Dear 4-H Families
We are continually being encouraged in 4-H to show our young people
the importance of including applications of science engineering and
technology in their everyday life The practical ldquohands-onrdquo learning that
we do in 4-H naturally incorporates many aspects of science
engineering and technology It is easy to take for granted the
complexities of many of the lessons and projects that 4-H members
complete It is not as easy to remember that each lesson learned is a
building block full of potential for further exploration and discovery
Exploration and discovery is the heart of the 4-H learning process The
individual nature of so many projects even as a part of a broader project
area gives each member the opportunity to ask questions to try new
ideas and to express their own creativity Asking questions and trying
new ideas is part of exploring Expressing creativity is a part of
discovery Analyzing the results of exploring new ideas is the next step in
discovery
Throughout this 4-H year busy 4-H members have participated in many
activities to encourage exploration and discovery At this time of the
year many projects have been completed and it will be time for the
county fair before we know it The fair is probably the greatest
opportunity for all 4-H members to exhibit or demonstrate the
exploration and discovery that they have done for themselves this year
Exhibiting whether it be small projects or livestock gives each member
the opportunity to show the judges their parents their project leaders
other members and the visiting public what they have learned about each
project as they studied to gain knowledge in the subject area and as they
did the ldquohands onrdquo part of the project For many of us the biggest
challenge is when we are called upon to describe what we designed or
created what we learned by doing this and maybe some of the
considerations we went through to decide upon and then complete the
finished product Each member needs to have the opportunity to show
what they have explored and an opportunity to share what they have
discovered
Dade County 4-H Newsletter
June 2019
In this issue
Note from Bob McNary 1
Tractor Supply Co 2
4-H at the Missouri State Fair 2
Show Me Robots 2
Financial Planning 3
Robo Palooza 3
FilmFest 3
Show-Me 4-H Wares 3
Missouri 4-H Photo Corps 4
Clover Kids 4
More info 4hmissouriedu
Bob McNary
University of Missouri Extension
Dade County
2 N Main Street
Greenfield MO 65661
417-637-2112
httpextensionmissouriedudade
University of Missouri Lincoln University US
Department of Agriculture amp Local University
Extension Councils Cooperating
Equal opportunity is and shall be provided to all participants
in Extension programs and activities and for all employees
and applicants for employment on the basis of their
demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination
on the basis of their race color religion sex sexual
orientation national origin age disability or status as a
Vietnam-era veteran This policy shall not be interpreted in
such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious
organizations or military organizations associated with the
armed forces of the USArdquo
The ability to stand up by yourself and present your discoveries becomes increasingly important for each of us
as we go through life College students majoring in the sciences and engineering must complete courses in
public speaking 4-H members who have completed a project and can exhibit it before a judge or who can give
a demonstration or show an animal and answer the judgersquos questions about the care and feeding of the animal
are preparing themselves for a life of successful exploration and discovery
Have a great June
Bob McNary 4-H Youth Specialist Community Engagement SPECIALIST IN 4-H Youth Development MCNARYRLMISSOURIEDU
Tractor Supply Co Great Neighbor Contest
Tractor Supply Company is having a ldquoGreat
Neighborrdquo photo contest ndash a contest that calls for
4-H and FFA youth to show how theyrsquore making a
difference in their community by submitting a
photo
This photo contest coincides with Tractor Supplyrsquos
Mobile Fair Tour a 10-stop journey across the
United States which will be stopping at the
Missouri State Fair this summer Tractor Supply
will choose photo contest winners at random and
will recognize the local winners at each of the 10
fair stops with a special ceremony
More info on the contest can be found at
