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Description

International Programs is a statewide 4-H project. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County 4-H Office or order online at: Extension Publications.

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In this project for grades 3-12, explore the world around you. Use maps to identify places. Investigate the importance of nature’s balance and the importance of our water supply. Track weather in various parts of the world. Conduct a global hunger buffet to experience world hunger. Make a family tree. Explore the issue of immigration and learn to appreciate the diversity in your community. Discover the meanings behind geographic names. Understand pressing global issues, such as, basic human needs, interdependence, stereotypes, economics, and food distribution. Meet important global figures. Experience the lifestyles and concerns of families and youth from around the world, as well as family histories and traditions. Sample other cultures, including their communication symbols, expressions, personal greetings, foods, houses, costumes, and art. Make your own culture kits.
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Events

Wisconsin 4-H International Program Exchanges
Wisconsin 4-H challenges youth to become global citizens by offering international homestays and hosting experiences as well as intercultural workshops offered on a county, district and state level. Currently, travel and host opportunities are available with Labo International Exchange Foundation or Institute for Language Experiment, Experience, and Exchange (LEX) international exchanges in Japan, Korea and Mexico; to Norway and Finland through Finland and Norway 4-H, and Australia through the Exchange Network; or to host high school students from Japan, Korea, or Eurasia on a school year program. Exchanges are available from three weeks to one year, with most in the four-week range. Adult volunteer leadership positions are available, as well.

Read about individual programs or download an application below.

Activity Plans

Learning by doing . . . that's been the 4-H way for 100 years! Dive into these fun International Programs activities.

  • PDF It's a Small World: Overview (2 pages, 95 KB) Introduction to the It's a Small World activity series. Through books, games, food and activities, learners will explore various aspects of the world’s cultures.
  • PDF It's a Small World: Evaluation Tool (1 page, 43 KB) A suggested instrument to evaluate activities in the It's a Small World series.
  • PDF It's a Small World: American Indian (2 pages, 73 KB) Activity for youth in grade 3 to help them understand how American Indians prepared and used natural materials.
  • PDF It's a Small World: China (2 pages, 123 KB) In this activity youth celebrate a traditional Chinese festival with food and decorations that they have made.
  • PDF It's a Small World: Guatemala (3 pages, 86 KB) Youth explore the differences and similarities between Guatemalan culture and their own, as they explore the Spanish language and make a Guatemalan "Worry Doll."
  • PDF It's a Small World: South Africa (2 pages, 179 KB) In this activity youth make two craft projects related to South Africa and experience a folk story representative of the nation.

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Related Links

National 4-H Curriculum
Visit this site for updated National 4-H Curriculum information including new titles. Purchase curricula by accessing the online order form.

Oconto County 4-H Project Resources International 4-H shirt
This web site provides links for many special projects including links for fun international program ideas.

U.S. State Dept.: Background Notes
Background Notes provide information on many countries and international organizations.

U.S. State Dept.: International Information Programs
Variety of crucial international information for exchanges.

U.S. State Dept.: Secretary of State
Site offers up-to-date information on international issues provided by the U.S. State Department.

U.S. State Dept.: Travel Warnings and Consular Information
U.S. State Department offers up-to-date travel warnings, passport and visa information as well as news and policies.

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Project Support

For more information on 4-H International Programs, contact the following:

UW-Extension County 4-H Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices. Select the county of your choice.

UW-Extension State Specialist: Kay Hobler

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