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Georgia 4-H Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Through a competitive process, students explore their interests, unleash their creativity, share their work, and celebrate their achievements! This guide provides 9th – 12th graders with examples for getting started with their project exploration.

Overview of Project Achievement Process

1) Choose project
2) Develop skills in leadership and service
3) Prepare portfolio for work completed from January 1 – December 31
4) Prepare presentation
5) Practice
6) Compete
7) Reflect

Description of Food for Health and Sport Project

4-H’ers may explore areas of foods and nutrition as it relates to exercise, athletics, and healthy living. Through this project 4-H’ers may:

• utilize MyPlate.gov to plan, select, and purchase appropriate foods for
good health and nutrition
• explore the relationship between healthy eating and healthy living using
the MyPlate guidelines
• investigate the balance of appropriate foods, according to nutrient, fat,
and calorie content, and daily exercise
• learn to read and interpret nutrition labels
• develop an understanding of the relationship of calories and exercise to
health
• acquire skills in planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals on a
budget using MyPlate
• discover the importance of good nutrition for sports performance and
healthy living
• explore career opportunities related to foods, nutrition, and fitness

Examples of Project Development Experiences

• Develop a weekly meal plan based on recommended nutrition and available monthly budget
• Use comparison shopping to purchase groceries and then prepare healthy meals for fitness
• Keep a food journal to monitor intake of various nutrients and adjust diet as needed
• Investigate MyPlate.gov to learn about recommended nutrition and physical fitness
• Interview a dietician, school cafeteria manager, sports trainer, and/or physical education teacher
• Research careers in food, nutrition, and fitness industries
• Become a healthy living ambassador or health officer for your club or community

Project Sharing and Helping Examples

• Teach younger 4-H’ers how to plan and prepare various meals using MyPlate.gov and low cost foods
• Teach day camp class on comparison shopping
• Prepare a healthy snack for club meetings or social gatherings
• Plan and implement exercise activities at club meetings
• Host career fair focusing on food, nutrition, and fitness industries
• Plan and publicize healthy living programs
• Invite chefs, food/nutrition specialists, or exercise instructors to speak at club meetings or social gatherings
• Lead a group in maintaining a program of exercise appropriate for counter-balancing excess calories consumed above the recommended caloric intake for healthy weight maintenance
• Prepare a presentation on healthy habits and present to local groups in your community
• Make and display a healthy foods exhibit for a fair, library, etc.
• Promote Walk Georgia to classmates and start a team
• Write a blog featuring nutritious recipes you’ve tried and include photos
• Organize a project club for pre-4-H youth
• Mentor a younger 4-H’er in a Food for Fitness project

Special Considerations

• Food should not be prepared as part of this Project Achievement competition presentation.
• Research charity organizations using charitynavigator.org before donating or raising money.
• Youth should practice internet safety when communicating with new people online or in-person. A best practice is to take a friend or parent to shadow your interview or copy your parent/guardian on online communications with adult mentors.
• Contact your local county Extension staff to discuss your plan of community involvement

Recommended Resources

• Georgia4h.org/ProjectAchievement
• myplate.gov/
• heart.org
• fcs.uga.edu/extension
• extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/food-health.html

At Competition

Food for Health and Sport 4-H projects may use posters, artifacts, biofacts,
and/or technology to support their presentation.

The time limit for these presentations is 12 minutes.

Computers, projectors, screens, and other technological devices may be used.

Prepared by: Cheryl Varnadoe, Elyse Daniel, and Keri Hobbs
Reviewed by: Jason Estep and Steve Walker

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Georgia 4-H Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Through a competitive process, students explore their interests, unleash their creativity, share their work, and celebrate their achievements! This guide provides 9th – 12th graders with examples for getting started with their project exploration.

Overview of Project Achievement Process

1) Choose project
2) Develop skills in leadership and service
3) Prepare portfolio for work completed from January 1 – December 31
4) Prepare presentation
5) Practice
6) Compete
7) Reflect

Description of Food Safety and Preservation Project

4-H’ers may explore the science of handling, preparing, storing, and preserving foods to prevent food borne illness and protect nutritional values. Through this project 4-H’ers may:

• appreciate food as a resource to be conserved by all
• acquire the knowledge and skills essential for the successful preservation of food through such processes as canning, freezing, pickling, drying, making jams and jellies, etc.
• develop an understanding of the principles of conservation of foods to avoid food waste and maintain the wholesomeness of food
• incorporate food safety principles when planning meals and snacks
• develop an awareness of government and industry regulations to assure a safe food supply
• develop an understanding of the role of food preservation in meal planning
• explore career opportunities related to food safety and preservation

