Youth Engaging in Science and ANRPlan of Work

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Title:
Youth Engaging in Science and ANR
MAP:
Youth SET, Ag & Natural Resources
Agents Involved:
Coleman, Hackworth, Johnson
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
4-H Youth Development Programming
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum
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.
Kentucky’s population is increasing, the number of people living on farms is decreasing. Therefore, the need exists to educate people, particularly youth, about the impact that it makes on their daily lives, as well as the importance of agriculture to the commonwealth.

People, animals and plants are dependent on our Earth’s natural resources. Everything from the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the soil we use for food production – these resources are vital to our existence. Therefore, it’s important that we care for and respect these resources. Understanding how our daily choices affect our environment, we can conserve natural resources and protect our environment for present and future generations.

Long-Term Outcomes:
SET:
-Youth will utilize the scientific method to solve problems in their daily life
-Youth will utilize the scientific method in decision making.
Ag
-Youth will gain and maintain employment resulting from life skills developed through 4-H
-Youth will be advocates for agriculture and healthy and sustainable food systems.
Natural Resources
-Youth will use scientific techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that will positively sustain the natural resources in the home, community and world.
-Youth will engage in community projects related to natural resource conservation.
Intermediate Outcomes:
SET
-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.
Ag
-Youth will adopt and practice skills that contribute to employability.
-Youth will set a goal and accomplish it.
Natural Resources
-Youth will make decisions in their daily lives that positively impact natural resources.
-Youth will use problem solving and logical reasoning skills and apply them to environmental issues.
Initial Outcomes:
SET
-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.
Ag
-Youth will gain an understanding of healthy and sustainable food systems.
-Youth will develop valuable life-skills, including decision- making, communications, record keeping, leadership and service.
Natural Resources
-Youth will identify the natural resources that are used within their home and community.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome:

Indicator: Number of youth who set a goal and accomplish it.

Method: observation, testimonials, surveys

Timeline: Fall / Spring


Intermediate Outcome:

Indicator: number of youth who have engaged in a community projected related to SET and ANR.

Method: observation, testimonials, surveys

Timeline: Fall / Spring 


Long-term Outcome:

Indicator: Number of youth who demonstrate a skill that was learned and improved by participating in 4-H SET and ANR project program, event or activity.

Method: observation, testimonials, surveys

Timeline: Fall / Spring


Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Youth grades 4th-8th

Project or Activity: Clubs and School enrichment

Content or Curriculum: NEED, A Crime A Clue and Biotechnology, Physics Zoo, Electricity,

Inputs: Club leaders, Agents, and Staff

Date: August - May


Audience: Youth grades K-8th

Project or Activity: Clubs and School enrichment

Content or Curriculum: Acres of Agriculture, Chick incubation, Dogs, Cats, Rabbits,

Inputs: club leaders, agents and staff

Date: August - May 


Audience: Youth grades 3rd-8th

Project or Activity: clubs and school enrichment

Content or Curriculum: Entomology, Butterflies, Forestry, Geology, Wood science

Inputs: club leaders, agents and staff

Date: August - May


Audience: Youth in grades 3-12

Project or Activity: 4-H project work will focus on family hands on projects

Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H project books and National 4-H project books

Inputs: Club leaders, parents, agents and staff

Date: August - May




Success Stories

Youth learn about the life cycle through butterflies

Author: Heather Coleman

Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum

          Over the past several years Floyd County 4-H and ANR program has offered our chick incubation program to our schools for many years. According to Early Childhood News, “Children acquire scientific knowledge by ‘construction’ not by instruction (Kamii & Lee-Katz, 1983). They must create an explanation of observed phenomena or the outcomes of the experiments internally—an explanation that holds personal meaning&rdqu

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