforabout$350.(Gotowww.ohio4h.org/robotics for details).Designedforindividualmembers,althoughmany4-Hmembersdothisprojectinsmallgroups.AcomputerforrunningtheprogrammingsoftwareandInternetaccessforwatchingvideosarerequired.2011. I, ◊

510 Robotics 2: NeXT StepsThissecondbookintheOhio4-HroboticsseriesguidesyouththroughnewrobotconfigurationsandprogrammingchallengeswithactivitiesinthebookandwithinstructionalvideosonlineattheCarnegieMellonRoboticsAcademy.The LEGO® NXT robot constructed for Robotics 1: NeXT Technology is required (no new LEGO® purchase is necessary).AcomputerforrunningtheprogrammingsoftwareandInternetaccessforwatchingvideosarerequired.Designedforindividualmembers,althoughmany4-Hmembersdothisprojectinsmallgroups.2012. A, ◊

512M Robotics MasterThisprojectisformemberswhowanttocontinuewithroboticsaftercompletingtheexistingOhio4-Hroboticsprojectsorwhowanttoexploreroboticswithadifferentplatform(notLEGOS®).Membersofanyagemaycompletethisproject,butshouldhavepreviousroboticsexperience(comparable to what is required for other advanced-level 4-H projects), and be able to plan and complete the project ontheirownwithminimalsupervision.2013.AvailableNovember 2012 at www.ohio4h.org/publications. A, ◊

Optional Supplements for Robotics ProjectsTheOhio4-HRoboticswebsiteoffersusefulresourcesforunderstandingandcompletingyourproject.Tolearnmore, visit us at www.ohio4h.org/robotics.


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Rope4hengineering.osu.edu

540 Rope Learn how to make many kinds of knots, hitches, and splices.Thenapplywhatyouhavelearnedtomakelassoes,halters,macramé,andwirerope.1997. X, ◊

Small Engines and Lawn Care4hengineering.osu.edu

Youth who enroll in a small engines project also are eligible for the Lawn Tractor state fair event.541 Crank It Up, Level 1 Youth focus on basic small engine knowledge, study externalengineparts,discovertoolsofthetrade&learntheconceptsbehindwhatmakessmallengineswork.Theyexploretheusesofsmallenginesandsafetyissues.2005. B, ◊542 Warm It Up, Level 2 Youthexploreinternalpartsofengines,learnaboutenginesizes,compressionratios,seasoningtheirenginesandsafetyissues.Youthalsolearnaboutoccupationalpossibilitiesandaboutstartingtheirownbusiness.2005. I, ◊

543 Tune It Up, Level 3 Youthteardownandrebuildanengine,usediagnostictools,researchrulesandregulationsaboutusingsmallenginemachinesandselectreplacementengines.2005. A, ◊

548 Lawn Care Learnallyouneedtoknowaboutcaringforyourlawn.Includesactivitiesonseeding,weeding,fertilizing,andmowing.Membersalsocanexploretheinsandoutsofstartingalawncarebusiness.Membersshouldhaveaccesstolawncareequipment.1994. X, ◊

Helper Supplement for Small EnginesThe Small Engines Helper's Guide is for helpers working withtheSmallEnginesseries(541-543above).Ithasactivitiesandideastomakeyourgroupmeetingsmorefunandeducational.AvailablefromtheNational4-HSource Book and at www.4-Hmall.org.

Tractor and Machinery Operation4hengineering.osu.edu

Tractor Series Weoffertheseriesoffour4-HTractorprojectmanualspublishedbyPurdueUniversity,WestLafayette,IN.Thesemanualsareinterestingtomost4-Hmembersbecausetheycovermorethanjustsafety.AvailableonlythroughPurdueUniversityfor$5.50each,plusshipping.

Ordering information Online: www.ces.purdue.edu/new.IntheSearchbox,type“tractor.”Thetractormanualsarelistednearthebottom,

identifiedasLevelA,B,C,orD.Phoneorders:call1-888-398-4636.AskforMediaDistributionCenter.VisaandMasterCardaccepted.

Youth who enroll in a tractor project also are eligible for the Lawn Tractor state fair event.

551 Starting Up: Getting to Know Your Tractor, Level A Designedforyouthwithlittleornoprioragriculturaltractorandequipmentexperience.Youthlearnpartsofatractor,tractormaintenance,differentfuels,enginecoolingsystems,safetywithaugers,andmore.(IndianaCode:4-H-961)2005. B, ◊552 Tractor Operations: Gearing Up for Safety, Level B Designed for youth with some agricultural tractor and equipmentexperience.Includesfarmandtractorsafety,tractor maintenance, mechanics of the engine, accessory equipment,andfunctionsofdifferentoperationalsystems.(IndianaCode:4-H-962)2005. I, ◊

553 Moving Out: Learning About Your Tractor and Farm Machinery, Level C Designed for youth with some agricultural tractor and equipmentexperience.Teachessafety,maintenance,differenttypesofoilsystems,fuelsafety,andPTOs.(IndianaCode:4-H-963)2005. I, ◊

554 Learning More: Learning About Agricultural Tractors and Equipment, Level D Containsmoreopportunitiestolearnaboutmechanics,operationalsystems,safety,maintenance,andfarmequipment.(IndianaCode:4-H-964)2005. A, ◊

561 National Safe Tractor and Machinery Program, Student Manual Take safety seriously! Over 200 pages include color task sheets for 70-plus topics that help the young driver learn howtosafelyoperateagriculturalequipment.Eachlessonincludessafetyactivitiesthatmakelearningfunandexciting.Youth14to15yearsoldcanreceivetheirtractorcertificationcardsbycompletingthiscourse.(Consultyourcountyofficefordetailsontestingrequirementsforthisseparateprogram.)Thispublicationalsoservesasthehelper'sguide.2006.($31.50) A, ◊

Welding4hengineering.osu.edu

573 Arcs and Sparks—Shielded Metal Arc Welding Recommendedforuseby4-Hmemberswantingtobuild,modify,orrepairsteel-basedprojects.Learnaboutsafety,selectionofequipmentandmaterials,andfabricatingtechniqueswithshieldedmetalarcwelding.Basicweldingabilitiesaredevelopedwhileconstructingseveralusefulprojects.2000. I, ◊

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Woodworking4hengineering.osu.edu

556 Measuring Up, Level 1 Getstartedinwoodworkingbyselectingaprojecthelperandsettingupasafeplacetowork.Coversearandeyeprotectionandthesetools:arulerortapemeasure,asquare, saws, an electric drill, clamps, a screwdriver, a hammer,andsandpaper.Buildandfinishaprojectofyourchoice.2003. B, ◊557 Making the Cut, Level 2 SelectawoodprojectthatshowsoffyournewskillswithaT-level,amiterbox,awoodchisel,ahandjigsaw,ascrollsaw,astaplegun,andapowersander.Learnmoreaboutthedifferentspeciesofwood.2002. I, ◊

