Carroll County CES

Title:

Environmental Stewardship

MAP:

Agriculture Enhancement and Sustainability

Agents Involved:

Joyce Doyle, Christin Herbst, Cathy Jansen

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum

Situation:

People, animals and plants are dependent on our Earth’s natural resources. Everything from the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the soil we use for food production –these resources are vital to our existence. Therefore, it’s important that we care for and respect these resources. Youth need to be aware of how to care for these resources.

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:

• Minimize the environmental impact on air, soil, and water.
• Youth will use scientific techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that will positively sustain the natural resources in the home, community and world.
• Youth will engage in community projects related to natural resource conservation.
• 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 make decisions in their daily lives that positively impact natural resources.
• Youth will adopt practices to conserve and protect the environment in their home and community.
• Youth will use problem solving and logical reasoning skill and apply them to environmental issues.
• 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 develop an interest in environmental sciences and sustainable practices and technologies
• Youth will gain knowledge of the interrelationship and interdependencies with an ecosystem.
• Youth will identify the natural resources that are used within their home and community.
• 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:

Outcome:
Long term
Indicator:
Youth will utilize the scientific method to solve problems in their daily life.
Method:
Pre/Post Test
Timeline:
2 – 4 years

Outcome:
Intermediate
Indicator:
Youth will use and apply the skills gained from 4-H science, engineering and technology.
Method:
Conduct activities in continuing education, observe growth
Timeline:
1 – 1 ½ years

Outcome:
Initial
Indicator:
Youth will increase interest and engagement in 4-H science, engineering and technology.
Method:
Observation, attendance sheets
Timeline:
8 months – 2 years

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:

Carroll County Youth

Activity:

Electricity

Content or Curriculum:

Snap Circuit Kits, 4-H Wire It Up Curriculum

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Volunteers, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Time, Money

Date:

April 10, 2017

May 20, 2017

Fall/Spring 2018

Fall/Spring 2019

Fall/Spring 2020