Projects S - Z
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Scrapbooking (see arts and crafts)
Self-determined
Sheep
Shooting sports
Small engines
Sport fishing
Swine
Theatre
Veterinary science
Welding
Wildlife
Woodworking
Self-determined
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 not limited to sports card collecting, go karts, raising deer. Memgers enrolling in self-determined should consult with their county 4-H faculty person.
Curriculum
LG911, Missouri 4-H
Literature & Merchandise Order Form (PDF)
or
Order
curriculum online
- Y620, 4-H Project Record (fillable PDF)
- Y951, Choose Your Direction (order)
Supplemental project materials
Sheep
State specialist: Ben Gallup
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, 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, navel treated, castrated, treated for entropion, tubed and even have its temperature taken. This is a great project to learn many skills that will last a lifetime!
Project materials
LG911, Missouri 4-H
Literature & Merchandise Order Form (PDF)
or
Order
curriculum online
- Y620, 4-H Project Record (fillable PDF)
- LG783, Learning by Doing (PDF)
- Sheep Resource Handbook *
* order from Ohio State 194R
Quality assurance
- Missouri 4-H Food Quality Assurance
- Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings (PDF)
Supplemental project material
- Beef/sheep/swine showmanship scorecard (PDF)
Guide for beef cattle, sheep and swine showmanship from Iowa State
Additional Activities
- Project Brief: Sheep (PDF)
- Character Connection: Sheep (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Identification of Feed Ingredients (PDF)
- Y4411, 4-H Business Startup Guide: Working With Animals (PDF)
Events
Web resources
- Pattern for Realistic Cloth Model Lamb
Directions (PDF) and Pattern (PDF) - Livestock eQuiz
- Sheep virtual library from Oklahoma State University
- MU Extension sheep publications
- Showing and fitting your first 4-H lamb-Clemson University
- Breeds of sheep from Oklahoma State University
- Illini SheepNet resources
- Sheep! magazine
- American Sheep Industry Association
- 4-H Virtual Farm
- Farmers Feed Us
- My American Farm - interactive, educational game
Shooting sports
State specialist: Gerry Snapp
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 plicies 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 certificed 4-H Shooting Sports volunteer may lead andy 4-H member in a 4-H Shooting Sports project. Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports
Shooting Sports project categories:
Safety, archery, air rifle (BB and/or pellet), smallbore rifle (.22 cal), air pistol, sotgun, smallbore pistol, muzzleloading, hunting and outdoor skills.
- Y7405, Shooting Sports Project Record (fillable PDF) | DOC
- Y7350, Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports brochure (order)
Additional activities
- Project Brief: Shooting Sports (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Scoring Paper Targets (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Stringing a Bow (PDF)
Events
Web resources
- National Rifle Association gun safety rules
- National 4-H Shooting Sports
- Daisy shoot safety
- National Shooting Sports Foundation
- Hunting and shooting sports safety resources from University of Michigan
Small engines
State specialist: Ben Gallup
Lawn mowers, snow blowers, personal water craft, go carts, model airplanes, and ATV's are just a few of the literally hundreds of machines around us every day 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!
Project materials
LG911, Missouri 4-H
Literature & Merchandise Order Form (PDF)
or
Order
curriculum online
- Y620, 4-H Project Record (fillable PDF)
- Y8510, Crank It Up! (order)
- Y8520, Warm It Up! (order)
- Y8530, Tune It Up! (order)
- LG8540, Small Engines Helper's Group Activity Guide (order)
Additional Activities
- Project Brief: Small Engines (PDF)
- Character Connection: Small Engines (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Change a Spark Plug (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Parts Identification (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Tool Identification (PFD)
- Y4414, 4-H Business Startup Guide: Working With Practical Arts (PDF)
Events
Web resources
- Start Your Engines 4-H project resources
- National 4-H Small Engines Contest
- Briggs and Stratton
- John Deere
- Kohler
- Snapper
- Toro
Sportfishing
State specialist: Gerry Snapp
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 knots and make your own line spinner. Understand the "why" of fishing seasons, length of limits, daily creel limits and other regulations. Grab your favorite rod and reel and go to the lake, pond, or river and land a monster or catch a "mess." Then clean them an cook them!
Project materials
LG911, Missouri 4-H
Literature & Merchandise Order Form (PDF)
or
Order
curriculum online
- Y620, 4-H Project Record (fillable PDF)
- Y7250, Take the Bait! (order)
- Y7260, Reel In the Fun (order)
- Y7270, Cast Into the Future (order)
- LG7250, Basic Fishing (order)
- LG7200, Sportfishing Helper's Guide (order)
Supplemental project materials
- Y7254, An Introduction to Fishing (order)
- Y7252, Introduction to Missouri Fishes (order)
Additional Activities
- Project Brief: Sportfishing (PDF)
- Character Connection: Sportfishing (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Cast Away (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Fish Species (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Knot The Hook (PDF)
Events
Web resources
- Sportfishing
- Colorado 4-H Sportfishing program
- Missouri Department of Conservation fishing page
- American Sport Fishing Association
- Missouri Fishing permits
- Project F.I.S.H from Michigan State University Extension
Swine
State specialist: Ben Gallup
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 are just a few of the many opportunities that are ahead in this project.
