Lessons / Projects

  Lessons from your University of Illinois Extension
  Click here for Exclusive Lessons from your University of Illinois Extension
 

  Heritage Skills
  Make your own "Pin and Badge holder with pockets"
  Click here for Photos and Instructions  -  Allow time to download

  Carolyn Fisher's Cable Beret
  Instructions for the Cable Beret
   
   

  Around the World
  "How Do I Belong"
  A History of IAHCE from the Beginning
  "Ecuador" - A Lesson Created for IAHCE by Pat Weitzmann
  Ecuador - A PowerPoint Presentation.  15 Meg
  Ecuador - A PDF format.  10 Meg
  "Philippines" - A Lesson Created for IAHCE by Pat Weitzmann
  Philippines - A PowerPoint Presentation.
  Philippines - A PDF format.
  "Illinois History with Recipes"
      A history of Illinois by Georgette Merrifield

  Creative Arts
  "Leading Ladies of Illinois"
  Presented by:  IAHCE District Directors at 2018 District Workshops  

  Around the House
  "Making Your Own Cleaners"   by: Karen Cahill (Macon County HCE)
      Housework is something you do that nobody notices until you don’t do it.
 
  Electric Vehicles - Are You Plugged In?
  A Share Shop lesson presented at your 2024 Conference in Effingham. Answering some of your questions about electric motors, batteries and charging necessities.  Print out and discuss at unit meetings.
  "Rattle Rattle, Bang Bang" -  How well do you know your Vehicle?
  A question and answer session intended for drivers with little or zero knowledge about their vehicle.  Maintenance along with safe driving is addressed.  Use at unit meetings where interaction occurs.
  Volunteers - HOORAY!!    "Facts related to volunteering"
  Volunteers - Hooray!! - PowerPoint HTML5  (Works only on Newer Web Browsers )
  Volunteers - Hooray!! - PowerPoint Presentation   -  Can be saved to your computer
    ( Requires, Microsoft PowerPoint or Free Microsoft Viewer , to open )
  Volunteers - Hooray!! - Same as above but in Movie Format
 
  Five Keys to Credit by Susan Taylor
  Leaders Guide
  Do You Know What's In Your Wallet?
  Check Credit Report
  Your Credit Scores
  New Credit Card Rules - Allow time to download
  Credit Resources
  PowerPoint Handout -  Allow time to download
  Notes for PowerPoint Handout Above 

  Culinary
  "Tortillas" - How to Make and Recipes
      Making Tortillas
      Tortilla Cook Hints
      Tortillas Lesson - June, 2019
      Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
  "Ice Cream" - The History Of Ice Cream
  "Mocktail Magic" - Non Alcoholic Cocktails
       Mocktail Magic Lesson
       Mocktail Magic Recipes
  "Hamburger Day" - Who Invented the Hamburger?
  "Jello History" - Gelatin from 1845 plus great recipes
  "Fixins and Nibbles for the Holiday Season"
  "Mad about Muffins"
  "Delicious Dips"
  "Make Your Own Mixes"
  "Biscuits....Then & Now"
  "Microwaveable Mug Cakes"
  "The Humble Casserole"
  "Salad in a Jar"
  "Dump Meals, Soups & Desserts"
  "The Art of Delicious Desserts"
      The Art of Delicious Desserts Definition Game Key Revised
      The Art of Delicious Desserts Definition Game Revised
      The Art of Delicious Desserts Flyer Revised
      The Art of Delicious Desserts Lesson Details, Suggestions, and Notes Revised
      The Art of Delicious Desserts PP Presentation Revised
      The Art of Delicious Desserts Press Release Revised
      The Art of Delicious Desserts Tasting Sheet
   
  "Edible Centerpieces   "Create one to meet every occasion"
  Edible Centerpieces - PowerPoint HTLM5 ( Works only on Newer Web Browsers )
  Edible Centerpieces - Microsoft PowerPoint Document   -  Can be saved to your computer
    ( Requires, Microsoft PowerPoint or Free Microsoft Viewer , to open )
  Edible Centerpieces - Same as above but in Movie Format
  Make your own Edible Centerpiece - Member Handout.pdf
  Make your own Edible Centerpiece - Leader Guide.pdf
  Self-Assessment Rubric for Edible Fruit Centerpiece - "How did you do?"

  Mixed Bag
  "Pampering for a New You"