Communications
Youth will learn to interpret verbal and nonverbal information, develop effective public speaking skills, enhance written and spoken communication, defend a point, design a presentation and much more!
Things to Learn/Do in the Project
Ages 7-10
- Learn responses to bullying
- Decode a message
- Write a letter
- Give a project talk
Ages 11-13
- Give and receive directions using directional and transitional words
- Write a speech and critique it
- Write a press release
- Create and give a demonstration or illustrated talk
Ages 14 and Older
- Discover what causes a communication gap
- Create and give a demonstration or illustrated talk
- Plan, research, outline and present a speech
- Debate an issue
- Prepare a resume and interview for a job or office
Project Materials
Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.
Beginner (CM100)
- Communications Module I (grades 3-5)
Intermediate (CM200)
- Communications Module II (grades 6-8)
Advanced (CM300)
- Communications Module III (grades 9-12)
Public Speaking (CM301)
General Communication Resources
- Kansas 4-H Presentation Overview
- 4-H Project Talks
- 4-H Project Talk Scoresheet
- 4-H Demonstrations
- 4-H Illustrated Talks
- 4-H Demonstration & Illustrated Talk Planning Form
- 4-H Demonstration & Illustrated Talk Scoresheet
- 4-H Public Speaking
- 4-H Public Speaking Record
- 4-H Public Speaking Scoresheet
- 4-H Presentation Brainstorming Activity
- 4-H Effective Presentation Tips
- 4-H Preparing and Using Visual Aids
- Kansas 4-H Setting Project Goals Form
- Communication Achievement Pin
Events and Activities
Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks at Kansas State Fair
When: Both Weekends
Where: Hutchinson, KS
Awards and Recognition
County Level
Award: Medal presented at your 4-H Achievement Banquet
State Level
Award: Medallion
National Level
Award: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship
