4-H records are a written expression of learning experiences. From their records, members can see to what degree they participate in club events and activities and how well they meet their own personal goals. Records also relate experiences in leadership and community service and in addition can be used as a tool for members to assess the skills and knowledge learned and how it can be applied to real life experiences. 4-H records help youth to: Establish goals Assume responsibility for record keeping Collect and record information Evaluate progress in certain areas By keeping 4-H records, members obtain experience and training that is of value throughout their adult lives. Life Skills are categorized under the in the 4-H clover Head, Heart, Hands, four H’s – and Health. These skills are useful long after the project is over. The chart below shows some examples of life skills. HEAD HEART HANDS HEALTH Using Scientific Methods Communicating Mastering Technology Being Responsible Processing Information Interacting Socially Learning Through Developing Self Esteem Understanding Systems Cooperating Community Service Managing Yourself Managing Resources Sharing Volunteering Practicing Integrity and Character Practicing Creativity Resolving Conflicts Developing a Sense of Purpose Being a Responsible Citizen Making Decisions Valuing Social Justice Working in a Team Developing a Positive View of the Future Solving Problems Valuing Diversity Exercising Leadership Utilizing Resistance Skills Visualizing Information Building Relationships Completing a Project Being Resilient Learning to Learn Caring for Others Motivating Yourself Managing Stress Reasoning Being Empathic Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices Thinking Critically Preventing Personal Injury Keeping Records Expressing Emotions Positively Planning and Organizing Preventing Disease Achieving Goals Navigating in Your-Environment Working with Numbers 4-H Goals– List what you hope to accomplish and explain why you chose these goals. My main 4-H project is: I chose this project because...
4-H records are a written expression of learning experiences. From their records, members can see to what degree they participate in club events and activities and how well they meet their own personal goals. Records also relate experiences in leadership and community service and in addition can be used as a tool for members to assess the skills and knowledge learned and how it can be applied to real life experiences. 4-H records help youth to: Establish goals Assume responsibility for record keeping Collect and record information Evaluate progress in certain areas By keeping 4-H records, members obtain experience and training that is of value throughout their adult lives. Life Skills are categorized under the four H’s in the 4-H clover – Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. These skills are useful long after the project is over. The chart below shows some examples of life skills. HEAD HEART HANDS HEALTH Using Scientific Methods Processing Information Understanding Systems Managing Resources Practicing Creativity Making Decisions Solving Problems Visualizing Information Learning to Learn Reasoning Thinking Critically Keeping Records Planning and Organizing Achieving Goals Navigating in Your-Environment Working with Numbers Communicating Interacting Socially Cooperating Sharing Resolving Conflicts Valuing Social Justice Valuing Diversity Building Relationships Caring for Others Being Empathic Mastering Technology Learning Through Community Service Volunteering Being a Responsible Citizen Working in a Team Exercising Leadership Completing a Project Motivating Yourself Being Responsible Developing Self Esteem Managing Yourself Practicing Integrity and Character Developing a Sense of Purpose Developing a Positive View of the Future Utilizing Resistance Skills Being Resilient Managing Stress Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices Preventing Personal Injury Expressing Emotions Positively Preventing Disease 4-H Goals– List what you hope to accomplish and explain why you chose these goals. My main 4-H project is: I chose this project because...