Examples of Project Development Experiences

• Utilize proper techniques for handling, preparing, storing, and preserving foods in the home
• Process foods through freezing, canning, drying, and pickling
• Make jams and jellies from fruits
• Process and prepare meats safely for storage and consumption
• Plan meals that include leftovers using food preservation principles
• Take a ServSafe class on food safety and preservation
• Research government guidelines for proper storage and preservation of food for future use
• Explore career options in food safety and preservation through shadowing and volunteering

Project Sharing and Helping Examples

• Teach day camp class on preserving garden vegetables/fruits
• Form a project club focusing on food safety and preservation
• Lead a session on proper food handling
• Demonstrate safe food handling while preparing a snack for your club, school, civic organization, or senior home
• Plan a program on microorganisms and pasteurization for your club
• Invite food site inspection personnel to speak at a club meeting to discuss health scores
• Plan and implement a career fair with specialists from restaurants and public dining facilities
• Record cooking shows in which proper food handling, processing, and storing techniques are demonstrated and show them to community members
• Write/publish recipes with appropriate handling/serving food tips
• Form a summer canning club
• Make and display a healthy foods exhibit for a fair, library, etc.
• Plan and publicize healthy living programs
• Mentor a younger 4-H’er in the Food Safety and Preservation project

Special Considerations

• Remember to use best safety practices when handling tools.
• Food should not be prepared as part of this Project Achievement competition presentation.
• Youth should practice internet safety when communicating with new people online or in-person. A best practice is to take a friend or parent to shadow your interview or copy your parent/guardian on online communications with adult mentors.
• When teaching safety, remember to reference official guides in creating presentations and exhibits.
• Contact your local county Extension staff to discuss your plans

Recommended Resources

• Georgia4h.org/ProjectAchievement
• myplate.gov/
• UGA Extension Food Safety—extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/food-health/commercial-home-food-safety.html/
• UGA Extension Food Preservation—extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/food-health/food-preservation.html
• National Center for Home Food Preservation—nchfp.uga.edu/
• Fight BAC—fightbac.org/food-poisoning/about-foodborne-illness

At Competition

Food Safety and Preservation 4-H projects may use posters, artifacts,
biofacts, and/or technology to support their presentation.

The time limit for these presentations is 12 minutes.

Computers, projectors, screens, and other technological devices may be used.

Prepared by: Cheryl Varnadoe and Elyse Daniel
Reviewed by: Keri Hobbs, Jason Estep, and Jeffrey Burke

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Georgia 4-H Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Through a competitive process, students explore their interests, unleash their creativity, share their work, and celebrate their achievements! This guide provides 9th – 12th graders with examples for getting started with their project exploration.

Overview of Project Achievement Process

1) Choose project
2) Develop skills in leadership and service
3) Prepare portfolio for work completed from January 1 – December 31
4) Prepare presentation
5) Practice
6) Compete
7) Reflect

Description of Foods Lab: Dairy Project

4-H’ers may explore areas of foods and nutrition including food planning and preparation with an emphasis on dairy foods. Through this project 4-H’ers may:
• utilize MyPlate.gov to plan, select, and purchase appropriate foods for meals and snacks for good health and nutrition
• acquire skills in food preparation techniques including measuring, chopping, and mixing
• acquire skills in menu preparation, meal planning, purchasing, preparing, serving, and table setting
• develop an understanding of safe food handling and preparation techniques
• acquire an understanding of the role milk and other dairy foods play in providing nutrients for health and growth
• determine appropriate dairy foods, based on nutritional content, and the amount of milk or other dairy foods required by MyPlate to meet calcium and protein needs in different people and age groups
• investigate the balance of appropriate foods, according to nutrient, fat, and calorie content, and daily exercise
• explore career opportunities related to foods and nutrition

Examples of Project Development Experiences

• Experiment and prepare a variety of nutritious dishes using various cooking techniques
• Organize and conduct a local cook-off of dairy foods recipes
• Compete in Georgia 4-H Food Showcase and fair contest
• Attend Hospitality Career Academy at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia
• Try out for cooking shows such as Teen Chopped or Kids’ Baking Championship, etc.
• Shadow a professional chef or take a tour of a culinary arts school
• Become a Georgia 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador

Project Sharing and Helping Examples

• Conduct a food demonstration at a local store, a civic organization, or a nursing home
• Conduct a workshop on healthy cooking for teens, younger kids, civic groups, afterschool programs, nursing home residents, club members, and school classes
• Write an article for your local newspaper about the importance of nutritional foods and feature your recipe
• Work with Extension Agent on MilkMake and/or Peanutrition activity for younger 4-H’ers
• Organize a cooking school for younger 4-H’ers
• Collect and test recipes for a club cookbook. Host a tasting party
• Organize and conduct a local cook-off of foods recipes
• Lead your County 4-H Food Challenge Team
• Work with your Extension Agent to host your county 4-H Pantry Pride contest and assist 4-H’ers in developing recipes
• Lead a healthy foods project club for younger youth
• Mentor a 4th—6th grade 4-H’er in the their foods lab project

Special Considerations

• Prior to the competition visit the Georgia 4-H Project Achievement Foods Labs page and view the General Guidelines, Food Safety, Nutrition, and Dairy Foods training modules, as well as specific guidelines for preparing your dish. The webpage can be found at: georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/foods-and-nutrition/
• Provide all food, supplies, and equipment needed for the demonstration and display your recipe and menu for the judges. You may provide additional recipe copies for judges.
• In order to qualify, your dairy dish must contain a specified amount of real dairy products. See the Dairy Foods training module for more information on calculating dairy content in a dish.
• Use safe food handling techniques when preparing food.
• Answer judges’ questions about the dish and menu.

Recommended Resources

• Georgia4h.org/ProjectAchievement
• georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/foods-and-nutrition/
• fcs.uga.edu/extension/food
• myplate.gov/
• foodsafety.gov
• fda.gov
• thedairyalliance.com/meet-our-dairy-farmers/
• cdc.gov/food-safety/
• usda.gov/about-usda/news/blog/whats-cooking-usda-foods

At Competition

Foods Lab: Dairy 4-H projects prepare and display one dairy dish in the time
allotted. Youth must provide their own equipment, ingredients, preparation, set
up, and display. Youth should measure and chop ingredients on site and demonstrate laboratory safety. See more at: georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/foods-and-nutrition/

Prepared by: Cheryl Varnadoe, Keri Hobbs, and Gabrielle Buono
Reviewed by: Lee Anna Deal and Jason Estep

 

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Georgia 4-H Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Through a competitive process, students explore their interests, unleash their creativity, share their work, and celebrate their achievements! This guide provides 9th – 12th graders with examples for getting started with their project exploration.

Overview of Project Achievement Process

1) Choose project
2) Develop skills in leadership and service
3) Prepare portfolio for work completed from January 1 – December 31
4) Prepare presentation
5) Practice
6) Compete
7) Reflect

Description of Foods Lab: Festive Foods for Health Project

4-H’ers may explore areas of foods and nutrition including food planning and preparation with an emphasis on party, international, and ethnic foods. Through this project 4-Her’s may:

• utilize MyPlate.gov to plan, select, and purchase appropriate foods for meals and snacks that are low in fat, sodium, sugar, and calories
• develop an understanding of and practice safe food handling and preparation techniques
• acquire skills in basic food preparation techniques, including measuring, chopping, and mixing
• determine calories in foods and dishes prepared
• investigate the balance of appropriate foods, according to nutrient, fat, and calorie content, and daily exercise
• acquire skills in planning, preparing, and serving nutritious international, ethnic, and party foods
• acquire skills in menu preparation and table setting
• explore career opportunities related to foods and nutrition

Examples of Project Development Experiences

• Experiment with and prepare a variety of nutritious dishes using various cooking techniques
• Organize and conduct a local cook-off of festive, international, or party foods recipes
• Compete in the Georgia 4-H Food Showcase and fair contests
• Attend Hospitality Career Academy at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia
• Try out for cooking shows such as Teen Chopped or Kids’ Baking Championship, etc.
• Shadow a professional chef or take a tour of a culinary arts school
• Become a Georgia 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador

Project Sharing and Helping Examples

• Conduct a food demonstration at a local store, a civic organization, or a nursing home
•  Conduct a workshop on healthy cooking for teens, younger kids, civic groups, afterschool programs, nursing home residents, club members, and school classes
• Write an article for your local newspaper about the importance of nutritional foods and feature your recipe
• Work with Extension Agent on MilkMake and/or Peanutrition activity for younger 4-H’ers
• Organize a cooking school for younger 4-H’ers
• Collect and test recipes for a club cookbook. Host a tasting party
• Organize and conduct a local cook-off of foods recipes
• Lead your County 4-H Food Challenge Team
• Work with your Extension Agent to host your county 4-H Pantry Pride contest and assist 4-H’ers in developing recipes
• Lead a healthy foods project club for younger youth
• Mentor a 4th—6th grade 4-H’er in the their foods lab project

Special Considerations

• Prior to the competition visit the Georgia 4-H Project Achievement Foods Labs page and view the General Guidelines, Food Safety, Nutrition, and Dairy Foods training modules, as well as specific guidelines for preparing your dish. The webpage can be found at: georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/foods-and-nutrition/
• Provide all food, supplies, and equipment needed for the demonstration and display your recipe and menu for the judges. You may provide additional recipe copies for judges.
• Use safe food handling techniques when preparing food.
• At the competition, plan to display the menu, prepare the dish you have practiced, and present your dish using a table setting.
• Answer judges’ questions about the dish and menu.
• Keep your area clean and neat at all times.

