School Enrichment
SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
School Enrichment is a partnership between the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Service and a school district to provide educational content in various subject areas. Extension values its relationship with the schools and welcomes the opportunity to provide research-based curricula for classroom use.
School enrichment curriculum resources are an important part of the 4-H program in Florida. A key goal of 4-H School Enrichment is also to expose youth to other 4-H experiences, such as the 4-H Club. Research shows that youth spending time in long-term, positive youth programs, such as 4-H, are less likely to become involved in high-risk behaviors, have higher school attendance and grades, have better conflict management practices, and have better work habits. 4-H School Enrichment can give youth and parents a picture of the benefits of a longer commitment to 4-H.
Embryology
4-H Embryology teaches students about science and respect for life. Students hatch chicks in the classroom and witness the exciting miracle of life. Students take the responsibility of caring for the fertilized eggs and then the chicks after they have hatched. Following each session, the hatched birds are given to local farmers or adopted by students.
Now you can take part in this interactive Embryology program with your family or classroom online. There are many online resources available to you including presentations and videos that will help guide you through the program and other fun activities that your students will love.
4-H Public Speaking
The Lake County 4-H Public Speaking Program is the largest school enrichment program offered by 4-H in Lake County. This program is designed for 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade classrooms, where teachers educate students on the importance of public speaking, how to write a speech, and how to deliver a speech successfully.
Next, teachers schedule and host their classroom contests where the students present their speeches to their classmates. One winner from each classroom will advance to the school competition. The classroom winners then present the same speech to their school and compete to win first place so they can advance to the county-level competition. Each school’s elementary or middle school winners advance to the county competition. The Lake County 4-H Public Speaking Program allows students to enhance their communication skills. This life skill is essential in many careers – it builds confidence and allows youth to feel a sense of belonging.
The Florida 4-H Public Speaking Program is funded in partnership with the Florida 4-H Foundation and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL).
