Cloverleaf Project Achievement Objectives

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10/08

Purpose: To provide an out-of-county educational experience and to give recognition for outstanding accomplishments in 4-H work. 4-H'ers who have been selected as county winners in the various 4-H activities and projects available to Cloverleaf 4-H members will compete with other county winners in their district for district honors.

Objectives:

• To acquire an understanding of subject matter in a given project area.
• To develop skills in researching, assembling and presenting information.
• To stimulate interest in continuing project work through 4-H experiences.
• To provide opportunities for 4-H members to develop and enhance qualities of integrity, sportsmanship, cooperation, poise and self-confidence.
• To help 4-H members develop skills in leadership and communication.

5th grade Language Arts:
Reading

• ELA5R1 For informational texts, the student reads and comprehends in order to develop an understanding and expertise and produces evidence of reading that: (f) identifies and analyzes main ideas, supporting ideas, and supporting details. (g) Makes perceptive and well developed connections. (h) Relates new information to prior knowledge and experience and makes connections related topics or information.
• ELA5R3 The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing

• ELA5W1  The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context, and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout and signals a satisying closure.
• ELA5W2  The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres. The student produces informational writing (e.g. report, procedures, correspondence)
• ELA5W3  The student  uses research and techonology to support writing.

• ELA5LSV2  The student listens to and views various forms of text and media in order to gather and share information, persuade others, and express and understand ideas.  When delivering or responding to presentations, the student (a) shapes information to achieve a particular purpose and to appeal to the interests and background knowledge of audience members. (b) uses notes, multimedia, or other memory aids to structure the presentation. (c) engages the audience with appropriate verbal cues and eye contact  (d) projects a sense of individuality and personality in selecting and organizing content and delivery. (e) Shapes contest and organization according to criteria for importance in resource materials (f) uses technology or other memory aids to structure the presentation.

• Must be a 4-H member in good standing.
• Must be at least 9 years old on January 1 of the current 4-H year; must not have completed 6th grade on January 1 of the current 4-H year; and must be currently enrolled and working in the 4-H "Friends" series or other 4-H activity. A Cloverleaf may compete at DPA with a presentation related to any area of interest.
• No previous first place cloverleaf project achievement district winner is eligible to participate again as a Cloverleaf in the same project area.  This includes Cloverleafs who may have placed 1st in a fifth grade division and are now entering the sixth grade division.
• Certification of Eligibility forms are required for participants in the Food Fare, Food for Fitness and Kitchen Fun competition (EFNEP/FNP projects).

• Counties may bring up to three (3) 4-H'ers regardless of gender in each project to DPA. Exception: You may ONLY bring two (2) 4-H'ers in the Foods LAB project(s).
• Cloverleaf presentations should be limited to a maximum time of six (6) minutes. Exception: All Performing Arts are four (4) minutes maximum.
• There is a five (5) minute setup time limit for demonstrations. The 4-H'er may use assistance as necessary to set up within the five minute limit. The limit begins once the previous demonstrator has cleared away his or her materials. This is not to be confused with preparation time in some of the food projects.
• Live Animals including small animals such as fish, hamsters, and hermit crabs are not permitted at Cloverleaf project competition.
• 4-H Cloverleaf students are not allowed to bring to any district competitions or have in their possession at school during any 4-H event, activity or function the following items: loaded or unload firearms, mace, box cutter, explosive devices including bullets and stun guns, razors, guns or replica of guns, chemical sprays, razor blades, darts, ammunition of any type, pellet or BB gun, night stick knife of any type or size stink bomb\pipe bomb, fireworks of any type, any homemade bomb or smoke bob, martial arts devices, paint bombs, any item that releases a spray, foam, smoke, gas, fire or odor, fuses for explosive devices, fighting chains, metal or brass knuckles, pen style laser pointers or any item not allowed by the county school system.
• Cloverleaf projects may not use any appliance with a blade for a presentation (including food labs). This includes blenders, food processors and hand choppers
• Videos, slides, computers, may be used in the Photography and Communications projects only. 4-H'ers must provide their own slide projector, video projector, computer screen,extension cord, etc. Demonstration must be given in the room scheduled. This means there is a possibility that the demonstration could be scheduled in one of the open pavilions where darkening the room will be impossible.
• Computer(s) and computer equipment/programs may be used in the Computer project only and again the 4-H'er must furnish all of his/her equipment. Demonstration must be given in the room scheduled. This means there is a possibility that the demonstration could be scheduled in one of the open pavilions where darkening the room will be impossible.
• Overhead projectors and portable music players may be used in any demonstration, however, all equipment must be furnished by the 4-H'er. This includes the overhead projector, players, screen, extension cords, etc. Demonstration must be given in the room scheduled. This means there is a possibility that the demonstration could be scheduled in one of the open pavilions where darkening the room will be impossible.
• Food Fare and Between Meal Snacks are the only project in which food preparation should take place during cloverleaf project achievement competition.  Foods projects that are illustrated talks are not appropriate avenues for food preparation and points may be deducted for demonstrating preparation stages.
• Cloverleaf competition ends at District Project Achievement.

