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4-H Home Environment Project >> Unit 2
This project is for member’s ages 8-18. In this project, you will learn about color, texture, space and home safety. You will also be introduced to the use of line in the home and learn more about recycling and reusing items. Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Create useful household items
- Learn about the uses of color and line
Step 4:
The items listed below are your project requirements. Select each in turn to access a Word Document. Once you have your document, please save it to your hard drive or other media before entering information.
- Colorado 4-H Home Environment Project Tip Sheet
- 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects
Colorado State Fair and Local County Fair Exhibit Requirements
Project Exhibit Rules for All Units
Project Exhibit Rules:
- Only the current year’s records should be submitted.
- The articles may be used before exhibiting but should be clean and in good condition when exhibited.
- All exhibit items must have the name, age, and county of the exhibitor attached. This information should be attached on the back and at the left-hand corner of the article.
Home Environment Unit 1
UNITS 1 and 2, Home Environment
An accessory is a small decorative piece (no furniture such as end tables, night stands, sofas, chairs or window and floor coverings) which adds spice to a room. Examples: lampshades, picture frames, trays, small jewelry boxes, small collectibles, shadow boxes, vases, candlesticks, etc.
A household item is a small usable piece (no furniture such as end tables, night stands, sofas, chairs or window and floor coverings). Examples: waste paper baskets, canisters, planters, foot stools, etc.
Exhibit will consist of the following:
- Completed e-Record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook. Include in your project story why you chose your exhibit, how you plan to use it, what other items you made, and what recycled or reusable items you used this year.
- Complete Color Activity #2 on page 4 of your manual and attach your results as an additional sheet to the e-Record.
- Provide photos of other items made during your project on the Specific Project Information page with labels.
- A communication board (bulletin board) or
Select one exhibit item from the following (no furniture).
:: Centerpiece for table
:: Planter
:: Room or desk organizer
:: Decorative accessory for the home (see description)
:: Household item (see description)
:: Wall hanging
