Oconee County 4-H

Finding Your Way to CPA

County Project Achievement

Most Cloverleaf Project

Presentations are

Illustrated Talks

A Presentation using

posters or other props

County Project Achievement

CPA is

A great way to teach something you know.

Showing and telling how.

Sharing your experiences.

County Project Achievement

CPA will help you to

Learn to research a project.

Organize ideas.

Develop public speaking skills.

Gain self-confidence.

County Project Achievement

1. Pick a Project

There are over 60 to choose from!

Pick something that you enjoy.

Choose from over 60!

Agriculture Awareness Flowers, Shrubs & Lawns Outdoor Survival Skills

Air Science Food for Health & Sport PaleontologyArchaeology Food for the Family Performing Arts - GeneralArts Food Safety & Preservation Performing Arts - InstrumentalBeef Forest Resources & Wood Science Performing Arts - VocalBetween Meal Snacks Fresh Water Fish & Shellfish PhotographyBicycle Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts Plants, Soils & FertilizersCat Care General Recreation Pork ProductionClothing & Textiles General Science Poultry & Egg ScienceCommunications Geology Power & EnergyCompanion Animals Health Public SpeakingComputers History RabbitsConservation & Recycling Horse SafetyCrafts Housing, Equipment & Environment Sheep & Meat GoatsCreative Stitchery Human Development SportsDairy & Milk Science Interior Design Target SportsDairy Foods International Time & Money ManagementDog Care & Training Marine & Coastal Ecology Using Water WiselyElectric/Electronic Ocean Ecology Veterinary ScienceEntomology Outdoor Recreation Wildlife

Workforce Preparation

Project Objectives

To find out details of each project go to:

www.georgia4h.org/public/more/guidebook/cloverleafprojectachievement.html

Some projects do not require a demonstration:

Between Meal Snacks – Prepare a Nutritious Snack

Creative Stitchery – Sew a Garment or Item

Performing Arts – Sing, Dance or Play a Musical Instrument

2. Narrow your subject down. - Be specific

- Be creative

Take the Bite Out of Your New Puppy.

Grooming and Bathing a Dog.

Healthy Lifestyles for Pampered Pets.

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks.

3. Develop Your Project

Collect information on your topic– Use books, magazines and the internet– Interview experts in the field

Use an outline to organize your thoughts.– Introduction– Body– Conclusion

The Introduction

Hook the audience.

Introduce yourself.

Tell why the topic is important to you.

Tell what your demonstration will cover.

The Body

Now you can tell the how and why.

Tell of the materials or ingredients that you will need.

Be specific in describing your steps.

Share your experiences.

Be sure to keep it all in a logical order.

The Conclusion

Summarize your main points.

Refer back to your opening hook.

Leave your audience wanting to hear more. or take action on your topic.

Visual Aids

Make your posters eye-catching and to the point.– Use only one or two colors.– Words and pictures must be big enough to be

seen from a distance.– Use easy to understand words.

Present only main ideas.

Poster Pointers

Use plain type, not fancy printing.

Big and simple is best!

Backgrounds look good with light colors:– Yellow, Orange and Light Blue

Use dark colors for type:– Blue, Green or Purple

Posters Should Look Like This:

Presentation Tips

Stand Up Tall.

Speak Clearly.– Annunciate each word.– Use the tone of your voice to help get your

point across.– Don’t forget to pause at the end of sentences.

Make Eye Contact.

Scoring

Appearance – 10%

Visual Aids – 10%

Delivery – 10%

Orderly Progress – 10%

Accuracy of Information – 15%

Coverage of Subject – 25%

Knowledge of Subject – 15%

Time Limit – 5%– Demonstrations must be no longer than 6 minutes.– Performing Arts time limit is 4 minutes.

CPA SUCCESS!