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Knott County CES

Title:
SET
MAP:
Youth Science, Engineering and Technology
Agents Involved:
Dora Webb
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Science, Engineering, and Technology
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





Success Stories

4-H and GEAR UP STEM

Author: Dora Centers

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

    Knott Co 4-H partnered with Knott Co GEAR Up to reach 8th and 9th graders with a STEM based learning opportunity.  The project reached 331 youth throughout the six elementary and two high schools. The GEAR UP representatives distributed the projects making them available at every school location throughout the county.     The STEM brown bag project gave the youth parameters and goals to build a bridge with the highest capacity.  The outcomes ranged from 7 t

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