Bullitt County CES

Title:

Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum/ Agriculture

MAP:

Practicing Stewardship in Natural Resources and Related Sciences

Agents Involved:

Samantha Gamblin, David Littlejohn, Lorilee George

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Health 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum

Situation:

Unsolved worldwide social problems need to be addressed by Kentucky youth and adults.

In the US, shortage of scientists & people understanding natural resource stewardship

Under-representation of women and minorities in NR careers

Need a diverse pool of trained scientists to frame and solve problems & educate others.

General population in the US (& worldwide) lacks basic understanding of environmental resources and climate change

Increase in careers featuring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Kentucky is still in the bottom 25% in health well-being

Long-Term Outcomes:

Increased awareness of NR among youth

Improved NR skills (scientific methods) and knowledge (content areas) among youth

Increased awareness of social problems that could be addressed in NR stewardship

Increased life skills (self-efficacy) among youth in NR awareness

Increased number of youth selecting science related fields (Natural Resources along with Family Consumer Sciences and STEM related fields

Intermediate Outcomes:

Increased awareness of NR among youth

Improved NR skills (scientific methods) and knowledge (content areas) among youth

Increased awareness of social problems that could be addressed in NR stewardship

Increased life skills (self-efficacy) among youth in NR awareness

Initial Outcomes:

Increased awareness of NR among youth

Improved NR skills (scientific methods) and knowledge (content areas) among youth

Increased awareness of social problems that could be addressed in NR stewardship

Increased life skills (self-efficacy) among youth in NR awareness

Evaluation:

Outcome: 4-H Youth will develop and implement life skills in their environment

Indicator: Program participation, 4-H Club Participation, community participation

Method: Surveys, Personal Observation, 4-H Involvement

Timeline: Ongoing

Outcome: Youth will learn more about the needs in our Environment both positive and negative

Indicator: Program participation, community participation

Method: Surveys, Personal Observation, evaluating community educators in related areas

Timeline: ongoing

Initial Outcome: Members will learn a life skill.

Indicator: Youth will participated in project books, achievement program, district, state events

Method: Registration, enrollment, survey, pre and post test

Learning Opportunities:

Environmental Field Days

Jr. Master Gardeners Program

4-H School Enrichment Programs

4-H After School Programs

4-H National Youth Science Day

4-H Day and Summer Camps

Bullitt County 4-H Environmental Groups (Green Giants)

4-H Livestock and Animal Sciences Groups

Project Lead the Way

4-H Community Clubs