558 Nailing it Together, Level 3 Youthpracticemeasuringangles,cuttingdadoandrabbetjoints;usingacircularsaw,atablesawandaradialarmsaw;smoothinglumberwithahandplaner;andsandingandstainingwood.2002. I, ◊

559 Finishing Up, Level 4 Challengeyourselftolearnhand-cutdovetail,mortiseandtenonjoints.Useapowerrouter,variousplaners,andapowerjointertocreateaprojectofyourchoice.Learnaboutveneercommonadhesives,stripping,repairing.2002.A, ◊560M Woodworking Master New in 2013! The Woodworking Master project is for members who want to make a woodworking project in acategorythatisdifferentfromother4-Hwoodworkingproject categories or that require specialized or professional-level skills beyond those typically used in other 4-H woodworkingprojects.Membersofanyagemaycompletethis project, but should have previous woodworking experience(comparabletowhatisrequiredforotheradvanced-level 4-H woodworking projects), and be able to plan and complete the project on their own with minimal supervisionorassistance.2013.AvailableDecember2012atwww.ohio4h.org/publications. A, ◊

Helper Supplement for Woodworking The Woodworking Helper's Guide is for helpers working withtheWoodworkingseries(556-559above).Ithasactivitiesandideastomakeyourgroupmeetingsmorefunandeducational.AvailablefromtheNational4-HSourceBook and at www.4-Hmall.org.

Self-Determined365 Self-Determined Project Guide Each year 4-H members use the Self-Determined Project Guidetoexploreatopicunavailableasastatewideproject.Print and complete one Self-Determined Project Guide for eachself-determinedprojectyoutake. X, ◊

Idea Starters “IdeaStarters”maybejustthethingtogetyourself-determinedprojectstarted.Youmaychoosetodoalittleoralotdependingonyourlevelofinterest.Mustbeusedwith 4-H 365 Self-Determined Project Guide available online at www.ohio4h.org/selfdetermined.

365.01 Astronomy365.02 Model Railroading365.03 Weather365.04 Clowning365.05 Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils365.06 American Sign Language365.07 Computers365.08 Discovering Genetics365.09 Canoeing365.10 Local Food: Does It Matter What You Eat?365.11 Camp Counseling365.12 Digital Imaging365.13 Reptiles and Amphibians 365.14 Climate Change 365.16 Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi, Oh My!365.17 Babysitting 365.18 Ways of Knowing Water365.19 The Work World Is Calling . . . Are You Ready?365.21 Skateboarding365.22 Pigeons365.23 Native American Artifacts

997 Camp Counseling HandbookCamp counselors anywhere in the 4-H system will appreciatethisresource,fulloftime-testedguidelinesandadvice.Interestedincompletingacampcounselingproject?SeeIdeaStarter365.11.1996.Availableonlineatwww.ohio4h.org/publications.

Workforce Preparation379 Get in the Act! Take 1 Thisinnovativeprogramisdesignedtohelpmiddleschoolyouthexplorewhatittakestogetthatfirstpayingjob.Thisinteractiveexperience,presentedinthecontextofamovieset, helps youth recognize their learning styles and personal qualities.Youthmakereal-lifechoicesusingvideoscenariosintheon-the-jobchoicesgame.IncludesCD.2005.($8)B, ◊

Helper Supplement for Workforce Preparation379AG Get in the Act! Take 1 Helper’s Guide Helpers both in and out of the classroom enjoy using this guide with the CD to incorporate workforce skills in their workwithyouth.It’saninteractiveexperience,makingitexcitingforyouth.Activitiesreinforceandextendlearningwithemphasisonpersonalqualities,workingwithothers,andthinkingskills.Youthcreatetheirownworkplanbyapplyingwhattheylearnedtogetthatfirstjobandattainingfuturecareergoals.AllactivitiesandskillareassupportthenationalSCANSWorkforceskillsandeducationalstandards.2005.


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These projects are offeredthroughavarietyofgroupprograms.Eachcontainsready-madelessonplansforprojectadvisors.Thesemayormaynotbeofferedinyourcounty.

Animal SciencesCompanion Animals and Rabbits

4hpetpals.osu.edu

230GPM 4-H PetPALS 4-HPetPALSisanintergenerationalprogramthatlinksyouthandtheirpetswithsenioradults.Specially-trainedmaster4-H volunteer leaders teach youth the skills they need tointeractwithresidentsinhealthcarefacilitiessuchasassistedlivingandnursinghomefacilities.Byapplyingthepower of the human-animal bond, 4-H members learn to select,socialize,andtraintheirpets.Youthapplythelessonsinthis214-page,experientially-basedcurriculumtodeveloptheirleadershipandcitizenshipskills.4-HPetPALSallowsyoung people to be models for residents in health care facilitiesandthecommunityatlargeastheydemonstratethesignificanceofhuman-animalinteractionsandtheimportanceofintergenerationalrelationships.CheckwithyourcountyExtensionofficeformoredetails.2003.($25.75) X, ◊230 4-H PetPALS Project and Record BookRevised in 2013! This project and record book helps 4-H members set goals for the year and keep records of their 4-HPetPALSactivitiesandaccomplishments.Youthmustbelong to a 4-H club or group with a master 4-H PetPALS volunteerleader.Thisprojectcanberepeatedaslongasyouth re-enroll in an established 4-H PetPALS club, or club orgroupwithamaster4-HPetPALSleader,andactivitiesarecompleted under the supervision of an adult (4-H PetPALS leader,projecthelper,healthcarefacilitystaff,parent,etc.)Completionofanewprojectbookisrequiredeachyear.2013.AvailableNovember2012. X, ◊

Cloverbudswww.ohio4h.org/cloverbuds

710GPM Ohio Cloverbud Program Manual—Series I Recommended for use by 4-H Cloverbudhelpers.ThisOhio4-HCloverbud curriculum includes hundreds of short-term, fun, cooperative,noncompetitiveactivitiesthatcanbeusedbyadultvolunteerswith4-HCloverbud youth (youth age 5 and in kindergarten to age 8 and in the third grade) to help them gain self-understanding, socialinteractionskills,achievement,andpositiveattitudes.Cloverbudactivitiesenableadultvolunteerstohelpyouth

Group Programsrelatetoscienceandtechnology,expressivearts,health,theenvironment,personaldevelopment,citizenship,familyscience,consumerism,plantsandanimals.Pagesarecolorcodedand3-holepunchedforeasyorganization1994.($15)

711GPM Ohio’s 4-H Cloverbud Program—Series II Curriculum Instructional Materials This is a second set of instructional4-HCloverbudcurriculum recommended for use by 4-H Cloverbud helpers with 4-H Cloverbud children (youth age 5 and in kindergartentoage8andinthethirdgrade).Samegoalsandobjectivesasthefirst4-HCloverbudProgramManual.The set includes 25 curriculum pieces each with about 9 activities,foratotalofover225activites.Pagesarecolorcodedand3-holepunchedforeasyorganization.2000.($22.25)

Helper Supplement for Cloverbuds

711AG 4-H Cloverbud Volunteer Guidebook This concise reference piece is for current, new, and prospective4-HCloverbudhelpers.Theguidebookexploresthegoalsandstrategiesforsuccessfullyimplementingthe4-HCloverbudprogram.Italsosuggestsmethods for guiding the healthy development and life-skillsenhancementofouryoungest4-Hmembers.2005.

