Missouri 4‑H Projects - Missouri 4-H - University of Missouri

Missouri 4-H Projects 

In addition to making friends, another great thing about 4-H is exploring your interests with 4-H projects. In the 

following pages you will discover many opportunities and resources to support you as a 4-H member, project leader, or 

parent. 4-H projects are designed for learners in small project groups of two to 10 youths. However, many of these projects 

can be easily adapted for larger groups and used in club, camp, afterschool or school classroom settings. Additional 

resources to support these individual projects can be found online: http://4h.missouri.edu/projects/ 

New feature in the Clover! 

Many of the following projects offer Project Briefs that are available for download, free of charge. Project Briefs are two-page 

overviews of a project; they include activity and community service ideas, objectives, Show Me Character guidelines, fair 

project ideas, Show Me Standards and project resources. These briefs are a supplement to the project curriculum. 

The briefcase icon on the left indicates that a Project Brief is available for a project, and can be found at: 

http://4h.missouri.edu/projects/briefs. 

Aerospace (AE) 

The excitement and dreams you may experience about sending a rocket into space, making a first solo flight, 

becoming an astronaut or perhaps someday visiting other planets, and learning what they provide can be exciting. 

In the aerospace projects you will enjoy learning more about your dreams through hands-on experiences and group 

interaction. 

For more information and resources: http://4h.missouri.edu/aero 

AE811 Aerospace Unit 1 

Y620 4-H Project Record, NC 

Y8110 Pre Flight, $3.30 

LG8150 Aerospace Helper’s Guide, $3.95 



Y8120 Lift Off, $3.95 


Agronomy (AG) 



Y8130 Reaching New Heights, $3.95 




Y8140 Pilot In Command, $3.95 


Agronomy is the science of utilizing plants for food, fuel, feed, and fiber. 4-H projects in agronomy can explore the 

areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, soil science and even the weather! Agronomy is really cool because it combines 

sciences like biology, chemistry, ecology, earth science and genetics. As a career choice, agronomists help in producing 

food, creating healthier food, managing environmental impacts and creating energy from plants. Just imagine, you might 

invent a fuel for our cars. 

Agronomy curriculum is available from MU Extension at http://extension.missouri.edu/crops 

AG981 Forages 


M169 A Guide To Common Forages and Weeds 

G4652 Seeding Rates, Dates, and Depths for 

Common Missouri Forages 

G4661 Warm Season Annual Forage Crops 

PS8 Common Forage Insects 

Project briefs: http://4h.missouri.edu/projects/briefs 


Resources for Forages and Grains 

G4050 Trouble Shooting Field Crop Problems 

G9112 Interpreting Missouri Soil Test Reports 

G9131 Sampling Plant Tissue and Soil for Analysis 

G9217 Soil Sampling For Hayfields and Row Crops 

PS13 Beneficial Insects in Field Crops 

Y4413 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working With 

Plants (download instructions, p. 30) 

More agronomy projects on the next page. 

Legend: NC = no cost; Y = youth/member materials; LG = adult/leader materials. Order form on page 53. 19 

Each local MU 

Extension center 

serves as a 

source point for 

4-H curriculum 

and resources. 

Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 

from the 4‑H 

website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects

Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 


website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects 

Agronomy — continued 

AG982 Grains 


Corn 

G4153 Corn Stunting Virus Diseases In Missouri 

M166 Corn Insect Pests: A Diagnostic Guide 

PS4 Corn Insects Above Ground 

PS5 Corn Insects Below Ground 

Cotton 

G4251 Cotton Weed Control 

G4253 Cotton Harvest Aids 

G4261 Cotton Disease And Nematode Management 

(download only) 

G4268 Cotton Plant Development and Plant Mapping 

Rice 

G4361 Guidelines For Producing Rice Using Furrow Irrigation 

MP645 Rice Blast: Identification and Control (download 

only) 

Amphibians and reptiles (AR) 

Soybean 

M123 Missouri Soybean Handbook 

LG9820 The Soybean Project, NC 

Sunflowers 

G4290 Sunflower: An American Native 

NCR160 Diseases of Sunflowers 

Wheat 

PS105 Wheat Diseases I 

PS106 Wheat Diseases II 

Grain Sorghum 

G4356 Management of Grain Sorghum diseases in Missouri 

PS26 Grain Sorghum Insect 

PS114 Grain Sorghum Diseases I 

PS115 Grain Sorghum Diseases II 

Have you ever seen an Ozark Hellbender? Do you know the difference between a skink and a glass lizard? Can you 

name and identify the venomous snakes of Missouri? What’s a newt, anyway? Did you realize that Missouri is 

home to 13 native species of lizards and 17 species of turtles — several which are listed on the endangered species 

list? Step outside and into the natural world; become an amateur herpetologist; discover interesting facts about Missouri 

amphibians and reptiles. If you’d like, try your hand at raising reptiles and/or amphibians in your own vivarium, of course 

while observing all Missouri regulations. 

AR611 Amphibians and Reptiles 


Y6110 Missouri’s Turtles, NC 

Y6120 Lizards of Missouri, NC 

Y6130 Snakes of Missouri, NC 

Y6140 Missouri’s Toads & Frogs, NC 

Y6150 Salamanders of Missouri, NC 

Arts and crafts (AC) 

Online resources: 

Missouri 4‑H Herp Watch & Check List — a downloadable 

PDF and other resources online at 

http://4h.missouri.edu/amphibians 


Cutting and pasting, painting, sculpting, drawing, printing, preserving memories, and construction with fibers 

and other materials are all exciting hands-on activities in the arts and crafts project. Experience different 

careers, culture, science and technology that are available. Explore your creativity and discover a hobby that 

you may enjoy for the rest of your life. You can experience art with personal attitude with Advanced Visual Arts. 

Budding artists manipulate fiber, construct sculpture and draw in Sketchbook Crossroads. Portfolio Pathways affords the 

opportunities to create and communicate through printing, painting and graphic designing. Learn how to communicate 

through pictures, how to draw attention to a particular area of the page or picture, and how to use colors to highlight your 

picture or story in Arts and Computers. You can create a scrapbook and preserve memories to share with generations to 

come by working with cropping and matting, designing pages, color basics, embellishments and more in the Scrapbooking 

unit. 

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AC311 Arts and Crafts 


*Y3100 Palette Connection Worksheet, NC 

*Y4415 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working With Fine 

Arts (download instructions, p. 30) 

LG3100 Palette of Fun Arts & Crafts Helper’s Guide 

(download at http://4h.missouri.edu/projects/ 

projects1.htm#Arts) 

AC312 Advanced Visual Arts — Level 1 


*Y3120 Sketchbook Crossroads, $7.50 

Y4415 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working With Fine 





AC313 Advanced Visual Arts — Level 2 


*Y3101 Elements and Principles of Design Card, $2 

*Y3130 Portfolio Pathways, $7.50 






Beef (BF) 

AC314 Arts and Computers 

Website for information and resources: 

http://www.4h.uidaho.edu/KidSpaceArt 


Y4415 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working 

With Fine Arts (download instructions, p. 30) 




AC315 Scrapbooking 

If you are interested in preserving memories with the use of 

photographs, journaling, memorabilia and embellishments, 

the scrapbooking project may be for you. The curriculum 

Pieces of Time is free and can be downloaded at http://4h. 

missouri.edu/arts. 


Y3150 Pieces of Time, CD, $5 

Y4415 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: 

Working With Fine Arts, 

(download instructions, p. 30) 


(download at http://4h.missouri.edu/ 

projects/projects1.htm#Arts) 

You can have fun in the beef project learning how to determine the type of animal you are looking for, how to feed 

it, diseases it may have, management techniques and many other important skills. This project is filled with many 

hands on activities including how to make a rope halter, preparing your beef animal for the fair and giving vaccinations to 

name a few. You will also have the opportunity to explore the many careers and opportunities in the beef industry has to 

offer. Check out http://4h.missouri.edu/beef for Calf Pattern. 

Make sure you own and are managing your steer by March 1 and/or breeding animals by June 1 to be eligible to show in 

the Missouri State Fair. Check with your local University of Missouri Extension center for local requirements. To exhibit 

your livestock project at the Missouri State Fair, you must be a member in good standing in 4-H. To maintain your good 

standing, you must comply with the 4-H Food Quality Assurance Policy on page 9. 

BF121 Beef 


Y4411 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working With Animals 


LG783 Learning by Doing, NC 

** Beef Resource Handbook 

** Order 4-H Beef Resource Handbook 117R from Ohio: 

614-292-1607, or online at http://bit.ly/f W6h6P. More than 

250 pages covering care, selection and showmanship. 

Beef opportunities 

Meats Judging (February) 

State Congress Livestock 

Judging (June) 

State Fair (August) 


State Livestock Judging 

Contest (September) 

Livestock Symposium 

(Kirksville — Dec.) 

BF135 Bucket Calf Project 

Young people ages 8-12 learn to care and nurture a newborn 

calf with bottles or a bucket. Those who have had their 13th 

birthday by Jan. 1 of the current year would be ineligible. 

Acquire a calf within two weeks of its birth between 

March 1 and June 1 of the current project year. If shown, 

calf should be at least 90 days old. Calves born in late May 

or June 1 may not be old enough to show in the county 

fair. Check with your local MU Extension center for local 

requirements. 


Y1350 4-H Bucket Calf Project, $1 



Arts and Crafts resources 

*Indicates that publication 

is currently in stock. Once 

stock is depleted, publication 

can be downloaded at 

http://4h.missouri.edu 

A list of 

state competitive 

resources is available 

on pages 60–61. 


To exhibit your 

livestock project 

at the Missouri 

State Fair, 

you must be a 

member in good 

standing in 4-H. 

To maintain your 

good standing, 

you must comply 

with the 4-H 

Food Quality 

Assurance Policy 

on page 9.

Bicycle (BY) 

Feel the wind in your face, the excitement of propelling your own motion and the freedom a bike can give you as you 

cycle your way to fun with your friends. In the bicycling units, you’ll not only get to experience all that, but you’ll also learn 

the practical side of owning and taking care of a bike. You’ll learn the parts on a bike, riding rules, along with maintenance 

and repair to keep your bike ready to ride for a long time. See you on the bike trip! This website has information on the 

National 4-H Bicycle contest: http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/NAENGR/bicycle.html 

BY731 Bicycle Unit 1 


Y7310 Bicycling for Fun, $3.95 


Practical Arts (download instructions, p. 30) 

LG7340 Bicycle Activity Helper’s Guide, $3.95 

Cake decorating (CD) 

BY732 Bicycle Unit 2 


Y4414 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working With Practical 


Y7320 Wheels in Motion, $3.95 

LG7340 Bicycle Activity Helper’s Guide, $3.95 

Don’t Get Stuck, Fix It DVD is available at http://4-hmall. 

org/category/4-hcurriculum-bicycle.aspx or call 

301-961-2934. 

Do you like seven-layer cakes? Or would you like to create a cake in the shape of a baseball diamond with bases and 

baseball players in honor of your dad’s birthday, with his favorite team marked in the colored icing? Or would you prefer a 

jazzy chocolate cake with beautiful red roses and a green border? You can make any of these cakes. It starts with knowing the 

basics like simple borders, decorations and cake molds. Then it advances to lace/lattice work, tiered cakes, special icings and 

finally advanced flowers. Creativity — it’s just a piece of cake!! 

