Knott County CES

Title:

SET

MAP:

Youth Science, Engineering and Technology

Agents Involved:

Dora Webb

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology Core Curriculum

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.

According to the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce statistics only show 23.6% youth in the Knott County have high school graduates ready for college-level science coursework based on junior year ACT compared to the Non-Appalcahina region at 29.6%. Only 5.6% of the population obtain a bachelor's degree of higher compared to the state average of 12.5% and national average of 17.9% bachelor degree attainment. According to the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics, 34.1% of Knott Countians did not attend college in 2011.

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 in 4-H SET programs.

Teens will mentor younger 4-H’ers in science, engineering and technology programs.

Initial Outcomes:

Youth will increase interest and engagement in 4-H science, engineering and technology.

Youth learn new skills in 4-H science, engineering and technology programs.

Youth will be introduced to careers in science, engineering, and technology.

Teens participate in science, engineering and technology 4-H programs to acquire new skills.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Youth will increase interest and engagement in 4-H science, engineering and technology.

Indicator: Number of youth who do SET activities outside of school.

Method: Follow up surveys

Timeline:

Initial Outcome: Youth learn new skills in 4-H science, engineering and technology programs.

Indicator: Number of youth who use knowledge and skills from 4-H science, engineering and technology in daily life.

Method: Follow up surveys

Timeline:

Initial Outcome: Youth will be introduced to careers in science, engineering, and technology.

Indicator: Number of youth program participants

Method: Observations and surveys

Timeline:

Initial Outcome: Teens participate in science, engineering and technology 4-H programs to acquire new skills.

Indicator: Number of youth who create a display or object related to SET and can explain what they have

learned.

Method: Observations and surveys

Timeline:

Intermediate Outcome: Youth will use and apply the skills gained from 4-H science, engineering and technology.

Indicator: Number of youth who do SET activities outside of school.

Method: Surveys and observations

Timeline:

Intermediate Outcome: Youth will demonstrate and share new abilities in science, engineering and technology with others.

Indicator: Number of youth who use knowledge and skills from 4-H science, engineering and technology in daily life.

Method: Surveys and observations

Timeline:

Intermediate Outcome: Youth will practice scientific methods learned in 4-H SET programs.

Indicator: Number of youth who follow scientific methods when making decisions..

Method: Surveys and observations

Timeline:

Intermediate Outcome: Teens will mentor younger 4-H’ers in science, engineering and technology programs.

Indicator: Number of youth who create a display or object related to SET and can explain what they have

learned.

Method: Observations and Surveys

Timeline:

Long-term Outcome: Youth will utilize the scientific method in decision-making.

Indicator: Number of youth who follow scientific methods when making decisions..

Method: Surveys and observations

Timeline:

Long-term Outcome: Youth will utilize the scientific method to solve problems in their daily life.

Indicator: Number of youth who follow scientific methods when making decisions..

Method: Surveys and observations

Timeline:

Long-term Outcome: Youth will utilize the scientific method in decision-making.

Indicator: Number of youth who follow scientific methods when making decisions..

Method: Surveys and observations

Timeline:

Long-term Outcome: Youth will choose a career path in science, engineering or technology subject matter.

Indicator: Percentage of youth program participants who plan on pursuing secondary education in a science related field.

Method: Surveys and observations

Timeline:

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-12 Grades

Project or Activity: Robotics

Content or Curriculum: 4H Robotics curriculum,  Lego EV3 curriculum and First Lego league Competition

Inputs: Robotic kits, agent in-service trainings, volunteer trainings

Date: 2019-2020

Audience:Grades 4-8 Grades

Project or Activity: Energy

Content or Curriculum: 4H Energy Curriculum

Inputs: Snap circuit kits and energy kits

Date: 2019-2020

Audience: Grades 4-8 Grades

Project or Activity: Biotechnology

Content or Curriculum: Science Slueths, 4H Biotechnology/CSI

Inputs: Science lab kits/resources

Date: 2019-2020

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