wwwTractorSupplycomFairTour Deadline to
enter photos in June 16th
4-H at the Missouri State Fair
State Fair 4-H Building Ambassadors
Is the 4-H Building at the Missouri State Fair a
summer tradition for you Maybe the fair is a
new experience for you and you would like to
learn more Either way we have a deal for you
We are looking for 4-H families and groups this
would be a great activity for a Jr Leaders team
or a club who are willing to serve as 4-H
Building Ambassadors in the 4-H building
during the Missouri State Fair
You ask ldquoWhat will I do during this timerdquo
Here is what we need from you if you decide to
help 1 Greet people as they enter the 4-H
Building 2 Promote and answer questions
about 4-H 3 Help with the special activities
held in the building
If you are interested please follow this link to
sign up
httpsmissouriqualtricscomjfeformSV_eA76
GHzYjDs8TmR
Each person in your group that plans to work will
need to be registered Contact Teresa Bishop at
bishoptamissouriedu with questions
Show Me Robots
Show Me Robots will be at the Missouri State
Fair on Sunday August 11 If you have 4-H
members in your county that would like to provide
a working demonstration or other STEM project
they have completed let us know and they can
have a space The state fair provides admission
tickets and access to unloading outside the Lowell
Mohler Assembly Hall Contact Lynna Lawson at
to save a space (LawsonLmissouriedu)
Registration for Robo Palooza for youth age 12-15 is
open for SummersMizzou on July 14-18 on the MU
Campus Please encourage your 4-H members to
consider this event
https4hmissouriedusummersmizzoumain
August 8-18 2019 Showcase your 4-H projects gain business and
marketing skills earn your own money as an
entrepreneur 4-H youth ages 11-18 can apply to
sell original products or services to fairgoers in
the Mizzou Central building at the Missouri State
Fair Sell as an individual with a biz buddy or a
team of three members from your club or project
group
Apply as a youth exhibitor by July 1 in 4HOnline For more information
http4hmissouriedushowme4hwaresmain
Financial Planning Academy for Grades 10-12
July 21-2
If you know a 4-H teen interested in financial
planning businessentrepreneurship or career
exploration they may be interested in a new event
coming to the MU campus this summer
The Financial Planning Academy developed by Texas
Tech University and by Charles Schwab Foundation
is a unique summer program that offers rising high
school students education and training in the core
areas of personal financial management
The week will include working on a financial
planning case study developing a financial plan and
participating in other competitions for scholarships
and prizes
The Financial Planning Academy will take place July
21-26 on the MU campus The cost is $150 per
camper and includes lodging (5 nights) in the
residence halls meals and fun activities Participants
must be entering their sophomore junior or senior
year in high school in Fall 2019
Students can register today at
httpwwwdeptsttueduhspfpfpaapply_muphp
For more info Graham McCaulley HES Extension
State Specialist in Financial Planning
mccauleeygmissouriedu
Clover Kids Corner
Through Clover Kids clubs children learn how to get along share and
work in groups explore their interests and build self-confidence Each
Clover Kids Corner provides an activity information or other materials
that Clover Kids leaders can use in planning and implementing
experiences that introduce five to seven-year olds to the 4-H concept of
learning by doing
How Strong Is an Egg
Hens lay eggs and sit on them They also turn the eggs several times a day to keep the baby chicks from
sticking to the inside of the shell The egg shell must be strong enough to support the henrsquos weight but thin
enough to let the chick break it and get out
According to Ohio State University Extension Chick Quest teacher guide ldquothe dome shape gives an egg
incredible strengthhellipIt can support a heavy load because the weight is evenly distributed both horizontally and
vertically When a load is placed on top of it (like a chicken sitting on it) the heaviness is carried down along
the curved walls to a wide baserdquo
Materials
Two egg cartons
Four eggs
Hard-backed books
Scissors
Instructions
1 Use scissors to cut the flap and lid off both egg cartons and discard them
2 Set the remaining (bottom part) of the egg cartons side by side
