Cat
Cat will help you learn more about one of our most common household pets. You will explore all kinds of things about cats-from nutrition to showing, and learn the basics about care and companionship.
It may take three years to complete a level. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and five learning experiences each year to complete this project.
Projects to learn
At level 1 of cat, students will learn
- learn more about cats
- care about animals
- breeds of cats
- cost of raising a cat
- how to care for and groom a cat
At level 2 of cat, students will learn
- practicing important life skills
- organizations that have information about cats
- how to show a cat
- how to train a cat
- careers related to cats
- how to read and understand a feed label
- external parasites that can affect cats and more
At level 3 of cat, students will learn
- develop leadership skills
- develop a business plan
- learn about genetics
- explore career choices
- organize a cat quiz bowl
- research cat laws
- learn about diseases
- reproduction
- behavior
- showmanship.
Independent study is for any youth looking for new challenges and opportunities in 4-H. This allows a member to explore topics that have not been investigated while remaining enrolled in a 4-H project. Members enrolling in the independent study phase of a project should
- develop a detailed learning plan for their work
- identify an area of interest within the project area
- set goals and locate resources (people, publications, materials) to carry out a project plan
- determine specific experiences needed to accomplish project goals,
- set a realistic timeline for completion
- carry out the project learning plan,
- share experiences with others
- evaluate outcomes and determine what could be improved.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The individualized learning plan should be approved by a parent, 4-H adult volunteer leader or 4-H agent. For assistance in developing a personal learning contract, use Design Your Own project materials or other goal-setting materials. While independent study provides flexibility and creativity, it also requires serious planning, implementation and evaluation.
Materials you'll need
M Purrr-fect Pals BU8148
M Climbing Up BU8149
M Leaping Forward, BU8150
M You Decide, 5314
L Helping Them Decide, 5315
M 4-H Cat Project, EM4809
M Cat Fitting and Showmanship, EM4810
L Cat Helper’s Guide, BU8151 Find group activities in this guide–an excellent way to involve everyone in learn-by-doing cat project sessions.
Animal Record book
To complete a project, you'll need to have an animal record book sheet filled out and signed by a program leader. Record books focus on reflecting on what you did and learned, along with keeping track of finances spent taking care of and selling an animal.
Careers in Cat
If you are wanting to explore careers in cat, below are some of the potential routes you can take. 4-H members interested in going to college can also visit the 4-H foundation website for scholarships in their county or reservation.