 

EXCEPTIONS TO ILLUSTRATED TALKS ARE:
**  Food Fare & Between Meal Snacks
    A specified product must be prepared from start to finish during a scheduled lab period. No formal presentation is
    required;however 4-H'er must be able to answer questions about foods, nutrition and the project during discussion with the judges.
*** Other Projects
    Performing Arts - General, Instrumental and Vocal (4 minutes)
    Fashion Revue
    Public Speaking (6 minutes)
        *** See Specific pages in this section for details on special requirements

Agricultural Awareness
To gain a basic understanding of: the importance of agriculture in providing life sustaining food and fiber for the world's people and the many careers available in the field of agriculture

Air Science
To develop a greater appreciation for Air Science; to encourage scientific inquiry and intellectual curiosity; to develop knowledge and skills in flight principles, model rocketry, or any other phase of aerospace endeavor

Archaeology
To learn more about the history of man, man in ancient cultures, buried cities, ancient cultures, buried graves, weapons, ornaments and tools.

Arts
To gain appreciation for various leisure activities ... especially arts;  to develop skills in arts, to express originality and creativity in art forms, to share fun with others . [Click here for categories]

Beef
To acquire an understanding of beef cattle and the related industries, including breeding, feeding, production, by products and end products. Useful for acquiring skills needed to own and care for a steer or heifer project but not limited to those 4-H'ers who show a beef animal.

Between Meal Snacks- Lab (1 hour)
To learn the foods which should be eaten each day for good health; to plan a menu using the MyPyramid.gov; to plan between meal snacks that contribute essential nutrients - not just empty calories; to understand how snacks can fit into a daily food plan, and  to acquire skills needed to prepare and serve between meal snacks.

Members will plan and bring a partial daily menu including a dinner meal and a snack and prepare the no-cook (no-bake) snack food from this plan.The no cook snack must be prepared in the one hour time allotted including setting up, preparation of the dish, display and clean up.  Ingredients for recipe prepared must be measured on site during competition. Ingredients that will be peeled, chopped or cut, however,  must be prepared at home and brought to the contest ready for use as knives are not allowed at cloverleaf competition.  4-H'ers should display the snack.  4-H'ers will provide all food and equipment needed; be dressed appropriately with closed toe shoes and hair net. 4-H'ers will be scored on management and food preparation techniques; serving prepared snack appropriately; knowledge of foods, nutrition and meal planning exhibited in discussion with judges.

Bicycle
To understand the recreation and health applications achieved by cycling and the rules of the road pertaining to bicycle driving; to develop a clear knowledge of bicycle safety, care and maintenance, safety selection, driving skills, recreational and health value, etc.

Cat Care
To demonstrate sound cat care and management practices including feeding, care, handling and grooming. To learn basic first aid and simple treatments for cat ailments not requiring veterinary attention. To learn to appreciate cats as household companions.

Clothing and Textiles
To reflect self-confidence through personal appearance; to exhibit good grooming skills; to develop ability to determine clothing needs; to develop consumer skills in purchasing basic clothing items; to develop skill in care of clothing; to develop skills and knowledge necessary to construct simple garments.

Communications
To recognize the necessity of collecting available information on a given topic, to encourage careful organization of material presented visually, verbally, or in written form, members are expected to present a demonstration or illustrated talk on some phase of communications. Videos, slides, computers, may be used in the Photography and Communications projects only. 4-H'ers must provide their own slide projector, video projector, computer screen,extension cord, etc.

Companion Animals
To demonstrate sound pet care and management practices including feeding, care, and handling and grooming and to learn basic first aid and simple treatments for pet ailments not requiring veterinary attention, members should complete a pet care activity and give a demonstration on some subject related to this project. (Do not include dogs, cats or rabbits in this project.)