712GPM Connect to CollegeThis 4-H Cloverbud curriculum piece raises awareness of college among 4-H’s youngest members through a series ofengaginggroupactivities.Includestwelveactivities,supportingmaterials,andOnCampuswithCornelius,an original, full-color storybook about an adventurous hedgehogwhovisitsacollege.(Theactivitiesandsupportingmaterials, but not the storybook, are also available online at www.ohio4h.org/cloverbuds).2012.($13.50)

713GPM Choose and Tell CardsNewin2013!Usethiscolorfuldeckof4”x6”cardsto introduce your Cloverbuds to public speaking and communicationskills.Forty-nineeasyandengagingactivitiesallowyounglearnerstohavefun,gainconfidence,anddevelopimportantleadershipskills.Activitiesaredividedintofourlevels—fromeasytodifficult—andarecolorcoded,sothatselectingandsortingcardsiseasy.Includesboxforstorage.Additionalsupplies/materialsrequired.2013.AvailableDecember2012.($11)

The Ohio 4-H Cloverbuds website offers useful resources for helpers, including activities in Spanish, a training video, and activity kits. Learn more at www.ohio4h.org/cloverbuds.

Recognized as National4-HProgram

ofDistinction

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Leadership and Citizenship

CARTEENSwww.ohio4h.org/youth/carteens.html

511GPM CARTEENS Recommendedforusebyhelpersof4-HCARTEENSgroups.UsedtodevelopandplanmoreeffectiveprogramswithCARTEENSmembers.511CARTEENS is available to be taken asanindividualproject(seepage18).1994.

Project Citizenhttp://new.civiced.org/programs/project-citizen

Looking for a way to engage your club members in the community? Project Citizenisaportfolio-basedciviceducationprojectthatpromotescompetentandresponsibleparticipationinstateandlocalgovernment.Youthareengagedastheylearntomonitorandinfluencepublicpolicy.Workinginteams,theylearntointeractwiththeirgovernmentusingaprocessthatstartswithidentifyingaproblemandendswithdevelopinganactionplan.Successfullyusedbyotherstate4-Horganizations,Project Citizenhaspotentialasanexcellentcitizenshipprogramforcommunity 4-H clubs, county groups, and state teen leader efforts.Alsoavailableasanindividualproject(seepage18).

Although these books retail online for $12 and above, they are available to 4-H members, their families, and volunteers fora$5handlingfee.

380 Project Citizen, Level 1 Intendedforyouthingrades5-8.2008. I, ◊

381 Project Citizen, Level 2 Intendedforyouthingrades9-12.2010. A, ◊

Helper Supplement for Project CitizenThe Project Citizen Teacher Guide goes hand-in-hand with thestudentbooksabove.AvailablefromtheCenterforCivicEducationathttp://new.civiced.org/programs/project-citizen.

Natural ResourcesJunior Master Gardener: Growing Good Kids

www.jmgkids.us

Ohio4-Hishappytopromotethesetwointroductorytitlesfromtheinternationally-recognizedJuniorMasterGardener(JMG)seriesfromTexasA&MExtension.JMGengagesyouthinnovel,hands-onlearningexperiencesthatpromotealoveofgardening,developanappreciationfortheenvironment,andcultivatethemind.JMGencouragesservicelearningand leadership development and rewards youth with certification.


672GPM Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Teacher/Leader GuideThis rich resource is for 4-H club advisors and others interestedinguidingyouthastheydiscovergardening.Covers plant growth and development, soils and water, ecologyandenvironmentalhorticulture,insectsanddiseases,landscapehorticulture,fruitsandvegetables,andlifeskillsandcareers.CheckwithyourlocalExtensionofficetoseeifthereisaMasterGardenerVolunteertoassistyou.Enoughactivitiesforyearsofclubmeetings.Intendedforyouthingrades3-5.390pages.($42) B

672 Junior Master Gardener Level 1 HandbookThis handbook, which corresponds to the teacher/leader guide above, covers the same topics and includes opportunitiesforleadershipandrecognition.Intendedforyouthingrades3-5.186pages.($15) B

Ordering InformationOnline: www.jmgkids.us.ClickonJMGMarket.Phoneorders:1-888-900-2577.VisaandMastercardaccepted.

Shooting Sportsohio4hshootingsports.org

This leader-directed program is taught only by certified volunteers to 4-H members ages 9 and above. Members mustbe9asofJanuary1ofthecurrentyear.Teachyoungpeople the safe and responsible use of archery equipment andthefundamentalsoffiringairguns,.22caliberandmuzzleloadingrifles,pistols,andshotguns,andthebasicprinciplesofhunting.LivingHistoryenablesyouthtoexplorehistoriclifestylesandheritagecraftsinanydecadefromancienttimestothespaceage.Projectliteratureisavailableonlytoadultswhohavecompleteda4-HShootingSportsTrainingWorkshop.CheckwithyourcountyExtensionofficeformoredetails.

Shooting Sports Record Books These record books help 4-H members set goals for the year and keep an accurate record of their work and accomplishments.

750 Rifle Member Record Book. 2010. X, ◊ 751 Archery Member Record Book. 2009. X, ◊ 752 Shotgun Member Record Book. 2007. X, ◊ 753 Pistol Member Record Book. 2011. X, ◊ 754 Hunting and Wildlife Member Record Book. 2000. X, ◊*755 Muzzleloader Member Record Book. 2013. X, ◊Ohio4-Hstronglyrecommendsyouthcompletearifle,pistol,orshotgunprojectbeforetakingmuzzleloader.756 Living History Member Record Book. 2011. X, ◊

*Newin2013!Inadditiontorecord-keepingpages,thisrevised Muzzleloader Member Record Book contains informationaboutplanningactivities,settinggoals,muzzleloaderparts,loading,safety,andprojectevaluation.Vocabularyandahandylistofresourcesareincluded.2013.AvailableDecember2012.

Ohio4-Hoffersbeginning-levelshootingsportsprojectsthatserveasintroductionstogunsafetyandarchery.Formoreinformation,pleasegotopage20.

