4-H Record Guidelines

4-H Records Criteria

All 4-H Records in Buffalo County 4-H will include the following in an appropriate format for the type of record completed:

  • 4-H Member Resume
  • Evidence of Goal Setting
  • Financial Records
  • Reflections
  • Written & Visual Component
  • Evidence of Effort
  • Self-Evaluation

4-H Records Format Options

Traditional 4-H Record Book

A traditional 4-H Record Book using the latest requirements and forms available.

Contemporary 4-H Record Book

A traditional 4-H Record Book using latest requirements and forms available but done completely electronically.

4-H Portfolio

An extended 4-H Resume additional pieces of evidence to illustrate members’ learning and reflection throughout the 4-H club year.

PowerPoint, Prezi or Similar Presentation

A visual software or web application presentation of 4-H records and members’ learning and reflection.

Mind Map Display

A mind map is a visual display of your thinking and reflection.

Webpage or Website

A visual software or web application presentation of 4-H records and members’ learning and reflection.

Selecting a Web Hosting Site for your 4-H Record

Blog

A blog (web+log) is an online, public journal. 4-H member will use a blog to document their 4-H experiences throughout the year in a journal format.

Selecting a Blog Site for your 4-H Record

V-cast or Podcast

A video or audio presentation with a typed script that discusses member’s learning and reflection.

Other Formats

Other formats with Approval of 4-H Agent by no later than September 1


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Annie Lisowski

4-H Youth Development Educator

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