Spanish Materials (MS)

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An advertising brochure for 4-H. (4-H..."The Choice for a New Generation")

Available from--

Universidad de Puerto Rico

Servicio de Extensión Agrícola
Publications Department

PO Box 21120
San Juan, PR 00928-1120
787-751-2397

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Universidad de Puerto Rico

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A Solas Estoy Bien (On My Own and OK)

A project designed for youth who stay home alone after school on a regular basis. The project gives 4-H clubs the chance to ring these youth together to teach them important skills and information for staying home alone. Topics include: expressing feelings, safety habits, daily routines, caring for brothers and sisters, having fun during free time, and nutritious snacks. Member's parent's and leader's guides are all available in Spanish.

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Penn State

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Apreciación y Clasificación de Suelos (Soil Evaluation & Classification)

(Soil Evaluation adn Classification) A handbook for older 4-H youth on advanced methods of soil evaluation and classification. The handbook contains technical information for older 4-H'ers to develop advanced competency in order to teach younger members about soils. Developed from a similar curriculum in Oklahoma.

Available from--
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Servicio de Extensión Agrícola
Publications Department
PO Box 21120
San Juan, PR 00928-1120
787-751-2397

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

Universidad de Puerto Rico

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Aventuras En El Aprendizaje (Adventures in Learning)

Nearly 300 pages, this after-school curriculum covers all the bases with hands-on activities for youth grades K-5. Adventures in Learning is based on the Experiential Learning Model and explores topics in each of the 4-H curriculum topic areas. Each unit has five lessons with optional activities also provided. References and resources for the teacher and books for the children are included for each unit. The following life skills are emphasized: cooperation, learning to learn, communication, leadership, problem solving, decision making, and healthy lifestyle choices.

National Collection of Juried 4-H Youth Development Curricula

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North Carolina State University

A national youth water education program that engages young people in community-based, natural resource service projects. The Give Water A Hand materials are guides for planning community involvement and action. Give Water A Hand seeks to provide young people with the investigative, planning and implementation skills needed for effective action. By gaining these skills, young people are able to be new environmental stewards in the face of new and ever-changing environmental concerns. The Give Water A Hand guides show youth and their leaders how to access local resources experts for ideas, information and resources.

National Collection of Juried 4-H Youth Development Curricula

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University of Wisconsin - downloadable

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Bicicleta 1 - Tu Bicicleta y Tú (Your Bicycle and You)

Discusses types of bicycles, parts of a bicycle, adjusting to your size, and riding safely.

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University of California

Discusses adjusting and repairing your bicycle.

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University of California

(Enlarging Your Cycling World) Describes how you can personalize your bicycle with accessories. Discusses planning trips.

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University of California

(4-H Bicycle Guide for Leaders) Outlines responsibilities and curriculum for leaders.

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University of California

Brochure - Welcome to 4-H. Explains how 4-H works to new families thinking about joining 4-H.

PDF version.

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University of California

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Comparte tus Conocimientos Sobre Bicicletas (Share Your Knowledge About Bicycles)

(Share Your Knowledge About Bicycles) Two page handout on sharing knowledge about the 4-H bicycle program with others.

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University of California

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 Conociendo a los Ancianos - Proyecto para jóvenes y socios (Getting to Know Your Elders)

(Getting to Know Your Elders) This project is designed to help young people to get to know their elders. At the same time, the elders will help youth increase their self-esteem. As part of the project, youth spend a considerable amount of time with an older person. This curriculum is only available in Spanish.

Available from--
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Servicio de Extensión Agrícola
Publications Department
PO Box 21120
San Juan, PR 00928-1120
Tel: 787-751-2397

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Universidad de Puerto Rico

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 Conservación de los Recursos Naturales (Natural Resource Conservation)

(Natural Resource Conservation) A guide to developing a local natural resource conservation project. The handbook assues that the user is in Puerto Rico, but there are general suggestions that would be useful nationwide.

Available from--
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Servicio de Extensión Agrícola
Publications Department
PO Box 21120
San Juan, PR 00928-1120

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Universidad de Puerto Rico

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Deportes y Nutrición (Sports and Nutrition)

Written and designed for today's young athlete, these easy-to-use nutrition guides work well in classrooms and after-school programs.

National Collection of Juried 4-H Youth Development Curricula

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University of Illinois - online

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 Diez Pasos Fáciles para el Huerto de Personas Jóvenes (Ten Easy Steps for a Young Gardener)

(Ten Easy Steps for a Young Gardener) Provides an illustrated guide to planting a simple garden.

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University of California

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Diversion Con La Vestimenta (Fun with Clothes)

In Spanish. A curriculum that enables younger youth to enhance developmental skills with hands-on activities. Topics include: creativity, communication of self through personal appearance, textile science, choices, consumerism, culture and careers. This leader guide comes in a 1-inch colorful notebook which includes a camera-ready youth manual. This curriculum includes a camera-ready copy of the youth manual. Packaged in a 2-inch vinyl notebook.

National Collection of Juried 4-H Youth Development Curricula

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University of Florida

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 El Concilio Local 4-H ¿Qué es? (What is a 4-H Local Council?)

A brochure that outlines an example of the functions of a 4-H leaders council. Contains some information specific to Puerto Rico, but provides a model for other councils.