CD361 Cake Decorating Unit 1 



Foods (download instructions, p. 30) 

LG3600 Cake Decorating 






Cats (CA) 






Additional resource: 

NEW! 4-H Cake Decorating, by University of Wyoming, 

downloadable at http://bit.ly/HQ5cR2 

NEW! Wilton Cake Decorating hints and ideas, available 

at http://www.wilton.com/decorating/ 

cake-decorating/ 


Some people think cats reflect their owners’ personality; they can be friendly and very much their own boss. Cats 

need your love and guidance to live long and healthy lives. These projects will help you learn about nutritional aspects of a 

cat’s diet, health needs, practicing responsible ownership, as well as teaching your cat the “Rules of the House.” 

CA177 Cat Care Unit 1 


Y1770 Purr-fect Pals - Level 1, $3.95 



LG1760 Cat Helper’s Activity Guide, $3.95 





Y1790 Leaping Forward — Level 3, $3.95 


Animals (download instructions, p. 30) 




Y1780 Climbing Up! - Level 2, $3.95 

Y4411 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working With Animals (download instructions, p. 30) 



Child development (CH) 

Kids on the Grow! This exciting curriculum teaches you about your own growth and development and that of 

others. Using the holistic approach to development, kids are engaged in activities that help them learn about themselves, 

their families and their communities. The curriculum wraps around the new American Red Cross Baby Sitter Training 

course. You will have the opportunity to take the baby-sitting training between units 2 and 3 of Kids on the Grow! Check 

out LG730, Judging: A 4-H Teaching Technique, and LG307, Family Consumer Science Judging Guide for ideas for judging 

classes. ParentLink has a great library of information at http://education.missouri.edu/orgs/parentlink. 

CH411 Child Development Unit 1 


Y4110 Growing On My Own, $3.95 

Y4416 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Baby-sitting (download 

instructions, p. 30) 

LG4140 Grow All Together Helper’s Activity 

Guide, $3.95 

CH412 Child Development Unit 2 May enroll in this level for 2 or more years. 


Y4120 Growing With Others, $3.95 

Y4416 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Baby-sitting (download instructions, p. 30) 

LG4140 Grow All Together Helper’s Activity Guide, $3.95 

Citizenship (CI) 

CH413 Child Development Unit 3 


Y4130 Growing in Communities, $3.95 

Y4416 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Baby-sitting (download 

instructions, p. 30) 

LG4140 Grow All Together Helper’s Activity Guide, $3.95 

Discover public issues important to you and others and make things happen. Plan a project that creates, changes 

or improves something valuable to your community. Learn how to be an active citizen in a democracy through exploring 

possibilities and taking action! The Citizenship project can be taken alongside other 4-H projects when you apply skills 

you are learning, such as conservation, filmmaking or geospatial, to make a better community. 

CI200 Public Adventures 


LG2110 Citizenship Adventures Kit, $6.25 

LG2111 Citizenship Guide’s Handbook, 

$3.95 

Clothing (CL) 

For more information on 4-H events for learning and applying 

citizenship skills, see pages 65–67. 

Citizenship Resource: http://www.icivics.org 

This website has games and activities to teach young people the basics of 

government. 


Have you ever seen an outfit and wanted it in a different color or style that wasn’t available in the store? Or have 

you tried on an outfit and needed it hemmed to fit just right? These clothing units will teach you the basics like sewing a 

shirt or putting a zipper on a pair of pants. The advanced units will also teach you how to take the design of your choice 

and customize it for the perfect look, color and fit. When friends ask you who made your outfit, you can say with pride, 

“The designer and seamstress was me!” Check out LG307, Family Consumer Science Judging Guide, Consumer Savvy project 

material (p. 27), and LG730, Judging: A 4-H Teaching Technique for ideas for judging classes. 

Sewing (Clothes You Make) 

CL521 Sewing Expressions — Level 1 CL522 Sewing Expressions — Level 2 

Fashion Forward will help you develop a fashion sense and 

the skills needed to create your own unique style. 


Y5200 Sew With Confidence, (Order directly from 

company: 800-833-0690 or 

http://www.nancysnotions.com) 

Y5210 Under Construction, $3.95 



LG5200 Sewing Expressions Helper’s Guide, $3.95 

LG5260 Fashion Revue Activity Guide, $2.50 



Learn more about fashion and their unique style as well as 

technology in sewing and careers in the textile industry. 




Y5200 Sew With Confidence, (Order directly from 

company: 800-833-0690; 


Y5220 Fashion Forward, $3.95 




You can access 

a sewing skills 

progress chart 

at http://www. 

ca4h.org/ 

files/50349.pdf.

NEW! 

CD resource for 

Clothes You Buy 

Level 1 and 2. 

Available for $10; 

order through 

mriese3@unl. 

edu or 402‑472‑ 

9053. One copy 

of this CD has 

been sent to 

each county as 

a resource piece 

for clothing 

leaders. 

Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 


website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects 

CL523 Sewing Expressions — Level 3 

Young people practice the basics of sewing construction and how to make clothing or accessory pieces. 


Y4415 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working With Fine Arts (download instructions, p. 30) 

Y5200 Sew With Confidence, (Order directly from company: 800-833-0690 or 


Y5230 Refine Design, $3.95 



Consumerism (Clothes You Buy) 

CL524 Buying Clothes — Level 1 CL525 Buying Clothes — Level 2 

Clothing and textile consumer skills are emphasized in 

this level. You will gain confidence in your appearance and 

ability to select accessories, and care for clothing. You will 

also learn more about how clothing affects you, your feelings 

toward others, and how people react to your clothing and 

personal appearance. 




Y5240 Looking Your Best, $2, download at 

http://4h.missouri.edu/doc/Y5240.pdf 

LG5240 Looking Your Best Leader Guide, download at 

http://4h.missouri.edu/doc/LG5240.pdf 


Clowning (CW) 

CW231 Clowning 

Communications (CM) 

Have you ever had an important idea to share? Have you ever felt that there might be something being said 

somewhere that may be worth listening to? Do you think you’ll want to have a great job someday? Would you like 

to get better at meeting friends and influencing people? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” you should 

definitely check out the 4-H communications project. Improving your communication skills can make every part of your 

life better, and you’ll have a lot of fun along the way. 

CM237 Communications 1 


Y2370 Picking up the Pieces, $3.95 


Fine Arts (download instructions, p. 30) 

LG2300 Communications Helper’s Guide, $3.95 

This level helps you become a wiser consumer. You’ll develop 

basic skills in planning clothing purchases, buying garments 

and accessories and caring for fabric articles. You will also 

learn to develop good posture and grooming habits. 




Y5250 The Total Look, $2, download at 


LG5250 Total Look Leader’s Guide, downloadable at 

http://4h.missouri.edu/doc/LG5250.pdf 



Do you like to communicate in an entertaining way? Clowning is part of a grand and noble tradition, dating back 

centuries! In Clowning, you will learn how to apply clown make-up, create your own clown face, make a costume and 

perform as a clown. You will also learn about clown etiquette and some of history’s great performers who influenced 

modern day clowning. From props to pantomime, this project will teach you funny new techniques and help you find 

great ways to perform them. 

Y620 4-H Project Record, NC LG2310 The Art of Clowning Leader’s Guide, $1 

Y2310 The Art of Clowning, $3 




Y2380 Putting It Together, $3.95 

Y4415 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working With Fine Arts 






Y2390 The Perfect Fit, $3.95 


Fine Arts (download instructions, p. 30) 


For more Communications projects, see 

Public Speaking on page 43, and Theater 

Arts projects on page 50. 

Computers (CP) 

CM241 Communications Toolkit: 

Fun Skill-Building Activities to Do With Kids 

This is a helpers guide to work with ages 12 and older, although 

many of the activities can be easily used with younger children. In 

the toolkit, you’ll find information, activities and resources that 

will help 4-H’ers build on their skills in vocal expression, public 

speaking, video, media relations, graphic design and writing. 

Each local MU Extension center has a copy of the Communications 

Toolkit for you to check out. Additional copies are available from 

Michigan State University Educational Materials Catalog, for $25, 

order #4H1560 at http://bit.ly/IGoKRp 


Y4415 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working With Fine Arts 


Explore the world of computers in the computer project! Learn the different parts of a computer and how they work. 

Also learn about the internet and the many opportunities that computers and technology provides. 

CP891 Computer 1 

Newbie Know How, Getting Started with Computers introduces 

hardware, software and applications to beginners with little 

or no experience with computers. 




Y8910 Newbie Know How, $3.95 


Inside the Box, Building and Repairing Computers teaches 

about the components inside a computer and how they 

work together. Learn about computer safety as well as 

maintaining peripherals, upgrading, creating connections, 

installing operating systems and discover how to create 

your dream machine. 




Y8920 Inside the Box + CD, $5.95 



Go in depth with P2P — Peer to Peer, Creating and Managing 

Networks. Learn how to create networks, domains and 

workgroups and make decisions about operating systems. 

Plan your security and firewalls, make decisions about 

monitoring your network and troubleshooting problems. For 

more advanced users. 




Y8930 Peer to Peer, $3.95 


Older teens or adults will find Teens Teaching Tech — Advice 

for Unpluggged Leaders and Adult Helpers essential for 

learning how to teach others about computers. Teens will 

enhance their leadership skills while organizing a computer 

club or technology team, establishing a computer lab and 

more! 




Y8940 Teens Teaching Tech, $3.95 

More computer projects on the next page. 

Legend: NC = no cost; Y = youth/member materials; LG = adult/leader materials. Order form on page 53. 25

Creating Computer Games and Animation 

Learn computer programming by creating your own games and animations. This 4-H project uses two easy to use 

but powerful computer programming environments created especially for kids! Program fun animations and put the 

characters into computer games that you create. Use either Scratch or Alice programming environment or try both to 

create you computer masterpiece. Scratch is recommended for third-grade through high school students, and Alice is 

recommended for middle school students through high school. 

CP895 Scratch 

Scratch takes advantage of advances in computing power 

and interface design to make programming more engaging 

and accessible for children, teens and others who are 

learning to program. To create programs in Scratch, you 

simply snap graphical blocks together into stacks. The 

blocks are designed to fit together only in ways that make 

syntactic sense, so there are no syntax errors. Different data 

types have different shapes, eliminating type mismatches. 

You can make changes to stacks even as programs are 

running, so it is easy to experiment with new ideas. With 

Scratch, you can create programs that control and mix 

graphics, animations, music, and sound.” 

To get started visit: http://scratch.mit.edu/ for guides 

and software download. 

Consumer savvy (CS) 

CP896 Alice 

Alice is an innovative 3D programming environment that 

makes it easy to create an animation for telling a story, 

playing an interactive game, or a video to share on the web. 

Alice is a freely available teaching tool designed to be a 

student’s first exposure to object-oriented programming. 

It allows students to learn fundamental programming 

concepts in the context of creating animated movies and 

simple video games. In Alice, 3-D objects (e.g., people, 

animals, and vehicles) populate a virtual world and 

students create a program to animate the objects. 

To get started visit: http://alice.org/ for guides and 

software download. 


Young people like you consume more than $175 billion of goods and services each year. Through Consumer Savvy, 

you will become a better informed and responsible consumer in today’s dynamic marketplace. Check out LG307, Family 

Consumer Science Judging Guide and LG730, Judging: A 4-H Teaching Technique for ideas for judging classes. 

