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It Starts With Us
Science, Engineering & Technology Education for Tomorrows Leaders
Empowering Youth for the Future Through SET
Shane Bogle, Rhonda Jewell, Ashley White
Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum
Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H Youth Development Programming
According to Kentucky's STEM ED Report Card, jobs in science, engineering and technology are essential for ensuring America's economic growth and national security. During the next decade the demand for scientists and engineers is expected to increase at four times the rate of all other occupations. However, today's high school students overall are not performing well in science and math and fewer and fewer of them are pursuing degrees in technical fields. A key to encouraging more youth to explore careers in science related fields is to expose them to science at an early age.
Kentucky 4-H SET offers youth the opportunity to learn scientific research techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that positively address science, engineering and technology issues. 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.
*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.
*Youth will be better prepared for college and have a greater chance to succeed.
*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 in 4-H SET clubs.
*Teens will mentor younger 4-H'ers in science, engineering and technology.
*Youth will increase interest and engagement in science, engineering and technology.
*Youth will learn new skills in science, engineering and technology.
*Youth will be introduced to careers in science, engineering and technology.
*Teens will participate in science, engineering and technology 4-H programs to acquire new skills.
Initial Outcome: Youth will learn new skills in 4-H science, engineering and technology.
Indicator: Number of youth who use knowledge and skills from 4-H SET in daily life.
Method: Evaluation from year to year
Timeline: On-going
Intermediate Outcome: Youth will demonstrate and share new abilities in science, engineering and technology with others.
Indicator: Number of youth who create a display or object related to SET and can explained what they have learned.
Method: Observation
Timeline: On-going
Long-term Outcome: Youth will utilize the scientific method to solve problems in their daily life.
Indicator: Number of youth using the scientific method when making decisions.
Method: Observation and survey
Timeline: On-going
Audience: Caldwell County Middle School 6th Graders
Project or Activity: NYSD experiment during National 4-H Week in October
Content or Curriculum: NYSD Curriculum
Inputs: Project resources, teen mentors, council funds, NYSD In-service
Date: October 2018
Audience: Caldwell County 5th graders
Project or Activity: Careers in Science Job Fair
Content or Curriculum:
Inputs: Volunteers, donations from civic organizations, Ag/ Science vendors
Date: Spring 2019
Audience: Middle school and high school students
Project or Activity: Aerospace Camp
Content or Curriculum:
Inputs: Volunteer pilots, airplanes, volunteers, 4-H agents,
Date: June 2019
Audience: 4th Grade Students
Project or Activity: Owl Pellet Study
Content or Curriculum: Internet Resources
Inputs: Agent, teachers
Dates: April 2019
