Oconee County 4-H
Finding Your Way to CPA
County Project Achievement
Most Cloverleaf Project
Presentations are
Illustrated Talks
A Presentation using
posters or other props
County Project Achievement
CPA is
A great way to teach something you know.
Showing and telling how.
Sharing your experiences.
County Project Achievement
CPA will help you to
Learn to research a project.
Organize ideas.
Develop public speaking skills.
Gain self-confidence.
County Project Achievement
1. Pick a Project
There are over 60 to choose from!
Pick something that you enjoy.
Choose from over 60!
Agriculture Awareness Flowers, Shrubs & Lawns Outdoor Survival Skills
Air Science Food for Health & Sport PaleontologyArchaeology Food for the Family Performing Arts - GeneralArts Food Safety & Preservation Performing Arts - InstrumentalBeef Forest Resources & Wood Science Performing Arts - VocalBetween Meal Snacks Fresh Water Fish & Shellfish PhotographyBicycle Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts Plants, Soils & FertilizersCat Care General Recreation Pork ProductionClothing & Textiles General Science Poultry & Egg ScienceCommunications Geology Power & EnergyCompanion Animals Health Public SpeakingComputers History RabbitsConservation & Recycling Horse SafetyCrafts Housing, Equipment & Environment Sheep & Meat GoatsCreative Stitchery Human Development SportsDairy & Milk Science Interior Design Target SportsDairy Foods International Time & Money ManagementDog Care & Training Marine & Coastal Ecology Using Water WiselyElectric/Electronic Ocean Ecology Veterinary ScienceEntomology Outdoor Recreation Wildlife
Workforce Preparation
Project Objectives
To find out details of each project go to:
www.georgia4h.org/public/more/guidebook/cloverleafprojectachievement.html
Some projects do not require a demonstration:
Between Meal Snacks – Prepare a Nutritious Snack
Creative Stitchery – Sew a Garment or Item
Performing Arts – Sing, Dance or Play a Musical Instrument
2. Narrow your subject down. - Be specific
- Be creative
Take the Bite Out of Your New Puppy.
Grooming and Bathing a Dog.
Healthy Lifestyles for Pampered Pets.
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks.
3. Develop Your Project
Collect information on your topic– Use books, magazines and the internet– Interview experts in the field
Use an outline to organize your thoughts.– Introduction– Body– Conclusion
The Introduction
Hook the audience.
Introduce yourself.
Tell why the topic is important to you.
Tell what your demonstration will cover.
The Body
Now you can tell the how and why.
Tell of the materials or ingredients that you will need.
Be specific in describing your steps.
Share your experiences.
Be sure to keep it all in a logical order.
The Conclusion
Summarize your main points.
Refer back to your opening hook.
Leave your audience wanting to hear more. or take action on your topic.
Visual Aids
Make your posters eye-catching and to the point.– Use only one or two colors.– Words and pictures must be big enough to be
seen from a distance.– Use easy to understand words.
Present only main ideas.
Poster Pointers
Use plain type, not fancy printing.
Big and simple is best!
Backgrounds look good with light colors:– Yellow, Orange and Light Blue
Use dark colors for type:– Blue, Green or Purple
Posters Should Look Like This:
Presentation Tips
Stand Up Tall.
Speak Clearly.– Annunciate each word.– Use the tone of your voice to help get your
point across.– Don’t forget to pause at the end of sentences.
Make Eye Contact.
Scoring
Appearance – 10%
Visual Aids – 10%
Delivery – 10%
Orderly Progress – 10%
Accuracy of Information – 15%
Coverage of Subject – 25%
Knowledge of Subject – 15%
Time Limit – 5%– Demonstrations must be no longer than 6 minutes.– Performing Arts time limit is 4 minutes.
CPA SUCCESS!