Dear 4-H Families

We are continually being encouraged in 4-H to show our young people

the importance of including applications of science engineering and

technology in their everyday life The practical ldquohands-onrdquo learning that

we do in 4-H naturally incorporates many aspects of science

engineering and technology It is easy to take for granted the

complexities of many of the lessons and projects that 4-H members

complete It is not as easy to remember that each lesson learned is a

building block full of potential for further exploration and discovery

Exploration and discovery is the heart of the 4-H learning process The

individual nature of so many projects even as a part of a broader project

area gives each member the opportunity to ask questions to try new

ideas and to express their own creativity Asking questions and trying

new ideas is part of exploring Expressing creativity is a part of

discovery Analyzing the results of exploring new ideas is the next step in

discovery

Throughout this 4-H year busy 4-H members have participated in many

activities to encourage exploration and discovery At this time of the

year many projects have been completed and it will be time for the

county fair before we know it The fair is probably the greatest

opportunity for all 4-H members to exhibit or demonstrate the

exploration and discovery that they have done for themselves this year

Exhibiting whether it be small projects or livestock gives each member

the opportunity to show the judges their parents their project leaders

other members and the visiting public what they have learned about each

project as they studied to gain knowledge in the subject area and as they

did the ldquohands onrdquo part of the project For many of us the biggest

challenge is when we are called upon to describe what we designed or

created what we learned by doing this and maybe some of the

considerations we went through to decide upon and then complete the

finished product Each member needs to have the opportunity to show

what they have explored and an opportunity to share what they have

discovered

Dade County 4-H Newsletter

June 2019

In this issue

Note from Bob McNary 1

Tractor Supply Co 2

4-H at the Missouri State Fair 2

Show Me Robots 2

Financial Planning 3

Robo Palooza 3

FilmFest 3

Show-Me 4-H Wares 3

Missouri 4-H Photo Corps 4

Clover Kids 4

More info 4hmissouriedu

Bob McNary

University of Missouri Extension

Dade County

2 N Main Street

Greenfield MO 65661

417-637-2112

httpextensionmissouriedudade

University of Missouri Lincoln University US

Department of Agriculture amp Local University

Extension Councils Cooperating

Equal opportunity is and shall be provided to all participants

in Extension programs and activities and for all employees

and applicants for employment on the basis of their

demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination

on the basis of their race color religion sex sexual

orientation national origin age disability or status as a

Vietnam-era veteran This policy shall not be interpreted in

such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious

organizations or military organizations associated with the

armed forces of the USArdquo

The ability to stand up by yourself and present your discoveries becomes increasingly important for each of us

as we go through life College students majoring in the sciences and engineering must complete courses in

public speaking 4-H members who have completed a project and can exhibit it before a judge or who can give

a demonstration or show an animal and answer the judgersquos questions about the care and feeding of the animal

are preparing themselves for a life of successful exploration and discovery

Have a great June

Bob McNary 4-H Youth Specialist Community Engagement SPECIALIST IN 4-H Youth Development MCNARYRLMISSOURIEDU

Tractor Supply Co Great Neighbor Contest

Tractor Supply Company is having a ldquoGreat

Neighborrdquo photo contest ndash a contest that calls for

4-H and FFA youth to show how theyrsquore making a

difference in their community by submitting a

photo

This photo contest coincides with Tractor Supplyrsquos

Mobile Fair Tour a 10-stop journey across the

United States which will be stopping at the

Missouri State Fair this summer Tractor Supply

will choose photo contest winners at random and

will recognize the local winners at each of the 10

fair stops with a special ceremony

More info on the contest can be found at

wwwTractorSupplycomFairTour Deadline to

enter photos in June 16th

4-H at the Missouri State Fair

State Fair 4-H Building Ambassadors

Is the 4-H Building at the Missouri State Fair a

summer tradition for you Maybe the fair is a

new experience for you and you would like to

learn more Either way we have a deal for you

We are looking for 4-H families and groups this

would be a great activity for a Jr Leaders team

or a club who are willing to serve as 4-H

Building Ambassadors in the 4-H building

during the Missouri State Fair

You ask ldquoWhat will I do during this timerdquo

Here is what we need from you if you decide to

help 1 Greet people as they enter the 4-H

Building 2 Promote and answer questions

about 4-H 3 Help with the special activities

held in the building

If you are interested please follow this link to

sign up

httpsmissouriqualtricscomjfeformSV_eA76

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Each person in your group that plans to work will

