Cloverleaf Project Achievement (4th-6th) Project Options
Agricultural Awareness
4-H’ers may explore aspects of agriculture gaining a basic understanding of the importance of agriculture in providing life-sustaining food and fiber for the world’s people and the many careers available in the field of agriculture.
Archaeology
4-H’ers may explore human history and prehistory through physical items,
such as excavation of sites, analysis of artifacts, and/or other
physical remains.
Arts
4-H’ers may explore aspects of art and develop skills in the arts
including various visual art forms such as painting, sculpting,
printmaking, and drawing. Art may include information about various
artists, genres of art, or art from different times in history.
More information on the leisure education page linked below in Resources.
Beef
4-H’ers may explore aspects of beef cattle and the related industries,
including breeding, feeding, production, by-products, and end products.
4-H’ers are not required to own an animal to participate in the project.
Bicycle
4-H’ers may explore aspects of cycling including the recreation and
health applications achieved by cycling, the rules of the road on
bicycle driving, and knowledge of bicycle safety, care, and maintenance.
Cat Care
4-H’ers may explore sound cat care and management practices including
feeding, care, handling and grooming, basic first aid and simple
treatments for cat ailments not requiring veterinary attention. Cat
ownership is not required.
Clothing and Textiles
4-H’ers may explore aspects of clothing and textiles including
determining clothing needs, developing consumer skills in purchasing
clothing and textile items, care of clothing and textiles, history of
various textiles and clothing styles as well as personal appearance and
grooming skills.
Communications
4-H’ers will explore aspects of communication including but not limited
to visual, verbal and written communication. 4-H’ers may consider
communication skills, barriers to communication, methods of
communication, historically significant events in the field. 4-H’ers may
use technology in supporting this presentation area but must provide
all of the equipment necessary for a video, computer, or other
technological presentation.
Companion and Specialty Animals
4-H’ers may explore sound pet care and management practices including
feeding, care, handling and grooming, basic first aid and simple
treatments for pet ailments not requiring veterinary attention. Animal
ownership is not required for the project. 4-H’ers making presentations
concerning Dogs, Cats or Rabbits should not present in Companion
Animals.
Computer Information Technology
4-H’ers may explore aspects of technology as it relates to computers,
smartphones, web-based technology, robotics, gaming systems or other
computer systems.
Crafts
4-H’ers may explore aspects of crafts and develop skills in creating
craft projects such as recycled crafts, repurposed items, clay or
t-shirts projects.
More information on the leisure education page linked in Resources below.
Creative Stitchery
4-H’ers will explore the basics of sewing and construction including
pattern selection, tools and equipment, and techniques. 4-H’ers will
prepare a garment or item that includes a seam and seam finish in the
one item. Items may include, but are not limited to, a pillow, purse,
duffel bag, apron, shorts, skirt, or any other item. 4-H’ers will be
asked questions relative to selecting and sewing their item or garment.
For project ideas and instructions, visit the Creative Stitchery Resource page linked in Resources below.
Score sheet available in resources section.
Current People, Places, and Events
4-H’ers may explore contemporary people, places, and/or events that have
had a significant impact within the past ten years using research-based
resources.
Dairy (previously Dairy and Milk Science)
4-H’ers may explore aspects of dairying and the related industries,
including breeding, feeding, production, by-products, and end products
of dairy cattle and milk goats. 4-H’ers are not required to own an
animal to participate in the project.
Dairy Foods
4-H’ers may explore the role that milk and other dairy foods play in
health, the relationship of milk and other dairy foods to the food
groups in the My Plate, the
basic nutrients available from dairy foods and the skills needed to
prepare dairy food dishes, and how dairy foods fit into a daily food
plan including basic nutrition information. The preparation of a dish is
not appropriate in this project.
Dog Care and Training
4-H’ers may explore sound dog care, training, and management practices
including feeding, care, handling and grooming, training, and basic
first aid and simple treatments for pet ailments not requiring
veterinary attention. Animal ownership is not required for the project.
Engineering and Mechanics
4-H’ers may explore aspects of engineering and mechanics including
principles of chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering,
design and development of structures, machines and engines, safe
practices and energy efficiency as it relates to systems.
Entomology
4-H’ers may explore insects, including how to identify insects, life
history of various insects, habits of insects and how to control insects
with insecticides in a safe manner.
Environmental Science
4-H’ers may explore aspects of the environment and the importance of
conserving and reusing the earth’s natural non-renewable resources
including air, soil, minerals, water, energy sources, and certain plant
and animal species.
Flowers, Shrubs, and Lawns
4-H’ers may explore aspects for flowers, shrubs and lawns in the home
environment including selecting, planting, caring for, controlling
insects and maintaining flowers, flower beds, shrubs, and lawns.
Food for Fitness (EFNEP)
4-H’ers may explore basic nutritional and health practices related to
caloric intake, exercise, foods, and nutrition. The preparation of a
dish is not appropriate in this project.
