Campbell County CES

Title:

4-H Youth Development - Science, Engineering, Technology, Natural Resource and Agriculture

MAP:

4-H Youth Development Education

Agents Involved:

Prim, Farley, Agnew, Boschert, Butsch

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. 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 2024 – May 2025

 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 2024 – May 2025

 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 2024 – May 2025

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: September 2024-April 2025

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: September 2024-April 2025

Audience: 4-H members, Youth, Students
Project or Activity: Electricity & Woodworking 
Content or Curriculum: CES pubs, 
Inputs: paid staff, school facility, district board funds 
Date: July 2024 - June 2025

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 2024 - May 2025

 

Audience:  5^th grade students

Project or Activity:  Grow It, Eat It, Wear It

Content or Curriculum:  Agriculture in the Classroom

Inputs:  paid staff, volunteers, fairgrounds, district board funds

Date:  September 23-27, 2024

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