CS431 Consumer 1 


Y4310 The Consumer in Me, $3.95 

LG4340 Consumer Savvy Helper’s Guide, $3.95 



Y4320 Consumer Wise, $3.95 


Crochet (CR) 



Y4330 Consumer Roadmap, $3.95 



A sweater, an afghan and a hat are all things that can be crocheted. It’s an easy, relaxing art of yarn and crochet 

hooks that can become an interest that travels with you. In I Can Crochet, you will learn crochet terms, abbreviations, 

stitches and how to end off. Then watch how your family and friends wait for you to make them something special. Check 

out this Web resource: http://learntoknit.com 

CR321 Crochet 


Y3210 I Can Crochet, $6 

Y3211 Crochet Made Easy, $5 (Young people and leaders use the same book.) 

Y4415 Business Start-Up Guide: Working With Fine Arts (download instructions, p. 30) 


Dairy (DA) 


Ice cream, cheese, and milk are a few of the great products that dairy cows produce. The dairy project is a fun way to 

learn about the management and care of dairy cattle and the many career opportunities in the dairy industry. Activities in 

this project will help you gain knowledge in learning proper feeding, health, selection, and marketing all within this project. 

You will also learn about the many dairy products and various uses of cow’s milk. 

To exhibit your livestock project at the Missouri State Fair, you must be a member in good standing in 4-H. To maintain 

your good standing, you must comply with the 4-H Food Quality Assurance Policy on page 9. 

DA131 Dairy Unit 1 


Y1300 Learning About Dairy, a Resource Guide, $1.50 

Y1310 Cowabunga!, $3.95 



LG1300 Dairy Helper’s Activity Guide, $3.95 



Y1300 Learning about Dairy, a Resource Guide, $1.50 

Y1320 Mooving Ahead, $3.95 






Y1300 Learning about Dairy, a Resource Guide, $1.50 

Y1330 Rising to the Top, $3.95 




Dogs (DG) 

DA134 Judging Dairy Cattle 

So what are the characteristics to look for in a prize dairy 

animal that yields the most milk? Learn to evaluate animals, 

place them like a pro and justify your decision. 


Y1301 Dairy Judging Made Easy, $3.50 

DA135 Bucket Calf Project 

Young people ages 8-12 learn to care and nurture a newborn 

calf with bottles or a bucket. Those who have had their 13th 

birthday by Jan. 1 of the current year would be ineligible. 

Acquire a calf within two weeks of its birth between March 

1 and June 1 of the current project year. If shown, calf should 

be at least 90 days old. Calves born in late May or June 1 may 

not be old enough to show in the county fair. Check with your 

local MU Extension center for local requirements. 


Y1350 4-H Bucket Calf Project, $1 




Who can resist those big brown eyes or that tail wagging to see you? Well, if your best friend is your dog, then you’ll 

like these units. Take your dog and together learn about dog obedience, grooming and nutritional aspects of helping your 

dog live a long and happy life. As you advance, teach your dog to retrieve, jump hurdles, drop on recall, broad jump and 

participate in showmanship contests with your dog. What a fun way to spend time with your dog! Check out 

http://4-hmall.org for resources for your puppy or dog. 

Make sure you own and are managing your dog by 4/1. Check with your local University of Missouri Extension center for 

local requirements, dates, etc. 

Dog care including: 

DG171 Knowledge/obedience/showmanship 


Y1710 Wiggles ‘n’ Wags, $3.95 

Y1730 Leading the Pack, $3.95 

Y1720 Canine Connection, $3.95 



LG1750 Missouri 4-H Dog Modules CD, $4 

LG1740 Dog Helper’s Activity Guide, $3.95 

Dogs opportunities 

State Fair Dog Show (August) 

American Royal Agility Show (October) 

Learn more about 

the State Fair 4‑H dog 

show. Go to 

mostatefair.com 

NOTE: If a member signs up for more than one dog unit, 

it will count as only one project toward his or her 

project total. 


Dairy oppor‑ 

tunities 

Dairy Cow 

Camp, (TBA) 

State Fair 

Dairy Judging 

Contest 

(August) 

State Fair 

Youth Dairy 

Show 

(August) 

Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 


website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects

Electricity (EL) 

Demystify the “magic” of electric circuits, magnetism, motors and electronics. From building burglar alarms to 

learning how to select a really good stereo and other consumer items. This project offers several opportunities for hands-on 

experiences and knowledge you will use in the future. You will experience technology first hand while learning communication 

and decision-making skills. Some ideas for electricity projects can be found online at http://scitoys.com 

EL831 Electricity Unit 1 


Y8310 Magic World of Electricity, Unit 1, $3.95 

LG8350 Electric Excitement Helper’s Activity 

Guide, $3.95 



Y8320 Investigating Electricity, $3.95 


Guide, $3.95 

Energy (EG) 



Y8330 Wired for Power, $3.95 


Guide, $3.95 



Y8340 Entering Electronics, $3.95 


Guide, $3.95 

Whether it’s your community, home, family car or iPod; energy makes things happen. You will likely experience 

dramatic changes related to energy during your lifetime. So, understanding the fundamental concepts of energy is important. 

You will gain knowledge and skills to understand energy development and use, and the impact on economics and the 

environment which could lead to future careers. 4-H is developing projects to help young people understand the science 

and technology of energy and energy transformations. 

EG861 Power of the Wind 

The Power of Wind: Energizing Our Future is designed to ignite your learning, curiosity and leadership in renewable 

energy. You will explore the wind energy resources in your state and local communities, using hands-on learning to gain a 

deeper understanding of the science, engineering and technology behind wind energy production. You will be challenged 

to create service learning opportunities that help others in your community make sense of this new frontier. This 

curriculum is designed for young people 11-13 years of age. 

** Order materials at http://bit.ly/HG2jxJ 

** Power of the Wind Youth Guide 

** Power of the Wind Facilitator Guide 

Entomology (EN) 



Explore the amazing world of insects and their arthropod relatives. Learn exciting new things about insects and their 

life cycle. Collect insects and construct an entomology box so that others can learn about insects as well. This project is 

filled with many hands on activities that you will enjoy and want to share with others. 

Please follow Missouri State Fair entomology box guidelines when building your box. Unit 1 of the Kentucky 4-H 

curriculum is helpful (see the following link), but be aware that the size of the box described in Kentucky’s curriculum is 

slightly different than the Missouri State Fair requires. Additional resources: http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/ 

dept/4h.asp 


EN921 Entomology Unit 1 


Y7241 Butterfly Gardening and Conservation, NC 

Y9210 Teaming With Insects, Level 1, $4.95 

Y9200 Entomology Insect Pins (100 per pkg.) $4 

LG9200 Teaming With Insects Facilitator Guide, $5.95 

Y9201 Missouri 4-H Entomology Supplementary Guide, NC 








Entrepreneurship (EP) 








EN924 Beekeeping 


G7600 Beekeeping Tips for Beginners 

G7601 Seasonal Apiary Management 

Available at http://extension.missouri.edu/fruits 

Additional resources: 

http://4h.missouri.edu/insects 

http://extension.missouri.edu/insects 

http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/dept/4h.asp 

You can do what you love and love what you do by starting your own business as an entrepreneur! Whether you are 

interested in starting your own business, or you simply want to explore what entrepreneurship is all about, this project will 

help get you started. Additionally, the entrepreneurship project works great with other 4-H projects you may already be 

doing to earn money, such as crafts, photography, baby-sitting or raising and selling animals. 

“Be the E” is recommended for young people between grades 5-8 (Junior Level). For more information on this project, visit: 

http://4h.missouri.edu/biz 

EP441 “Be the E” Entrepreneurship 


Y4410 Be the E: Entrepreneurship Activity Guide, $9.75 

LG4410 Be the E: Entrepreneurship Helpers Guide, $3.95 


Entrepreneurship Investigation (ESI) 

More entrepreneurship projects on the next page. 

Download Business Start‑Up Guides: 

Download free PDFs at http://4h.missouri.edu/biz 

Y4411 Working With Animals, NC 

Y4412 Working With Foods, NC 

Y4413 Working With Plants, NC 

Y4414 Working With Practical Arts, NC 

Y4415 Working With Fine Arts, NC 

Y4416 Baby-sitting, NC 

Entrepreneurship Investigation (ESI) works alongside other 4-H projects and helps you to discover traits within yourself, 

your family and community that can help you be successful as an entrepreneur. These three units lead you through 

activities that form a plan for starting and running your own business. ESI is recommended for young people between 

grades 7–12 (junior and senior levels). 


Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 


website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects

Entrepreneurship (EP) (continued) 

EP442 Entrepreneurship Unit 1 

Become a business investigator! Find out what it takes to be 

an entrepreneur by investigating yourself, your family and 

who is down the block. 


* * Discover the E-Scene 

* * ESI Leader Guide 


Take your business investigation to the next level! Investigate 

what you believe, how you can make a difference, how to dress 

like a pro, how to manage your time, and how to make the sale. 


* * The Case of ME 


NEW! 

Exploring your environment (EE) 

How does water pollution affect wildlife? What alien species live in your neighborhood? How can you decrease 

your energy use? Find answers to these questions as you are learning about environmental science through hands-on, 

experimental learning experiences in the natural sciences and technology. 

Target audiences: grades 6 through 8 (ages 11-13) 

These are not sequential projects, you may enroll in either project in any order. 

EE914 Exploring Your Environment: 

Ecosystem Services 

Y620 NEW! 4-H Project Record, NC 

Y9140 NEW! Exploring Your Environment: Ecosystems, 

$6 

LG9160 NEW! Exploring Your Environment: Facilitator 

Guide, $6 

EE915 Exploring Your Environment: 

Earth's Capacity 

Y620 NEW! 4-H Project Record, NC 

Y9150 NEW! Exploring Your Environment: Earth's Capacity, 

$6 

LG9160 NEW! Exploring Your Environment Facilitator 

Guide, $6 

LG9160 NEW! Exploring Your Environment: Facilitator Guide (both units): 

Provides basic training that will help the leader/mentor guide the 4-H member through the project. It has supplemental 

activities and resources to help the facilitator deliver the Exploring Your Environment curriculum. 

NEW! Supplemental online resource — for facilitator and members: 

http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/curriculum/4-h-exploring-your-environment 

Exploring 4‑H (EX) 


Join in on a treasure hunt of the joys of 4-H by discovering your interests, potential 4-H projects and finding out more 

about where you live. For first-year members only in grades 2–4. Exploring 4-H does not include exhibition of project 

animals. To show or exhibit animals, members should enroll in the appropriate animal project. 

EX261 Exploring the Treasures of 4‑H 



Become a master business investigator! Explore your biz 

ideas, set goals, do market research, determine a price, 

manage your money and plan and run your own biz. 


* * Your Business Inspection 


ESI materials: 

** Order online: http://4h.unl.edu/esi/ 

Additional resources online at 

http://4h.missouri.edu/biz 

For programs and events, visit: 

http://4h.missouri.edu/programs/entrepreneur/ 

• Build-a-Business Camp 

• Show Me 4-H Wares 

• MADE Competition 

LG2610 Treasures of 4-H Helper’s Guide, $9.75 

Y2610 Exploring the Treasures of 4-H, $3.95 


Filmmaking (FM) 

270 Filmmaking 

Sharing your creativity with the world can be fun, but doing so with solid filmmaking skills is even better. Many 

important life skills can be developed through filmmaking, including communication, self-expression, decision-making, 

problem-solving and critical thinking. Learn at your own pace, through a series of video modules from National 4-H, and 

check with your 4-H office for the next regional filmmaker's training. Through local training, national resources and special 

events like FilmFest 4-H, you can attain the skills to express your vision at the highest level! 

