THe LSU AgCenter 4-H Program is the official sponsor for the Louisiana Promising Practices Awards

The LSU AgCenter 4-H Program is the official sponsor for the Louisiana State Schools of Character awards.

Louisiana 4-H recommends schools and youth organizations across Louisiana teach the same character trait each month and integrate decision making into lessons and daily activities.

The LSU AgCenter 4-H Character Development Program is the official Louisiana sponsor for the CEP State Schools of Character program.

A brief description of the character development program.

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is September 17th. The National Constitution Center offers new and exciting resources to engage students in the Constitution, current events and civic learning. Visit the website to learn more about the U. S. Constitution: http://www.constitutionday.com/

The overall objective of this workshop is to give participants an overall understanding of videography by learning the skills and techniques necessary to create great movies.

The 4-H/Army Child and Youth Services Teen Babysitter Curriculum "I have what it takes to be your Teen Babysitter" is comprised of a Facilitator Guide, A Student Guide with supplementing CD Rom, a set of Student Worksheets and an Information Card designed for qualified 4-H and military Child & Youth program staff to train teens, aged 13-18 in Babysitting Skills.

Great resources available online!!! One of the benefits of the 4-H Military Partnerships is the joint development of high-quality curriculum materials in a wide variety of program areas. These are valuable resources for youth programs and professional development for 4-H and military staff.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 8th grade level.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 5th grade level.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 4th grade level.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 6th grade level.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 7th grade level.

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.

“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.

Florida 4-H has made available a graphic gallery for Extension faculty, staff and volunteers to download. They have a nice assortment of graphics that you may find helpful.

4-H Afterschool is a collaborative effort of the Cooperative Extension System – state land-grant universities, state and county governments and the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, United States Department of Agriculture – and National 4-H Council.

4-H Afterschool, through partnerships and collaborations, provides extraordinary learning opportunities to school-age youth in urban, suburban and rural communities.

Service-learning is a teaching strategy sweeping the nation that links community service to formal and informal education.

The Character Education Partnership along with Cyber Smart are providing tools and materials for educators to begin teaching about cyberbullying to youth.

A series of lessons designed to provide teaching activities that are fun as well as educational

This is great for club meetings or it can be used as an activity during a cookery contest. Youth will have fun with this matching game while learning about nutrition.