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School EnrichmentAfterschool Agriculture

www.ohio4h.org/afterschoolag

Looking for ways to introduce club members to the world ofagricultureandlifescienceswhileexpandingyourcollectionoffun-filledclubactivities?Thenthisseriesisforyou.Eachuniquelythemedguidecontains40hands-onlessonsdevelopedincooperationwithcurriculumspecialistsfromtheNationalConsortiumofStateAgricultureintheClassroomprograms,Extension4-Hprofessionals,andexpertsfromthefieldofchild-careeducation.Itisdesignedto increase agricultural literacy among 3rd to 5th grade youthwhiledevelopingunderstanding,appreciation,andapplicationofsciencethroughavarietyofagriculturally-basedactivities.

760GPM Acres of Adventures 1 Club helpers enjoy using these lesson plans to quickly engageyouthinlearn-by-doingagricultureactivitieswithinthefollowingthematicunits:PlantDetectives,MysteryAgriculture,AllAboutAgriculture,FastFoodAgriculture.Available only through 4-H Mall at www.4-Hmall.org or 301.961.2934.

761GPM Acres of Adventures 2 Thisgroupactivityguideforclubhelpersprovidesready-to-uselessonplansthatquicklyinvolveyouthinexperientialactivitiesrelatedtothefollowingthematicunits:InsectInvasion,FarmPhysics,AgricultureGoneWild,FrontierLiving.Availableonlythrough4-HMallatwww.4-Hmall.org or301.961.2934.

Food and Nutrition488GPM Team Up for Good Nutrition Recommendedforin-schoolclassroomactivitiesthatalsocanbeusedtoenhance4-Hclubactivitiesandout-of-schooltimeprograms.Thegoalofthisprogramistoimprovethe health of children by empowering them to choose a varietyoffoods,eatmoregrains,vegetables,andfruits;andconstructadietlowerinfat.Helpsteachersandleadersteachthebasicsofhealthfuleatinginalivelywaythatengages youth and takes the message beyond the classroom totheschoolcafeteriaandintostudents'homes.Designedforusein3rdor4thgradeclassrooms.2003.($13.50)

Gardening and Plant Science496AG Growing Together This guidebook is designed for teaching garden-based sciencetokids.4-Handmastergardenervolunteers,parents,andteachersfindfun,interactiveactivitiestoincludeintheirindoororoutdoorhorticultureeducationefforts.Examplesofsubjectsincludedinthetenunitsarepollination,soils,insects,trees,anddecomposition.IndividualmembersdoNOTneedaseparateprojectbook.2001.($10.75)

Money Managementhttp://realmoneyrealworld.osu.edu

441GPM Real Money, Real World Real Money, Real World is an active,hands-onsimulationthat gives young people the opportunity to make lifestyle and budget choices similar tothosetheyneedtomakeasadults.ItisapartnershipbetweenthecountyOSUExtensionoffice,theschool,andthebusinesscommunity.Howdoestheprogramwork?Priortothesimulation,teacherspreparestudentsbygoingthrough four simple lessons:LessonOne:HowOccupationAffectsIncomeLesson Two: What You See is Not What You Get: DeductionsLesson Three: How to Use Checking and Savings Accounts Lesson Four: Making Real Money, Real World Choices

Revisedwithcurrentlaborandfinancialstatistics.2009.PleasecontactyourlocalExtensionofficeforinformationaboutdeliveringtheprograminyourcounty.

Science Alivewww.ohio4h.org/sciencealiveThis school-enrichment curriculum challenges youth to develop science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)skillsastheycompletehands-onactivitiessuitableforyouthingrades3to6.

167GPM ChickQuest: The Scientific Journey through a Life Cycle (Teacher Guide)Recommended for project helpers and classroom teachers.Whatcanwelearnfromachick?Findoutinthisschool enrichment program that challenges youth to use science,engineering,andtechnologytoinvestigatethelifecycleofanembryonicchickenegg.Frommonitoringlivingeggstoobservingfluffychicks,theselivelyactivitiespiquecuriosity,encouragecollaborationandcommunication,andprovideyoungscientistswithunforgettableexperiences.Full-colorposterofachickenlifecycleisincluded.A ChickQuestLogBook(167R)isrequiredforeachstudent.2009.($25.50)

Supplements for ChickQuest

167P ChickQuest 21-Day Calendar PosterThis36”x24”color,write-onpostercoverseachdayofchick embryo development with detailed pictures and spaceforrecordingdata.Includedfornochargewhenyoubuy167RSChickQuestLogbook,ClassroomSet.2009.($5.50)

Ohio State UniversityExtensionSignature Program

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Each county 4-H program in Ohio has a standard for measuringyouthsuccess.Manycountiesrecognizememberswithacertificateofachievementforattendingregularclubmeetings,takingpartinclubandprojectevents,presentingaprojectdemonstration,andparticipatingincommunityservice.Additionally,memberswhoachievetheirgoalsinleadership,citizenship,andserviceactivities,oftencalled“honormembers,”alsoreceivecertificatesofachievement.

County level project judging assesses the quality of the member’sprojectperformance.Amemberreceivesagraderibbonforhowwelltheprojectiscompleted.Asaresult,some members earn the opportunity to compete at regional contestsoratthestatefair.Typicallytrophies,rosettes,andstatefairparticipationhonorsareawardedto4-Hmemberswhosucceedattheselevels.

Additionalopportunitiesforrecognitionareavailablethroughcounty,state,andnationalawardprograms.Theseawardsincludeattendingstatetrips,nationalconferences,andeducationalscholarships.Tolearnmoreabouttheawards and scholarships, go to www.ohio4h.org/awards.

Expressing ThanksVolunteers and donors are vital to the overall success of 4-H.Theygivetheirtime,talent,andmoneytosupportcurrent4-H’ers.Membersreceivingmedals,certificates,scholarships, trips, and other awards are encouraged to makeitaprioritytoexpressappreciationtothedonorsandsponsorswhomadetheawardsandscholarshipspossible.Ifyou are a winner, remember to take a few moments to write a “Thank You!” and tell your donor or sponsor how your awardorscholarshiphasbenefittedyou.

Member Recognition

Become Part of the Ohio 4-H Legacy

To learn more about the mission of The Ohio 4-HFoundationvisitonlineat

www.ohio4h.org/foundation,sendanemail [email protected],orcall

614.292.6943.

