4-H Curriculum Resources

Citizenship

Citizenship International

Citizenship includes concern for the common good, respect for authority, and community mindfulness. Citizenship projects assist 4-H'ers to make connections with local, state, and federal governments and communities through education and community service learning. Service learning connects community service to education through thoughtful reflection and discussions. Citizenship also includes curriculum and international exhcange program that teaches 4-H'ers cross-cultural understanding and international interdependence in our increasingly global society.

Project Books Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 30001 384-162 Me, My Family & My Friends Print1   |   PDF3 9-11 30002 384-163 My Neighborhood Print1 9-11 30003 384-164 My Clubs & Groups Print 9-11 30004 384-165 My Community Print1 12 and up 30005 384-166 My Heritage Print1   |   PDF3 14 and up 30006 384-167 My Government Print1   |   PDF3 14 and up 30007 384-168 My World Print1   |   PDF3 14 and up 30008 Service Learning (in process) Print1  9-19 4-H National Curriculum Project   Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 30011 - Citizenship   Citizenship Adventure Kit Print2 Grades 5-12 30009 - Service Learning   Agents of Change Print2 Grades K-12 30009 - Service Learning   Raise Your Voice Print2 Grades 5-12 Leaders Guides Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages Citizenship 384-169 Citizenship Leaders Guide Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 4-H National Curriculum Project   Title Formats Available Suggested Ages Citizenship   Citizenship Guide's Handbook Print2 Grades K-12     Service Learning Helper's Guide Print2 Grades K-12   Qué Rico! La Cultura Bilingual Helper's Guide Print2 Grades K-8 School Enrichment (Teachers guides with lessons, suggested activities and student worksheets) Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 30013 - Citizenship Enrichment 388-806 Virginia 4-H School Enrichment Citizenship PDF3   Educational events and Competitions - www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/citizenship.html Additional Resources Service Learning websites http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/citizenship/

International

The mission of the Virginia 4-H international program is to provide experiential, educational and development experiences for 4-H members and the adults that work with them which meet these goals: Help young people and their families understand the importance of knowing about other countries and the US, and their respective cultures. Instill positive cross-culture attitudes and skills that enhance mutual understanding and acceptance of all people. Expand the opportunities for young people to experience global citizenship responsibilities in today's interdependent world. Increase self-esteem and confidence through adapting to new situations. Learn languages and communication skills. Increase overall global awareness. Your first contact for more information is: Your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office. For additional information, contact: Joe Hunnings, Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Virginia Tech, Phone: 540-231-6372, hunnings@vt.edu

Project Books Other State's 4-H Publications Project   Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 31001 - International   And my World, Activity Guide Print4 9-19 31002 - International   International Exchange Delegate or Host Print4 9-19 Leaders Guides Other State's 4-H Publications Project   Title Formats Available Suggested Ages International   Leaders Guide, And My World Unit Print4 9-19 Competition Aids   Publication  Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 388-062 Presentation Scoring Aid Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-028 Express Yourself Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-056 Presentations Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 Additional Resources JAPANESE SUMMER EXCHANGE Contact: Judy Ann Fray, 4-H Volunteer LABO Coordinator 540-948-4220 http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/citizenship/japan.html HIGH SCHOOL JAPANESE EXCHANGE and FUTURE LEADERS EXCHANGE (FLEX) Contact Becky Moyer, 4-H Volunteer LABO and FLEX Coordinator, 540-459-3048 INTERNATIONAL 4-H YOUTH EXCHANGE (IFYE) Contact: Dottie Nelson, 4-H Volunteer IFYE Coordinator 304-425-5198 (245) http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/citizenship/ifyerep.html VA 4-H / COSTA RICA 4-S EXCHANGE Contact: Joe Hunnings, Extension Specialist, 4-H; 540-231-6371 ON-LINE RESOURCES 4-H JAPANESE EXCHANGE PARTICIPATION FORMS PUBLICATIONS: Learning about Japan - Leader's and members Manual - contact Judy Ann Fray 384-105 "Discover...Yourself, Your World" Promotional Brochure Activity sheets in the leader guides may be copied as needed for use by individual members VIDEOS: Available from Judy Ann Fray (540-948-4220) 4-H International Exchange Japan: Journey of Discovery LABO in Japan: Exchange What's It Really Like - LABO Meeting Scott Again - LABO A New World Awaits You Bring Home the World 4-H Japanese Exchange

¹Available from your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office.
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