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

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