Food for Health and Sport
4-H’ers may explore basic nutritional and health practices related to
health, disease prevention, and sports performance including food
selection, energy and fluid needs, and the role of nutrition for
athletes. The preparation of dishes not appropriate in this project.
Food Safety and Preservation
4-H’ers may explore food safety and preservation practices related to
handling and storing food safely to prevent foodborne illness;
principles of food safety and sanitation; preservation of foods
including drying, canning, and freezing.
Foods Lab: Between Meal Snacks
Lab (1 hour)
4-H’ers may explore food and nutrition practices including understanding the food groups in MyPlate,
identifying a snack that contributes essential nutrients – not just
empty calories, and demonstrating best practices of food safety by
preparing a snack.
4-H’ers will:
- Investigate food and nutrition resources through ChooseMyPlate.gov
- Plan the recipe
- Prepare the no-cook (no-bake) snack food and display
- Identify the food group(s) listed in the recipe
Additional information and resource guides can be found in the Foods Labs Quick-Start Guide for Cloverleaf Project Achievement and at the Georgia 4-H Project Achievement Foods Labs Page.
Foods Lab: Food Fare (EFNEP)
Lab (1 hour)
4-H’ers may explore food and nutrition practices including understanding the food groups in My Plate,
identifying a snack that contributes essential nutrients – not just
empty calories, and demonstrating best practices of food safety by
preparing a snack.
4-H’ers will:
- Investigate food and nutrition resources through My Plate.
- Plan the recipe
- Prepare the no-cook (no-bake) snack food and display
- Identify the food group(s) listed in the recipe
Additional information and resource guides can be found in the Foods Labs Quick-Start Guide for Cloverleaf Project Achievement and at the Georgia 4-H Project Achievement Foods Labs Page.
Forest Resources and Wood Science
4-H’ers may explore aspects of forestry and wood science such as
identification, selection, protection, and arrangement of forest
woodlands for conservation purposes or income. Displays and information
concerning the crafting of wood items such as birdhouses are not part of
this project.
Fresh Water Fish and Shellfish
4-H’ers may explore aspects of farming of freshwater fish and freshwater
shellfish. Freshwater fish and freshwater shellfish refer to those fish
and shellfish that live in freshwaters such as lakes and rivers, as
opposed to marine animals.
Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts
4-H’ers may explore aspects for fruits, vegetables, and nuts including
selecting, planting, cultivating, controlling insects & disease,
maintaining and preparing for market.
General Recreation
4-H’ers may explore aspects of social recreation including areas such as
collecting, hobbies, social dance, and travel. List of categories
available in the Leisure section linked in Resources below.
General Science
4-H’ers may explore aspects of life, physical and earth science and the important role science plays in our life.
Geology
4-H’ers may explore aspects of the t the earth, its structure, its
development, and its history, including rocks and land formations.
Health
4-H’ers will explore aspects of desirable personal and community health
habits including areas such as disease prevention, scientific
understandings of health and disease, or areas of modern medicine.
Herpetology
4-H’ers will explore aspects of herpetology, the branch of zoology
concerned with the study of amphibians including frogs, toads,
salamanders, and newts and reptiles including snakes, lizards, turtles,
terrapins, tortoises & crocodiles; identify habitats, life history,
dangers too, and other information concerning environments of animals in
this category. By definition, herpetology excludes fish and should not
be included in this project.
Historic People
4-H’ers may explore the historical significance of individuals, groups, cultures, and/or sub-cultures.
Historic Places and Events
4-H’ers may explore the historical significance of places and/or events.
Horse
4-H’ers may explore aspects of equine and the related industries,
including breeding, feeding, production, by-products, and end products.
4-H’ers are not required to own an animal to participate in the project.
Housing
4-H’ers may explore aspects of housing and the environment including
construction and maintenance principles, organization and arrangement,
household equipment, and personal space.
Human Development
4-H’ers may explore aspects of human social, mental, physical and spiritual development.
Interior Design
4-H’ers may explore aspects of interior designing include the selection,
arrangement, and care of furnishings, accessories, and interiors.
International
4-H’ers may explore aspects of another country’s culture, traditions,
festivals/celebrations, geography, population, religions, education,
foods, and language.
Marine and Coastal Ecology
4-H’ers may explore aspects of marine and coastal ecology including
different forms and habitats of as well as conservation
practices. Marine ecology refers to saltwater life forms and coastal
ecology are those life forms whose habitats are the coast.
Outdoor Recreation
4-H’ers may explore aspects of leisure activities that take place in the
out of doors but do not include competitive sports. Such activities may
include hunting, fishing, rock climbing, etc. List of categories
available on the Leisure page linked in Resources below.
Outdoor Survival Skills
4-H’ers may explore practices and principles of outdoor survival such as
the understanding of the basic elements of personal or group survival
including mental attitude, shelter, water, food, fire, safety, and
techniques like tool construction.
