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It Starts With Us
Engaging in discovery, exploration, and understanding in science, engineering and technology.
Youth Discovery, Communication and Stewardship
Danielle Hagler
4-H Youth Development Programming
4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology Core Curriculum
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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
Initial Outcome: Youth learn new skills in 4-H science, engineering and technology programs.
Indicator: teachers will indicate that students learned new SET skills as a result of participation in 4-H SET programming.
Method: Teacher Questionarie
Timeline: May
Intermediate Outcome:Teens will mentor younger 4-H’ers in science, engineering and technology programs.
Indicator: Teen will assist in teaching the 4-H National Youth Science Day project to younger 4-Hers or take leadership roles in teaching these topics.
Method: Observation
Timeline: October
Long-term Outcome: Youth will choose a career path in science, engineering or technology subject matter.
Indicator: Young adults hired in careers that emphasize science, engineering or technology subject matter.
Method: Follow up Interviews and Personal conversations
Timeline: Ongoing
Method: 4-H Programs will begin implementing the National 4-H Common Measures evaluation tools
Timeline: Gradually phased in over the 2019, 2020 program years
Audience: 4-H Youth
Project or Activity: Robotics Club and State Fair Robotics Contest and school enrichment
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Robotics, Junk Door robotics, Lego robotics
Inputs: Robotics kits, volunteers, meeting space, pro-bots
Date: Monthly January to August
Audience: Youth involved in 4-H School Enrichment and clubs
Project or Activity: 4-H National youth Science Day
Content or Curriculum: 4-H NYSD Student and Leader manuals
Inputs:In-service training for those leading the activities, classroom space, NYSD kits
Date: October
Audience: 4-H Youth in school enrichment and summer camp
Project or Activity: school enrichment and day camps
Content or Curriculum: Investigating Electricity
Inputs:Physics zoo, snap circuits,circuit scribe, volunteers, meeting space
Date: year round
Audience: 4-H Teens
Project or Activity: KY 4-H Science Engineering and Technology Board
Content or Curriculum: Content as selected by state specialist in charge of program
Inputs:meeting space, funding for meetings, volunteers
Date: year round
Author: Marsha Hagler
Major Program: 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology Core Curriculum
With a shortage of people to fill high demand, high skilled technology & related fields, Kentucky 4-H is uniquely positioned to provide opportunities for hands-on scientific learning and discovery in 4-H clubs and educational programming.to youth in the areas of Science Engineering and Technology (SET). Nelson County 4-H has supported SET educational programming by partnering with local schools, providing training opportunities for youth and adult volunteers, seeking grant funding and