Computers
To acquire knowledge regarding the use of and the effect of computers on man and his environment, member will prepare and give a demonstration on any phase of computers. computer usage, programming or skills. Computer(s) and computer equipment/programs may be used in the Computer project only and again the 4-H'er must furnish all of his/her equipment.

Conservation & Recycling
To understand the importance of conserving and reusing the earth's natural non-renewable resources. These include air, soil, minerals, energy sources and certain plant and animal species. The emphasis should be on the controlled use, recycling and protection of these resources. (Do not include water conservation in this project)

Crafts
To gain appreciation for various leisure activities ... especially crafts;  to develop skills in crafts, to express originality and creativity in craft making, to share fun with others, members present an illustrated talk on any phase of crafts. Click here for categories

Creative Stitchery
To learn to select and use basic sewing equipment as well as the process for completing a simple garment or item. 4-H'ers will prepare a garment or item that includes a seam, finish, and fastener in the one item. Items may include, but are not limited to, a pillow, purse, duffle bag, apron, shorts, skirt, or any other item.  4-H'ers will be asked questions relative to selecting and sewing their item or garment.

Dairy and Milk Science (including Milk Goats)
To encourage interest in dairying and to learn the value of proper and efficient feeding and management of dairy cattle or dairy goats, as well as the marketing of dairy products.

Dairy Foods
To learn the role that milk and other dairy foods play in health, the relationship of milk and other dairy foods to the food groups in the MyPyramid.gov, the basic nutrients available from dairy foods and the skills needed to prepare dairy food dishes, how dairy foods fit into a daily food plan, including basic nutrition information.

Dog Care and Training
To develop an understanding of the values of scientific research and its influence on dog husbandry, to demonstrate sound dog care and management practices including feeding, care, handling, grooming, and fitting and to train the dog to heed and obey established uniform simple commands.

Electric/ Electronics
To encourage 4-H'ers to learn more about electricity and the proper use and care of electrical equipment and to understand the important effects of electric energy on man and his environment.

Entomology
To learn all about insects, including how to identify, life history, habits and how to control insects with insecticides in a safe manner.

Flowers, Shrubs and Lawns
To create interest and appreciation for flowers, shrubs and lawns. Learn simple identification for flowers, shrubs and grasses in home environment and how to plant, grow and care for them.

Food Fare (EFNEP/FNP) Lab (1 hour) *
To learn to plan a day's menu using the MyPyramid.gov, how snack foods can play a role in the daily diet by including them in their day's menus, and learn basic food preparation skills by preparing snack foods. Members will plan and bring one day's menus, including snacks, and prepare one no-cook (no-bake) snack food from this plan. Ingredients for recipe prepared must be measured on site during the lab competition. The  no cook snack must be prepared in the one hour time allotted including setting up, preparation of the dish, display and clean up.  Ingredients for recipe prepared must be measured on site during competition. Ingredients that will be peeled, chopped or cut, however,  must be prepared at home and brought to the contest ready for use as knives are not allowed at cloverleaf competition.  4-H'ers should display the snack. 4-H'ers will provide all food and equipment needed; be dressed appropriately with closed toe shoes and hair net. Time includes setup, preparation, display and cleanup.  4-H'ers will be scored on management and food preparation techniques; serving prepared snack appropriately; knowledge of foods, nutrition and meal planning exhibited in discussion with judges.
     * Any youth participating in the project must be certified as eligible Eligibility forms may be found by clicking here.

Food for Fitness (EFNEP/FNP) *
To learn what a calorie is and its function, to identify high and low calorie foods and the body's basic nutritional needs for good health and to understand menu planning  including snacks and other menu components.  Members will present an illustrated talk on one or more aspects of Food for Fitness and share knowledge of food and nutrition in discussion with judges.
        * Any youth participating in the project must be certified as eligible Eligibility forms may be found by clicking here.

Food for Health and Sport
To learn how the food you eat can help you feel better; to understand the relationship of nutrition to health and disease prevention; to learn why your body needs nutrients; factors affecting nutritional needs and important food sources of key nutrients; to become aware of the importance of good nutrition for sports performance, especially energy and fluid needs of the athlete; to learn the role of nutrition, specifically carbohydrates and fluids, in performance.

Food for the Family
To learn how to plan meals for a family which appeal to the senses, satisfy nutritional needs according to the MyPyramid.gov, and use methods of saving time, energy and money in meal planning one day's meals for a family, including information on principles involved in planning meals and how they were used in planning the meals for a particular family (real or made-up). Ages and number of family members, nutritional needs, season of the year, and resources of the family should be considered.