Paleontology
4-H’ers may explore the study of prehistoric life through
fossil records, identify prehistoric habitats, and/or demonstrate an
understanding of the paleontologist profession.
Performing Arts – General
4-H’ers may explore aspects of performing arts expressing originality
and creativity in skills in various performance areas. 4-H’ers in
performing arts general will present a talent that includes multiple
performance skills such as singing and playing an instrument, or
dancing, or monologues other performance talents. Soloists and
instrumentalists compete in another category. A short introduction is
required and included in the time limit.
List of categories are available on the Leisure page linked in Resources below.
Scorecard and description is available in Resources below.
Performing Arts – Instrumental
4-H’ers may explore aspects of performing arts expressing originality
and creativity in skills in various performance areas. 4-H’ers in
performing arts instrumental will playing an instrument. Accompaniment
may be used but must not be played in the same melody as the soloist and
should be complementary to the piece performed. Pianists are required
to use the provided piano and may not have accompaniment to their
performance. A short introduction is required and included in the time
limit. Vocal performance may not accompany an instrumentalist.
List of categories are available on the Leisure page linked in Resources below.
Scorecard and description are also available in the Resources section below.
Performing Arts – Vocal
4-H’ers may explore aspects of performing arts expressing originality
and creativity in skills in various performance areas. 4-H’ers in
performing arts vocal will sing. Accompaniment may be live or
recorded. A short introduction is required and included in the time
limit.
List of categories are available on the Leisure page linked in Resources below.
Score card and description are also available in the Resources section below.
Photography and Videography
4-H’ers may explore aspects of photography such as applications of
photography as a hobby and a profession, developing a working knowledge
of the mechanics of a camera, basic ideas of picture composition and
outdoor lighting, and photo stories. Videos, slides, and computers may
be used. 4-H’ers must provide their slide projector, video projector,
computer screen, extension cord, etc.
Plants, Soils, and Fertilizers
4-H’ers may explore aspects of agronomy practices and farm management
principles including but not limited to crop improvement, soil and
fertilizer, crop and weed study, pasture, farm management, etc.
Poultry
4-H’ers may explore aspects of poultry science and the related
industries, including breeding, feeding, production, by-products and end
products and marketing. 4-H’ers are not required to own an animal to
participate in the project.
Public Speaking
4-H’ers may develop skills and know-how in collecting, organizing, and
presenting available information on a given topic in the form of a
speech or talk. 4-H’ers will present a six-minute speech on any subject
that is a positive expression, original speech, and in the vocabulary of
the 4-H’er.
Scorecard is available in the Resources section below.
Rabbits
4-H’ers may explore sound rabbit care and management practices including
feeding, care, handling and grooming, raising, and basic first aid and
simple treatments for pet ailments not requiring veterinary attention.
Animal ownership is not required for the project.
Robotics
4-H’ers may explore aspects of robotics and robotics careers including
engineering and design principles, problem-solving, decision-making and
logical reasoning, science process and design skills, and technology
related to robotic systems.
Safety
4-H’ers may explore aspects of safety including personal, home, auto and
other areas of safety considering recognition of hazards, solutions to
correct hazards and reduction of accidents and injuries.
Sheep and Meat Goats
4-H’ers may explore aspects of sheep and meat goats and the related
industries, including breeding, feeding, production, by-products, and
end products. 4-H’ers are not required to own an animal to participate
in the project.
Sports – Individual
4-H’ers may explore aspects of leisure activities that are individual
competitive sports including the history of, famous players, rules for
and safety in such independent sporting activities.
List of categories available on the Leisure page linked in Resources below.
Sports – Team
4-H’ers may explore aspects of leisure activities that are competitive
team sports including the history of, famous teams or players of team
sports, rules for and safety in such team sporting activities.
List of categories available on the Leisure page linked in Resources below.
Swine
4-H’ers may explore aspects of swine and the related industries,
including breeding, feeding, production, by-products, and end products.
4-H’ers are not required to own an animal to participate in the project.
Target Sports
4-H’ers may explore aspects of the target sports (firearms, precision
air, and archery.) including safety, proper shooting techniques, parts,
care, accessories, terminology, and history.
Time and Money Management
4-H’ers may explore aspects of time and money management as it relates
to values, goals, decision making, and resources. Time and money
management may include management of personal finances or time or
considerations for businesses or others about time and money management.
Veterinary Science
4-H’ers may explore aspects of veterinary science as it relates to
anatomy, diet, habitat, disease, parasites and veterinary care of all
animals including pets, large animals and zoo animals
Wildlife
4-H’ers may explore aspects of wildlife including different forms and
habitats of as well as conservation practices for and protection of
different species.
Workforce Preparation & Career Development
4-H’ers may explore aspects of workforce development and career choices
including what people do in their jobs, factors that influence career
decisions, career development skills as well as workforce practices.