Resources: 

1. A collection of filmmaking resources can be found at http://4h.missouri.edu/go/events/filmfest/ 

filmmakerresources.htm. 

2. Start your filmmaker’s training with the national 4-H video workshop at http://www.4-h.org/curriculum/ 

filmmaking/. 

3. Then check out the national 4-H filmmaking resource library: http://bit.ly/HQ23eg for some very interesting 

reading. 

4. Other resources, such as Y2460, General Videography Tips for PSAs (PDF), can be found at http://4h.missouri. 

edu/film. 

Financial champions (FC) 

Do I really need this new text messaging plan? Can I afford it? Do I only want it because I saw this ad? In this 

project, you will learn about needs, wants, money personalities and values, goal-setting, communication and ways to save 

money. You will also learn the benefits and drawbacks of credit, advertising influences, consumer decision-making and 

how to select financial services. Learning more about money can help you understand how to plan for things you want to 

purchase. For more information on this project visit: http://4h.missouri.edu/financial 

Check out LG307, Family Consumer Science Judging Guide for ideas for judging classes. 

FC421 Financial Champions Unit 1 


Y4210 Money FUNdamentals, $3.95 

LG4200 Financial Champions Helper’s Activity Guide, $4.50 

Foods/nutrition/preservation (FN) 

FC422 Financial Champions Unit 2 


Y4220 Money Matters, $3.95 

LG4200 Financial Champions Helper’s Activity Guide, $4.50 

Project briefs: 

http://4h.missouri.edu/projects/briefs 

If you enjoy cooking or just like good food, this project could be for you. You will have fun learning the basics of 

cooking, and then advance to gourmet and international meals. Learning the heritage of many foods as well as consumer 

buying skills to get the most from your money are also opportunities for you in this project area. Check out LG307, Family 

Consumer Science Judging Guide for ideas for judging classes. Also check out the online project information at 

http://4h.missouri.edu/projects/projects2.htm#Foods 

FN551 Foods A 

Learn about healthy food selection, safety tips, preservation 

and basic food preparation, purchasing, and careers. 


Y5510 Six Easy Bites, $4.50 

LG5500 Foods Helper’s Activity Guide, $4.50 


Foods 

FN552 Foods B 

Choose a healthy selection of foods, learn healthy cooking 

methods and how to maintain a healthy weight. 


Y5520 Tasty Tidbits, $4.50 


More foods/nutrition/preservation projects on the next page. 


Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 


website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects

Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 


website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects 

Foods/nutrition/preservation (FN) (continued) 

FN553 Foods C 

Learn to prepare healthy foods and snacks while practicing 

good food safety rules. 


Y5530 You’re the Chef, $4.50 


FN554 Foods D 

Learn to prepare healthy foods and snacks while practicing 

good food safety rules. 


Y5540 Foodworks, $4.50 


Resource for ALL Foods/Nutrition/Preservation: 

Y4412 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working With Foods (download instructions, p. 30) 

FN557 International Foods Unit 1 


Y5570 Exploring our Food Heritage, $1.50 

LG5570 Exploring our Food Heritage Leader’s Guide, $1.50 

FN561 Microwave Magic A 

Activities focus on discovering how the microwave works, 

learning to use the microwave safely and preparing foods 

such as scrambled eggs, apples, popcorn treats and more. 


Y5610 Bag of Tricks, $3.95 

LG5600 Microwave Magic Helper’s Guide, $3.95 

FN562 Microwave Magic B 

Activities focus on understanding watts and preparing foods 

such as potatoes, vegetables, brownies and more. 


Y5620 Micro Magicians, $3.95 


FN571 Food Preservation 

International Foods 

FN558 International Foods Unit 2 


Y5580 Global Gourmet, $2 

Microwave 

FN563 Microwave Magic C 

Activities are more advanced and include microwave 

techniques like shielding, defrosting and browning. Young 

people learn to prepare foods such as casseroles, lasagna, 

chicken, pork chops, fruit crisp and more. 


Y5630 Amazing Rays, $3.95 


Preservation 

FN564 Microwave Magic D 

Emphasizes techniques such as adapting recipes for the 

microwave, blanching fruits and vegetables, and stacking 

whole meals. Young people will also learn to prepare cakes, 

pies, stew, casseroles and more. Other projects include 

making gifts such as play dough, bird feeders and bake 

dough ornaments. 


Y5640 Presto Meals, $3.95 


Would you like to taste the best of your garden in the cold of winter? Then you need to learn Food Preservation. Canning 

is the skill of preserving food safely, so that you enjoy your tasty vegetables or fruits anytime of year. You can also learn to 

make your own jellies, jams and pickles. 


Y5800 NEW! 4-H Quality for Keeps: Food Preservation, $3 


Breads 

MMMMMMmmm is what this project is all about. Ever come home to freshly baked bread? Ever fill up on bread before 

the main meal because it is just so delicious? Well, these units are for you! Learn how to knead and shape dough, learn how 

different breads around the world are made with yeast and finally judge the quality of breads by…. sampling, of course. Check 

out Judging Baked Products at http://bit.ly/I5rH47. 

FN581 Breads Unit 1 


Y5801 Bread Baking Basics, $3 



LG5801 Bread Baking Basics, $2 



Y5811 Exploring the World of Yeast Breads, $2 

Forestry (FO) 




Y5821 Exploring the World of Specialty Breads, $2 

Y4412 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working With Foods 


LG5811 Exploring the World of Yeast and 

Specialty Breads, $1.50 



LG5811 Exploring the World of Yeast and 

Specialty Breads, $1.50 

Discover the beauty of the Ozark deciduous forest, the whispering pines of the Mark Twain National Forest or an 

ancient Bald Cypress of the southeast Missouri lowland. Smell the leaves and the freshness of birch, oak and pine. 

The forests are havens for beauty of trees, flowers, and living things. Learn how to identify trees, manage woodlands for 

pleasure or profit, understand wood products, and how to preserve the forests for future generations to enjoy. Information 

and online publications are available from the Missouri Department of Conservation website at http://mdc.mo.gov/ 

forest. For information on the 4-H Forestry project, and for many other helpful resources including the Forestry Project 

Brief, visit http://4h.missouri.edu/forestry. 

FO931 Forestry Unit 1 




Y9310 Follow the Path, $3.95 

LG 9300 Forestry Helpers Guide, $3.95 





Y9320 Reach for the Canopy, $3.95 

LG9300 Forestry Helper’s Guide, $3.95 





Y9330 Explore the Deep Woods, $3.95 

LG9300 Forestry Helper’s Guide, $3.95 


When placing your order for the forestry curricula, the 

following supplemental literature may also be requested. 

Supplemental literature for Forestry 

Y9313 Trees of Missouri, NC 

Y9314 Missouri’s Oaks and Hickories, NC 

Y9315 Show Me Trees (poster), NC 

LG9317 Anatomy of a White Oak, NC 

LG9318 Forests: Layers of Leaves, NC 

Conservation opportunity — Million Tree Project 

Missouri 4-H members, families, project groups, 

community clubs, afterschool clubs, school enrichment 

programs and camps are invited to participate in the 

4-H Million Tree Project. This daunting project was 

conceived after a Pacifica, Calif. 4-H member, decided 

to do something to combat global climate change. Here 

is a 4-H service project that improves the quality of our 

environment. 

For more information, visit: 

http://4h.missouri.edu/trees 


Gardening (fruits and vegetables) ‑ see Horticulture 

Geology (GG) 

Karst, semi-precious gems, Ozarkite, the state mineral, the Viburnum Trend, a rock collection, caves, volcanoes, 

Elephant Rocks and lapidary are just some of the topics you might pursue in your geology project. Geology is the 

study of the earth. Much of our knowledge about the earth comes from the rocks, minerals and fossils that surround us. 

Explore the earth — in your backyard, a creek bed, a road cut, anywhere you go. Take field trips, collect specimens, develop 

your collection and exhibit at the fair. Learn the basics and pursue special interests. 

GG941 Geology 


*Y9410 Introduction to Geology 

*Geology curriculum downloadable in PDF, with additional resources online at 

http://4h.missouri.edu/geology 

Geospatial (GS) 

GS991 — Exploring Spaces, Going Places 

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are hot technologies! Exploring Spaces, 

Going Places explores the world of geospatial science and goes where no 4-H project has ever gone before! Accessed entirely 

on one CD, the three youth levels and group guide are valuable resources to anyone interested in geospatial technology, 

geographic education, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). 

GS‑Geospatial — Beginner 

Where in the world are you? Young people are introduced to new ways of thinking about geographic positions, navigational 

tools (like GPS, compasses, maps and globes), identifying locations, measuring distances and more. Project activities like 

“Mega Bite’s Mystery”, “Map Teller”, “Data Everywhere!” and “The Navigator” make learning fun! 

GS‑Geospatial — Intermediate 

Future map-makers will learn how to collect data, combine the data with geographical positions and then make their own 

maps. Maps of school grounds, neighborhoods, farms or towns, states and beyond can be made. The choice is theirs! 

GS‑Geospatial — Advanced 

Can maps solve problems? Can they lower traffic congestion, pinpoint pollution sources, boost tourism, reduce disease and 

control crime? Advanced learners find solutions to problems like these as they develop and use multi-layered maps to solve 

complex problems within their own communities. 

GS‑Geospatial Helper’s Guide 

The Helper’s Guide supports group activities and group fun. The guide provides the helper with the background and 

information needed to introduce learners to the world of geospatial concepts, GPS, magnetic compass, maps and GIS. 

Activities include GPS Treasure Hunt, As the Ring Turns, Navigational Skillathon, I-M-A-G-E Bingo, Letterboxing, GPS 

Search and Rescue - Find Bubba! and much more! 


LG9910 Exploring Spaces, Going Places CD, $15 

(includes all three project levels and helpers guide) 


Global education (GE) 

Do you ever wonder what kids from other cultures do for fun? What do they eat? What language do they speak? In 

this project you will have the opportunity to learn about other cultures, similarities and differences among families around 

the world. It will also prepare you for a possible exchange experience in the future. See page 67 for additional opportunities. 

GE221 Global Education 


LG2210 Leader’s Guide, $9 

Got the travel bug? Check out international opportunities at http://4h.missouri.edu/global 

Goats (GA) 

Learn about goat breeds, management, grooming and showmanship. And along the way, find out why their offspring 

are named “kids.” Make sure you own and manage your goat by 6/1. Check with your local University of Missouri 

Extension center for local requirements, dates, etc. To exhibit your livestock project at the Missouri State Fair, you must 

be a member in good standing in 4-H. To maintain your good standing, you must comply with the 4-H Food Quality 

Assurance Policy on page 9. 