Food Safety and Preservation
To learn how to handle and store food safely to prevent food borne illness. To learn how to store food so that it retains its quality and much of its nutritive value. To acquire the knowledge and skills essential for the safe preservation of high quality food products. To learn the scientific principles of food safety, preservation, sanitation and storage.

Forest Resources and Wood Science
To learn to identify, select, protect, arrange or market forest woodlands for conservation purposes or income. To understand the selection and appropriate use of wood and wood products in simple but proper construction procedures. Displays and exhibits or birdhouses, what-nots, etc., will not be considered a demonstration and will not be permitted.

Fresh Water Fish and Shellfish
To learn more about farming of fresh water fish and fresh water shellfish.

Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts
To learn how to grow and manage (select, prepare, cultivate, control insects and disease and market) fruits, berries and vegetables for health home use and for the market, members present illustrated talk or demonstration on some aspect of this project.

General Recreation
For members to gain appreciation for various leisure activities ... especially collecting, hobbies, social recreation and community service, for members to develop a worthwhile and enjoyable hobby or skill, for them to develop skills in leading others in social recreation, and for members to serve by sharing fun with others, 4-H'ers present a demonstration or illustrated talk on a collection, hobby or an aspect of social recreation. Click here  for categories

General Science
To learn and develop an understanding of the important role science plays in our lives. This is a general category that encompasses Life, Physical and Earth Science. It is intended for studies that do not have a specific category. Suggested topics could include: simple organisms, chemical properties and reactions, energy forms and forecasting weather.

Geology
To learn more about the earth, its structure, its development, its history, including rocks and land formations.

Health
To learn to appreciate and develop desirable health habits and to learn educational and scientific aspects of personal health, members will present an illustrated talk on an educational or scientific phase of health.

History
To learn to appreciate and develop an interest in history including but not limited to historical events, figures, clothing, architecture and locations.  Members will present an illustrated talk on any phase of history.

Horse
To acquire an understanding of horse care and management practices and to acquire skill in executing these practices. Useful for 4-H'ers who own horses but not a requirement.

Housing, Equipment and Environment
To gain an understanding of the factors that influence personal space needs and how the need for sense of place, territory and privacy may be established through the use of household space. To learn how climate/ weather/ environment and geographic location/ culture affect our need for shelter and how this differs in different parts of the world. To learn to apply storage principles to plan and organize personal belongings. To develop skill in establishing room sizes and space requirements for various activities. To learn about small appliances and equipment relative to a households.

Human Development
To learn more about yourself, your family, friends, and environment and the ways you grow socially, mentally, physically and spiritually and to be helpful to others.

Interior Design
To encourage 4-H'ers to make and keep their home more attractive and to learn to select, arrange and care for furnishings and interiors, such as furniture, tableware, and accessories in their home.

International
To learn about another country's culture, traditions, festivals/celebrations, geography, population, religions, education, foods and language.

Kitchen Fun (EFNEP/FNP) *
To learn how to use and care for kitchen equipment safely, members will present an illustrated talk on the use and care of kitchen equipment and share knowledge of this equipment in relation to food preparation in discussion with judges.
        *Any youth participating in the project  must be certified as eligible Eligibility forms may be found by clicking here.

Marine and Coastal Ecology
To learn about different forms of coastal and marine life forms and the role each plays in the environment. To understand how to conserve, protect and best utilize these resources and to appreciate their recreational value. (Marine = native to salt water)

Ocean Ecology
To learn more about the interrelationships of oceanic life forms, including plankton and higher animals, primary consumers, sharks, oceanic fish and mammals and plants.

Outdoor Recreation
To gain knowledge of various leisure activities... especially in outdoor recreation; to develop skills in outdoor recreation, and to perform service to others through the sharing of fun activities.  Click here for categories

Outdoor Survival Skills
To apply the practices and principles of outdoor survival skills such as the understanding of the basic elements of personal or group survival; for example, mental attitude, shelter, water, food, fire, safety and techniques like tool construction.

Paleontology
To acquire a broader understanding of paleontology (the study of prehistoric life through the fossil record)... To be able to describe what paleontologist do; and to gain knowledge about prehistoric life.