167RI ChickQuest Logbook 167RS ChickQuest Logbooks (set of 25)This 21-day classroom adventure starts with eggs and endswithchicks.Studentsarethescientiststhathelpmake it happen! This personal ChickQuest Logbook is usedtorecorddataandobservations.Soldindividuallyor in classroom sets of 25 with one full-color, write-on posterof21-daychickembryodevelopment.Forusewith167GPMChickQuest:TheScientificJourneythroughaLifeCycle(TeacherGuide).2009.($36.75forset,$5forsinglecopies)

489GPM Breads of the Harvest Recommended for project helpers or third and fourth grade teachers.Thisthree-lessonprojectteachesthescience,history,andnutritionofbreadmakingsincethepilgrims.Membersconcludebymakingaloafofcolonialbread.IndividualmembersdoNOTneedaseparateprojectbook.1999.($11.50)

501GPM Rockets Away!: Exploring the Science of Forces and Motion (Teacher Guide)Recommended for teachers and other group leaders, this popularfavoriteisnowup-to-dateandmoreeffectivethaneveratteachingtheconceptsofforcesandmotionviarocketry.Theproject’sexcitingconclusionisbuildingandlaunching2-literbottlewaterrockets.ARockets Away Student Logbookisrequiredforeachstudent.Abottle-rocketlaunchermaybeavailablefromyourcountyExtensionoffice.(Seepage21forinformationonhowtopurchaseyourown.)2013.($12.25)

Supplement for Rockets Away501RI Rockets Away Student Logbook501RS Rockets Away Student Logbook (set of 25)These ten lessons, described in detail in the Rockets Away Teacher Guide above, are a student’s gateway tothepracticalknowledgebehindNewton’sLawsofMotion.Educationalresearchshowsthatthepracticeofrecordingone’sowndataandobservationshelpsstudentsinternalizeconcepts.Soldindividuallyorinclassroompacksof25.Forusewith501GPMRockets Away Teacher Guide.2013.($39forset,$5forsinglecopies).

603GPM Weather Together Recommended for 4th grade teachers or project helpers andidealforteachingyouthaboutweather.Includedareactivitiesthatfocusonwhatmakestheweatherandconstructinginstrumentsthataccuratelymeasureitschanges.Providesanopportunitytoforecastweatherusingfolklorepredictorsandaweb-basedweatherforecaster.Groupprojectonly.IndividualmembersdoNOTneedaseparateprojectbook.2001.($11.75)

625GPM Fishy Science Recommended for project helpers and 3rd through 5th gradeteachers.Exploretheuniquefeaturesandabilitiesoffishinfoureasy-to-uselessons.Includesactivitiesonhowfishbreathe,float,drink,andswim.1993.($6.25)

695GPM GO Plants! Recommended for project helpers and 3rd to 5th grade teachers.Five-week,five-lessonunitsfocusonaspecificpartof the plant each week—seeds,roots,stems,leaves,flowers.Designedtobetaughtin60minuteswiththepotentialtoexpandto120minutes.DiggingDeeperandGoingBeyondactivitiesareconducted.Includesstudent-readyworksheetsandfactsheetstoenrichtheclassroomexperience.YouthdoNOTneedaseparateprojectbook.2000.($12)

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Scholarship OpportunitiesStrongcommitmenttothe4-Hpositiveyouthdevelopmentprogramiscommonamong4-Halumni.Manyadultscredittheirpersonalandprofessionalsuccessto4-Hexperiencesduringtheirformativeyears.Afewchoosetostrengthentheir commitment by establishing scholarships with the Ohio4-HFoundation.Thesescholarshipsareanimportantmeansofrecognizingandrewardingindividualexcellenceamong4-Hyouthwhodisplayexemplaryleadership,communityservice,andpersonaldevelopment.

Each year, scholarships make the possibility of pursuing highereducationarealityfordozensofyouthfromallacrossthestate.In2012,36youthwereawardedscholarshipsandrecognized at the Achievement Awards and Scholarship banquetonJune6,2012.

WhilepreferenceisoftengiventostudentswhoplantoattendTheOhioStateUniversity,somestatescholarshipopportunitiesareopentostudentsattendingother

Contact your local OSU Extension Office for the application deadline for these opportunities and awards.

2013 Opportunities and Awards for MembersParticipation in State EventsActivity Sponsor DescriptionBuckeye Leadership Workshop Local county sponsors and/or

individual membersProvidesapowerfulexperientiallearningenvironmentin which anyone who works with people, professionally or informally, can develop programming for youth or adults.Educationthroughrecreation.Any4-Hmemberage15oroldermayparticipateinthisallagescamp.April 3—April7,2013.www.buckeyeleadership.org

Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp

NationwideFarm Credit Mid-America

The premiere leadership skill development training for 4-Hmembersage14-18. www.ohio4h.org/leadership-camp

Ohio 4-H Teen Conference Ohio4-HFoundationLocal county sponsors

This one-day event brings together hundreds of Ohio’s older4-Hyouthinaspiritofcelebration,exploration,personaldevelopmentandcommunityservice.RegisterinJanuary2013andplantoattendonMarch9,2013.

ShootingEducationCamp 4-HShootingSportsCommittee

Federal Cartridge CompanyFriendsofNationalRifleAssociationNationalWildTurkeyFederation

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Various other sponsors

4-Hyouthages12-18enjoya6-daylearningexperiencewhile4-Hmembersages9-12participateina3-dayweekendcamp.BothcampsareheldatCanter'sCave4-HCampinJackson,Ohio.Activitiesfocusonthesafe,responsible,andethicaluseoffirearmsandarcheryequipment.Theweekendjuniorcampoffersbasicinstructioninarchery,rifle,pistol,shotgunandlivinghistory.Seniorcampoffersmultiplelevelsofinstructioninarchery,rifle,pistol,shotgun,andLivingHistory.Refertothewebsiteforcampdatesanddetaileddescriptionsofdisciplinesoffered:www.ohio4hshootingsports.org

Participation in National EventCitizenshipWashingtonFocus(15 years and older)

Local county sponsors and/or individual members

CitizenshipWashingtonFocusgives4-Hmemberstheopportunitytoexplore,develop,andrefinethecivicengagement skills they need to be outstanding leaders intheirhomecommunitiesandatthenationallevel.ThroughthelivingclassroomofWashington,D.C.youthlearnaboutournation’shistory,ourleaders,andhowtheycanapplyleadershipandcitizenshipskills. www.citizenshipwashingtonfocus.org

Ohioaccreditedpost-secondaryinstitutions.Additionalscholarshipsmaybeavailableatthelocalcountylevel.ContactyourOSUcountyExtensionofficetolearnmoreabouteligibilityrequirementsandapplicationprocedures.To see a list of state scholarships visit www.ohio4h.org/awards.

Additional Scholarship OpportunitiesPlease visit http://cfaes.osu.edu/scholarshipsforalistingof scholarships available through the College of Food, Agrilculture, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University.Manyscholarshipsarealsoavailableatthecountylevel.ContactyourlocalcountyExtensionofficefor a list of county 4-H scholarships, their corresponding eligibilityrequirements,andthenecessaryapplicationforms.TheAchievementAwardsandScholarshipbanquetwillbeheldonJune5,2013inColumbusattheNationwideandOhioFarmBureau4-HCenter.

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Contact your local OSU Extension office for the application deadline for these opportunities and awards.