GA136 Dairy Goats Unit 1 


Y1360 Getting Your Goat, $3.95 



LG1350 Dairy Goat Helper’s Group Activity Guide, $3.95 



Y1370 Stepping Out, $3.95 






Y1380 Showing the Way, $3.95 




Health/fitness (HF) 

GA139 Meat Goats 


Y1391 Just Browsing 

Y1392 Get Growing With Meat Goats 

Y1393 Meating the Future 

LG1390 Meat Goat Helper’s Guide 

Additional Resources: 

Order Goat Resource Handbook, 135R, from The Ohio State 

University by phone, 614-292-1607, or online at http://bit. 

ly/IVrKjC. The 4-H Goat Resource Handbook has over 180 

pages covering care, selection, management and showing. 

Our recommended 4-H Market Goat Project Reference 

Guide is a downloadable PDF at 

http://4h.missouri.edu/goats. 

MP913, Meat Goat Management Wheel, $9, or download: 

http://extension.missouri.edu/p/MP913. 


Are you interested in exploring a wide variety of activities related to physical well being? Join us for bowling, golf or 

other sports and physical activity. Consider joining your friends and have fun playing together! 

HF711 Bowling 


Y8 Lifetime Sports: Bowling, $1 

HF712 Golf 


Y9 Lifetime Sports: Golf, $1 



HF771 First Aid 


Y7710 First Aid in Action, $3.95 

HF772 Staying Healthy 


Y7720 Staying Healthy, $3.95 

More health/fitness projects on the next page. 

Join us at the 

Missouri State Fair: 

mostatefair.com 


Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 


website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects 

Goats 

opportunities 

Lincoln University 

goat seminar 

(TBA) 


Livestock 

Symposium 

(Kirksville - Dec.)

Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 


website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects 

Health/Fitness (HF) (continued) 

HF773 Keeping Fit 

This project is for anyone interested in fitness and health! 

It is also for young people who are already involved in a 

school or community athletic team, sport or other physical 

activity program (i.e., basketball, Taekwondo, cheerleading, 

running, gymnastics, swimming, dance or others). Sign up 

to learn more about personal fitness, sports nutrition and 

safety! 


Y7730 Keeping Fit, $3.95 

HF775 Move Across Missouri (MOVE) 

Home environment (HE) 

Do you walk into a room and know exactly what colors and what furniture would look good in the space? Do you 

know what paint color or wallpaper would brighten the room? How do you create a feeling of coziness in a family room? 

Being an interior designer is all about making a house a home. But, what about just starting in your room? Can you select 

colors, textures and accessories that will show off your personal style and enable you to take care of your room? If you 

know the basics, you can advance to wood finishing, learning principals of design, make sound furnishing purchase 

decisions or use software to create your ideal house. 

Check out LG307, Family Consumer Science Judging Guide and LG730, Judging: A 4-H Teaching Technique and Judging Guide, 

for ideas for judging classes. 

HE471 Home Environment Unit 1 



Y4710 Unit 1 — Explore color, texture, space and home 

safety, $4 

Y4711 Unit 2 — Advanced color, texture, space and 

home safety, recycling and reusing items, $4 

LG4700 Helper’s Group Activity Guide, $4 




Y4720 Unit 3 - Explore “temperature” of color, 

balance, proportion and scale, $4 

Y4721 Unit 4 — Explore color schemes, movement, and 

the use of elements, $4 


LG4750 Design Decisions, $10 

HF774 Physical Activity in 4‑H Clubs 

Does your club want to start a new physical activity 

program? Maybe your club group could form a running 

or volley ball project. Your club might form a line dancing 

project. The possibilities are endless! Sign up and get 

moving. 


For more ideas, resources and programs visit online: 

http://4h.missouri.edu/health. 

Wouldn’t it be great if you could get credit for all the activity in your life? Now you can! Whether you’re into weight lifting, 

hunting, dancing, soccer, rock climbing or even throwing darts, you can enjoy tracking minutes and earning points while 

you move! An online system helps you keep track of your progress. Awards and prizes are included! To learn more and get 

started, visit http://4h.missouri.edu/programs/move/. 

N864 MyActivity Log, $0.25 

Additional resources 

MyActivity Pyramid for Kids: http://extension.missouri.edu/p/N386 

MyActivity Log for Kids: http://extension.missouri.edu/p/N864 





Y4730 Unit 5 — Explore window treatments, bed 

covers and item selection, $4 

Y4731 Unit 6 — Explore refinishing and refurbishing 

furniture, $4 





Y4740 Unit 7 — Explore independent study - for 

advanced members, $1 




HE478 Designing a Space of My Own 


Project uses design software. Information located at http://4h.missouri.edu/design 

Horses (HS) 

Horseless Horse and Horse Knowledge, unit HS140, is for all who want to learn about horses, including those without 

their own horse or pony. Horse Riding, unit 141, introduces basic riding skills and styles. (Because a member’s knowledge 

may be at a different level from his or her riding skills, a member may sign up for both units 140 and 141, and unit 140 will 

not be counted against his or her project total count.) 

HS140 Horseless Horse and Horse Knowledge 


Y1440 Horse Enrollment Form, NC 

LG1460 Missouri 4-H Horse Resource CD, $4 

Includes: Hippology Coaches Guide, Horse Bowl 

Questions and Horse Manual. 

LG1470 Missouri 4-H Equine Modules CD, $4 



*LG1400 Horse Manual 

Includes: Horse Bowl, Hippology, Horse Judging and/or Horseless Horse. Some counties may offer riding opportunities for 

horseless horse members. Please contact your local MU Extension center for options. 

HS141 Horse Riding 


Y1440 Horse Enrollment Form, NC 

G2740 Functional Anatomy of the Horse Foot 

G2807 Feeding Horses 

G2843 Leg Set — Its Effect on Action 

G2854 Controlling Internal Parasites 

G2881 Saddling, Bridling and Riding 

G2882 Safety for Hunt Seat Riders 

G2825 Illustrated Hoof Care for Horse 

G2887 Selecting a Saddle 

G2780 Horse Registries and Associations (Not in 

print; download PDF file.) 


G2878 Safe Ground Handling of Horses 

G2861 Longe Line Training 

G2864 Pre-Bit Hackamore Training 

G2790 Horse Breeding Arithmetic 

G2925 Miniature and Hunting Mules 

G2742 Splints in Horses 

Y351 Showmanship at Halter, $1 

LG1470 Missouri 4-H Equine Modules CD, $4 



*LG1400 Horse Manual 

*G materials, LG1400 Horse Manual and additional equine-related resources are available on the Missouri 4-H horse 

projects Web page: http://4h.missouri.edu/horses 

Additional resources 

1. Junior Master Horseman Level 1 (American Quarter Horse Association) Order at 806-376-4811 or at 

http://bit.ly/IXYDtO. Also available at your local MU Extension center to check out and copy. 

2. Youth Leader’s Manual of the American Youth Horse Council (producer of the Horse Industry Handbook). Order from 

American Horse Council at 1-800-962-5813, or http://www.ayhc.com/AYHC_Store.html . Also available at your 

local MU Extension center to check out and copy. 






Horse‑related 

events information, 

including equine 

related awards, 

trips, contests, 

events, etc. are 

available at 

http://4h.missouri. 

edu/horses 

A comprehensive 

repository of 

equine related arti‑ 

cles, how to video 

clips and horse 

quest learning les‑ 

sons are located at 

http://www. 

extension.org/ 

horses

Horticulture (HO) 

Flowers 

Greenhouses, flower arrangements, and flower beds — flowers can bring a smile to many faces. Enjoy activities 

and opportunities working with flowers inside and outside. Learn techniques in flower arranging, pest management and 

plant science. If you live in a high-rise apartment or have a large yard this project has something fun for you. Experiences 

in this project may help you determine a future career or business venture! 

HO961 Floriculture — Level A 

Planning a rainbow garden, learning parts of a flower, 

transplanting plants, keeping plants healthy and a floral 

scavenger hunt are all exciting things to learn in this 

level of the Floriculture project. You will also have the 

opportunity to learn about plant pests, how to create a bud 

vase and round arrangement, and explore different parts of 

the soil. 




Y9610 Floriculture Level A, $5 

LG9600 Supplement CD, $5 

HO962 Floriculture — Level B 

Planning a theme garden and experimenting with indoor 

landscaping are a few of the exciting opportunities in Level 

B. Learning about perennials, house plants, starting your 

own seeds, the importance of soil, light and water, and how 

to identify and control pests, add to the many hands-on 

activities in this project. In the area of floral design you will 

learn how to dry flowers and make your own potpourri. 




Y9620 Floriculture Level B, $5 


HO963 Floriculture — Level C 

In the third level of Floriculture you will have hands 

on experiences in developing planter gardens, taking 

cuttings from plants, preserving flowers, and creating 

dried arrangements and terrariums. Other learning 

opportunities include understanding the use of gardening 

and floral design tools, principles of design and the 

importance of soil pH. Creating flowers you can wear and 

learning how to make bows add to the hands on learning 

experiences in level C. Also begin exploring careers in the 

floriculture industry. Join the fun! 




Y9630 Floriculture Level C, $5 


HO964 Floriculture — Level D 

Gardening (fruits and vegetables) 

Level D brings experiences in developing an all seasons 

garden, forcing bulbs, tissue cultures and floral science. 

This level also provides opportunities in exploring 

greenhouse gardening, planning a floral business, learning 

about the global floral market and careers. Hands on 

activities include planning an event, creating seasonal 

arrangements and designing contemporary arrangements. 

This project may take you to places you never expected! 




Y9640 Floriculture Level D, $5 


Get outside and dig in the soil; you can grow your own fruit and vegetable garden with this project. Create rows of 

vegetables and fruit that you enjoy and that are good for you and your family! Learn basic gardening techniques, how to 

plan a garden and career options — or even learn how to start your own business. 

HO971 Gardening Unit A 


G6201 Vegetable Planting Calendar, $1 



Y9710 See Them Sprout!, $3.95 

LG9750 Gardening Helper’s Group Activity Guide, $4.75 

LG9760 Gardening Exhibit Guide, $1 


HO972 Gardening Unit B 





Y9720 Let’s Get Growing!, $3.95 




The University of Missouri Extension Garden 

’n Grow Program is a volunteer gardening 

program designed to educate young people 

about horticulture. Young people ages 8-12 are 

encouraged to participate. Not only will they 

learn about gardening, but also science, math, 

social studies, language arts — and have fun 

while learning! Each participant will plant and 

harvest his or her vegetables for home use and 

donation to the local food bank. The goals of 

this program are to teach young gardeners the 

pleasures of being outdoors and instill in them 

the importance of helping others. Garden ’n 

Grow participants will develop a sense of self, 

a sense of usefulness and purpose, a sense of 

responsibility to contribute to society, and a 

feeling of success. 

For more information, contact David Trinklein, University of Missouri Division of Plant Sciences, at 

573-882-7511 or trinkleind@missouri.edu. http://plantsci.missouri.edu/gng 

HO973 Gardening Unit C 


G6201 Vegetable Planting Calendar 



Y9730 Take Your Pick!, $4.50 



Additional resources are available at http://extension.missouri.edu/lawngarden 

Knitting (KN) 

HO974 Gardening Unit D 





Y9740 Growing Profits, $4.50 



Sitting in front of a warm fire, knitting — is this a hobby you can take with you? You bet! Knitting is a wonderful craft 

to learn and it can be taken anywhere. The I Can Knit project book identifies knitting techniques and tips. It also features 

11 knit projects, wonderful wearables, gifts for friends, backpack, blanket, bracelets and more! Many professions use the 

techniques learned in knitting (think surgeons) and other professions use the concentration acquired (think acting or 

engineering). Check out this Web resource: http://learntoknit.com 

KN331 Knitting Unit 1 


Y3310 “I Can Knit” — Lessons 1-8, $6* 

Y3311 Knitting Made Easy, $5* 




KN332 Knitting Unit 2 


Y3310 “I Can Knit” — Lessons 9-11, $6* 

Y3311 Knitting Made Easy, $3.50* 



*Members and leaders use the same books. 


Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 


website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects

Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 


website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects 

Leadership (LD) 

Life brings many situations where good leadership skills can make a difference: working on a group project in a class, 

being part of a team, finding yourself with people about to make a mistake, owning your own business or even being an 

elected leader. You’ll do better by knowing how to make good decisions, build relationships, organize your life and plan for 

success. Get started with a foundation in leadership that you can build upon over a lifetime! For more information on the 

Leadership project, visit: http://4h.missouri.edu/leadership. 

LD271 Step Up to Leadership — Level 1 


Y2710 My Workbook, $3.95 

LG2710 Mentor Guide, $4.95 



Y2720 My Journal, $3.95 

LG2720 Mentor Guide 2, $4.95 

Livestock judging (LJ) 



Y2730 My Portfolio, $3.95 

LG2720 Mentor Guide 2, $4.95 

What are the characteristics to look for in a prize food animal that yields the best products for our table? Or are 

you interested in gaining skills to select your market animal to exhibit at the fair? Learn to evaluate animals, judge 

them like a pro and justify your decision. Project enrollment is not required to participate in 4-H livestock judging contests 

at the state level. 

LJ117 Livestock Judging 

So what are the characteristics to look for in a prize food animal that yields the best products for our table? Learn 

to evaluate animals, place them like a pro and justify your decision. 


*Y1000 MU Livestock Judging Manual 

Y1201 Beef Judging, $1 

Y1601 Sheep Judging Guide, $1 

Y1801 Swine Judging, $1 

*Y1000, MU Livestock Judging Manual is downloadable in PDF at 


Livestock judging opportunities 

Practice Contest (June) 

4-H State Contest (September) 








Meats (ME) 

There is nothing like a delicious country-cured ham or bacon. Or what about the taste of barbecue just off the grill? 

Learn how to cure your own ham, identify different meat retail and wholesale cuts, select a quality meat product and then 

know how to prepare it for a meal. These hands-on activities and experiences will last you a lifetime. 

ME115 Country Cured Hams and Bacon 


Y374 Country Ham Curing, $1 



G2528 Home Curing Bacon for a Mild Flavor 

LG 374 County Ham Curing Leader’s Guide, $1 

ME116 Meat Evaluation Project 


Y1161 Meat Evaluation: Retail Cuts, $1 

Y1162 Meat Evaluation: Pork Carcasses, $1 

Y1163 Meat Evaluation: Beef Carcasses , $1 



The Pork Checkoff and other commodity groups updated The Guide to Identifying Meat Cuts. It can be ordered by 

contacting the Pork Checkoff department at 515-223-2621. 

Meat Judging Contest resources can be found at http://agrilife.org/4hmeat/academics/meat-science/4h/resources/ 

Other resources can be found at http://4h.missouri.edu/projects/projects3.htm#meats. 

Outdoor adventures (OA) 


A 4-H project for those who like hiking and camping! Progress from day hikes to overnight camping trips and then to 

extended backpacking expeditions as you hike through the three activity guides and the helper’s guide. Experiences relate 

to food, shelter, Leave No Trace ethics, safety, navigation, equipment and camp management. 

OA761 Hiking Unit 1 


Y7610 Hiking Trails, $3.95 

LG7600 Group Activity Helper’s Guide, $3.95 

OA762 Camping Unit 2 


Y7620 Camping Adventures, $3.95 

Y7621 Campground Cookery, $4.50 


Pets (PE) 

OA763 Backpacking Expeditions Unit 3 


Y7630 Backpacking Expeditions, $3.95 

Y7631 Backpack Cookery, $2.50 


LG7632 Backpack Cookery Leader’s Guide, NC 

The new Pets project provides positive opportunities for young people to develop the essential life skills of mastery, 

independence, generosity and belonging through their interest of pets. Young people will learn how to raise a small 

animal or pet in a home, how to select the right small animal for their circumstances and environment, how to give urban 

pets proper housing, care and health, and how to show a small pets. 

PE101 Pets Unit 1 


Y1010 Pet Pals, $3.95 

LG1001 Pet Helper’s Guide, $3.95 



Y1020 Scurrying Ahead, $3.95 





Y1030 Scaling the Heights, $3.95 


Use of 

Borax is NOT an 

approved practice for 

curing hams. 


Meats 

opportunities 

State Meats 

Judging Contest 

(February)

Photography (PH) 

Capture important moments, communicate your perspective, and show how life appears through your lens with 

photography. Learn about cameras, lighting, and digital and film media so you can be ready when you happen upon that 

great shot. Build skills you can use to excel in other 4-H opportunities and explore possible new careers. 

PH351 Photography Level 1 

Are you interested in learning about photography? In 

Photography Level 1, you’ll learn all you need to know to 

get started. Topics include equipment, proper lighting, 

and creating good composition to build your skills as a 

photographer. 


Y3510 Focus on Photography, $5.95 




Are you ready to take your photographic skills to the next 

level? Photography Level 2 is designed for 4-H’ers with prior 

photography experience who have completed Level 1. In 

Photography Level 2, you’ll advance your skills with topics 

such as depth of field, backlighting and the rule of thirds. 


Y3520 Controlling the Image, $5.95 



Poultry (PO) 


This project is for 4-H photographers who have 

completed Level 2 and are ready for advanced training. 

In Photography Level 3 you will learn more exciting 

techniques and start putting together an attractive and 

interesting portfolio. Learn when rules of photography 

can be broken, how to use color to your advantage, how to 

exhibit your work professionally and more! 


Y3530 Mastering Photography, $5.95 



Photography opportunity 

Photo Corps is a team of 4-H’ers across Missouri who 

take photographs around an assigned theme and engage 

through social media as they strive to meet photographic 

challenges. The opportunity to apply for Photo Corps is 

offered periodically through an application process at the 

state level and is open to young photographers, ages 12-18, 

who have completed at least one year of 4-H Photography. 

Opportunities include exhibiting their work to a larger 

audience and meeting professionals in the field. 

http://4h.missouri.edu/photocorps 

Identifying poultry parts, species and breeds, selection, exploring an egg, cooking an egg, feeding, handling, 

washing and showing are activities included in the 4-H poultry project. In the intermediate level you will learn how 

to read a feed tag, explore retail products, grade carcasses, select layers and manage poultry health. Advanced poultry 

members will develop leadership skills by planning a judging clinic, managing a flock, exploring careers, processing 

chickens, conducting poultry games and discussing values and ethics. 

Make sure you own your poultry animal by the following weeks to be eligible to exhibit at the Missouri State Fair — 

Roasters 8-10 weeks; Broilers 6-8 weeks; Fryers 5-10 weeks. Check with your local University of Missouri Extension center 

for local requirements, dates, etc. 



PO151 Poultry Unit 1 


Y1510 Scratching the Surface, $3.95 



G8350 Poultry — Small Flock Series 

LG1540 Poultry Helper’s Group Activity Guide, $3.95 

LG1541 NEW, 4-H Guide to Raising Chickens, (purchase 

from http://4-hmall.org) 





Y1520 Testing Your Wings, $3.95 










Y1530 Flocking Together, $3.95 







Public speaking (PS) 

University of Missouri Extension has the “G” guides online 

at http://extension.missouri.edu/poultry. 

You may order the National 4-H Poultry Judging manual 

from the University of Nebraska, phone: 402-472-9712, or 

e-mail: gnickels1@unl.edu., or online at http://4h.unl. 

edu/web/4hcurriculum/4h460. 


From sharing an important thought to nailing that first big job interview, public speaking skills are extremely 

important. Public speaking allows you to challenge yourself and succeed in developing communication skills, while having 

fun and building friendships. Although public speaking is among the most common of fears, every 4-H member can to 

do this well and even enjoy it! Start building these skills in your 4-H club, expand them at larger events like the Public 

Speaking Academy, and exercise them on a bigger stage at the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest. If you take time to invest 

in yourself, the benefits of public speaking skills will last a lifetime. 

PS242 Public Speaking 


*Y2420 Building Public Speaking Skills 

*Y2430 Communicating With Powerpoint 

*Y2440 Extemporaneous Speaking 

*Y2450 Communicating Through Pantomime 

*Available online as downloadable PDFs at 

http://4h.missouri.edu/publicspeaking 

Links for more 4-H Public Speaking Project resources, as 

well as information on the Missouri Public Speaking 

Contest, can be found on the Web page listed above. 

Quilting (QU) 

QU341 Quilting 

Poultry opportunities 

State Poultry Day (June) 

State Fair Poultry Competition (August) 

State Fair Chicken Barbecue (August) 


Do you have a favorite quilt that someone special has made for you? Maybe it has been passed down from 

generation to generation. You too can learn quilting techniques, and create wonderful quilts and other useful and fun 

items in the 4-H quilting project. Items you can make in the I Can Quilt book include: 

• Heart Pincushion • Drawstring Fun Bag • Take-Along Tic-Tac-Toe • Crazy Patch Heart-Tote 

• Friendship Star Pillow • Helping Hands Pocket Organizer • Four-Patch Fun Quilt 


Y3410 I Can Quilt, $6 

Y4415 4-H Business Start-Up Guide: Working With Fine Arts (download instructions, p. 30) 


Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 


website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects

Rabbit 

opportuni‑ 

ties 

State Fair 

Rabbit Show 

(August) 

Rabbits (RB) 

Whether you see rabbits as soft and cuddly pets or a business opportunity, the rabbit project is flexible for your 

interest. Beginning level rabbits activities include selection, handling, breeds, parts, management, equipment, feeding, 

health, breeding and kindling. At the intermediate level through hands on activities you will learn how to select, judge, give 

oral reasons, show rabbits, tattoo, keep records and detect diseases. In the advanced level of the rabbit project you will have 

the opportunity to learn more about breeding, genetics, culling, determining pregnancy, designing a rabbitry, anatomy, 

teaching others, and registering a rabbit and marketing your product. The rabbit pattern is a great model for identifying 

parts, determining sex, checking for disqualifications, practicing handling, trimming nails, showing and many other 

management practices. The rabbit pattern is available at http://4h.missouri.edu/rabbits. 

Make sure you own your rabbits by the following times to be eligible to exhibit at the Missouri State Fair: Rabbits by 6/1; 

Meat Pen by 5-10 weeks prior to show. Check with your local MU Extension center for local requirements, dates, etc. 



