This class is designed to help participants gain a greater appreciation for and to focus on 4-H history and family heritage. Emphasis is also provided for an intergenerational focus.

Participants are encouraged to learn more about the history of 4-H in Iowa and their heritage. This class is designed to provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers and adults to form a team in planning and developing an exhibit to share together, and with others, learning related to history and heritage.

Class 811L: 4-H History / Family Heritage – This class is designed to help participants gain a greater appreciation for and to focus on 4-H history and family heritage. Emphasis is also provided for an intergenerational focus. Participants (youth and Adults) are encouraged to learn and share more about the history of 4-H in Iowa and/or their family heritage. Any exhibit by one or more 4-Her’s with one or more adult(s) which is an outgrowth of a goal identified by the participants. Topics might be related to history of: 4-H, a 4-H project, educational experience, activity, family heritage, Iowa, etc.
     • What was the goal(s)? Include both 4-Her’s and adult participants(s)
     • How was the idea for the exhibit determined and developed?
     • What responsibilities did each by each participant, youth and adult, involved in the
        learning experience complete?
     • What was the learning of this experience for each individual? This might include what
       you learned out working with each other.
     • What were the benefits of this experience for the participants (youth / adults / together)?
     • What plans do you have to continue this interest ?

NOTE: Exhibits shown at the State Fair receive a special Certificate in place of a ribbon.