need to be registered Contact Teresa Bishop at

bishoptamissouriedu with questions

Show Me Robots

Show Me Robots will be at the Missouri State

Fair on Sunday August 11 If you have 4-H

members in your county that would like to provide

a working demonstration or other STEM project

they have completed let us know and they can

have a space The state fair provides admission

tickets and access to unloading outside the Lowell

Mohler Assembly Hall Contact Lynna Lawson at

to save a space (LawsonLmissouriedu)

Registration for Robo Palooza for youth age 12-15 is

open for SummersMizzou on July 14-18 on the MU

Campus Please encourage your 4-H members to

consider this event

https4hmissouriedusummersmizzoumain

August 8-18 2019 Showcase your 4-H projects gain business and

marketing skills earn your own money as an

entrepreneur 4-H youth ages 11-18 can apply to

sell original products or services to fairgoers in

the Mizzou Central building at the Missouri State

Fair Sell as an individual with a biz buddy or a

team of three members from your club or project

group

Apply as a youth exhibitor by July 1 in 4HOnline For more information

http4hmissouriedushowme4hwaresmain

Financial Planning Academy for Grades 10-12

July 21-2

If you know a 4-H teen interested in financial

planning businessentrepreneurship or career

exploration they may be interested in a new event

coming to the MU campus this summer

The Financial Planning Academy developed by Texas

Tech University and by Charles Schwab Foundation

is a unique summer program that offers rising high

school students education and training in the core

areas of personal financial management

The week will include working on a financial

planning case study developing a financial plan and

participating in other competitions for scholarships

and prizes

The Financial Planning Academy will take place July

21-26 on the MU campus The cost is $150 per

camper and includes lodging (5 nights) in the

residence halls meals and fun activities Participants

must be entering their sophomore junior or senior

year in high school in Fall 2019

Students can register today at

httpwwwdeptsttueduhspfpfpaapply_muphp

For more info Graham McCaulley HES Extension

State Specialist in Financial Planning

mccauleeygmissouriedu

Clover Kids Corner

Through Clover Kids clubs children learn how to get along share and

work in groups explore their interests and build self-confidence Each

Clover Kids Corner provides an activity information or other materials

that Clover Kids leaders can use in planning and implementing

experiences that introduce five to seven-year olds to the 4-H concept of

learning by doing

How Strong Is an Egg

Hens lay eggs and sit on them They also turn the eggs several times a day to keep the baby chicks from

sticking to the inside of the shell The egg shell must be strong enough to support the henrsquos weight but thin

enough to let the chick break it and get out

According to Ohio State University Extension Chick Quest teacher guide ldquothe dome shape gives an egg

incredible strengthhellipIt can support a heavy load because the weight is evenly distributed both horizontally and

vertically When a load is placed on top of it (like a chicken sitting on it) the heaviness is carried down along

the curved walls to a wide baserdquo

Materials

Two egg cartons

Four eggs

Hard-backed books

Scissors

Instructions

1 Use scissors to cut the flap and lid off both egg cartons and discard them

2 Set the remaining (bottom part) of the egg cartons side by side

3 Place two eggs in each carton equal distances apart Since the books will sit on top of the eggs use a book to

estimate and adjust the distance between the eggs Each egg should support the weight of one corner of the

book

4 Ask the children how many books they think the eggs will support without breaking

5 Stack the books on top of the eggs

6 Discuss the results How many books could you place on top of the eggs before they broke

7 Will hard cooked eggs hold more or less weight than fresh eggs Repeat this experiment with hard cooked eggs

to find out

Source Ohio State University Extension Chick Quest Teacher Guide Science Alive 4-H School Enrichment Pages 25-26

Check out this new site created by our own Jennifer Mosbrucker

showcasing the work of Missouri 4-HPhoto Corps For future 4-H Photo

Corps opportunities ndash stay tuned

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