Available from--
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Servicio de Extensión Agrícola
Publications Department
PO Box 21120
San Juan, PR 00928-1120
Tel: 787-751-2397

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Universidad de Puerto Rico

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Fundamentals of Sewing Set (Spanish) - set of 6 books

Oregon Home Economics designed to give leaders basic sewing knowledge before leading a 4-H clothing or sewing club. Includes: Como Arreglar una Cremallera (How to Repair a Zipper), La Máquina de Coser (The Sewing Machine), Métodos de Planchar (Methods of Pressing), Principios Básicos del Coser a Mano (Basic Principles of Sewing by Hand), Principios de Corte (Principles of Cutting), and Costuras Sencillas y sus Remates (Plain Seams and their Finishes)

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Oregon State University Cooperative Extension

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 Guardianes del Agua Fresca: Defendiendo Nuestra Preciosa

(Fresh Water Guardians: Defending Our Precious Supply) Leader's guide featuring hands-on learning activities designed for youth groups aged 10-15. Activities include: Spoiled or Spectacular Sprouts, Build a Solar Water Purifier, Water Treatment Simulation, Exploring Non-point Source Pollution, Oil Spill, and more.

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University of California

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Hacia el Siglo 21 Libre de Drogas (Entering the 21st Century Drug-Free)

(Entering the 21st Century Drug-Free) This curriculum provides various lesons and activities to develop a 4-H project to prevent drug use among youth ages 8 to 16. This curriculum is only available in Spanish.

Available from--
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Servicio de Extensión Agrícola
Publications Department
PO Box 21120
San Juan, PR 00928-1120
Tel: 787-751-2397

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

Universidad de Puerto Rico

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Inspectores del Agua: Examinando el H2O (Water Inspectors: Examining H20)

(Water Inspectors: Examining H2O) Leader's guide featuring hands-on learning activities designed for youth groups aged 10-15. Activities include: Taste Test, Make Your Own Meyer Water Sampler, Water Temperature, Measuring Salinity, Water Density, Testing Water Hardness, and more.

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University of California

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La Salud Es Super (Health Rocks)

Designed to engage youth & adults as partners in developing and implementing community strategies to reduce tobacco alcohol, & illegal drug usage among youth. Includes curriculum, binder, satchel, t-shirt, stress ball, & pen.

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National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

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 Lecciones Sobre Apariencia Personal (Learning about Personal Appearance)

(Learning about Personal Appearance) A program that has youth evaluate their personal health, dress, and hair care; provide information tha twill help them with physical appearance and hygiene decisions for different situations; stimulate them to identify tendencies in personal that reflect a healthy lifestyle; and provide them with information on products that can fit their social, economic and phychological needs now and in the future. This curriculum is only available in Spanish.

Available from--
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Servicio de Extensión Agrícola
Publications Department
PO Box 21120
San Juan, PR 00928-1120
Tel: 787-751-2397

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Universidad de Puerto Rico

(New 4-H Leader's Handbook) A handbook including sections in Spanish and English covering basic themes of new leader training. Topics covered include: What is 4-H?, 4-H Volunteer Leadership Opportunities, Understanding Youth, Arranging for Learning, Teaching Techniques, Effective 4-H Meetings, Parent Involvement, and 4-H and the Community. Each lesson is 2-6 pages long. May choose which you want to print.

PDF Version

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Texas A&M University

A brochure containing information about the 4-H program. Includes mission and philosophy, objectives (local and national), organization, and other details of the program.

Available from--
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Servicio de Extensión Agrícola
Publications Department
PO Box 21120
San Juan, PR 00928-1120
Tel: 787-751-2397

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Universidad de Puerto Rico

A brochure of advice on looking for a part-time job.

Available from--
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Servicio de Extensión Agrícola
Publications Department
PO Box 21120
San Juan, PR 00928-1120
Tel: 787-751-2397

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Universidad de Puerto Rico

A program recommended for youth aged 13 to 19 with the following objectives: to analyze their financial situation and spending habits; to identify financial necessities, desire, and goals; to identify the factors that affect how youth spend money; to learn the necessary steps for planning a budget; and to plan a budget.

Available from--
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Servicio de Extensión Agrícola
Publications Department
PO Box 21120
San Juan, PR 00928-1120
Tel: 787-751-2397

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Universidad de Puerto Rico

(Wetlands Protectors: Guarding Our Wild and Watery Lands) Leader's guide featuring hands-on learning activities designed for youth groups aged 10-15. Activities include: Mini Wetland Model, Wetland Scavenger Hunt, Importance of Salt Marsh Plants, Mud Creatures, Cattails Garden, Mapping the Pacific Flyway, and more.

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University of California

Youth discover the Latino culture as they develop an understanding of the Latino people and their traditional art forms through instrument making, jewelry making, weaving, muraling and mask making.

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4-H Cooperative Curriculum System

National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

A brochure for conducting an appropriate opening ceremony to the 4-H meeting. Includes appropriate pledges and roles for members and officers in the ceremony.

Available from--
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Servicio de Extensión Agrícola
Publications Department
PO Box 21120
San Juan, PR 00928-1120
Tel: 787-751-2397

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Universidad de Puerto Rico

(Easting Right is Basic) These leader's guides and classroom materials provide simple activities to help children learn about types of food, where food comes from, and what food does for the body. A three-part series for youth, 2 ½–5, 6–8, and 9–11. Leader's guides are only available in English

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University of California

(Creek Watchers: Exploring the World of Creeks and Streams) Leader's guide featuring hands-on learning activities designed for youth groups aged 10-15. Activities include: Creeks Begin at Home, Erosion Blues, Creek Walk, Creek of Dreams, Adaptations of Creek Creatures, Sheltering Trees, Creekside Races, and much more.

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University of California

This publication is for 4-H members ages 9-11 years old. Water Wise Guys will help 4-H'ers to understand the environmental and economic issues associated with water conservation and quality. The concepts that are focused on will be; the importance of water, the water cycle, water use in the home, outdoor water conservation, and water quality.

National Collection of Juried 4-H Youth Development Curricula

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University of Florida