Project Achievement

ThIs week

4-H Project

AchIevement

The 4-H Project

Achievement Path

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Grade ________ Teacher ______________________________

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Project Achievement

Finding Your Way to 4-H

Project Achievement

Finding Your Way to 4-H

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A 4-H presentation is a great way to teach someone something you have learned. It’s “showing how” while “telling how.” You can

actually make or do something (step-by-step) and have a ﬁnished product to show at the end, or you can just “tell how” by talking and

showing visuals like charts, graphs, drawings, models, photographs, or cut-outs.

By doing a 4-H presentation, you will learn to research a project, organize your ideas in a logical order, and develop skills of expressing

yourself to others. All of the 4-H Projects also match the Georgia Career Clusters and not only help you learn about a topic but

may also help you as you think about your future.

You will enjoy going to DPA: you will meet other 4-H’ers, experience getting in front of others to

share what you have learned, and feel great just knowing you participated.

4-H Staff and Volunteers

Your county volunteer leaders, 4-H Agents, and older 4-H club members may be available to offer

some help with your project — they may be experts in your project area, have similar interests in your

project, or may be able to listen to your speech while you practice. Call your 4-H ofﬁce and ask for help

if you need it. Don’t forget to ask when CPA may be, too. CPA can be your ﬁrst chance to let a judge

see your presentation.

Select a Project

Every 4-H’er who participates in 4-H Project Achievement must select a project, then decide on a speciﬁc

topic for a presentation.

Georgia Career Clusters and 5th and 6th Grade Project Areas

Getting Started With Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pick Your Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Arch’s Build a Speech Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Putting it All Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Your 4-H Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4-H Presentations

Georgia 4-H is a partner in public education and strives to incorporate state standards

in the educational materials produced for in-school use. The following standards are

correlated to the educational learning experience of 4-H Project Achievement.

ELAGSE5RI1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly

and when drawing inferences from the text.

ELAGSE5RI4: Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-speciﬁc words

and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area (sub topics a-d addressed

in 4-H Project Achievement).

ELAGSE5W1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of

view with reasons (sub topics a-d addressed in 4-H Project Achievement).

ELAGSE5W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and

convey ideas and information clearly (sub topics a-d addressed in 4-H Project

Achievement).

ELAGSE6W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and

relevant evidence (sub topics a-d addressed in 4-H Project Achievement).

ELAGSE6W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas,

concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant

content (sub topics a-d addressed in 4-H Project Achievement).

ELAGSE5SL4: Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically

and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or

themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

ELAGSE6SL4: Present claims and ﬁndings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent

descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye

contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Think Green! Not just 4-H Green…but let’s help do our part to recycle and

reuse. Save this book, reread it or pass it along to a friend.

If it’s too worn, please recycle it.

Are you a little puzzled about this

CPA & DPA thing?

Are you a little clueless about this presentation and all the things you might do?

CPA, DPA, and all the others are great opportunities and lots of fun. So quit putting it

off because you’re not sure what to do and let me, Arch the Dawg, be your guide. I’ll

help you put the pieces together. If you dig into this edition with me, you’ll ﬁnd

4-H Project Achievement just isn’t that hard after all!! Come along and

be a Top Dawg with me!

CONTENTS:

Agricultural Awareness

Archaeology

Beef

Between Meals

Cat Care

Companion and Specialty Animals

Dairy & Milk Science

Dairy Foods

Dog Care and Training

Entomology

Environmental Science

Flowers, Shrubs & Lawns

Food Fare

Food Safety & Preservation

Forest Resources & Wood Science

Fresh Water Fish & Shellﬁsh

Fruits, Vegetables, & Nuts

Horse

Marine & Coastal Ecology

Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Survival Skills

Paleontology

Plants, Soils & Fertilizers

Pork Production

Poultry & Egg Science

Rabbits

Sheep & Milk Goats

Target Sports

Veterinary Science

Wildlife

Business Management &

Administration

Time & Money Management

Workforce Preparation & Career

Development

Education Training

Historic People

Historic Places and Events

Human Development

Health Science

Health

Sports - Individual

Sports - Team

Food for Health & Sport

Food for Fitness

Human Services

International

Hospitality & Tourism

General Recreation

Science, Engineering,

Technology & Mathematics

General Science

Geology

Herpetology

Robotics

Arts, AV/Technology &

Communication

Arts

Clothing & Textiles

Interior Design

Communication

Computer Information Technology

Crafts

Creative Stitchery

Performing Arts General

Performing Arts Instrumental

Performing Arts Vocal

Photography

Public Speaking

Architecture & Construction

Engineering & Mathematics

Housing, Equipment, & Environment

Law, Public Safety,

Corrections & Security

Safety

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Transportation,

Distribution & Logistics

Bicycle

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Some projects at CPA and DPA require special presentations and instead of

speaking a 4-H’er may create something or perform and then talk with the

judge. BETWEEN MEAL SNACKS, CREATIVE

STITCHERY, PUBLIC SPEAKING, FOOD FARE,

and PERFORMING ARTS are projects with

special requirements other than a speech.

