Citizenship | 4-H Project Resources & Curriculum
Citizenship Learning Objectives: Being a good citizen is an essential part of any 4-H project. For example, in the Citizenship project, youth will learn how to actively participate in their community as a contributing member. This looks like leading your club, helping younger peers, or even attending the National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C., where youth will broaden their appreciation, respect for themselves, and reflect on their position in the world. Youth in this program:
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Learn about local government and the legislative processes at the state and national levels.
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Leadership (presentation/demonstration).
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Youth will engage in changing a piece of the public world, discovering the possibilities of democratic citizenship, and building a commitment to acting in new and exciting ways.
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Effectively communicate with peers and community members around the action project through various means (I.e., social media, written communication, etc...)
- Engaged Citizens Event is an Arizona 4-H State Citizenship opportunity for youth
- Citizenship: 4-H Citizenship: Government is Us! Is a 6-unit citizenship and leadership course from Michigan State Extension
- National 4-H Citizenship Curriculum
- Citizenship Project Sheet from University of California Extension
Updated: April 2022