3 Place two eggs in each carton equal distances apart Since the books will sit on top of the eggs use a book to
estimate and adjust the distance between the eggs Each egg should support the weight of one corner of the
book
4 Ask the children how many books they think the eggs will support without breaking
5 Stack the books on top of the eggs
6 Discuss the results How many books could you place on top of the eggs before they broke
7 Will hard cooked eggs hold more or less weight than fresh eggs Repeat this experiment with hard cooked eggs
to find out
Source Ohio State University Extension Chick Quest Teacher Guide Science Alive 4-H School Enrichment Pages 25-26
Check out this new site created by our own Jennifer Mosbrucker
showcasing the work of Missouri 4-HPhoto Corps For future 4-H Photo
Corps opportunities ndash stay tuned
httpss[arladpbecppage5Gac4suJ5a0SK
The ability to stand up by yourself and present your discoveries becomes increasingly important for each of us
as we go through life College students majoring in the sciences and engineering must complete courses in
public speaking 4-H members who have completed a project and can exhibit it before a judge or who can give
a demonstration or show an animal and answer the judgersquos questions about the care and feeding of the animal
are preparing themselves for a life of successful exploration and discovery
Have a great June
Bob McNary 4-H Youth Specialist Community Engagement SPECIALIST IN 4-H Youth Development MCNARYRLMISSOURIEDU
Tractor Supply Co Great Neighbor Contest
Tractor Supply Company is having a ldquoGreat
Neighborrdquo photo contest ndash a contest that calls for
4-H and FFA youth to show how theyrsquore making a
difference in their community by submitting a
photo
This photo contest coincides with Tractor Supplyrsquos
Mobile Fair Tour a 10-stop journey across the
United States which will be stopping at the
Missouri State Fair this summer Tractor Supply
will choose photo contest winners at random and
will recognize the local winners at each of the 10
fair stops with a special ceremony
More info on the contest can be found at
wwwTractorSupplycomFairTour Deadline to
enter photos in June 16th
4-H at the Missouri State Fair
State Fair 4-H Building Ambassadors
Is the 4-H Building at the Missouri State Fair a
summer tradition for you Maybe the fair is a
new experience for you and you would like to
learn more Either way we have a deal for you
We are looking for 4-H families and groups this
would be a great activity for a Jr Leaders team
or a club who are willing to serve as 4-H
Building Ambassadors in the 4-H building
during the Missouri State Fair
You ask ldquoWhat will I do during this timerdquo
Here is what we need from you if you decide to
help 1 Greet people as they enter the 4-H
Building 2 Promote and answer questions
about 4-H 3 Help with the special activities
held in the building
If you are interested please follow this link to
sign up
httpsmissouriqualtricscomjfeformSV_eA76
GHzYjDs8TmR
Each person in your group that plans to work will
need to be registered Contact Teresa Bishop at
bishoptamissouriedu with questions
Show Me Robots
Show Me Robots will be at the Missouri State
Fair on Sunday August 11 If you have 4-H
members in your county that would like to provide
a working demonstration or other STEM project
they have completed let us know and they can
have a space The state fair provides admission
tickets and access to unloading outside the Lowell
Mohler Assembly Hall Contact Lynna Lawson at
to save a space (LawsonLmissouriedu)
Registration for Robo Palooza for youth age 12-15 is
open for SummersMizzou on July 14-18 on the MU
Campus Please encourage your 4-H members to
consider this event
https4hmissouriedusummersmizzoumain
August 8-18 2019 Showcase your 4-H projects gain business and
marketing skills earn your own money as an
entrepreneur 4-H youth ages 11-18 can apply to
sell original products or services to fairgoers in
the Mizzou Central building at the Missouri State
Fair Sell as an individual with a biz buddy or a
team of three members from your club or project
group
Apply as a youth exhibitor by July 1 in 4HOnline For more information
http4hmissouriedushowme4hwaresmain
Financial Planning Academy for Grades 10-12
July 21-2
If you know a 4-H teen interested in financial
planning businessentrepreneurship or career
exploration they may be interested in a new event
coming to the MU campus this summer
The Financial Planning Academy developed by Texas