See your 4-H Agent or volunteer leader for

guidelines.

Have you ever wondered why ﬁnding a project

is such a hard decision? It’s because there are so many from which to

choose. You should pick a project that interests you since you will be preparing

a presentation in your project.

If you are unsure of your project, here’s an easy game, PICK

A PROJECT! Read through the list and circle the letters at the

beginning of those you like best. You can circle as many as you like.

A I like to ride horses

B I like to build

C I like to learn new games

D I like house plants

B I like things that move

F I like to experiment in the kitchen

H I like to study pollution

D I like to work in the yard

E I like to give speeches

A I live on a farm

B I like the computer

A I like agriculture

B I like engines and motors

E I like to play an instrument

G I like to shop

H I like to recycle

A I like animals

C I like to collect things

E I like buildings and houses

B I like to make things

F I like to cook

A I like to teach my dog tricks

C I like sports

A I like to raise farm animals

C I like the outdoors

D I like gardens

F I like to plan meals

G I like to babysit

C I like to dance

G I like to wear nice clothes

D I like to dig in the dirt

C I like to camp

E I like to take pictures

F I like to eat

G I like to help people

H I like the water and oceans

D I like the forests

E I like to talk

D I like animals in the woods

B I like to ride bikes

H I like to take care of the earth

F I like to grocery shop

E I like to learn about people

G I like to decorate my room

H I like to conserve energy

F I like to learn about nutrition

G I like to sew

H I like to fish

PROJECT!

You will probably circle one or two letters more times than you circle any of the other

letters. On this page we have listed all of the different project areas, grouped together

by things you like to do. Find the group with the same letter as the letter you circled the

most times. Read about that project group. This will give you an idea to begin. Some

projects are listed under several groups because they have characteristics of many.

Add Up Your Totals for Each Letter! Then, check out the groupings listed below. Find the

letter with the highest total and looks like you’re closer to Finding Your Project!

In this group of projects are animals on the farm and at home. Your presentation may be about caring for the

animal, selecting the animal or what you need to raise the animal. Your project suggestions are Dairy & Milk

Science, Beef, Poultry & Egg Science, Pork Production, Dog Care & Training, Companion and Specialty

Animals, Science, Cat Care, Vet Science, Horse, Rabbits, Ag Awareness, or Sheep & Meat Goats.

These projects are for those who work with their hands or like to build and repair things. Your presentation

could be about building or making an item or ﬁxing something. Your project suggestions are Art, Crafts,

Bicycle, Engineering and Mechanics, Computer Information Technology, Robotics, or Workforce

Preparation.

Everyone likes to have fun and relax. These projects are about your hobbies and activities. Your presentation

could cover playing a sport or participating in your hobby or performing for a group. It’s outdoors and free

time activities. Your project suggestions are Art, Crafts, Sports-Individual and Sports –Team, Outdoor

Recreation, General Recreation, Performing Arts Instrumental, Performing Arts General, Performing

Arts Vocal, Outdoor Survival Skills, Air Science, or Target Sports.

Nature fascinates everyone. These projects explore the outdoors. Your presentation may be about how things

grow, a type of animal or insect or how to change your garden. Your project suggestions are Ag Awareness,

Entomology, Flowers, Shrubs & Lawns, Forest Resources & Wood Science, Fruits, Vegetables &

Nuts, Fresh Water Fish & Shellfish, Wildlife, Plants, Soils & Fertilizers, Geology, or Herpetology.

Communicating and sharing with others can be lots of fun. If you like to “show off” what you know or

look at the history of people and their lives, these projects may be for you. Your presentation may be a

speech about what you like, how to take pictures or how buildings are drawn. Your project suggestions are

International, Performing Arts Instrumental, Performing Arts General, Archaeology, Communications,

Paleontology, Photography, Public Speaking, Performing Arts Vocal, or Historic People and Historic

Places and Events.

Food can be lots of fun. Your presentation would include tips on making a dish or a speciﬁc food. It might

also be about an appliance or what is needed to cook. Project suggestions are Between Meal Snacks,

Food for Fitness, Dairy Foods, Food Fare, Food for the Family, Food for Health & Sport, Food Safety &

Preservation, Housing, or Equipment & Environment.

The home is an important part of your life. These projects are all about home and the people with you. Your

presentation may be about selecting items for you or your home or how to live a happier life. Your project

suggestions are Human Development, Safety, Housing, Equipment & Environment, Time & Money

Management, Clothing & Textiles, Interior Design, Health, or Creativity Stitchery.

Preserving the earth and our environment is very interesting. These projects are all

about conservation. Your presentation would be about how we can conserve. Your

project suggestions are Marine & Coastal Ecology, Environmental Science, or

General Science.

Picking Your Project

Where you get into the “meat” or the most

important part of your speech. From your

research try to list 3-5 main points you

want to make about the topic. Without the

meat you don’t have a hamburger. Without

the body, you don’t have a speech!

A speech would be left hanging

without the conclusion. Review the

main points, tell the audience what

action you want them to take, and relate

back to the introduction.

