Whether you're just getting started or taking your knowledge to the next level, there are several activities to learn and do throughout your project experience!

Beginner

• Learn responses to bullying
• Decode a message
• Write a letter
• Give a project talk

Intermediate

• Give and receive directions using directional and transitional words
• Write a speech and critique it
• Write a press release
• Create and give a demonstration or illustrated talk

Advanced

• Discover what causes a communication gap
• Create and give a demonstration or illustrated talk
• Plan, research, outline and present a speech
• Debate an issue
• Prepare a resume and interview for a job or office

Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.

Beginner (CM100)

• Communications Module I (grades 3-5)
• Communications: The Basics | en Espanol

Intermediate (CM200)

• Communications Challenge: Dynamic Displays
• Communications Module II (grades 6-8)

Advanced (CM300)

• Communications Module III (grades 9-12)

Public Speaking (CM301)

• Finding Your Voice: Public Speaking Made Easy – Shop 4-H

General Communication Resources

• Kansas 4-H Presentation Overview
• 4-H Project Talks
• 4-H Project Talk Scoresheet
• 4-H Demonstrations
• 4-H Illustrated Talks
• 4-H Demonstration & Illustrated Talk Planning Form
• 4-H Demonstration & Illustrated Talk Scoresheet
• 4-H Public Speaking
• 4-H Public Speaking Record
• 4-H Public Speaking Scoresheet
• 4-H Presentation Brainstorming Activity
• 4-H Effective Presentation Tips
• 4-H Preparing and Using Visual Aids
• Kansas 4-H Setting Project Goals Form
• Communication Achievement Pin

Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks at Kansas State Fair
When: Both Weekends
Where: Hutchinson, KS

Cool Careers Video Production Contest

County Level

• Medal presented at your 4-H award recognition event

State Level

• Medallion and Scholarship to attend National 4-H Congress
• Participants may attend National 4-H Congress once as an active 4-H member

National Level

• Represent Kansas at National 4-H Congress

Completing a successful 4-H project is just the beginning of finding your spark. Members can take several meaningful steps to further develop skills and interests. Learn more about these exciting opportunities in career exploration:

• Discovery Days
• Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge - Network Kansas
• K-State Department of Speech, Communication, Theatre, and Dance