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It Starts With Us
Science Education
STEM
McCarty
Science, Engineering, and Technology
Leadership
Local Food Systems
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: 4-Hers
Project or Activity: After School
Content or Curriculum: Spark Lego Robots, Snap Circuits,
Inputs: Robots and Agents
Date: 2024-2025
Project or Activity: 4-H Robots Camp
Content or Curriculum: Robots at camp
Inputs: Robots and volunteers
Date: 2024-2025
Audience: School Clubs
Project or Activity: Monthly meeting for 3rd, 5th, and 7th grade
Content or Curriculum: Science, Farm Home and Community
Inputs: Agent and supplies
Date: 2024-2025
Project or activity: Science Fair
Content or Curriculum: KYSEF 8th grade agriscience
Inputs: Teacher, Agent
Date: Spring 2025
Audience: Cloverbud
Project or Activity: Monthly Meetings
Content or Curriculum: Science
Inputs: Agent, Volunteer Leaders
Date: 2024-2025
Project or Activity: Cloverbud Day Camp
Content or Curriculum: Science
Inputs: Agents, Leaders, and volunteers
Date: July 2024
Author: Mary Lawson
Major Program: Camping
Menifee County 4-H continues to grow in our small community. Menifee County 4-H recently hosted an exciting day camp, where local youth had the opportunity to explore various fields, including cooking, science, agriculture, and robotics. Through hands-on activities, participants learned valuable life skills and developed a deeper appreciation for these subjects. The cooking sessions taught them how to prepare nutritious meals, fostering both independence and healthy habits.In the science wo