OpportunitiesandAwardsforIndividualsDairy Camps/ Quiz Bowl/ JudgingTeam/National4-HDairy Conference

Various sponsors Clinics and the Ohio 4-H Dairy Judging Contest prepare youthforjudgingandassistingintheselectionprocess.The "primary" team competes at the All American Dairy Show contest in Harrisburg, PA and the World Dairy ExponationalcontestinMadison,WI.The"understudy"teamtravelstotheNorthAmericanInternationalcontestinLouisville,KY.www.4hansci.osu.edu/dairy

State 4-H Horse Bowl Team, Judging Team, Hippology Contest,andCommunicationsContest

4-HFoundationRod's Western PalaceState4-HHorseCommittee

WinnerswillcompeteinLouisville,KY.Runner-ups(excludingthejudgingteam)willcompeteatQuarterHorseCongressinColumbusinOctober.

Health&SafetySpeakingAward

Ohio Rural Electric Cooperative,Inc.

Junior and senior members compete at public speaking events;winnersreceivespecialrecognitionandapossibletriptoanationalevent.

Local Government Award OhioTownshipAssociation Two awards are available to 4-H high school seniors whocompletealocalgovernmentrelatedactivitywithsignificantimpactontheapplicant’scommunity,township,orcounty.

NationalEngineeringChallenge J.D.EquipmentLincoln Electric Various other sponsors

To provide, strengthen, and promote engineering andscienceprojects.Knowledge,skill,andsafetyare stressed in each area: Aerospace, Bicycle, Computers,Electricity,LawnTractor,Robotics,SmallEngines,Tractor,andWelding.OutstandingstatelevelcontestantsmaywintriptoLafayette,IN,duringSeptember.

State Livestock Judging Teams Various sponsors Top three State Livestock Judging Contest Senior teamsareinvitedtoparticipateinnationalorregionalcontests.Tripsinclude,NorthAmericanInternationalLivestockExpositioninLouisville,KY;AmericanRoyalinKansasCity,MO;NationalWesterninDenver,CO;andmore.Refertohttp://4hansci.osu.edu for details and howthetripsareallocated.

NationalPoultryConference/State Poultry Judging Team/Avian Bowl Team/Chicken BBQ,TurkeyBBQ&EggDemonstrationContests

OhioPoultryAssociation TriptoLouisville,KY,toparticipatein4-Hpoultryevents.

Ohio 4-H Ambassador Ohio4-HFoundationLocal county sponsors

Eligible teens serve as Ohio's 4-H youth spokespersons based on documented accomplishments in 4-H, leadership, public speaking, and community service activities.

Ohio 4-H Teen Advisory Council Jim and Marlene HeltOhio4-HFoundation

4-Hmembersage15-18with24ormoreconsecutivemonths of membership apply to represent their home clubsandcountiesonthehighestyouthleadershipandgovernancebodyinOhio4-H.ContactDr.JoshKirbyatkirby.159@osu.edufordetails.

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About 4-H91 Discovering 4-H B 7

Animal Sciences Beef

117 Beef Project and Record Book117B Beef Breeding X ◊ ◊ 7117BF Beef Feeder X ◊ ◊ 7117DF Dairy Beef Feeder X ◊ 7117M Market Beef X ◊ ◊ 7

Companion Animals and Rabbits201 Dog Project and Record Book

201D You and Your Dog X ◊ ◊ 8201O Obedience X ◊ ◊ 8201S Showmanship X ◊ ◊ 8201P Performance X ◊ ◊ 8201W Working Dogs X ◊ ◊ 8

215 Cavy Project and Record Book X ◊ ◊ 8216 Purr-fect Pals, Level 1 B ◊ ◊ 8217 Climbing Up, Level 2 I ◊ ◊ 8218 Leaping Forward, Level 3 A ◊ ◊ 8220 Pocket Pets Project and Record Book X ◊ ◊ 8

225 Breeding Rabbit Project and Record Book X ◊ ◊ 9

226 Market Rabbit Project and Record Book X ◊ ◊ 9227 Pet Rabbit Project and Record Book X ◊ ◊ 9230 4-H PetPALS Project and Record Book X ◊ 25

Dairy Cattle122 Dairy Heifer Project and Record Book X ◊ ◊ 9126 Dairy Cow Project and Record Book X ◊ ◊ 9

Goats 135 Goat Project and Record Book

135D Dairy Goats X ◊ ◊ 9135F Fiber Goats X ◊ 9135H Harness Goats X ◊ 9135M Meat Goats X ◊ ◊ 9135PA Pack Goats X ◊ 9135PY Pygmy Goats X ◊ 9

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Horses173 Horseless Horse B 9174 Beginning Horse Management B 9175 LightHorseSelection I 10

177 Horse Training: How to Talk to Your Horse I 10

180 Learning to Jump I 10181 DraftHorse I 10184 Standardbred Horses I 10185 EquineReproductionandGenetics A 10188 Trail Riding I 10189 Dressage I ◊ 10762 HorseNutrition A 10

Llama and Alpacas

132 Llama and Alpaca Project and Record Book X ◊ 10

Poultry 151 PoultryProduction:RaisingPullets X ◊ 10152 PoultryProduction:RaisingBroilers X ◊ 10153 Raising Fancy Poultry X ◊ 10166 Raising Turkeys X ◊ 11

168 Duck or Goose Project and Record Book X ◊ 11

Sheep198 Market Lamb Project and Record Book X ◊ ◊ 11

199 Sheep Breeding Project and Record Book X ◊ ◊ 11

Swine139 Market Hog Project and Record Book X ◊ ◊ 11

140 Swine Breeding Project and Record Book X ◊ ◊ 11

Veterinary Science244 From Airedales to Zebras, Level 1 B ◊ 11245 All Systems Go!, Level 2 I ◊ 11246 OntheCuttingEdge,Level3 A ◊ 12

Child and Family Development434 Growing on My Own, Step 1 B ◊ 12435 Growing With Others, Step 2 I ◊ 12436 GrowinginCommunities,Step3 A ◊ 12442 Family History Treasure Hunt X ◊ 12

Project GuideProject Skill Level—Unlessotherwisenotedintheprojectdescription,skillandagelevelsforprojectsaredefinedasfollows:

AllLevels(X)—Aprojectappropriateforallskillandagelevels.Beginning(B)—Abeginning-levelprojectformemberswithlittleornoexperienceinaprojectarea,or8to10yearolds.Intermediate(I)—Anintermediate-levelprojectformemberswithsomeexperienceinaprojectarea,or11to13yearolds.Advanced(A)—Anadvanced-levelprojectformembersexperiencedinaprojectarea,or14orolder.

Countyfairsandthestatefairoftenhaveagerequirementsthataredifferentthanthoseforprojectenrollment.Whenparticipatinginafairevent,besuretoreviewtherelatedguidelines.