RB111 Rabbits Unit 1 


Y1110 What’s Hoppening?, $3.95 



LG1140 Helper’s Group Activity Guide, $3.95 

RN112 Rabbits Unit 2 


Y1120 Making Tracks, $3.95 




RB113 Rabbits Unit 3 


Y1130 All Ears, $3.95 




Additional resource: 

MP911 Commercial Rabbit Production Management 

Wheel, $9 

Download at http://extension.missouri.edu/p/MP911 

Robotics (RO) 

Exploring 4-H Robotics is an ideal way to introduce science, math, engineering and technology while teaching 

life skills. Through hands-on activities, the 4-H Robotics projects teach basic concepts related to robotic subsystems 

such as structure, power, sensors, control and programming. These concepts are the foundation for building robots and 

robotic subsystems from a variety of materials and packaged kits. 4-H Robotics has projects for a wide variety of interests 

and available resources. Virtual Robotics (project RO882) teaches about robots with a computer game. Junk Drawer 

Robotics (project RO881) teaches robotic concepts with low-cost materials. Robotics Platforms (project RO883) is for 

groups with access to a robotics kit. FIRST Robotics (project RO885) is participation in a 4-H FIRST team. General 4-H 

Robotics (project RO886) is for learning about robotics with goals or materials that are not a good fit with the other 4-H 

Robotics projects. 

RO881 Junk Drawer Robotics 

In each module of this project, you will learn about a different aspect of robotics, and design and build a robot. This project 

emphasizes developing knowledge and skills while you design and build you own robot devices. You will use your Robotics 

Notebook to record your learning experiences, robotic designs and the data from your investigations. 

The Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum has three books. In Book 1 (Y8810), Give Robots a Hand, you will explore the design 

and function of robotic arms, hands and grippers, and build a robotic arm that really moves! In Book 2 (Y8811), Robots on the 

Move, you will design and build machines that roll, slide, draw, or move underwater, and you will explore robot mobility — 

movement, power transfer and locomotion. Book 3 (Y8812) Mechatronics, is all about the connection between the mechanical 

and electronic elements of robots. You will explore sensors, write programs, build circuits and design your own robot. 


** Junk Drawer Robotics Track Level 1, Give 

Robots a Hand 

** Junk Drawer Robotics Track Level 2, Robots 

on the Move 


** Junk Drawer Robotics Track Level 3, 

Mechatronics 

** 4-H Robotics Youth Notebook 

** Robotics Curriculum Set 

Sample activities — http://bit.ly/NkhzGl 


RO882 Virtual Robotics 

You’ll enjoy the challenges of interacting in a virtual environment as you learn basic science and robotics concepts without 

investing in expensive materials or supplies. This track will make use of videos, simulations, animations and other media 

to convey content in a meaningful and engaging manner. The Robotics Notebook for this track will be a real-world notebook 

in which you record your designs and respond to questions as you work and learn in the virtual environment. 


** Virtual Robotics Track DVD — includes a 

Facilitator Guide PDF 

RO883 Robotics Platforms 


** Robotics Curriculum SetSample activities — 

http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/curriculum/ 

4-h-robotics/virtual-robotics/ 

The modules in this track can be used with a variety of commercial kits, including NXT, TETRIX, CEENBoT and Vex. This 

track has three levels and 11 modules. As you experience each module in a level, you will develop scientific knowledge and 

technological understanding that enables you to master the challenge presented at the end of that level. As you progress, 

the Robotics Notebook helps you record your progress and serves as an important learning tool. Each level builds upon the 

prior level as you develop a broader and deeper understanding of robotics. 

As you progress through Robotics Platforms, you will use your robotics kit to build a robot and learn about how it works 

in Level 1 (Modules 1-5). In Level 2 (Modules 6-10), you will investigate the sensors in your kit, and learn to program your 

robot using sensors, loops and conditional statements. By the time you get to Level 3, you will understand the capabilities 

and limitations of your robot kit and be ready to tackle the challenges in Module 11. 


** Robotics Platforms Track DVD — includes a Facilitator 

Guide PDF and Youth Notebook PDF 

RO884 GEAR‑Tech‑21 


** Robotics Curriculum SetSample activities — 

http://bit.ly/KKwk4J 

GEAR-Tech-21 is a comprehensive robotics and geospatial club program with over 300 hours of instruction. This National 

Science Foundation funded program from Nebraska 4-H teaches robotics, GPS and GIS technologies through building and 

programming robots, navigation and mapmaking activities. An overarching theme is how these two technologies build on 

each other. The program includes step-by-step guides and resources and online volunteer support. It’s real learning with 

real adventures! Your club can even compete in virtual competitions with teams from across the country. The program 

is based on the Lego NXT robot kit and Google Earth mapping. To learn more, go to http://4hset.unl.edu/4hdrupal/ 

node/177 


** Robotics Curriculum Set 


** Order Robotics materials at http://4-hmall.org/category/robotics.aspx 

RO885 FIRST Robotics 

Nationally and in Missouri, 4-H is partnering with FIRST for competitive robotics opportunities for 4-H’ers. FIRST is an 

acronym for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.” FIRST is a great match with 4-H. In addition 

to teaching science, engineering and technology, FIRST also builds self-confidence, citizenship, leadership and life skills. 

Enroll in this project if you will be on a FIRST team as a part of your 4-H project work. FIRST has four levels: FIRST Junior 

LEGO League, FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition. For more information go to: 

http://www.usfirst.org 


RO886 General 4‑H Robotics 

At all levels, from beginner to master robot builder, much of the learning is self-directed inquiry about robotics. General 

4-H Robotics is for projects that do not fit within the other 4-H robotics projects. 

** Robotics Curriculum Set ** Order Robotics materials at http://4-hmall.org/ 

category/robotics.aspx 


Self‑determined (SD) 

A self-determined project allows members freedom to design a project that is not currently offered. Members 

enrolling in the self-determined project are responsible for identifying their project resources. 

Examples may include, but are not limited to, sports card 

collecting, go-karts and raising deer. Members enrolling in 

Self-determined should consult with their local 4-H faculty. 

SD950 Self‑determined 


Y951 Choose Your Direction, $1 

Additional resources: Search National Directory of Curriculum at http://4-h.org/resource-library/curriculum and 

eXtension at http://about.extension.org 

Sheep (SH) 


The sheep project introduces you to a wide variety of fun and challenging activities including identifying parts of 

a sheep, selecting a project lamb, preparing for lambing season, identification of lamb meat products and feeding 

and showing sheep. Through hands-on activities, develop skills in presenting oral reasons, determining yield grades, 

management practices, budgeting, treating parasites and judging. The realistic model lamb made from the Lamb Pattern 

can be docked, have its navel treated, be castrated, be treated for entropion, be tubed and even have its temperature taken. 

This is a great project to learn many skills that will last a lifetime! Lamb Pattern available online at http://4h.missouri. 

edu/sheep 

Make sure you own and manage your market lambs by 6/1 and your breeding animals by 7/1 to be eligible to exhibit at the 

Missouri State Fair. Check with your local University of Missouri Extension center for local requirements, dates, etc. 



SH161 Sheep 





** Sheep Resource Handbook 

**Order Sheep Resource Handbook 194R from Ohio State 

by phone, 614-292-1607; or online at http://bit.ly/HLqKIZ. The handbook has more than 200 pages covering care, selection 

and showmanship. 

Shooting Sports (SS) 

Sheep opportunities 


State Congress Livestock Judging (June) 


State Livestock Judging Contest (September) 

Livestock Symposium (Kirksville - Dec.) 


Breaking clays, punching paper, busting caps, flinging arrow and counting Xs are all part of the 4-H Shooting 

Sports project. Safety first — but lots of fun! The Shooting Sports project includes many options for 4-H members. You 

will learn safe gun handling skills, and sound fundamentals of shooting under the guidance of caring and knowledgeable 

adult volunteers. 

4-H Shooting Sports is a unique 4-H project in that there are social issues and concerns with the Shooting Sports 

project that other projects do not deal with. Because of this uniqueness, Missouri 4-H has developed some special 

guidelines and policies for the Shooting Sports projects. 4-H members, parents and leaders are responsible to understand 

and follow these policies. 

A 4-H member may only be enrolled in a 4-H Shooting Sports project if it is led by a certified 4-H Shooting Sports 

volunteer. There is NO exception to this policy for a parent working with his or her own child. Only a certified 4-H 

Shooting Sports volunteer may lead any 4-H member in a 4-H Shooting Sports project. 

4-H Leader Certification Workshops are conducted twice annually by a team of state 4-H instructors, usually on the first 

weekends in October and April. Contact your 4-H youth development staff about these leader workshops. Leader materials 

are distributed only at the leader workshops. 

Project completion hours: Each shooting sports discipline/project number requires a minimum of 10 hours of 

instruction and/or practice under the direction of a 4-H certified leader. 


Safety requirements 

✔ All 4-H members wishing to enroll in a Shooting Sports project (SS741-SS749) for the first time must complete 6 

hours of instruction in shooting sports safety. First year Shooting Sports members are to enroll and participate 

in a SS740 Shooting Sports Safety project/class unless they have a Missouri Hunter Education card/certificate. 

Young people are encouraged to enroll in a shooting sports discipline project (SS741-SS749) during the same 

year. The SS740 project does not count against the project limitation. 

✔ Procedure for the SS740 Shooting Sports Safety project: 

• Completed in a short time period — in two or three meetings within a week. 

• Local certified 4-H Shooting Sports volunteers present the 6 hours of safety instruction. 

• All shooting disciplines of the 4-H Shooting Sports program are to be covered in the 6 hours of safety. 

• Instructors must use the draft 4-H SS Safety Curriculum as the core curriculum, available from your local 

University of Missouri Extension center. 

• The SS740 Shooting Sports Safety course must be completed prior to the youth participating in a 

discipline project (SS741-SS749) but need only complete it once. 

• Members with a Missouri Hunter Education card/certificate are exempt from the 6-hour safety requirement 

— though the SS740 class is still strongly recommended. Instructors should record and keep the 

Hunter Education certificate number of each member. 

• It is strongly suggested that 8- and 9-year-old members repeat the safety instruction a second year. 

* Ages for the shooting sports project are based on 4-H age (age on Dec. 31 of the current program year). 

SS740 Shooting Sports Safety 

Y7405 4-H Shooting Sports Project Record, NC 

SS741 Archery 


SS742 Air Rifle (BB and/or Pellet) 


SS743 Smallbore Rifle (.22 cal.) 


SS744 Air Pistol 


SS745 Shotgun 

Age guidelines: 11 years of age and older* 


SS747 Smallbore Pistol 

Prerequisites: 

• 14 years and older* 

• Previously completed 10 hours of instruction and practice 

of SS744 Air Pistol project OR (if at least 16 years 

old, may participate in lieu of the SS744 project requirement, 

if they pass a competency test, written test, and 

skill demonstration administered by a certified pistol 

instructor). 

• Written parental permission 


SS748 Muzzleloading 

Age guidelines: 

• 11 years of age and older* 

• Recommend at least one year participation in SS742 

Air Rifle, or 743 Smallbore Rifle. 


SS749 Hunting and Outdoor Skills 

This project has no association with the Missouri 

Department of Conservation Hunter Education class. It 

is a 4-H project designed for those members interested 

in hunting, game or non-game wildlife, observation and 

concealment skills, the relationship of people and wildlife, 

and other hunting/wildlife related subjects. Requires leader 

certification. 


More resource materials for the above shooting sports projects are on the next page. 


Order form 

for project 

literature is 

on page 53, 

or download 


website at 

4h.missouri. 

edu/projects

Shooting sports 

opportunities 

Shotgun State Team 

Tryouts (October 

– February) 

Other State Team 

Tryouts (March) 

High School State 

Trap Shoot — 4-H 

Division (April) 

National Invitational 

— state teams 

(June) 

4-H State Trap Shoot 

(August) 

Missouri 4-H State 

Shoot — all 

disciplines 

(September) 

Shooting sports (SS) — continued 

(The following guide is for use with Shooting Sports projects SS740 through SS749, on the previous page.) 

