Johnson County CES

Title:

Engaging is Discovery, exploration and understanding in Science , engineering and technology

MAP:

Science, Engineering and Technology

Agents Involved:

Reed

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

4-H Youth Development Programming

Situation:

Youth will learn scientific research techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that positively address science, engineering and technology issues in Kentucky and globally. Through the Land Grant University and Extension system, 4-H can expand its impact and extend its reach in science, engineering and technology (4-H SET) by providing opportunities for hands-on scientific learning and discovery in 4-H clubs.

Long-Term Outcomes:

• Youth will utilize the scientific method to solve problems in their daily life.
• Youth will choose a career path in science, engineering or technology subject matter.
• Youth will utilize the scientific method in decision making.

Intermediate Outcomes:

• Youth will use and apply the skills gained from 4-H science, engineering and technology.
• Youth will demonstrate and share new abilities in science, engineering and technology with others.
• Youth will practice scientific methods learned from 4-H SET opportunities.

Initial Outcomes:

• Youth will participate in opportunities to engage them in science, engineering and technology.
• Youth will gain knowledge of skills in science, engineering and technology.
• Youth will be introduced to careers in SET.

Evaluation:

Long-term Outcome:
Indicator: Number of youth that utilize scientific method in decision making and problem solving in their daily lives.
Method: Follow-up surveys
Timeline: Yearly

Intermediate Outcome:
Indicator: Number of youth applying skills learned 4-H SET programming
Method: Verbal discussions and show of hands answers to questions
Timeline: Yearly

Initial Outcome:
Indicator: Number of youth participating in SET programming opportunites and are gaining knowledge of SET skills
Method: Number of youth enrolled in programs
Timeline: Yearly as requested by clientele

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Youth ages 9-18
Project or Activity: Electricity Workshops and Schools Club Program Lessons
Content or Curriculum: 4HCCS books
Inputs: State staff, State 4-H Specialists, local teachers, Extension Personnel
Date: Begins October 2016-2020 as requested




Audience: Youth Ages 9-18
Project or Activity: Biotechnology workshops and School Club program lessons
Content or Curriculum: Biotechnology curriculum
Inputs: State Staff, State 4-H Specialists, local teachers, Extension personnel
Date: October 2016-2020 as requested



Audience: Youth Ages 9-18
Project or Activity: Robotics workshops and School club program lessons
Content or Curriculum: 4HCCS curriculum and Science Discovery curriculum
Inputs: State Staff, State 4-H Specialists, local teachers, Extension personnel
Date: October 2016-2020 as requested


Audience: Youth Ages 9-18
Project or Activity: Physics Zoo
Content or Curriculum: 4HCCS curriculum and UK College of Engineering Kit
Inputs: State Staff, State 4-H Specialists, local teachers, Extension personnel
Date: October 2016-2020 as requested

Success Stories

SET Engagement

Author: Dianna Reed

Major Program: Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum

The Johnson County Extension Council identified offering local options for acquiring life skills as a program priority for the 2018-2019 Plan of Work. To address this need, local schools, teachers and extension personnel worked together to provide an opportunity in the area of Science, Technology and Engineering for local students. For the past few years free workshops called Science Discovery and Biotechnology Basics were offered to elementary students in grades 4-6 at the Johnson County Extens

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