Recommended Resources

• Georgia4h.org/ProjectAchievement
• georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/foods-and-nutrition/
• fcs.uga.edu/extension/food
• myplate.gov/
• foodsafety.gov
• fda.gov
• thedairyalliance.com/meet-our-dairy-farmers/
• cdc.gov/food-safety/
• usda.gov/about-usda/news/blog/whats-cooking-usda-foods

At Competition

Foods Lab: Festive Foods for Health 4-H projects prepare and display one festive dish in the time allotted. Youth must provide their own equipment, ingredients, preparation, set up, and display. Youth should measure and chop
ingredients on site and demonstrate laboratory safety. See more at: georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/foods-and-nutrition/

Prepared by: Cheryl Varnadoe, Keri Hobbs, and Gabrielle Buono
Reviewed by: Lee Anna Deal and Jason Estep

Download PDF for Print

Georgia 4-H Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Through a competitive process, students explore their interests, unleash their creativity, share their work, and celebrate their achievements! This guide provides 9th – 12th graders with examples for getting started with their project exploration.

Overview of Project Achievement Process

1) Choose project
2) Develop skills in leadership and service
3) Prepare portfolio for work completed from January 1 – December 31
4) Prepare presentation
5) Practice
6) Compete
7) Reflect

Description of Foods Lab: Food Fare Project

4-H’ers may explore areas of foods and nutrition including food planning and preparation on a budget. Through this project 4-H’ers may:

• use MyPlate.gov food guides to develop an understanding of planning meals and snacks, of selecting and purchasing appropriate foods for good health and nutrition, and of basic food preparation skills and techniques, including measuring, chopping, and mixing
• acquire an understanding of nutrition and meal planning
• develop an understanding of appropriate foods according to nutrient, fat, and calorie content and balance of daily exercise
• develop an understanding of safe food handling and preparation techniques
• acquire skills in planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals on a budget
• acquire skills in menu preparation and table setting
• acquire an understanding of the role of one-dish meals in meal planning
• explore career opportunities related to foods and nutrition

Examples of Project Development Experiences

• Experiment with and prepare a variety of nutritious dishes using various cooking techniques
• Organize and conduct a local cook-off of festive, international, or party foods recipes
• Compete in the Georgia 4-H Food Showcase and fair contests
• Attend Hospitality Career Academy at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia
• Try out for cooking shows such as Teen Chopped or Kids’ Baking Championship, etc.
• Shadow a professional chef or take a tour of a culinary arts school
• Become a Georgia 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador

Project Sharing and Helping Examples

• Conduct a food demonstration at a local store, civic organization, or nursing home
• Conduct a workshop on healthy cooking for teens, younger kids, civic groups, afterschool programs, nursing home residents, club members, and school classes
• Write an article for your local newspaper about the importance of nutritional foods and feature your recipe
• Work with Extension Agent on MilkMake and/or Peanutrition activity for younger 4-H’ers
• Organize a cooking school for younger 4-H’ers
• Collect and test recipes for a club cookbook. Host a tasting party
• Organize and conduct a local cook-off of foods recipes
• Lead your County 4-H Food Challenge Team
• Work with your Extension Agent to host your county 4-H Pantry Pride contest and assist younger 4-H’ers in developing recipes for the competition
• Lead a healthy foods project club for younger youth
• Mentor a 4th—6th grade 4-H’er in the their foods lab project

Special Considerations

• Prior to the competition visit Georgia 4-H Project Achievement Foods Labs page and view the General Guidelines, Food Safety, Nutrition, and Dairy Foods training modules, as well as specific guidelines for preparing your dish. The webpage can be found at: georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/foods-and-nutrition/
• Provide all food, supplies, and equipment needed for the demonstration and display your recipe and menu for the judges. You may provide additional recipe copies for judges.
• Use safe food handling techniques when preparing food.
• At the competition, plan to display the menu, prepare the dish you have practiced, and present your dish using a table setting.
• Answer judges’ questions about the dish and menu.
• Keep your area clean and neat at all times.