LG7411 NEW! S.T.E.M. Connections for 4-H Shooting Sports Projects, $10 

S.T.E.M. stands for science, technology, engineering and math. The hands-on activities in this guide will help members 

understand how science connects to the shooting sports. Activities may be used at any time during the year 

— but may be most appropriate when weather conditions prevent outside activity or as a precursor to discipline 

instruction. This leader guide is appropriate for use in any or all of the shooting disciplines. Teen leaders or older 

youths have an opportunity to demonstrate leadership by planning and conducting the activities, with approval 

and guidance of the certified leaders. 

SS990 Western Heritage and Cowboy Shooting 

This program was piloted in six Missouri counties in 2011 and 2012. Now, additional county programs that meet specific 

requirements can participate. In order to offer this program, volunteer leaders must be trained and certified by 4-H. The 

western heritage training and certification workshop is conducted separately from the regular workshop and is offered 

only once a year. 

Check with your local MU Extension center to see if it is offered in your county — only enroll if your county is approved. 

This project is not eligible for self-determination. 

Purpose: to provide an avenue for 4-H members to experience the lifestyles and cultures of the Old West through a living 

history approach to learning. 

The Cowboy Action Shooting portion of this project is the fastest-paced, most exciting and spectator-friendly project 

in 4-H shooting sports. Shooters dressed in Old West garb compete against the clock by firing at steel targets at various 

distances with period firearms such as single-action revolvers, lever-action rifles and double-barreled shotguns. This is 

NOT mounted shooting — horses are not involved with the shooting portion of this project. 

Objectives: 

• Preserve and gain an appreciation for the heritage of 

the Old West within the time period of 1860-1900. 

• Teach in a living history style by using historically 

accurate firearms, clothing and accessories while 

participating in the 4-H Western Heritage Project. 

• Instill in 4-H members an investigative interest in 

Missouri and western history that will lead to personal 

research and increased knowledge of the Old West. 

Participation guidelines: 4-H members, 11-18 years of age 

Y9901 4-H Western Heritage Project — Youth Activity Guide 

Levels 1-3 are in this single activity guide, which is good for multiple years. NEW, $8 

Small engines (SE) 

who have completed at least one year in 4-H Shooting 

Sports rifle, pistol (air/smallbore), muzzleloading or 

shotgun. However, youth ages 11-13 are not eligible to 

participate with revolvers. 

Resource materials for volunteers are available only at 

the Western Heritage and Cowboy Shooting volunteer 

workshop. The basic resource book is available for 4-H 

members, but must be ordered from the source, Montana 

State University: http://4-hwesternheritageproject.com/ 

buy-the-book.html. 

Lawn mowers, snow blowers, personal water craft, go carts, model airplanes, and ATV’s are just a few of the 

hundreds of machines around us every day that are powered by small gas engines. In this project you will have 

hands-on experiences that will help you understand how small engines work and how to keep them working. Put some 

spark and fuel into your 4-H experiences and sign up for Small Engines! 

SE851 Small Engines Unit 1 




Y8510 Crank It Up!, $3.95 

LG8540 Small Engines Helper’s Group Activity Guide, $3.95 






Y8520 Warm It Up!, $3.95 






Sportfishing (SF) 


Y8530 Tune It Up!, $3.95 


Fishing and MORE! Discover tiny creatures living in Missouri streams and use them to determine water quality. Improve 

your casting skills. Learn to tie better knots and special purpose knots. Make your own in-line spinner, paint your own jig 

head or tie a marabou jig or Wooly Bugger fly. Understand the “why” of fishing seasons, length limits, daily creel limits and 

other regulations. Grab your favorite rod and reel and go to the lake, pond, river or stream and land a monster or catch a 

“mess.” Then clean ’em and cook ’em. 4-H Sportfishing is fishing and more! 

Because the 4-H Sportfishing program is designed to be much more than a few hours with a fishing pole, volunteer leaders 

are required to complete basic Sportfishing training/orientation. An extensive set of resources has been assembled for 

volunteers and must be used. The Sportfishing leader must be committed to include all four content areas in the project: 

Angling Skills, Tackle Craft, Aquatic Ecology, and People and Fish. Details on how to become an approved 4-H Sportfishing 

volunteer leader can be found on the website: http://4h.missouri.edu/sportfishing. Click on the link at left, titled 

“Sportfishing Leader Module.” 

Steps to leader approval: 

• Complete the Sportfishing Leader Application and send it with the $30 fee to the state 4-H office. 

• The state coordinator will send you the Sportfishing Resource Manual (includes all member materials and leader 

resources). 

• Review Sportfishing Resource Manual. 

• Complete the leader qualification test. 

• Read and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). 

• Send test and MOA to the state coordinator. 

• Test is graded (90 percent is passing). 

• The state coordinator will sign the Memorandum of Agreement and return a copy for your records. 

• The state coordinator will notify you and your local 4-H staff person with an official letter of approval. 

All leader materials and resources are distributed to the leader after completing the sportfishing leader application. 

Please check the Sportfishing Web page on a regular basis for developments: http://4h.missouri.edu/sportfishing 

SF725 Sportfishing Unit 1 


Y7250 Take the Bait!, $3.95 



Y7260 Reel In the Fun, $3.95 

Swine (SW) 




Y7270 Cast Into the Future, $3.95 


Supplemental literature may be ordered at no-charge 

when placing an order for the official CCS 4-H Sportfishing 

curriculum. 

Y7254 An Introduction to Fishing, NC 

Y7252 Introduction to Missouri Fishes, NC 

Enjoy learning the different breeds, swine body parts, selection, exploring the digestive system, exploring swine 

diseases, identification of the different meat products and many more exciting things in the swine industry. 

Hands-on activities including practicing fitting and showing swine, managing baby pigs, balancing a ration, and designing 

a swine operation. The baby pig made from the Pig Pattern can be used to practice ear notching, castrating, docking, 

injecting, clipping needle teeth and many more swine management activities. Pig Pattern available online at http://4h. 

missouri.edu/projects/projects4.htm#Swine. 

Make sure you own and are managing your swine animals by the following dates to be eligible for the Missouri State Fair: 

Breeding gilts 90 days prior to show; breeding boars since farrowing; market hogs 90 days prior to show. Check with your 

local University of Missouri Extension center for local requirements, dates, etc. 



your good standing, you must comply with the 4-H Food Quality Assurance Policy on page 9. (continued on next page) 

SW181 Swine 





** Swine Resource Handbook. More than 200 pages cover 

care, selection and showmanship. Order Swine Resource 

Handbook 134R from Ohio State by phone, 614-292-1607; or 

online at http://bit.ly/HOKYSw. 

Theatre arts (TA) 


Learn about the fascinating world of make-believe. Create sound effects, make puppets and perform a skit. Try your 

hand at improvisation, create disguises and design costumes. Sound interesting? Then cast yourself into Theatre Arts! 

Also, check out resources at http://4h.missouri.edu/projects/projects4.htm#theatre. 

TA251 Theatre Arts 1 


Y2510 Play the Role, $3.95 



LG2500 Theatre Arts Group Activity Helper’s Guide, $3.95 



Y2520 Become a Puppeteer, $3.95 




Veterinary science (VS) 



Y2530 Set the Stage, $3.95 





Having a natural compassion towards animals and being interested in science is what leads most veterinarians 

into their field. Learn the role a veterinarian plays in practicing animal and public health while participating in many 

hands-on activities. These activities will help you learn about the different equipment used by veterinarians, diseases and 

health problems, and career opportunities as a veterinarian or volunteer. 

VS191 Veterinary Science Unit 1: 

The Normal Animal 


Y1910 From Airedale to Zebras, $3.95 



LG1900 Veterinary Science Helper’s Guide, $3.95 


Animal Disease 


Y1920 All Systems Go, $3.95 




Swine opportunities 


Missouri Pork Association Youth Show Pig 

Circuit (statewide in summer) 

State Congress Livestock Judging (June) 


State Livestock Judging Contest (September) 

Livestock Symposium (Kirksville — Dec.) 


Animal Health 


Y1930 On the Cutting Edge, $3.95 





Welding (WE) 

Ever wonder how some things are held together? From cars to buildings to many other items, welding has made it 

possible. In this project you will learn how to identify welding equipment, strike an arc and run a bead. The opportunity 

to learn simple welding skills awaits you! 

WE846 Welding 




Wildlife (WI) 

WI724 Wildlife 

Y8460 Arcs and Sparks, $5.50 

LG8400 Planning Arc Welding Projects, $1 

Whether alligator snapping turtles, butterflies, white-tailed deer or red-tailed hawks, all animals have basic 

habitat needs that must be supplied in order for their species to survive and thrive. What can be learned 

and done in the 4-H Wildlife project is limited only by your imagination and knowledge. Study the habits 

and habitat of Missouri wildlife, learn about plant succession and it’s affect on various species, identify 

wildlife foods, identify wildlife species by their tracks, skulls, furs or feathers. You are encouraged to put your 

knowledge to practical use by designing, implementing and completing a habitat improvement project. 

Supplemental project literature for young people: 



Y7242 Missouri Birds of Prey Packet, NC 

Y7243 Woodworking for Wildlife, NC 

Y7244 Native Plants for Wildlife, NC 

Y7245 Feeding Backyard Birds, NC 

Y7247 Introduction to Missouri’s Fur Bearers, NC 

Y7249 Greater Prairie Chickens, NC 

Online resources: 

Missouri 4-H Wildlife Project: http://4h.missouri.edu/wildlife 

Missouri Department of Conservation: http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature 

Woodworking (WO) 

Supplemental project literature for leaders: 

LG7240 Wildlife Management for Missouri 

Landowners, NC 

LG7248 Bobwhite Quail Calls for Help, NC 

LG7249 Missouri Prairie Birds, NC 

LG7251 Wetlands and Waterfowl, NC 

LG7252 Missouri Game Birds, NC 


Have you ever wanted to make something with wood? This project is an opportunity for you to create and construct 

items using wood and wood working tools. From the basics of using a tape measure and a hammer to advance equipment 

like routers and table saws, there’s something for everyone. Have fun by learning new things and creating useful items. 

For more information on this project visit http://4h.missouri.edu/woodworking. 

WO871 Woodworking Unit 1 




Y8710 Measuring Up, $3.95 


LG8750 Woodworking Helper’s Group Activity Guide, $3.95 





Y8720 Making the Cut, $3.95 









Y8730 Nailing It Together, $3.95 







Y8740 Finishing Up, $3.95 



Habitat Opportunity: 

Million Tree Project 

Trees and shrubs provide crucial 

habitat for some wildlife species. 

Missouri 4-H members, families, 

project groups, community 

clubs, afterschool clubs, school 

enrichment programs, and camps 

are invited to participate in the 

4-H Million Tree Project. This 

daunting project was conceived 

after a Pacifica, Calif., 4-H 

member decided to do something 

to combat global climate change. 

Here is a 4-H service project 

that improves the quality of our 

environment. Visit http://4h. 

missouri.edu/trees

Missouri 4‑H Projects - Missouri 4-H - University of Missouri

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