The Eclectic Homeschool

Feb. 14, 2008 - Resume Writing

I thought I'd take a minute to pass along our writing assignment this week. It's actually been going on for more than that, but now the pressure is on.

Christian is a very active 4-H participant, and the teen reward trip is Career Explorations at Cornell University. The teens spend a weekend exploring a specific program area and learn about related careers. This is definitely a highlight of the 4-H year at our house. Here is where we are so far. I think he's doing a great job! This also gives you a good idea of what type of activities we participate in around here.

If there is any interest, I may write an article on using 4-H curriculum as homeschool curriculum. This is especially good for unit studies, eclectic schoolers, or unschoolers. It's also really great for electives!

Rensselaer County

4-H Member 1999 – present

4-H Project Work 1999 – present

Animal Science Sheep/Goats

Responsibilities and skills included:

· Nutritional management for animal and self

· Learned proper technique for fitting and showmanship

· Cooperated with club members for barn schedule at Schaghticoke Fair

· Sharpened time management in having sheep/goat ready to show by time of fair

· Responsible for safety and health of animals and self

Friday Night Chefs 4-H Club

Responsibilities and skills included:

Researched quick bread preparation

Located and modified recipes for taste/nutritional value
Planed for resources (ingredients, time, equipment)
Organized tools and supplies
Followed recipe directions
Evaluated taste, texture, and appearance of Brownies, Muffins est.
Learned how gluten, eggs and shortening effect taste and texture of product

Decorative Sewing Pillows / Dish Towel Apron

Responsibilities and skills included:

Made decisions for proper fabric to use for said pillows
Used critical thinking skills to lay out fabric and pattern
Used resources (fabric, tools, time) wisely
Solved problems and made decisions on what fabric and thread

4-H Activities

Leadership

Instructor at Tri County (Warren, Washington, Saratoga) Leadership Training Demonstration Workshop
Teen Ambassador
Teen Council
Teen Exchange
Pre Teen Fun Day – Group Officer 2007 and 2008
Winter Fair Evaluator for 2006 and 2007
Club President 2006 to 2007
Club Vice President 2005 to Present
4-H Teen Snack Bar Manager
Schaghticoke Fair – Exhibitor, Snack Bar
Pre – Teen Trip
Winter Fair Participant
Fair Clean up 1999-2007
Vet science 101
Vet science 201