Welcome to the 4-H Home Economics Skill-a-thon Contest

Developed ByRoberta O. Rios

Extension Agent – Home EconomicsRio Arriba County Cooperative Extension

Service

Today you will:

Learn about the contest. Experience how the contest works. Learn how to set up a skill-a-thon

as a Club/project activity.

Purpose – challenges 4-H’er to:

Learn more about clothing/sewing; food/nutrition; housing/interior design; money management.

Practice consumer decision-making skills. Practice problem-solving skills. Practice team-work. Practice communication skills.

Currently for Senior members only.

Individuals and/or teams of 3 or 4.

It’s like a puzzle!

Quiz Class Identification in 3 areas:

Sewing/clothing Interior design/housing Food/cooking

Consumer Judging: CDM classes Food & Nutrition class Money Management

Life Skills Activity (team problem solving)

Step 1 - Quiz

Questions concerning career fields and current events related to home economics.

Complete 25 multiple choice, and true/false questions in 15 minutes.

This part of the contest is completed as an individual.

Online study resources available.

Activity 1: Quiz Sampler

According to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines, a person should eat at least 3 ounces of whole grains daily. True or False.

Answer: True.

Which of the following is not a recommended tip for walking?

a. Make walking fun.b. Dress up so you

feel good about yourself.

c. Walk with a friend or pet.

d. Walk in places you enjoy.

Answer: B

With a degree in Home Economics, you could qualify for which of the following positions?

a. Marketing Managerb. Director of Behavioral Healthc. Food & Beverage Directord. Extension Home Economiste. All of the above

Answer: E

Step 2: Class Identification

Sewing & Clothing

Housing &InteriorDesign

Food & Cooking

On a checklist, identify 25 items at 3 different stations, 10 minutes at each station. Com-pleted as indivi-duals. Study materials available.

Activity 2: Class Identification

Step 3 - JudgingRotate between 4 stations (1 for reasons). Classes in:

• Food/Nutrition

• Consumer (CDM classes)

• Money Mgnt.

10 minutes at each station; 2 minutes for reasons. Com-pleted as individuals.

Activity 3: Judging

Credit Cards

Athletic Shoes

Repellant

Snacks

Cameras

Snacks

Jeans

One Time Use Cameras

Credit Cards

Athletic Shoes

Insect Repellant

Money Management

Jeans

Step 4 – Life Skills Assessment Only teams complete this activity. 20 minutes to study 3 different scenarios,

arrive at a conclusion, and plan a presentation.

5 minute presentation on a scenario of their choice.

Scenario topics: housekeeping, safety, personal hygiene, communication skills, organizational skills, job search skills.

Study materials available.

Scenario Examples:

What are 5 signs of possible home indoor air quality problems?

What are some things to consider in handling home cleaning products? Describe the steps that should be taken in the event of an accident.

Design Your OwnSkill-a-thon Activity

• What supplies, materials or equipment would you need?

• What resources would you use to get quiz questions and answers from?

• What 4-H projects could you develop a skill-a-thon activity for?

• How can you involve members and parents in planning and conducting a skill-a-thon activity?

To Learn More…

For additional information, study

guides, and resource materials contact

your local Extension Home Economist or

4-H Agent.

Thanks for coming!