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Resource Science Overview
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General
studies of human life and its relationship to other life forms on earth and
the physical, biological, and chemical environments.
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Practice
Leadership skills and roles, take part in community affairs, and demonstrate
citizenship responsibility.
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Explore
career, job and productive leisure opportunities.
Develop skills, knowledge and attitudes for lifelong use.
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Learn
to use accepted practices for mental, physical and emotional health, and to
respect yourself and others.
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Develop
personal integrity, a sense of sportsmanship, team cooperation, and ability
to speak in public through participation in related activities, such as
demonstrations, talks, judging events, field days, tours and exhibits.
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Share
acquired knowledge and skills with other 4-H members.
Resource Science Projects
Climatology
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Teen Leader:
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Members:
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Develop
an understanding of daily weather as it makes up climate.
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Learn
to measure temperature, wind, rainfall and humidity.
Learn how each of the elements influences plants and animals and
others.
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Learn
how we can modify the climate.
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Become
aware of the need for learning more about climatic influences.
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Develop
skills in interpreting climatic data and to use climate in managing plants
and animals.
Energy
Management (Petroleum Power)
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Teen Leader:
Jr. Leader:
Members:
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Learn
to troubleshoot and maintain engines and related equipment, including those
energy areas related to wind, water, solar, petroleum power, etc.
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Understand
the production, selection, use, conservation and safe handling of energy.
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Develop
buying habits based on cost benefit analysis.
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Develop
an appreciation and respect for the environment, rights and property of
people and human responsibility in the production and use of energy.
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Practice
and promote wise use of energy, taking into consideration "Need versus
Want."
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Learn
about and abide by federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding
safe operation of energy powered equipment.
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Learn,
understand, and observe technology change and how it related to energy.
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Develop
an understanding of the cost versus benefit use of new or alternative energy
sources.
Marine
Biology & Oceanography
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Teen Leader:
Jr. Leader:
Members:
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Understand
how to wisely use and conserve marine resources.
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Follow
beach and water safety principles.
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Learn
the basic concepts of oceanography - dealing with tides and currents, ocean
biology (ocean food webs and transfer of energy).
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Identify
marine plants and animals and their habits.
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Learn
about food from the sea and stimulate interest in under-utilized sea foods.
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Develop
knowledge of commercial and recreational fisheries.
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Become
aware of the cultural aspects of marine resources.
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Develop
an awareness of the dynamics of public policy concerning marine resources.
Other
Resource Science
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Teen Leader:
Jr. Leader:
Members:
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Understand
the need for conserving natural resources today and for the future.
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Make
decisions concerning natural resources to derive the greatest long-range
benefit for all.
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Appreciate
the value of natural resources to the individual and the nation.
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Learn
scientific practices and methods in conservation.
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with others on conservation education programs important to the community,
state and nation.
SERIES/Y.E.S.
(Science Literacy) (Age Restrictions Apply)
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Teen Leader:
Jr. Leader:
Members:
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Increase
an understanding of science, productivity in creative thinking, and skills
for obtaining and analyzing scientific information.
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Use
and apply operational processes of science: observing, communication,
comparing, organizing, relating, inferring and applying.
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Encourage
youth to use the problem-solving approaches of science in their personal
decision making as citizens of our society.
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Develop
teenagers’ abilities to share science concepts and processes with youth,
ages 9-12.
Soil
and Water Conservation
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Teen Leader:
Jr. Leader:
Members:
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Learn
appropriate scientific practices and methods of soil and water conservation.
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Appreciate
the social and economic values of soil and water resources to the nation.
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Learn
about the research being conducted related to soil and water conservation.
Wildlife
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Teen Leader:
Jr. Leader:
Members: 1
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Gain
an understanding of the biological principles of wildlife management.
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Develop
an appreciation of the aesthetic value of wildlife.
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Become
aware that everyone has a responsibility to see that all species of wildlife
are correctly managed.
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Acquire
knowledge and skills necessary to successfully conduct Wildlife Management
project.
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