In School Programs | Overton County

Tennessee 4-H allows for clubs to happen within the school day. We aim to partner with in-school classrooms to provide creative instruction and curriculum to 4th-8th grade classrooms. Our primary classrooms receive English and science-based lessons. These programs are offered during the school day at no cost.

Teachers and/or administrators can request traditional in-school clubs or utilize our knowledge as guest speakers.

If your school participates in 4-H during the day, a club meeting will happen 45-60 minutes during class time, 5 times a year.

In-school clubs with 4-H agents would work with multiple clubs/classes in a row. The minimum an agent works with is 4 during one school day.

A teacher or volunteer leader must be present during the club meeting to assist with class management. Youth will receive age-appropriate supplemental education to improve communication and workforce preparation.

Youth will be invited to participate in several county, regional, and state 4-H competitions throughout the year to expand upon what they have learned in school and to get them excited to participate in 4-H outside of school. Teachers can select which contests we promote like the poster art contest, public speaking contest, demonstration contest, interactive exhibit contest, or clover bowl.

Our availability to lead clubs fills up quickly! Teachers, administrators, or other staff are encouraged to contact us early to get 4-H in your school!

Extension agents serve as experts in youth development and informal education. If you are not interested in traditional in-school clubs but instead want hands-on learning to enhance your classroom, this is an option for you.

Agents have programs for different grades that your classroom can receive to bring your standards to life. Some examples of curriculum developed by our team include:

Solar System Mapping
Decomposer Tag
Illuminating Germs
Bubbleology
Fossils
What’s Shaking- Physical/Chemical Changes
Bug On a Run Design Challenge
Marble Coaster Engineering and Design
Invasive Species
Hydrologic Cycles
Artificial Intelligence
Electricity
Entrepreneurship
Marketing 101
Leadership Training
Kids Yoga
On My Own

Tennessee 4-H has very innovative programming. We curate our lessons to each grade’s needs. To learn about the skills we work on building in Tennessee 4-H, read our TIPPS for 4-H: Tennessee’s Innovative Programming Priorities PB 1853.

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Contact Information

Alyssa Ann Anderson

FR-Tsu-Extension Agent I, Overton County

931-823-2735

Responsible Area(s)
4-H Youth Development

aande159@tennessee.edu

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