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Nelson County CES

Title:
Engaging in discovery, exploration, and understanding in science, engineering and technology.
MAP:
Youth Discovery, Communication and Stewardship
Agents Involved:
Danielle Hagler and Luke Fries
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
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.
Long-Term Outcomes:
• Youth will utilize the scientific method to solve problems in their daily life.
• Youth will choose a career path in science, engineering or technology subject matter.
• Youth will utilize the scientific method in decision-making.
Intermediate Outcomes:
• 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 with others.
• Youth will practice scientific methods learned in 4-H SET programs.
• Teens will mentor younger 4-H’ers in science, engineering and technology programs.
Initial Outcomes:
• Youth will increase interest and engagement in 4-H science, engineering and technology.
• Youth learn new skills in 4-H science, engineering and technology programs.
• 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.
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Youth learn new skills in 4-H science, engineering and technology programs.

Indicator: teachers will indicate that students learned new SET skills as a result of participation in 4-H SET programming. 

Method: Teacher Questionarie

Timeline: May


Intermediate Outcome:Teens will mentor younger 4-H’ers in science, engineering and technology programs.

Indicator: Teen will assist in teaching the 4-H National Youth Science Day project to younger 4-Hers or take leadership roles in teaching these topics.  

Method:  Observation

Timeline: October


Long-term Outcome: Youth will choose a career path in science, engineering or technology subject matter.

Indicator: Young adults hired in careers that emphasize science, engineering or technology subject matter.

Method: Follow up Interviews and Personal conversations

Timeline: Ongoing

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H Youth

Project or Activity: Robotics Club

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Robotics, Junk Door robotics, Lego robotics

Inputs: Robotics kits, volunteers, meeting space, pro-bots

Date: Monthly January to August


Audience: Youth involved in 4-H School Enrichment and clubs

Project or Activity: 4-H National youth Science Day

Content or Curriculum: 4-H NYSD Student and Leader manuals

Inputs:In-service training for those leading the activities, classroom space, NYSD kits

Date: October


Audience: 4-H Youth in school enrichment and summer camp

Project or Activity: Aerospace

Content or Curriculum: Rockets to the Rescue and Water bottle rockets

Inputs: rocket kits, launcher, volunteers, space

Date: June and fall


Audience: 4-H Youth in school enrichment and summer camp

Project or Activity: Electricity club, school enrichment and day camps

Content or Curriculum: Investigating Electricity

Inputs:Physics zoo, snap circuits,circuit scribe, volunteers, meeting space

Date: year round


Audience: 4-H Teens

Project or Activity: KY 4-H Science Engineering and Technology Board

Content or Curriculum: Content as selected by state specialist in charge of program

Inputs:meeting space, funding for meetings, volunteers

Date: year round



Success Stories

ATV safety

Author: Marsha Hagler

Major Program: Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum

Kentucky consistently ranks within the top six states for ATV related death in the nation. The 4-H ATV Safety project is a tool that Cooperative Extension employees, volunteers and cooperating partners can use to educate youth of the risks associated with ATV use and provide them with the skills and knowledge to prevent ATV accidents and unsafe driving habits.Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts:  mas

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ProBots

Author: Marsha Hagler

Major Program: Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum

Kentucky 4-H recognizes a strong background in science, technology, engineering and mathematics can benefit young people, not only as they progress through school but as they enter the job market. In 4-H, our educators work to help youth develop an understanding of a variety of STEM-related disciplines. 4-H robotics is a popular STEM offering. Robotics projects can range from junk drawer robots, which teach young people basic robotic construction using everyday items, to robots so large the

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Incredible Wearables

Author: Marsha Hagler

Major Program: Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum

4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD) is the world’s largest youth-led science experiment. Every year thousands of youth take part in the National Science Challenge focusing on important STEM topics and issues.Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts:  mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity.  This project fosters mastery by encouraging youth to learn more about scientific experimentation a

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