Montgomery County CES

Title:

Engaging in discovery in SET

MAP:

Engaging in discovery, exploration, and understanding in science, engineering, and technology

Agents Involved:

Comer

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Staff Development

Situation:

In a world that’s becoming increasingly complex, success is driven not only by what you know, but by what you can do with what you know, it’s more important for young people to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. These are the types of skills that students learn by studying science, technology, and engineering. Yet few students pursue expertise in SET fields. (U.S. Department of Education)

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. Youth will learn scientific research techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that positively address science, engineering and technology issues in Kentucky and globally.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Youth will choose a career path in science, engineering or technology subject matter.

Youth will utilize the scientific method to solve problems in their daily life.

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.

Initial Outcomes:

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

Youth will be introduced to careers in science, engineering, and technology.

Evaluation:

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

Indicator: Number of youth who use knowledge and skills from 4-H science, engineering and technology in daily life.

Method: Survey and observations; number of fair exhibits in SET projects

Timeline: 2017-2020

Intermediate Outcome: Youth will use and apply the skills gained from 4-H science, engineering and

technology.

Indicator: Number of youth who use knowledge and skills from 4-H science, engineering and technology in daily life.

Method: Survey and observations; number of fair exhibits in SET projects

Timeline: 2017-2020

Long-term Outcome: Youth will utilize the scientific method to solve problems in their daily life.

Indicator: Number of youth who follow scientific methods when making decisions

Method: Survey and observations;

Timeline: 2017-2020

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4th-6th grade youth

Project or Activity:4-H SET activities

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Electric, Plant & Soil Science, Entomology, Embryology, etc curriculum

Inputs: Extension Staff time, funding, support; electric kits

Date: September-May 2019

Audience: Science teachers

Project or Activity: National 4-H Youth Science Day Experiment

Content or Curriculum: NYSD Experiment and support curriculum

Inputs: Extension Staff time, funding for NYSD kits, tech support

Date: October annually

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