Consumer and Family Sciences

Textile, Quilts & Apparel

Textile, Quilts & Apparel
  • Understand the basic of sewing
  • Understand textiles through science experiments
  • Learn about how textiles are engineered into garments
  • Build upon the sewing basics learned in STEAM 1
  • Focus on advanced engineering techniques
  • Learn about finishing touches and style to garments
  • Learn the basics on how to build a business
  • Learn new technological options available in sewing
  • Discover the science behind textiles and fabrics
  • Learn about complex patterns and difficult fabrics
  • Market garments as a business
  • Learn design basics
  • Create embellishments and treatments
  • Learn about the art of clothing construction
  • Learn about design elements, design principles, and applications
  • Construct a quilt from start to finish
  • Explore quilt science applications in other media
  • Learn about types of yarn and yarn weights
  • Develop basic to advanced knitting skills
  • Combine knitting with garment making
  • Knit with double-pointed needles
  • Learn basic to advanced crochet stitches
  • Select yarn/thread for crocheting
  • Learn about blocking and changing colors
  • Design a new stitch or pattern
  • Work with other media such as leather, wood and beads

Printed Youth Materials:

  • STEAM Clothing 1: FUNdamentals
  • STEAM Clothing Maker's Guide
  • STEAM Clothing Beyond the Needle
  • STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing
  • STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further
  • ABC of Crocheting - Right Hand Version
  • ABC of Crocheting - Left Hand Version
  • ABC of Knitting - Right Hand
  • ABC of Knitting - Left Hand
  • Quilt Quest CD
  • Quilt Quest Beginning Basics
  • Quilt Quest Creative Corners: Project Block 1
  • Quilt Quest Terrific Triangles: Project Block 2
  • Quilt Quest Fantastic Fabrics: Project Block 3
  • Quilt Quest Perfect Paper Piecing: Project Block 4
  • Quilt Quest Elegant Embellishments: Project Block 5
  • Quilt Quest Amazing Applique: Project Block 6

Printed Leader Materials:

  • Crochet Leader's Guide
  • Knit Together: Leaders Guide

Textile, Quilts & Apparel References and Forms:

  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Fashion Show
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Premier Science Award
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Clothing
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Quilt Quest

Consumer Education

Consumer Education
  • Identify your body shape and select clothing to enhance it
  • Learn how clothing prices are determined and how to comparisons shop
  • Analyze advertising
  • Experiment with removing stains
  • Learn about financial literacy
  • Set SMART Goals
  • Set financial goals
  • Keep a spending plan
  • Learn about financial literacy
  • Set SMART Goals
  • Set financial goals
  • Keep a spending plan

Printed Youth Materials:

  • Shopping in Style
  • My Financial Future: Beginner Notebook
  • My Financial Future: Advanced Notebook

Printed Leader Materials:

  • Making Cents of It
  • My Financial Future: Facilitator Guide

Consumer Education References and Forms:

  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Fashion Show
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Premier Science Award
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Consumer Management

Heritage

Heritage
  • Learn about the origins of your family or traditions
  • Find the stories in family photographs
  • Identify family keepsakes

Printed Youth Materials:

  • Genealogy (Purdue University)

Printed Leader Materials:

Heritage References and Forms:

  • Worksheets and other resources available at: go.unl.edu/genealogy
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Premier Science Award
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Heritage

Home Design & Restoration

Home Design & Restoration
  • Apply color and design principles using different materials to make and display objects for your home
  • Develop original designs
  • Plan a comfortable, clean, attractive home
  • Make connections between visual arts and other disciplines
  • Explore ways to make your house more green
  • Learn new painting techniques
  • Design or select furniture, fabric, and storage items for your room
  • Accessorize a room-design or select unique items such as wall art, wall arrangements, or lamps
  • Recognize factors that make antiques valuable
  • Refurbish and restore heirloom or heritage furnishings and accessories
  • Preserve family heirlooms

Printed Youth Materials:

  • Design My Place [CD]
  • Design My Place Poster
  • Sketchbook Crossroads
  • Portfolio Pathways
  • Design Decisions
  • Preserving Heirlooms
  • A Space for Me Activity Manual

Printed Leader Materials:

  • A Space for Me: Leader's Guide

Home Design & Restoration References and Forms:

  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Premier Science Award
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Home Environment

Human Development

Human Development
  • Learn skills and techniques of child care
  • Find out how to be a caring sitter
  • Learn to provide a safe environment for children
  • Explore how people grow and develop
  • Inspect toddler toys, minimize hazards
  • Learn about roles in life, handling emotions
  • Learn about self care, rules, responsibility and safety
  • Introduction to babysitting
  • Gain awareness of common dangers in the world
  • Explore child development careers
  • Gain experience as a teacher or coach
  • Participate in a community service project

Printed Youth Materials:

  • I Have What it Takes to be a Babysitter!
  • Child Development 1: Growing on My Own
  • Child Development 2: Growing with Others
  • Child Development 3: Growing in Communities
  • On Your Own and OK
  • Terrific Tips and Tricks For Those Situations that seem to Stick

Printed Leader Materials:

  • Child Development Helper's Guide

Human Development References and Forms:

  • Incorporating Nebraska 4-H Outcomes into Human Development 4-H Exhibits
  • Ideas for New Human Development 4-H Exhibits
  • State Fair 4-H Fairbook: Premier Science Award