Extension
It Starts With Us
Science Education
STEM
McCarty
Science, Engineering, and Technology
Leadership
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 Menifee County 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.
Youth will increase the number and diversity of individuals pursuing education opportunities and careers in STEM related fields.
Youth will use new methods or improved technology.
Youth will express interest in STEM Careers.
Youth will be engaged in STEM related activities.
Youth will increase their awareness of opportunity to contribute their stem skills to society.
Outcome: Club Activities
Indicator: Projects Completed
Method: 4-H Common Survey
Timeline: At the end of program year
Audience: Robotics
Project or Activity: Robotic Club
Content or Curriculum: EV3, Ozobots, etc
Inputs: Robots and Agents
Date: 2020-2021
Project or Activity: 4-H Camp
Content or Curriculum: Robots at camp
Inputs: Robots and volunteers
Date: 2020-2021
Audience: School Clubs
Project or Activity: Monthly meeting for 4th grade
Content or Curriculum: Science
Inputs: Agent, Leaders, volunteer
Date: 2020-2021
Audience: Cloverbud
Project or Activity: Monthly Meetings
Content or Curriculum: Science
Inputs: Agent, Leaders, volunteer
Date: 2020-2021
Project or Activity: Cloverbud Day Camp
Content or Curriculum: Science
Inputs: Agents, Leaders, and volunteers
Date: 2020-2021
Author: Mary McCarty
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
Covid 19 restrictions in the state of Kentucky led the ANR/4-H Agent developed a virtual 4-H program. Lessons were centered around STEM, Agriculture, and Natural Resources core areas. Programs were advertised on social media and parents enrolled there 4-H via a Qualtrics Survey. Supplies for each program was placed on the porch to be picked up before the meeting date. 4-Hers logged on to Zoom and members present worked through the activities together. 18 4-Hers have