Recommended Resources

• Georgia4h.org/ProjectAchievement
• georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/foods-and-nutrition/
• fcs.uga.edu/extension/food
• myplate.gov/
• foodsafety.gov
• fda.gov
• thedairyalliance.com/meet-our-dairy-farmers/
• cdc.gov/food-safety/
• usda.gov/about-usda/news/blog/whats-cooking-usda-foods

At Competition

Foods Lab: Food Fare 4-H projects prepare and display one dish in the time
allotted. Youth must provide their own equipment, ingredients, preparation, set up, and display. Youth should measure and chop ingredients on site and demonstrate laboratory safety. See more at: georgia4h.org/programs/
focus-areas/healthy-living/foods-and-nutrition

Prepared by: Cheryl Varnadoe, Keri Hobbs, and Gabrielle Buono
Reviewed by: Lee Anna Deal and Jason Estep

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Georgia 4-H Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Through a competitive process, students explore their interests, unleash their creativity, share their work, and celebrate their achievements! This guide provides 9th – 12th graders with examples for getting started with their project exploration.

Overview of Project Achievement Process

1) Choose project
2) Develop skills in leadership and service
3) Prepare portfolio for work completed from January 1 – December 31
4) Prepare presentation
5) Practice
6) Compete
7) Reflect

Description of Health Project

4-H’ers may explore human mental, physical, and emotional conditions; the state of being free from and how to prevent illness, injury, or pain; and
overall wellness. Through this project 4-H’ers may:

• acquire knowledge in the general practice of health principles that
promote good health and physical fitness
• develop an understanding of factors that contribute to poor health and
identify ways to control these factors
• develop healthy habits to prevent abuse of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
• acquire an understanding of the principles of nutrition as they relate to
good health, physical fitness, and attractive appearance
• describe life changes as they relate to growth, developmental needs,
and health needs
• develop an understanding of infection control
• acquire skills for preventing and coping with stress
• explore career opportunities in the medical and health fields

Examples of Project Development Experiences

• Tour a health department, hospital, and health professional’s office or visit a medical school
• Take a course in CPR, water safety, first aid, yoga, weight lifting, etc.
• Become a healthy living ambassador or health officer for your club or community
• Participate in the Text, Talk, Act campaign or your local health fair
• Apply for the Red Cross National Youth Council or participate in Club Red Networking
• Research medical and health issues around the world and brainstorm solutions
• Participate in the 4-H Wellness Challenge to promote personal health
• Practice personal health by completing annual physicals and wellness visits

Project Sharing and Helping Examples

• Start a Health club and coordinate monthly health speakers
• Promote Walk Georgia to classmates and start a team
• Volunteer for your local health fair, Relay for Life, fitness run, or community food drive
• Contact your local health provider to discuss how you may coordinate a volunteer service to support their mission
• Make and display a health exhibit for a fair, library, etc.
• Recruit others to participate in the Presidential Fitness Challenge
• Contact your local Extension Agent to discuss coordinating a kids yoga day during summer programs
• Prepare a presentation for preschoolers to deliver at community centers, day cares, or church
• Take club members on tours of local medical facilities
• Promote the Georgia 4-H Wellness Challenge to club members
• Mentor a younger 4-H’er competing in the Health project
• Lead others in physical activities, such as team sports, dancing, biking, jogging, or aerobics, and keep a daily log of activities
• Write a blog promoting healthy behaviors and share with community members
• Present a Health-related demonstration at a club, school, etc.

Special Considerations

• Food should not be prepared as part of the Project Achievement competition presentation.
• Research charitable organizations using charitynavigator.org before donating or raising money.
• Seek trained facilitators prior to hosting classes on CPR, first aid, yoga, etc.
• Contact your local county Extension staff to discuss your plan for community involvement.
• When teaching safety and injury prevention, remember to reference official guides in creating presentations and exhibits.

Recommended Resources

• Georgia4h.org/ProjectAchievement
• Friends Magazines – Georgia 4-H
• georgia4h.org/programs/school-delivery/friends-magazines/
• fcs.uga.edu/fdn
• medicine.mercer.edu
• publichealth.uga.edu
• www.augusta.edu/
• 4-h.org/programs/healthy-living/
• cdc.gov
• kidshealth.org/en/teens/

At Competition

Heath 4-H projects may use posters, artifacts, biofacts, and/or technology to support their presentation.

The time limit for these presentations is 12 minutes.

Computers, projectors, screens, and other technological devices may be used.

Prepared by: Keri Hobbs, Cheryl Varnadoe, Sue Chapman
Reviewed by: Jason Estep and Lee Anna Dea

 

Download PDF for Print

Georgia 4-H Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Through a competitive process, students explore their interests, unleash their creativity, share their work, and celebrate their achievements! This guide provides 9th – 12th graders with examples for getting started with their project exploration.