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Clothing and Textile Science406 Clothes for High School and College A ◊ 13407 Accessories for Teens B ◊ 13408 CreativeCostumes A ◊ 14409 Sew Fun B ◊ 12410 Fun with Clothes B ◊ 13

411 emˑbelˑlish:A4-HGuidetoWearableArt I ◊ 13

412 Sew for Others I ◊ 13413 Sundresses and Jumpers B ◊ 13415 ActiveSportswear I ◊ 13417 Dress-UpOutfit A ◊ 14418 Loungewear X ◊ 14419 Tops for Tweens B ◊ 13420 Outer Layers A ◊ 13424 Clothing for Middle School I ◊ 13425 Look Great for Less A ◊ 13426 Clothing for Your Career A ◊ 14430 Shopping Savvy X ◊ 14

431M Clothing Master: Design and Construction A ◊ 14

432M SewingandTextiles(non-Clothing)Master A ◊ 14

Creative and Leisure Arts Cake Decorating

492 CakeDecoratingProjectandRecordBook X ◊ ◊ 14

Collecting496 Collectibles B 14

Fine Arts499 You Can Quilt! I ◊ 14592 Get Started in Art X ◊ 15

Photography584 Focus on Photography, Level 1 B ◊ 15585 ControllingtheImage,Level2 I ◊ 15586 Mastering Photography, Level 3 A ◊ 15

589M Photography Master A ◊ 15 Scrapbooking

497 Scrapbooking: A 4-H Guide to Preserving Memories B ◊ 15

Theater Arts596 Play the Role I 15597 Become a Puppeteer! I 15598 Set the Stage I 15

Writing587 WritingandReportingforTeenagers A 15588 CreativeWritingforTeens I 15

Food and Nutrition459 ISpyintheKitchen B ◊ 16461 Let's Bake Quick Breads I ◊ 16

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462 Yeast Breads on the Rise A ◊ 17463 SportsNutrition2:GetSet! I ◊ 16467 You're the Chef A ◊ 17469 Global Gourmet A ◊ 17472 Grill Master I ◊ 16474 Beyond the Grill A ◊ 17475 Star Spangled Foods I ◊ 16476 Pathways to Culinary Success A ◊ 17

477 PartyPlanner:A4-HGuidetoQuantityCooking I ◊ 16

481 Food and Fitness for Fun B ◊ 16482 Food and Fitness Choices for You I ◊ 16483 SportsNutrition1:OnYourMark! B ◊ 16484 SnackAttack! B ◊ 16485 Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals I ◊ 17

486 Dashboard Dining: A 4-H Guide to Healthful Fast Food Choices I ◊ 17

487 Fast Break for Breakfast B ◊ 16

Healthy Living300 You're the Athlete I ◊ 17351 Staying Healthy B ◊ 17352 Keeping Fit I ◊ 17353 FirstAidinAction B ◊ 17357 Alcohol and Drug Abuse A ◊ 17358 The Truth About Tobacco A ◊ 17

Home Living491 Adventures in Home Living B ◊ 17494 Makeover My Space I ◊ 17495 Your First Home Away From Home A ◊ 18

Leadership and Citizenship370 One on One A ◊ 18371 Club Teen Leadership A ◊ 18374 Teen Boardsmanship A ◊ 18

375 Leadership Road Trip: Where Are You Going? I ◊ 18

376 Pantry Panic: An Advanced-Level Food Project for Community-Minded Youth A ◊ 18

377 Speak Out A ◊ 18378M Leadership Master A ◊ 18380 ProjectCitizen,Level1 I ◊ 18381 ProjectCitizen,Level2 A ◊ 18511 CARTEENS Member Resource A 18

Money Management445 Becoming Money Wise B ◊ 19446 Money Fun-damentals I ◊ 19

447 Money Moves I ◊ 19

448 Teens...OntheRoadtoFinancialSuccess A ◊ 19

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Natural Resources Gardening and Plant Science

670 Canning and Freezing I ◊ 19671 How Does Your Garden Grow? B ◊ 20691 Vegetable Gardening 1 B 20692 Growing with the Seasons I 20

The Natural World611 Let'sExploretheOutdoors B ◊ 20613 ExploringOurForests I ◊ 20614 TreePlanting I ◊ 20617 ExploringOhioPonds B ◊ 20620 WhyTreesMatter B ◊ 20621 Ohio Birds X ◊ 20622 Trapping Muskrats in Ohio I ◊ 20623 Fishing for the Beginner B ◊ 20624 FishingfortheIntermediate I ◊ 20641 Beekeeping Project and Record Book X ◊ 20644 ExploringOurInsectWorld1 B ◊ 20645 ExploringOurInsectWorld2 I ◊ 20

Shooting Sports630 Safe Use of Guns B ◊ 20631 Basic Archery B ◊ 20

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Aerospace

501 Rockets Away (2-liter bottle) B ◊ 21502 Science Fun with Flight B ◊ 21

503 Rockets Away (Solid-Fuel Model Rockets) B ◊ 21

503M Solid-Fuel Rocketry Master A ◊ 21

All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)555 ATV Safety X ◊ 21

Bicycle517 Bicycling for Fun, Level 1 B ◊ 21518 WheelsinMotion,Level2 I ◊ 21

Electricity527 Magic of Electricity, Level 1 B ◊ 22528 InvestigatingElectricity,Level2 I ◊ 22529 Wired for Power, Level 3 I ◊ 22530 Entering Electronics, Level 4 A ◊ 22531 Science Fun with Electricity B ◊ 22

Food Science

490 Science Fun with Dairy Foods: The Case of the Missing Milk B ◊ 22

Electric Radio-Controlled Vehicles504 Electric Radio-Controlled Vehicles I ◊ 22

Robotics509 Robotics1:NeXTTechnology I ◊ 22510 Robotics2:NeXTSteps A ◊ 22

512M RoboticsMaster A ◊ 22

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Rope540 Rope X ◊ 23

Small Engines and Lawn Care541 CrankItUp,SmallEngines1 B ◊ 23542 WarmItUp,SmallEngines2 I ◊ 23543 TuneItUp,SmallEngines3 A ◊ 23548 Lawn Care X ◊ 23

Tractor and Machinery Operation

551 StartingUp:GettingtoKnowYourTractor, Level A B ◊ 23

552 TractorOperations:GearingUpforSafety, Level B I ◊ 23

553 Moving Out: Learning About Your Tractor and Farm Machinery, Level C I ◊ 23

554Learning More: Learning About Agricultural Tractors and Equipment, Level D

A ◊ 23

561 NationalSafeTractorandMachineryProgram, Student Manual A ◊ 23

Welding

573 Arcs and Sparks—Shielded Metal Arc Welding I ◊ 23

Woodworking 556 Measuring Up, Level 1 B ◊ 24557 Making the Cut, Level 2 I ◊ 24558 NailingItTogether,Level3 I ◊ 24559 Finishing Up, Level 4 A ◊ 24