Tech University and by Charles Schwab Foundation
is a unique summer program that offers rising high
school students education and training in the core
areas of personal financial management
The week will include working on a financial
planning case study developing a financial plan and
participating in other competitions for scholarships
and prizes
The Financial Planning Academy will take place July
21-26 on the MU campus The cost is $150 per
camper and includes lodging (5 nights) in the
residence halls meals and fun activities Participants
must be entering their sophomore junior or senior
year in high school in Fall 2019
Students can register today at
httpwwwdeptsttueduhspfpfpaapply_muphp
For more info Graham McCaulley HES Extension
State Specialist in Financial Planning
mccauleeygmissouriedu
Clover Kids Corner
Through Clover Kids clubs children learn how to get along share and
work in groups explore their interests and build self-confidence Each
Clover Kids Corner provides an activity information or other materials
that Clover Kids leaders can use in planning and implementing
experiences that introduce five to seven-year olds to the 4-H concept of
learning by doing
How Strong Is an Egg
Hens lay eggs and sit on them They also turn the eggs several times a day to keep the baby chicks from
sticking to the inside of the shell The egg shell must be strong enough to support the henrsquos weight but thin
enough to let the chick break it and get out
According to Ohio State University Extension Chick Quest teacher guide ldquothe dome shape gives an egg
incredible strengthhellipIt can support a heavy load because the weight is evenly distributed both horizontally and
vertically When a load is placed on top of it (like a chicken sitting on it) the heaviness is carried down along
the curved walls to a wide baserdquo
Materials
Two egg cartons
Four eggs
Hard-backed books
Scissors
Instructions
1 Use scissors to cut the flap and lid off both egg cartons and discard them
2 Set the remaining (bottom part) of the egg cartons side by side
3 Place two eggs in each carton equal distances apart Since the books will sit on top of the eggs use a book to
estimate and adjust the distance between the eggs Each egg should support the weight of one corner of the
book
4 Ask the children how many books they think the eggs will support without breaking
5 Stack the books on top of the eggs
6 Discuss the results How many books could you place on top of the eggs before they broke
7 Will hard cooked eggs hold more or less weight than fresh eggs Repeat this experiment with hard cooked eggs
to find out
Source Ohio State University Extension Chick Quest Teacher Guide Science Alive 4-H School Enrichment Pages 25-26
Check out this new site created by our own Jennifer Mosbrucker
showcasing the work of Missouri 4-HPhoto Corps For future 4-H Photo
Corps opportunities ndash stay tuned
httpss[arladpbecppage5Gac4suJ5a0SK
Registration for Robo Palooza for youth age 12-15 is
open for SummersMizzou on July 14-18 on the MU
Campus Please encourage your 4-H members to
consider this event
https4hmissouriedusummersmizzoumain
August 8-18 2019 Showcase your 4-H projects gain business and
marketing skills earn your own money as an
entrepreneur 4-H youth ages 11-18 can apply to
sell original products or services to fairgoers in
the Mizzou Central building at the Missouri State
Fair Sell as an individual with a biz buddy or a
team of three members from your club or project
group
Apply as a youth exhibitor by July 1 in 4HOnline For more information
http4hmissouriedushowme4hwaresmain
Financial Planning Academy for Grades 10-12
July 21-2
If you know a 4-H teen interested in financial
planning businessentrepreneurship or career
exploration they may be interested in a new event
coming to the MU campus this summer
The Financial Planning Academy developed by Texas
Tech University and by Charles Schwab Foundation
is a unique summer program that offers rising high
school students education and training in the core
areas of personal financial management
The week will include working on a financial
planning case study developing a financial plan and
participating in other competitions for scholarships
and prizes
The Financial Planning Academy will take place July
21-26 on the MU campus The cost is $150 per
camper and includes lodging (5 nights) in the
residence halls meals and fun activities Participants
must be entering their sophomore junior or senior