Overview of Project Achievement Process

1) Choose project
2) Develop skills in leadership and service
3) Prepare portfolio for work completed from January 1 – December 31
4) Prepare presentation
5) Practice
6) Compete
7) Reflect

Description of Human Development Project

4-H’ers may explore the science of how we develop socially, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Through this project 4-H’ers may:

• develop an understanding of people’s pasts, presents, and futures
• acquire knowledge of the developmental processes (socially, mentally, physically, and spiritually)
• develop an understanding of factors that can influence social, mental, physical, or spiritual development
• gain perspective on how individuals grow and develop
• acquire knowledge concerning personal relationships and communications
• become aware of the problems that we face as individuals and as a society
• explore career opportunities within the field of human development

Examples of Project Development Experiences

• Take a human development course and/or take a personality assessment
• Interview your grandparents to learn about your family’s history and draw your family tree
• Research your local health department, DFACS office, law enforcement center, teen center, counseling service, or other government or non-profit office to learn about services available
• Tour a toy museum, childcare facility, senior center, community health service, etc.
• Become a Certified Teen Leader with your county 4-H program and research bullying prevention

Project Sharing and Helping Examples

• Lead a group or class in setting goals and discuss actions that must be taken to meet those goals
• Organize a project club for pre-4-H youth
• Lead a group in making safe and simple toys for child-care centers, community nurseries, or child advocacy centers
• Volunteer to work in a child-care center, observe characteristics of children of different ages, and lead children’s activities at an after-school program
• Write a blog discussing preferred activities and games of different age groups
• Serve as a teen leader at a babysitting workshop
• Help a teacher set up his/her classroom for the school year
• Coordinate an activity for a local Head Start or pre-K program
• Organize peers to visit nursing home residents. Help the residents with small chores or to engage in recreation
• Assist 4-H staff with Certified Teen Leader training
• Begin a group of 4-H Bully Busters to combat bullying
• Organize an adopt-a-grandparent program in your community
• Coordinate a personality profiles identification session for peers

Special Considerations

• Be respectful of other cultures, backgrounds and beliefs.
• Research charitable organizations using charitynavigator.org before donating or raising money.
• Seek the advise of trained facilitators when needed.
• Remember to proactively consult with program administrators regarding necessary volunteer on-boarding requirements.
• Practice sensitivity for others and maintain confidentiality when privy to personal information.
• Contact your local county Extension staff to discuss your plan for community involvement.

Recommended Resources

• Georgia4h.org/ProjectAchievement
• georgia4h.org/programs/school-delivery/friends-magazines/
• georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/health-rocks/
• 4-h.org/programs/healthy-living/
• cdc.gov
• Teenshealth.org
• 4-h.org/

At Competition

Human Development 4-H projects may use posters, artifacts, biofacts and/or
technology to support their presentation.

The time limit for these presentations is 12 minutes.

Computers, projectors, screens, and other technological devices may be used.

Prepared by: Keri Hobbs and Cheryl Varnadoe
Reviewed by: Sue Chapman and Jason Estep

Download PDF for Print

Georgia 4-H Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Through a competitive process, students explore their interests, unleash their creativity, share their work, and celebrate their achievements! This guide provides 9th – 12th graders with examples for getting started with their project exploration.

Overview of Project Achievement Process

1) Choose project
2) Develop skills in leadership and service
3) Prepare portfolio for work completed from January 1 – December 31
4) Prepare presentation
5) Practice
6) Compete
7) Reflect

Description of Target Sports

4-H’ers may explore the leisure activity and sport of shooting at targets
including the use of bows and firearms. Through this project 4-H’ers may:

• learn how to safely handle and use bb guns, air rifles, air pistols, .22
rifles, shotguns, recurve bows, or compound bows
• develop knowledge in the history, care, and variations of various
firearms and shooting competitions
• acquire an understanding of specific safety practices to protect against
personal injury or property damage while shooting
• develop an understanding in the selection of a firearm for a specific
shooter or style of shooting
• acquire an understanding of how air-powered and regular firearms work
• develop skills in shooting at a target
• explore career opportunities related to target sports and wildlife
management

Examples of Project Development Experiences

• Participate in target sports activities as often as possible
• Attend a shooting match, gun show, or compete in 4-H Shooting Sports competitions
• Tour places such as gun shops, shooting ranges, hunting preserves, sporting goods stores, etc.
• Take lessons from a trainer/instructor, attend a workshop, and/or participate in the Georgia Hunter Education Safety Course and potentially NRA’s Youth Hunter Education Challenge
• Interview wildlife biologist, game wardens, gunsmiths, park and conservation rangers, sporting goods store owners, camp managers, parks and recreation personnel, etc.
• Acquire and read books, magazines, and pamphlets that relate to your project
• Research applicable rules, regulations, laws, history, and origins of a target sport
• Learn and demonstrate MAT Safety: Muzzle, Action, Trigger

