Water Project

Project Description – PDF   Volunteer Description – PDF

The water project allows youth to explore the conservation of water and how water is an essential part of all aspects of our lives and world.

OBJECTIVES

  • Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
  • Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
  •  Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
  • Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
  •  Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.

PROJECT EXPERIENCES

  • Natural Resources Educational Presentation Contest (county, district, and state level)
  • Leader/teacher training by arrangement Texas 4-H Water Camp -contact Matt Tarpley (432) 336-8585

RECORDBOOK CATEGORY

  • Aquatic Science

PRINTED RESOURCES

  • 4-H 17-1,+ Investigating Water
  • Give Water a Hand Curriculum Water Wise Guys – item # SPESL 80 (N4-HC)
  • Water Education Book – item # B820 (N4-HC)
  • FISH 4-6.22, Aquatic Resources Education
  • CON 5.020, Texas Water Conservation Handbook

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Land Surveyor
  • Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer
  • Control Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Engineering Geologist
  • Engineer, Water Resources
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Photogrammetrist
  • Land and Water Use Analyst
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Junior Chemist
  • Public Health Chemist
  • Water Resources Technician
  • Water Resources Engineering
  • Associate
  • Water Services Supervisor

 

LIFE SKILLS TARGETED IN THE WATER PROJECT
  • Head – Managing
  • Keeping Records Goal Setting
  • Head – Thinking
  • Service Learning Critical Thinking Problem Solving Decision Making Learning to Learn
  • Heart – Relating
  • Communication Cooperation Social Skills
  • Hands – Giving
  • Community Service Volunteering Leadership Responsible citizenship
  • Hands – Working
  • Marketable Skills Teamwork Self-motivation
  • Health – Being
  • Self-esteem Self-responsibility Character Self-discipline
  • Health – Living
  • Personal Safety


 

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