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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1042538
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jun
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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4-H and Forestry Afterschool Clubs: A Collaboration to Foster Stewardship Attitudes and Behaviors in Youth
Gupta, Angela S.; Grant, Samantha; Strauss, Andrea Lorek
Journal of Extension, v50 n3 Article 3IAW4 Jun 2012
The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry Afterschool program combined the 4-H structure and various forestry curricula to foster positive attitudes towards the environment and stewardship-related behaviors as these may serve as precursors to later choices that benefit the environment. Evaluation of third through fifth grade club members revealed statistically significant changes in attitudes and behavior. Recommendations for implementing this model are provided.
Descriptors: Extension Education, Clubs, Youth Programs, After School Programs, Forestry, Environmental Education, Conservation (Environment), Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Behavior Change, Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Surveys, Program Effectiveness, Cooperative Planning
Extension Journal, Inc. e-mail: joe-ed@joe.org; Web site: http://www.joe.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Grade 3; Primary Education; Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades; Grade 5; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Minnesota
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