4-H agents, specialists and volunteers are working to create activity sheets for each peoject area. The activity sheets will be Web-based so that they are accessible to 4-H'ers, leaders and staff.

Several activity sheets are already available and many other are in the creation process. The state 4-H staff is working very closely with agents, specialists and Marketing and Communications Services so that the sheets contain accurate information and also reflect the positive youth development model that is the basis for the statewide 4-H program.

The goal is to have at least one beginning, intermediate, and advanced level activity sheet for each project. Supplemental sheets will enhance the activity sheets by providing project information with a narrower focus. For example, the leadership project will have a supplemental sheet on parliamentary procedure.

Following is a step-by-step look at the process for developing activity sheets:

1. Developers will utilize the template (see below) to create a 2-3 page, age-appropriate activity sheet.
   • Those wishing to begin the formatting process in Microsoft Publisher may use the Publisher files.
     
   • Others should view the PDF version for more information on the process and required components, which include a life skill focus, project goals and activities, project information, hands-on activities, career exploration, vocabulary exercises, service project ideas, other project opportunities, and additional resources. The activity sheet components should be typed and sent to the state 4-H office to be designed in conjunction with Marketing and Communications Services.
     
2. Developers will submit the activity sheet to Alice Ann Moore in the state 4-H office.
   
3. As with all Extension publications, the activity sheet will go through a review process with the subject matter specialists, Marketing and Communications Services, and the state 4-H staff.
   
4. The sheet will be assigned a “W” number (for Web-based publications) and be posted on the 4-H Web site.

Please contact the state 4-H office if you need additional information.