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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Sandoval County)
Date October 29, 2010, 10:13 pm
For Objective Long-term Show long-term objectives
Impact Report SPECIAL INTEREST/SCHOOL ENRICHMENT IN-SCHOOL CLUB 4-H Home Economist in collaboration with Bernalillo High School enrolled 13 special needs students into a 4-H club, “Bernalillo Warriors.” Through monthly presentations and hands-on workshops students gained knowledge in bee keeping, agriculture, nutrition, food safety & sanitation. 100% of youth gained skills relating to self-worth, belonging and camaraderie. 22 creatively designed hands-on projects from the club were displayed at County Fair. 4 were displayed at State Fair. COMMERCIAL USES OF THE RIVER “AGRICULTURE” RiverXChange is an outreach program that integrates water resource topics with computer technology, hands-on curriculum and classroom partnerships. Goal is to strengthen 4th grade students’ and teachers’ understanding and appreciation for the local river ecosystem and to protect water resources. 4-H Home Economist presented commercial uses of water: “Agriculture” a hands-on educational program related to farm irrigation systems and conservation technology. 176 students from 7 Rio Rancho schools participated. Students gained knowledge about their local river, watershed and water resource issues and posted what they learned on a wiki website. Each class was partnered with a 4th grade class in another US state. ROLLING RIVER How does a river work? Students observe a model river and watch the effects of water as it flows down stream. 4-H Home Economist presented an interactive hands-on workshop to teach water conservation, protection of our water resources and riparian ecology utilizing the Rolling Rivers demonstration trailer. Use of the rolling river trailer is a collaborative effort with the Soil & Water Conservation District. 51 Native American students participated and learned life skills related to critical thinking, problem solving and wise use of resources. “THIS IS 4-H” 4-H Home Economist presented this workshop at 3 locations in Sandoval County. The workshop was designed to introduce the 4-H program to youth in urban settings and on the Navajo reservation. 160 youth gained an understanding of 4-H and how 4-H can assist them to gain self confidence, skills in personal development, communication and leadership. Youth learned about the 4-H pledge, projects offered, age requirements and club information. Youth participated in hands-on activities related to life skills and how these skills are an integral part of 4-H and their future. As a result of these workshops, interest and inquiries about 4-H has increased. Enrollment increased in the Rio Rancho/ Corrales area and on the Navajo Reservation by 43% and 12%, respectively. RODEO 1ST AID TRAINING 29 youth enrolled in the rodeo and/or horse project attended a Rodeo First Aid Workshop in San Ysidro. Participants gained knowledge in animal and human safety, proper usage of equipment/tack, protective gear, and basic first aid. Youth participating in the training increased knowledge and skills related to critical thinking, positive sportsmanship, self-motivation and goal setting. DAIRY GOAT FARM TOUR 4-H Home Economist collaborated with local dairy goat producer where 7 youth gained knowledge as it relates to the dairy goat project. Youth learned husbandry, nutrition, milking, food handling and safety, and entrepreneurship opportunities. Youth gained life skills such as: responsibility, caring, communication, healthy choices and importance of community. 4-H SEWING CLASS The 4-H Home Economist held a sewing class in San Ysidro for 7 participants. Participants learned basic sewing machine parts and sewing skills such as cutting, pining, ironing, and hemming. With the new skills learned participants made a tote bag. As a result of the class 5 skirts were displayed at County Fair, one of which went on to State Fair. 4-H CANNING CLASS The 4-H Home Economist held a canning class, for 25 participants, at the Canning Center. By making salsa participants learned basic canning skills such as sanitation, how much head space to leave, and the importance of taking out air bubbles. As a result of the class 12 jars of salsa were displayed at County Fair, 2 of which went on to State Fair.