Project Sharing and Helping Examples

• Start a project club and lead others in your target sport. Contact your local Extension staff to discuss plans
• Shadow an adult range safety officer and, under the adult’s guidance, demonstrate at a club meeting or make a tutorial how to video of how to safely handle a firearm, including muzzle control, loading, unloading, and passing firearms to others
• Learn the history of a target sport, present it to a class, and discuss how others can get involved
• Show younger 4-H’ers how to properly string and unstring a recurve bow and explain the proper care and storage of the bow, bowstring, and arrows
• Under the supervision of your coach, demonstrate the fundamentals of proper shooting and sighting in a firearm
• Lead a group to assist in range setup and cleanup
• Schedule an expert to share experiences in shooting sports
• Explain Georgia 4-H Project SAFE rules to new members
• Help raise club funds by holding an invitational match
• Promote a shooting sports team for youth in your community
• Mentor a younger 4-H’er in the Target Sports project

Special Considerations

Youth should seek adult supervision and training prior to beginning target sports.
• Follow all safety guidelines when setting up shooting ranges.
• Remember to reference official guides, rules, and regulations.
• Youth should practice safety, handle tools and equipment with care, and include friends or parents in all interactions.
• Carry a water bottle and drink water often to stay hydrated.
• Live animals and weapons are not permitted in this project.
• Ask your local Extension Agent to clarify what shooting sports equipment may be used in 4-H Project Achievement presentations, in club meetings, in 4-H team practices, etc.

Recommended Resources

• Georgia4h.org/ProjectAchievement
• Georgia4h.org/safe
• 4-hshootingsports.org
• georgiawildlife.com/hunting/hunter-resources
• olympic.org/shooting
• nssa-nsca.org
• shootata.com
• usashooting.org
• home.nra.org
• archery360.com
•thecmp.org

At Competition

Target Sports 4-H projects may use posters, artifacts, biofacts, and/or technology to support their presentation.

The time limit for these presentations is 12 minutes.

Computers, projectors, screens, and other technological devices may be used.

Prepared by: Gabrielle Buono, Keri Hobbs, Jason Estep, and Craven Hudson
Reviewed by: Charlie Wurst

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Georgia 4-H Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Through a competitive process, students explore their interests, unleash their creativity, share their work, and celebrate their achievements! This guide provides 9th – 12th graders with examples for getting started with their project exploration.

Overview of Project Achievement Process

1) Choose project
2) Develop skills in leadership and service
3) Prepare portfolio for work completed from January 1 – December 31
4) Prepare presentation
5) Practice
6) Compete
7) Reflect

Description of Sports Project

4-H’ers may explore leisure activities that are both physical and competitive, whether casual or organized, and that aim to use, maintain, and improve physical abilities and skills. Through this project 4-H’ers may:

• gain knowledge of and an appreciation for various leisure time activities,
particularly those in the area of sports
• develop skills in a specific sport
• consider the historical, cultural, social, and economic value of a sport
• develop an understanding of specific practices to protect against personal injury in playing a sport
• acquire knowledge in the history, rules, variations, and implications of a sport
• explore career opportunities related to athletics and sports

Examples of Project Development Experiences

• Participate in physical and competitive activities as often as possible
• Tour places such as sporting goods stores, sports venues, recreation departments, sports halls of fame, sports training facilities, etc.
• Take lessons from a trainer/professional, attend a workshop, or go to a sports camp
• Interview sports medicine professionals, coaches, sporting goods store owners, athletic trainers, parks and recreation personnel, sports journalists, etc.
• Acquire and read books, magazines, and pamphlets that relate to sports
• Enroll in a class offered by recreation or park departments or athletic associations
• Research applicable rules, regulations, history, and origin of a sport
• Shadow a coach, join a school or travel team, and/or learn to officiate a sport

Project Sharing and Helping Examples

• Volunteer at a recreation department or park to assist with sports activities
• Set up a class or clinic for younger 4-H’ers and teach the rules, regulations, and basic skills of a chosen sport
• Assist youth in deciding which sport is best for them
• Organize a Sports Club to hold practices, participate in scrimmages, and/or watch sports movies
• Volunteer to officiate a sport for a local league
• Schedule a group trip to watch a professional game, tour a sports hall of fame, etc. Discuss plans with local Extension staff
• Host a special sports day at the mall or shopping center including various vendors, displays, and exhibits
• Sponsor a special event such as a sports tournament
• Coach athletes who will be competing in Special Olympics
• Organize a trainer to come work with a group of players
• Demonstrate your work through presentations and exhibits at the 4-H office, school, recreation department, etc.
• Write news articles, blogs, or social media about your sport
• Mentor a younger 4-H’er in the Sports project

