Menifee County CES

Title:

Science Education

MAP:

STEM

Agents Involved:

McCarty

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Science, Engineering, and Technology

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Leadership

Situation:

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.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Youth will increase the number and diversity of individuals pursuing education opportunities and careers in STEM related fields.  

Intermediate Outcomes:

Youth will use new methods or improved technology.

Youth will express interest in STEM Careers.  

Initial Outcomes:

Youth will be engaged in STEM related activities.

Youth will increase their awareness of opportunity to contribute their stem skills to society.  

Evaluation:

Outcome:  Club Activities

Indicator:  Projects Completed

Method:  4-H Common Survey

Timeline:  At the end of program year

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-Hers

                        Project or Activity: After School

                        Content or Curriculum: EV3, Ozobots, etc

                        Inputs: Robots and Agents

                        Date: 2021-2022

                       Project or Activity:  4-H Camp

                        Content or Curriculum:  Robots at camp

                        Inputs:  Robots and volunteers

                        Date: 2022

 Audience: School Clubs

                       Project or Activity:  Monthly meeting for 4^th grade

                        Content or Curriculum:  Science

                        Inputs:  Agent, Leaders, volunteer

                        Date:  2021-2022

 Audience:  Cloverbud

                       Project or Activity:  Monthly Meetings

                        Content or Curriculum: Science

                        Inputs:  Agent, Leaders, volunteer

                        Date:  2021-2022

Project or Activity:  Cloverbud Day Camp

                        Content or Curriculum: Science

                        Inputs:  Agents, Leaders, and volunteers

                        Date:  July2021