Project materials
LG911, Missouri 4-H
Literature & Merchandise Order Form (PDF)
or
Order
curriculum online
- Y620, 4-H Project Record (fillable PDF)
- LG783, Learning by Doing (PDF)
- Swine Resource Handbook *
* order from Ohio 134R
Quality assurance
- Missouri 4-H Food Quality Assurance
- Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings (PDF)
Supplemental project material
- Beef/sheep/swine showmanship scorecard (PDF)
Guide for beef cattle, sheep and swine showmanship from Iowa State
Additional Activities
- Project Brief: Swine (PDF)
- Character Connection: Swine (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Notching Pig's Ears (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Swine Identification (PDF)
- Y4411, 4-H Business Startup Guide: Working With Animals (PDF)
Events
Web resources
- Pattern for Realistic Cloth Model Baby Pig
Directions (PDF) and Pattern (PDF) - MU Extension swine publications
- Livestock eQuiz
- Pork 4 Kids
- Virtual swine library
- National Pork Board
- National Pork Producers Council
- Swine Husbandry from North Carolina State University
- Swine Nutrition from University of Arizona (PDF)
- Missouri Pork Association
- MU Extension swine focus team
- Farmers Feed Us
- My American Farm - interactive, educational game
Theatre arts
State specialist: Bradd Anderson
Learn about the fascinating world of make-believe. Create sound effects, make puppets and perform a skit. Try your hand at improvisations, create disguises and design costumes. Sound interesting? Then cast yourself into Theatre Arts!
Project materials
LG911, Missouri 4-H
Literature & Merchandise Order Form (PDF)
or
Order
curriculum online
Y620, 4-H Project Record (fillable PDF)- Y2510, Play the Role (order)
- Y2520, Become a Puppeteer (order)
- Y2530, Set the Stage (order)
- LG2500, Theatre Arts Group Activity Helper's Guide (order)
Additional Activities
- Project Brief: Theatre (PDF)
- Character Connection: Theatre Arts (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Create a Puppet (PDF)
Events
Web resources
Veterinary science
State specialist: Ben Gallup
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 the different equipment used by veterinarians, diseases and health problems, and investigate the different career opportunities as a veterinarian or volunteer.
Project materials
LG911, Missouri 4-H
Literature & Merchandise Order Form (PDF)
or
Order
curriculum online
- Y620, 4-H Project Record (fillable PDF)
- Y1910, From Airedale to Zebras (order)
- Y1920, All Systems Go (order)
- Y1930, On the Cutting Edge (order)
- LG1900, Veterinary Science Helper's Guide (order)
Additional Activities
- Project Brief: Veterinary Science (PDF)
- Character Connection: Veterinary Science (PDF)
- Y4411, 4-H Business Startup Guide: Working With Animals (PDF)
Events
Web resources
- Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings (PDF)
- Zoo job profiles for kids
- Dog Doctors Youth Outreach Program
- American Veterinary Medical Association kids corner
- NetVet veterinary resources
- Talk to the Vet
- NOVA pet hospital
Welding
State specialist: Ben Gallup
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 await you!
Project materials
LG911, Missouri 4-H
Literature & Merchandise Order Form (PDF)
or
Order
curriculum online
- Y620, 4-H Project Record (fillable PDF)
- Y8460, Arcs and Sparks (order)
- LG8400, Planning Arch Welding Projects (order)
Additional Activities
- Project Brief: Welding (PDF)
- Character Connection: Welding (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Technique (PDF)
- Y4414, 4-H Business Startup Guide: Working With Practical Arts (PDF)
Events
Web resources
Wildlife
State specialist: Gerry Snapp
Whether alligator snapping turtles or butterflies or white-tailed deer or red-tailed hawk, 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.
Project materials
Youth
- Y620, 4-H Project Record (fillable PDF)
- Y7242, Missouri Birds of Prey Packet (order)
- Y7243, Woodworking for Wildlife (order)
- Y7244, Native Plants for Wildlife (order)
- Y7245, Feeding Backyard Birds (order)
- Y7246, Mountain Lions in Missouri (order)
- Y7247, Introduction to Missouri's Fur Bearers (order)
- Y7249, Greater Prairie Chickens (order)
Leader
- LG7240, Wildlife Management for Missouri Landowners (order)
- LG7247, Animal Cards/Habitat Cards (order)
- LG7248, Bobwhite Quail Calls for Help (order)
- LG7249, Missouri Prairie Birds (order)
- LG7251, Wetlands and Waterfowl (order)
- LG7252, Missouri Game Birds (order)
Supplemental project materials
- 4-H Wildlife and Conservation program
- Missouri Department of Conservation guide sheets
Additional Activities
- Project Brief: Wildlife (PDF)
- Character Connection: Wildlife (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Animal Tracks (PDF)
- 4-H Million Trees
Events
Web resources
- 4-H Million Trees Program
- Missouri Department of Conservation
- Conservation resources from Iowa State University Extension
- National Wildlife Federation kids and families
- PBS Living Edens Wildlife archive
- US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Greatest Fauna in the World
- PBS Wild TV
Woodworking
State specialist: Ben Gallup
Have you ever wanted to make something with wood? This project provide an opportunity for you to create and construct items using wood and wood working tools. From the basics of using a tape measurer 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.
Project materials
LG911, Missouri 4-H
Literature & Merchandise Order Form (PDF)
or
Order
curriculum online
- Y620, 4-H Project Record (fillable PDF)
- Y8710, Measuring Up (order)
- Y8720, Making the Cut (order)
- Y8730, Nailing It Together (order)
- Y8740, Finishing Up (order)
- Y7243, Woodworking for Wildlife (order)
- LG8750, Woodworking Helper's Group Activity Guide (order)
Additional Activities
- Project Brief: Woodworking (PDF)
- Character Connection: Woodworking (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Driving a Nail (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Measuring a Board (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Parts of a Hammer (PDF)
- Skill-a-thon: Parts of a Chisel (PDF)
- Y4414, 4-H Business Startup Guide: Working With Practical Arts (PDF)
Events
Web resources