Special Considerations

• Carry a water bottle and drink water often to stay hydrated.
• Closed-toe shoes can help protect your feet outdoors.
• Live animals and weapons are not permitted in this project.
• Remember to reference official guides, rules, and regulations when creating presentations and exhibits.
• Youth should practice internet safety. A best practice is to include a friend or parent in all communications and interactions.
• Use best safety practices when handling tools and equipment.
• https://georgia4h.org/about-us/resources/senior-project-achievement-grades-9-12/ includes information for deciding whether Sports is the best project for your interests.

Recommended Resources

• Georgia4h.org/ProjectAchievement
• specialolympics.org
• olympic.org/sports
• georgiadogs.com
• espn.com
• americanyouthfootball.com
• usyouthsoccer.org
•usssa.com/home/
• baseballyouth.com
• usta.com/Youth-Tennis

At Competition

Sports 4-H projects may use posters, artifacts, biofacts, and/or technology to support their presentation.

The time limit for these presentations is 12 minutes.

Computers, projectors, screens, and other technological devices may be used.

Prepared by: Gabrielle Buono, Keri Hobbs, and Jason Estep
Reviewed by: Lori P. Bledsoe

 

Download PDF for Print

Georgia 4-H Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Through a competitive process, students explore their interests, unleash their creativity, share their work, and celebrate their achievements! This guide provides 9th – 12th graders with examples for getting started with their project exploration.

Overview of Project Achievement Process

1) Choose project
2) Develop skills in leadership and service
3) Prepare portfolio for work completed from January 1 – December 31
4) Prepare presentation
5) Practice
6) Compete
7) Reflect

Description of Safety Project

4-H’ers may explore ways to protect against physical, social, emotional, and occupational harm and other consequences of unsafe actions or behaviors. Through this project 4-H’ers may:

• acquire knowledge to recognize safety hazards and how to address them
• determine behaviors to prevent and/or reduce accidents and injuries on the farm, in the home, on the highway, in the community, and/or during recreation
• develop an understanding of practices and methods to protect against harm or undesirable consequences
• promote the knowledge of safe practices and procedures to protect against personal injury and property damage
• explore careers relative to safe practices in the home, work, and/or play

Example of Project Development Experiences

• Interview professionals from your local emergency medical service, fire department, rescue squads, safety engineers, etc.
• Take a safety course such as CPR, water safety, first aid, safe driving, or cyberbully prevention
• Research safety organizations and their missions. Write a report on your findings
• Apply for the Red Cross National Youth Council or participate in Club Red Networking
• Research safety issues in your community and around the world and brainstorm solutions
• Visit local industries to learn about workplace safety protocols

Project Sharing and Helping Examples

• Volunteer to assist with safety awareness campaigns and safety week celebrations
• Teach emergency preparedness or safety classes to children in day care or elementary school
• Promote safety through various media outlets (i.e., radio, television, online, newspaper, community newsletters, etc.)
• Share your research through a mini-booth at the fair or by displaying an exhibit in a public place in your community (such as the library or an elementary school)
• Mentor a younger 4-H’er in the safety project
• Create a safety club and mentor others on best practices of safety
• Lead your neighbors in creating a disaster preparedness plan
• Build emergency preparedness kits for community members
• Work with your local law enforcement agency to promote seatbelt and child restraint laws
• Plan a Leadership in Action project related to safety in your community
• Organize a neighborhood watch to promote safe communities

Special Considerations

• Youth should practice internet safety when communicating with new people online.
• When teaching safety, remember to reference official guides in creating presentations and exhibits.
• Consider partnering with community agencies and supporting their safety initiatives to expand your reach.
• Be sure to gain the proper training and certification prior to leading emergency preparedness and safety classes.
• Reach out to your local county Extension staff to discuss risk management practices

Recommended Resources

• Georgia4h.org/ProjectAchievement
• fcs.uga.edu
• cdc.gov
• RedCross.org
• dps.georgia.gov/
• Ready.gov
• Fema.gov
• Weather.gov

At Competition

Safety 4-H projects may use posters, artifacts, biofacts, and/or technology to support their presentation.

The time limit for these presentations is 12 minutes.

Computers, projectors, screens, and other technological devices may be used.

Prepared by: Keri Hobbs and Natalie Bock
Reviewed by: Charlie Wurst and Jason Estep