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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Sandoval County)
Date October 27, 2009, 3:26 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report WALATOWA FOUR DAY SUMMER PROGRAM According to the 2008 Census 18.8% of the population in Sandoval County are youth between the ages of five and nineteen. 13.5% of the population is Native American. To help address youth at risk issues and to assist Native American youth to become productive citizens, 4-H Home Economist cooperated with tribal personnel to hold a four day outreach program. With help from the 4-H Agent, 4-H leaders, ICAN educator, and the Attorney General’s Office, educational programming was provided related to agriculture, health and nutrition, methamphetamine and 4-H awareness to one hundred and fifty Native American students. *Egg to Chick 4-H Agent gave a presentation on the incubation period and candling process of eggs. Students got to view and determine blood spots or meat spots. Eggs at different developmental stages were cracked open. There was discussion about the shelf life of an egg, best way to store eggs, and how to check eggs in water to determine how old they are. 4-H Agent discussed safe handling procedures for raising and producing eggs at home. A short presentation was given on biosecurity and avian influenza. Avian influenza posters and coloring books were handed out. The presentation raised lots of interest and questions on egg production by both adults and youth. Tribal personnel asked what other types of agricultural programs could be presented to the pueblo. *Ice Cream in a Bag Students learned the history of ice cream. 4-H Home Economist and 4-H agent discussed what a recipe is and how to measure correctly. Students had to follow their recipe and correctly measure their ingredients to make their ice cream in a bag. Students learned the freezing point of water and how the rock salt mixed with ice lowers the freezing point therefore causing the mixture to freeze and create ice cream. The purpose of this program was for students to learn how to follow directions and to measure ingredients correctly. *Methamphetamine Before and after faces of meth pictures were passed around, students were told to find the same person. As students walked around they began to discover that the person did not look exactly the same. Pictures of drano and antifreeze were passed around; students were asked if they knew that these chemicals are used to make meth. 4-H Home Economist discussed what a meth lab is, how to spot one, when to call the police and who to contact if they had a friend or family member using. Attorney General’s Office personnel gave a presentation which included what meth is, what it looks like, how it’s made, and it’s affects on the body. True stories were shared from parents whose children have died using the drug. Meth booklets and posters from the Attorney General’s Office were handed out. Students filled out a pledge agreeing to be meth free. None of the students at Jemez Pueblo had ever been given meth awareness training before. The presentation was powerful and did not only influence the youth but also adults. The Attorney General’s Office personnel were asked by the Pueblo to come back. *“This is 4-H!” A short presentation about 4-H included the life skills wheel and viewing of “New Mexico 4-H.” Students were then divided into two groups: leather craft and decorating a tin can. In leather craft students learned about leather, how to cut it, wet it, use a mallet and punch a design. Each student received two 8” x 1” straps to create a bookmark and a bracelet. Students discovered that by buying a cow hide and cutting the leather themselves they could save over 50% compared to buying leather kits. Student also decorated a tin can using pieces of masking tape and shoe polish. A leather appearance was created then was finished by tying raffia around the can. Cans were taken home to store pencils, pens, etc. The purpose of this presentation was to raise 4-H awareness in hopes of getting a club started at Jemez Pueblo. Most youth and adults showed interest. *Food Safety and Nutrition 4-H Home Economist and ICAN educator gave a presentation about germs and food safety. Students learned about the four types of germs, cross contamination and the importance of hand washing. Youth played a game by passing around a ball and naming types of fruits and vegetables. After everyone had touched the ball it was covered with glo-germ powder for students to see how germs spread. The lights were turned off and students examined their hands under a black-light. 4-H Home Economist presented “Healthy Drinks and Snacks” from the Eat Smart Play Hard Curriculum. Students learned how many teaspoons of sugar are in a twelve ounce can of coke and MyPyramid basics. Students played a lunch sack game where they had to find the missing food groups from their bag. The purpose of this program was to influence and show youth how important food safety, washing hands, and making good food and drink choices are to their health.