Performing Arts - General
To appreciate various leisure activities ... especially those in performing arts, to express originality and creativity, to develop skills in the performing arts field, and to serve by sharing fun with others, members will present a talent performance. Individuals who choose to be judged in multiple talent areas will enter this category. A short introduction is required and must be included in the time limit.
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Performing Arts - Instrumental
To appreciate various leisure activities ... especially those in performing arts, to express originality and creativity, to develop skills in the performing arts field, and to serve by sharing fun with others, members will present an instrumental performance. A short introduction is required and must be included in the time limit. Accompaniment is allowed but not required for instrumentalists.  The accompaniment must not be played in the same melody as the soloist and should be complementary of the piece performed.  Pianists are required to use the provided piano and may not have accompaniment to their performance.Click here for categories.

Performing Arts - Vocal
To appreciate various leisure activities ... especially those in performing arts, to express originality and creativity, to develop skills in the performing arts field, and to serve by sharing fun with others, members will present a vocal performance. A short introduction is required and must be included in the time limit. Vocalists may be have live or taped musical accompaniment Click here for categories

Photography
To recognize photography as an important element of the communication process, to understand the applications of photography as a hobby and a profession, to develop a working knowledge of the mechanics of a simple box camera, to understand and apply the basic ideas of picture composition and outdoor lighting, and to illustrate the concept of a photo story. Videos, slides, computers, may be used in the Photography and Communications projects only. 4-H'ers must provide their own slide projector, video projector, computer screen,extension cord, etc.

Plants, Soils and Fertilizers
To acquire a broader knowledge of agronomy and to learn about the latest agronomy practices and farm management principles, members will prepare and give a demonstration or illustrated talk on any phase of agronomy such as: crop improvement, soil and fertilizer, crop and weed study, pasture, farm management, etc.

Pork Production
To acquire an understanding of feeding, breeding and management swine as well as the by products and end products resulting. May include skills learned while caring for or exhibiting swine, but not a requirement.

Poultry and Egg Science
To create an interest in poultry science and to develop knowledge about poultry production, poultry science and/or poultry marketing, and other phases of poultry or egg production.

Power and Energy
To explore and efficiently use all areas of energy sources including fossil fuels, wind, water, geothermal, a laser, nuclear and hydroelectric, etc. Describe how these forms of energy are converted into power and how power is used in machines. 4-H'ers can discuss how these machines are maintained, repaired or used skillfully, safely and economically.

Public Speaking
To develop skills and know-how in collecting, organizing, and presenting available information on a given topic in the form of a speech or talk, members will present a six minute speech on any subject. The speech topic should be a positive expression, original and in the vocabulary of the 4-H'er.

Rabbits
To acquire a knowledge of raising and caring for rabbits including: Housing, feeding and water equipment, kenneling, caring for young rabbits, sanitation and record keeping. Members will present an illustrated talk or demonstration on some phase of raising rabbits.

Safety
To learn how to recognize safety hazards and how to correct them and that accidents and injuries can be reduced.

Sheep and Meat Goats
To acquire an understanding of feeding, breeding and managing sheep and goats. May include skills learned in caring for or exhibiting sheep or meat goats, but not a requirement.

Sports
To gain knowledge of various leisure activities ... especially in sports; to develop skills in sports and to perform service to others through the sharing of fun activities. Members will present an illustrated talk on any phase of sports. Click here for categories
 

Target Sports
To create an interest in any phase of the target sports (firearms, precision air, and archery.) This could include safety, proper shooting techniques, parts, care, accessories, terminology, and history. The very nature of target sports promotes safe and considerate habits that spill over into everyday life.

Time and Money Management
To develop an awareness of how values, goals, decision making and resources such as time, income, and employment affect our management behavior. To learn how to develop a simple budget. To develop an awareness of skills needed for purchasing financial products and services.

Using Water Wisely
To explore conservation principles and practices in the areas of water, including water pollution, drought, conservation of water at home and in industry, treatment of water, Georgia's aquifers, artisan wells and other water sources.

Veterinary Science
 The 4-H Veterinary Science Program includes all animals ... from pets like mice, gerbils, cats, and dogs ... to large animals like horses, cattle, and even zoo animals. 4-H'ers learn about animal anatomy, diet, habitat, diseases, parasites, and general care and should present a demonstration or illustrated talk on a subject learned in the study of the species involved.

Wildlife
To learn the wise use and management of the wildlife resources and to develop an appreciation for the economic and aesthetic value of this resource to our society, members present an illustrated talk or demonstration on one or more of the things they learned in the wildlife project.

Workforce Preparation & Career Development
To learn about career choices and opportunities, what people do in their jobs, how your likes and dislikes can influence career decisions, and the importance of planning your educational future.

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