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Character Development Materials

Words of the Week 2007-2008
Louisiana 4-H recommends schools across Louisiana teach the same character trait each month and integrate decision making into lessons and activities. These words are based on 4-H’s Principal’s Principles which are daily character lessons for use with morning announcements.
Clover Checking Accounts
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This lesson will help educators teach the basics of checking accounts.

LEAP into the 21st century
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A series of lessons designed to provide teaching activities that are fun as well as educational
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Experience the 4-H Adventure graphic
Provides a link to the LSU AgCenter 4-H Character Education Materials order form.
LSU AgCenter Ethics Program A Hit At LSU Health Sciences Center
Group discussion during LSU HSC workforce training
Linda Hatcher was looking for a way to boost morale at the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. She found it through collaboration with the LSU AgCenter.
Leap Into Character - 5th Grade
Lesson plans for Character Education on the 5th grade level.
Leap Into Character - 8th Grade
Lesson plans for Character Education on the 8th grade level.
Leap Into Character - 6th Grade
Lesson plans for Character Education on the 6th grade level.
Leap Into Character - 7th Grade
Lesson plans for Character Education on the 7th grade level.
Leap Into Character - 4th Grade
Lesson plans for Character Education on the 4th grade level.
I'm Alone and Okay
I'm Alone and Okay is a set of lesson plans designed to teach K-5th graders decision-making skills necessary when staying home alone.
Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development
“What positive outcomes in youth, adults, and communities result from the presence of critical elements in a 4-H experience?” A group of evaluators reviewed the basic and applied research on characteristics of effective programs for youth development. From this process, eight essential elements were identified focusing on belonging, mastery, generosity and independence.
Cursing Unacceptable For School Coaches
"Play ball," the umpire calls out, and the game begins. The grade-schoolers are in their defensive positions on the field, the pitcher prepares to make the first pitch and the batter is ready. The young player dreads the possibility of getting out and letting his team down, but he dreads more the cutting remarks he may face, including those of his parents and coach
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