Campbell County CES

Title:

4-H Youth Development - Science

MAP:

4-H Youth Development Education

Agents Involved:

Prim, Farley, Townsend, Sorrell, Agnew, Harney, Reilly,

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Science, Engineering, and Technology

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Agriculture

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Natural Resources

Situation:

The National 4-H goal of the 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) Initiative is to address America's critical need for more scientists and engineers by engaging more 4-H youth in hands-on science, engineering, and technology topics. By introducing youth to Science, Engineering, and Technology related topics, youth may spark an added interest in the topic. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, 2017 STEM Jobs Update, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers help drive our nation’s innovation and competitiveness by generating new ideas and new companies. For example, workers who study or are employed in these fields are more likely to apply for, receive, and commercialize patents. STEM knowledge also has other benefits; while often very specialized, it can be transferred to a wide variety of careers, particularly management occupations, while increased technology in the workplace means that, to handle non-repetitive tasks, workers need the critical thinking and technical skills that come with STEM training.  In the United States, there were nearly 8.6 million STEM jobs in 2015, an increase of 10.5% from 2009 while non-STEM occupations grew only 5.2% in that same period. (Fayer, 2017) and STEM occupations are projected to grow by 8.9 percent from 2014 to 2024, compared to 6.4 percent growth for non-STEM occupations (Noonan, 2017).  Keeping these opportunities in mind, the Kentucky 4-H Youth Development Program strives to increase STEM literacy among youth in Kentucky to help fill the need for a diverse pool of STEM literate individuals to meet expanding job opportunities.  Kentucky 4-H provides SET education opportunities by engaging youth in hands-on, interdisciplinary educational experiences that foster an increased understanding and appreciation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Applied Mathematics. Programs and projects are offered in the areas of aerospace, biotechnology, computer science, energy and electricity, robotics, physical sciences, and petroleum power.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Youth will gain a better understanding of Science Engineering and Technology (SET) topics through 4-H Science educational activities and increase the number of youth pursuing education and careers in science, engineering, and technology.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Youth will use and apply the skills gained from 4-H SET hands-on educational activities. Youth will demonstrate and share new abilities in SET with others.

Initial Outcomes:

Youth will gain a better understanding and knowledge of SET.  

Youth will show increased interest and engagement in SET. 

Evaluation:

Long-Term Outcome: Long-term Outcome: Youth will gain a better understanding of Science Engineering and Technology (SET) topics through 4-H Science educational activities and increase the number of youth pursuing education and careers in science, engineering, and technology.

Indicator: observation, scholarship applications and references written
Method: client/teacher/parent observation and testimonials
Timeline: July 2020 – May 2021

Intermediate Outcome: Youth will use and apply the skills gained from 4-H SET hands on educational activities. Youth will demonstrate and share new abilities in SET with others.
Indicator: observation
Method: client/teacher/parent observation and testimonials
Timeline: October 2020 – May 2021

Initial Outcome: Youth will gain a better understanding and knowledge of SET. Youth will show increased interest and engagement in SET.
Indicator: observation
Method: client/teacher/parent observation and testimonials
Timeline: October 2020 – May 2021

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H members, Youth, Students Project or Activity: Enviroscape Activity Content or Curriculum: Project WET Inputs: Enviroscape model, paid staff, school facility, district board funds  Date: October 2020 and April 2021 Audience: 4-H members, Youth, Students Project or Activity: Water Cycle - Incredible Journey Content or Curriculum: Project WET Inputs: paid staff, school facility, district board funds  Date: October 2020 and April 2021 Audience: 4-H members, Youth, Students Project or Activity: Electricity Unit Pop Can Lamp Content or Curriculum: CES pubs, Personal Services Lets Make a Lamp book Inputs: paid staff, school facility, district board funds  Date: February 2020 - April 2021 Audience: 4-H members, Youth, Students Project or Activity: Electricity Snap Circuit Kits Content or Curriculum: CES pubs, CES Electricity pub, S.E.T. Inputs: paid staff, school facility, district board funds  Date: September 2020 - May 2021 Audience: 5th-12th graders  Project or Activity: Hydroponics  Content or Curriculum:  Soil less Growing Systems  Inputs:  Extension Staff, Extension Board  Date: July 2020-December 2020 Audience: 5th-8th Graders  Project or Activity:  Robotics  Content or Curriculum:  Junk Drawer Robotics  Inputs:  Volunteers, Middle Schoolers/High School Students, Extension   Date:  July 2020-December 2020

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