560M Woodworking Master A ◊ 24

Self-Determined365.01 Astronomy X ◊ 24365.02 Model Railroading X ◊ 24365.03 Weather X ◊ 24365.04 Clowning X ◊ 24365.05 Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils X ◊ 24365.06 American Sign Language X ◊ 24365.07 Computers X ◊ 24365.08 DiscoveringGenetics X ◊ 24365.09 Canoeing X ◊ 24365.10 Local Foods X ◊ 24365.11 Camp Counseling X ◊ 24365.12 DigitalImaging X ◊ 24365.13 ReptilesandAmphibians X ◊ 24365.14 Climate Change X ◊ 24365.16 Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi, Oh My! X ◊ 24365.17 Babysitting X ◊ 24365.18 Ways of Knowing Water X ◊ 24365.19 TheWorkWorldIsCalling X ◊ 24365.21 Skateboarding X ◊ 24365.22 Pigeons X ◊ 24365.23 NativeAmericanArtifacts X ◊ 24

Workforce Preparation379 Get in the Act! Take 1 B ◊ 24

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Do you have a beginning-level 4-H member who is just learningabout4-Hprojects?Thetitlesbelowareallgoodchoicesforourveryyoungestmembers. 91 Discovering 4-H 7 173 Horseless Horse 9 216 Purr-fect Pals, Level 1 8 244 From Airedales to Zebras, Level 1 12 409 Sew Fun 13 410 Fun with Clothes 13 459 ISpyintheKitchen 16 484 SnackAttack! 16 490 Science Fun with Dairy Foods: The Case of the Missing Milk 22 502 Science Fun with Flight 21 517 Bicycling For Fun, Level 1 21 531 Science Fun with Electricity 22

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Animal SciencesCompanion Animals and Rabbits

230 4-H PetPALS Project and Record Book X ◊ 25230GPM PetPALS: Leader's Guide X ◊ 25

Cloverbuds

710GPM Ohio Cloverbud Program Manual—Series 1 25

711GPM Ohio's 4-H Cloverbud Program—SeriesIICurriculumInstructionalMaterials 25

712GPM Connect to College 25

713GPM Choose and Tell Cards 25

Leadership and CitizenshipCARTEENS

511GPM CARTEENS 26Project Citizen

380 ProjectCitizen,Level1 I ◊ 26381 ProjectCitizen,Level2 A ◊ 26

Natural ResourcesJunior Master Gardener: Growing Good Kids

672GPM Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Teacher/Leader Guide B 26

672 Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Handbook B 26

Shooting Sports750 Rifle Member Record Book X ◊ 26751 Archery Member Record Book X ◊ 26752 Shotgun Member Record Book X ◊ 26753 Pistol Member Record Book X ◊ 26754 Hunting/Wildlife Member Record Book X ◊ 26755 Muzzleloader Member Record Book X ◊ 26756 Living History Member Record Book X ◊ 26

School Enrichment Afterschool Agriculture760GPM Acres of Adventures 1 27761GPM Acres of Adventures 2 27 Food and Nutrition488GPM TeamUpforGoodNutrition 27 Gardening and Plant Science 496GPM Growing Together 27 Money Management441GPM Real Money, Real World (CD) 27 Science Alive

167GPM ChickQuest:TheScientificJourneyThrough a Life Cycle (Teacher Guide) 27

489GPM Breads of the Harvest 28

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Subject IndexTopic PageActing.......................................... 15Afterschoolprograms.................. 26Airplanes..................................... 21Alcohol abuse.............................. 17All-terrain vehicles (ATV)............. 21Alpacas........................................ 10Ambassadors................................. 5Archery........................................ 26Arrowheads................................. 24Art................................................ 15Astronomy................................... 24Athletics....................................... 17Babysitting................................... 24Beef............................................... 7Beekeeping.................................. 20Bicycles........................................ 21Birds............................................. 20Bread making.............................. 16Camp counseling................... 19, 24Camping........................................ 5 Cakedecorating........................... 14Canning and freezing .................. 19Canoeing...................................... 24Careers........................................ 24Carpentry..................................... 24CARTEENS................................ 5, 26Cats................................................ 8Cavies............................................ 8Chickens...................................... 10Child development...................... 12Citizenship................................... 26Climate change............................ 24Clothing....................................... 12Cloverbuds............................... 5, 25Clowning...................................... 24Collecting..................................... 14Communication........................... 19Companion animals................. 8, 25Computers................................... 24Cooking........................................ 16Crafts........................................... 15Creativewriting........................... 15Dairycattle.................................... 9Dairy foods.................................. 22Decorating................................... 17

Digital imaging............................. 24 Discovering 4-H............................. 7Dogs............................................... 8 Ducks........................................... 10Drinking and driving.................... 18Drug abuse.................................. 17Electricity..................................... 22Embryology................................. 27Engines........................................ 23Families.................................. 12, 24Fast food...................................... 17Financial literacy.......................... 19First aid........................................ 17Fishing......................................... 20Foodandnutrition................. 16, 27Gardening.........................20, 26, 27Geese........................................... 11Genetics....................................... 24Geology....................................... 24Genealogy................................... 12Gerbils........................................... 8Goats............................................. 9Guinea pigs.................................... 8Gun safety................................... 20Hamsters....................................... 8Health.......................................... 17Horses............................................ 9Huntingandwildlife.................... 26In-schoolprograms...................... 26Insects......................................... 20Interiordesign............................. 17International.................................. 5Lawn care.................................... 23Leadership............................. 18, 26Living history............................... 26Llamas......................................... 10Local foods................................... 24Mice............................................... 8Model airplanes........................... 21Model railroading........................ 24Money management............. 19, 27Muskrat trapping......................... 20Muzzle loading............................ 26NativeAmericanartifacts............ 24Nutrition................................ 16, 27Officerbooks............................... 18OperationMilitaryKids................. 5

Outdoorrecreation...................... 20Party Planning............................. 16Pets.......................................6, 8, 25Photography................................ 15 Pigeons........................................ 24Pigs.............................................. 11Pistol............................................ 26Plant pathology........................... 24Pocket pets.................................... 8Ponds........................................... 20Poultry......................................... 10Public speaking............................ 18Quilting........................................ 14Rabbits........................................... 8Radio-controlled vehicles............ 22Reptilesandamphibians............. 24Rifle............................................. 26Robotics....................................... 22Rocketry................................. 21, 28Rope............................................ 23Scrapbooking............................... 15Self-Determined.......................... 24Sewing......................................... 13Sheep........................................... 11Shootingsports..................... 20, 26Shotgun....................................... 26Sign language.............................. 24Skateboarding.............................. 24Small animals................................. 8Small engines............................... 23Sportsnutrition..................... 16, 17Sports.......................................... 17Swine........................................... 11Textiles......................................... 12Theater arts................................. 15Tobacco....................................... 17Tractors........................................ 23Trees............................................ 20Turkeys........................................ 11Veterinary science....................... 11Volunteers..................................... 6Watersheds................................. 24Wearable art................................ 13Weather................................. 24, 28Welding....................................... 23Woodworking.............................. 24Workforcepreparation................ 24

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