year in high school in Fall 2019
Students can register today at
httpwwwdeptsttueduhspfpfpaapply_muphp
For more info Graham McCaulley HES Extension
State Specialist in Financial Planning
mccauleeygmissouriedu
Clover Kids Corner
Through Clover Kids clubs children learn how to get along share and
work in groups explore their interests and build self-confidence Each
Clover Kids Corner provides an activity information or other materials
that Clover Kids leaders can use in planning and implementing
experiences that introduce five to seven-year olds to the 4-H concept of
learning by doing
How Strong Is an Egg
Hens lay eggs and sit on them They also turn the eggs several times a day to keep the baby chicks from
sticking to the inside of the shell The egg shell must be strong enough to support the henrsquos weight but thin
enough to let the chick break it and get out
According to Ohio State University Extension Chick Quest teacher guide ldquothe dome shape gives an egg
incredible strengthhellipIt can support a heavy load because the weight is evenly distributed both horizontally and
vertically When a load is placed on top of it (like a chicken sitting on it) the heaviness is carried down along
the curved walls to a wide baserdquo
Materials
Two egg cartons
Four eggs
Hard-backed books
Scissors
Instructions
1 Use scissors to cut the flap and lid off both egg cartons and discard them
2 Set the remaining (bottom part) of the egg cartons side by side
3 Place two eggs in each carton equal distances apart Since the books will sit on top of the eggs use a book to
estimate and adjust the distance between the eggs Each egg should support the weight of one corner of the
book
4 Ask the children how many books they think the eggs will support without breaking
5 Stack the books on top of the eggs
6 Discuss the results How many books could you place on top of the eggs before they broke
7 Will hard cooked eggs hold more or less weight than fresh eggs Repeat this experiment with hard cooked eggs
to find out
Source Ohio State University Extension Chick Quest Teacher Guide Science Alive 4-H School Enrichment Pages 25-26
Check out this new site created by our own Jennifer Mosbrucker
showcasing the work of Missouri 4-HPhoto Corps For future 4-H Photo
Corps opportunities ndash stay tuned
httpss[arladpbecppage5Gac4suJ5a0SK
Clover Kids Corner
Through Clover Kids clubs children learn how to get along share and
work in groups explore their interests and build self-confidence Each
Clover Kids Corner provides an activity information or other materials
that Clover Kids leaders can use in planning and implementing
experiences that introduce five to seven-year olds to the 4-H concept of
learning by doing
How Strong Is an Egg
Hens lay eggs and sit on them They also turn the eggs several times a day to keep the baby chicks from
sticking to the inside of the shell The egg shell must be strong enough to support the henrsquos weight but thin
enough to let the chick break it and get out
According to Ohio State University Extension Chick Quest teacher guide ldquothe dome shape gives an egg
incredible strengthhellipIt can support a heavy load because the weight is evenly distributed both horizontally and
vertically When a load is placed on top of it (like a chicken sitting on it) the heaviness is carried down along
the curved walls to a wide baserdquo
Materials
Two egg cartons
Four eggs
Hard-backed books
Scissors
Instructions
1 Use scissors to cut the flap and lid off both egg cartons and discard them
2 Set the remaining (bottom part) of the egg cartons side by side
3 Place two eggs in each carton equal distances apart Since the books will sit on top of the eggs use a book to
estimate and adjust the distance between the eggs Each egg should support the weight of one corner of the
book
4 Ask the children how many books they think the eggs will support without breaking
5 Stack the books on top of the eggs
6 Discuss the results How many books could you place on top of the eggs before they broke
7 Will hard cooked eggs hold more or less weight than fresh eggs Repeat this experiment with hard cooked eggs
to find out
Source Ohio State University Extension Chick Quest Teacher Guide Science Alive 4-H School Enrichment Pages 25-26
Check out this new site created by our own Jennifer Mosbrucker
showcasing the work of Missouri 4-HPhoto Corps For future 4-H Photo
Corps opportunities ndash stay tuned
httpss[arladpbecppage5Gac4suJ5a0SK