Acknowledgements:

Teaching 4-H Demonstrations and

Talks from Georgia 4-H English Language Arts Curriculum

INTRODUCTION

Descriptive

Words

Visual Theme

Expression

BODY

CONCLUSION

Gets the audiences’ attention (give a quote,

surprising fact, ask a question, relate a

personal experience, exclamatory,

etc.) Make sure the audience knows

what the speech is about!

Descriptive words give a speech that little

“extra” flavor that is needed to make the

speech appealing. Just like “extras” added to

Arch’s burger!

Visual Aids help to give the audience

a visual cue to better

understand your

speech and keeps

their attention!

Expression in your

speech encouragers

your audience to listen!

Now that you’ve picked your project and done your research, you are ready to put together your presentation. Arch the

Dawg loves a good burger with lots of extras added, so follow his recipe to build your speech. Whether your presentation

is for Cloverleaf Project Achievement or District Project Achievement or for a school project, this is all you need!

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Arch’s Build a Speech Activity:

Your Presentation isn’t just what you say, it’s how say it, how you illustrate it and how you present

yourself. In addition to learning your presentation, you’ll want to create visuals that help the audience

picture what you are talking about. Visuals may be things you hold or show or you may create posters to

illustrate your ideas. If the audience sees it, the audience will believe and remember!

Creating posters are more than just pretty boards, you’ll want to plan your visuals just like you’ve planned

your presentation.

Keep in mind these visual tips from the Top Dawg:

 Plan your posters or visuals when you write your presentation

 Think about what you’ll show or what you’ll do to help your audience “see” your speech

 Plan your visuals in a draft form ﬁrst

 Use only one or two colors to attract attention

 A theme can be a fun way to illustrate your point

 Make your words and pictures large enough to see from the back of the room

 Pick 10 strong words instead of 20 weak words

 Have key words stand out

Along with your visuals, YOU are part of the presentation. Begin with a smile and present

yourself with enthusiasm and conﬁdence. And don’t forget to think about what you’re going

to wear. Your outﬁt can add to your presentation. If you are talking about horseback riding,

wear what you would wear to ride horses. For most presentations, nicer school clothes such

as slacks or skirts are appropriate too. Just put your best foot forward.

Practice does make perfect… practice your speech so that you are conﬁdent in your

presentation. Remember no chewing gum and to

speak up, loud and proud!

Appearance

Visuals

Delivery

Orderly Progress

Research-Based Information

Knowledge of Subject

Time Limit

4-H Project Achievement

is judged on:

MY PRESENTATION TITLE:

What’ I’ll Say What I’ll do

INTRODUCTION—Tell Them What You Are Going To Tell Them

BODY—Tell Them The Facts

CONCLUSION—Tell Them What You Told Them

MY PRESENTATION TITLE:

What’ I’ll Say What I’ll do

INTRODUCTION—Tell Them What You Are Going To Tell Them

BODY—Tell Them The Facts

CONCLUSION—Tell Them What You Told Them

ON CAREERS

As you reﬂect on your project and presentation, circle the Career Cluster or

Clusters that could be associated with your project:

Departmental Publication 4-H FM-05 Printed 2018

The University of Georgia and Ft. Valley State University, the U. S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. Cooperative Extension, the

University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences offers educational programs, assistance and materials to all people without regard to race,

color, national origin, age, gender or disability.

An Equal Opportunity/Afﬁrmative Action/Veteran/Disability Institution

Committed to a Diverse Work Force

Compiled and Written by: Jenny W. Jordan, State 4-H Extension Faculty

Contributing Writers: Kathy Baldwin, Southeast 4-H Program Development Coordinator; Lauren Boykin, Screven County 4-H Agent;

Angie Daughtry, Candler County 4-H Agent; Lee Anna Deal, Bulloch County 4-H Agent; Jennifer T. Miller, Montgomery County ANR Agent;

Stephanie Myers, Evans County 4-H Agent; Wendy Sauley-Simmons, Spalding County 4-H Program Assistant;

Abby Smith, Efﬁngham County 4-H Agent; Rachel Stewart, Tattnall County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent

Reviewed by: Mandy B. Marable, State 4-H Extension Faculty Design and Layout by: Sam Pittard, Bulldog Print + Design

Laura Perry Johnson Arch D. Smith

Associate Dean for Extension State 4-H Leader/Director of 4-H

Sam Pardue, Dean and Director, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Your 4-H Presentation

Agriculture, Food,

Natural Resources

Manufacturing

Law, Public Safety,

Corrections and

Security

Science, Technology,

Engineering and

Mathematics

Transportation,

Distributions and

Logistics

Finance

Arts, AV/Technology

and Communications

Government and

Public Administration

Education and

Training

Information

Technology

Health Science

Energy

Hospitality and

Tourism

Human Services

Architecture and

Construction

Business

Management and

Administration

Marketing

Throughout your 4-H years, you will have many opportunities to give presentations and compete in county, district, state and national levels.

By beginning now, you will gain life-long skills and confidence that will help you in school, college, job interviews and in your career. 4-H

Project Achievement may even help you decide what you want to do in your future. Have fun with your project and all 4-H has to offer!