Extension
It Starts With Us
Environmental Stewardship
Agriculture Enhancement and Sustainability
Joyce Doyle, Christin Herbst, Cathy Jansen
Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum
People, animals and plants are dependent on our Earth’s natural resources. Everything from the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the soil we use for food production –these resources are vital to our existence. Therefore, it’s important that we care for and respect these resources. Youth need to be aware of how to care for these resources.
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.
•Minimize the environmental impact on air, soil, and water.
•Youth will use scientific techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that will positively sustain the natural resources in the home, community and world.
•Youth will engage in community projects related to natural resource conservation.
•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.
•Youth will make decisions in their daily lives that positively impact natural resources.
•Youth will adopt practices to conserve and protect the environment in their home and community.
•Youth will use problem solving and logical reasoning skill and apply them to environmental issues.
•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.
•Youth will develop an interest in environmental sciences and sustainable practices and technologies
•Youth will gain knowledge of the interrelationship and interdependencies with an ecosystem.
•Youth will identify the natural resources that are used within their home and community.
•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.
Outcome:
Long term
Indicator:
Youth will utilize the scientific method to solve problems in their daily life.
Method:
Pre/Post Test
Timeline:
2 – 4 years
Outcome:
Intermediate
Indicator:
Youth will use and apply the skills gained from 4-H science, engineering and technology.
Method:
Conduct activities in continuing education, observe growth
Timeline:
1 – 1 ½ years
Outcome:
Initial
Indicator:
Youth will increase interest and engagement in 4-H science, engineering and technology.
Method:
Observation, attendance sheets
Timeline:
8 months – 2 years
Audience:
Carroll County Youth
Activity:
Electricity
Content or Curriculum:
Snap Circuit Kits, 4-H Wire It Up Curriculum
Inputs:
Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Volunteers, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Time, Money
Date:
April 10, 2017
May 20, 2017
April 30, 2018
Fall/Spring 2019
Fall/Spring 2020
Audience:
Carroll County Youth – 5th Graders
Activity:
SET
Content or Curriculum:
SET
Inputs:
Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Volunteers, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Time, Money
Date:
October 23/24, 2017
November 27/28, 2017
January 29/30, 2018
February 26/27, 2018
March 22/23, 2018
2019
2020
Author: Joyce Doyle
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Thanks to a new volunteer, Carroll County 4-H has added a new club called wood science. Through this program the leader had a power point presentation at every session which is a history lesson including logging and career opportunities as well a forestry lesson. Our first project was preparing their wood to make a walking stick. 100 % of the attendees learned the following:• Identifying wood by bark, wood color, and aroma• &
