Engaging discovery, exploration and understanding in science, engineering and technologyPlan of Work

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Laurel County CES

Title:
Engaging discovery, exploration and understanding in science, engineering and technology
MAP:
Science, Engineering and Technology
Agents Involved:
Adkins and Whitson
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
4-H Health Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
4-H Communications and Expressive Arts Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
4-H Youth Development Programming
Situation:

Kentucky ranks 47th in the nation for the number of scientists in the work force, according to the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation. A key to producing more scientists is to introduce youth to the wonders of science and technology at an early age. Local teachers and extension council members identified science, engineering and technology as needed programs in the county. Extension’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through non-formal education for the entire family. Extension agents and volunteers take the results of university research and explain it in such a way that different age groups can learn and apply the information to their own lives.

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 clubs.

Teens will mentor younger 4-H’ers in science, engineering and technology

Initial Outcomes:

Youth will increase interest and engagement in science, engineering and technology.

Youth will learn new skills in science, engineering and technology.

Youth will be Introduced careers in SET.

Teens will participate in science, engineering and technology 4-H programs to acquire new skills.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Participants will gain interest of and engage in science, engineering and technology and seek careers in these fields.

Indicator: Participants will attend and participate in extension programs and practice life skill activities

Method: observation, judging rubrics and survey's

Timeline: September-August



Intermediate Outcome: Participants will be capable of applying scientific skills learned and demonstrating the practice of those skills. Youth will mentor others in science related programs while practicing scientific methods learned through SET Projects.

Indicator: Observation and demonstrated abilities

Method: surveys, observation, pre and posttest evaluations

Timeline: September-August


Long-Term Outcome: Youth will utilize the scientific method in problem solving and decision making and choose science related careers.

Indicator: An increase in youth participants in science related careers and leadership positions

Method: observation, surveys and pre-posttest evaluations

Timeline: September- August


Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Youth ages 5-19, adults

Activity: (NYSD) National Youth Science Day Project

Content or Curriculum: National 4-H science projects

Inputs: 4-H agents, teachers, assistants, school system

Date: October


Audience: Youth ages 5-19, adults

Project or Activity: Activity: Aerospace Rockets to the Rescue

Content or Curriculum: National 4-H curriculum

Inputs: 4-H agents, teachers, assistants, volunteers, school system

Date: ongoing


Activity: GIS/GPS Geocaching

Content or Curriculum: National 4-H, Geocaching.com

Date: ongoing


Activity: Robotics

Content or Curriculum: National 4-H Eco Bot Challenge, Junk Drawer Robotics and NXT Robotics

Inputs: 4-H agents, KY4-H Foundation supports county programs through SET grants, SET grants for software, materials, State staff for SET trains volunteers and county staff in SET programs, local schools, organizations and business

Date: ongoing


Activity: Energy

Content or curriculum: Wired for Wind, NEED

Inputs: 4-H agents, KY4-H Foundation supports county programs through SET grants, SET grants for software, materials, State staff for SET trains volunteers and county staff in SET programs, local schools, organizations and business

Date: ongoing


Activity: Physics

Content or curriculum: Motion Commotion, Physics Zoo

Inputs: 4-H agents, KY4-H Foundation supports county programs through SET grants, SET grants for software, materials, State staff for SET trains volunteers and county staff in SET programs, local schools, organizations and business

Date: ongoing


Activity: TechXcite Activities

Content or curriculum: TechXcite curriculum

Inputs: 4-H agents, KY4-H Foundation supports county programs through SET grants, SET grants for software, materials, State staff for SET trains volunteers and county staff in SET programs, local schools, organizations and business

Date: ongoing


Activity: Ag in the Classroom

Content or curriculum: Acres of Adventures, Ag in the classroom

Inputs: 4-H agents, KY4-H Foundation supports county programs through SET grants, SET grants for software, materials, State staff for SET trains volunteers and county staff in SET programs, local schools, organizations and business

Date: ongoing


Activity: Biotechnology Camp

Content or curriculum: A Crime, A Clue and You

Inputs: 4-H agents, KY4-H Foundation supports county programs through SET grants, SET grants for software, materials, State staff for SET trains volunteers and county staff in SET programs, local schools, organizations and business

Date: ongoing


Activity: Tech Takeover

Content or curriculum: Style Engineers

Inputs: 4-H agents, KY4-H Foundation supports county programs through SET grants, SET grants for software, materials, State staff for SET trains volunteers and county staff in SET programs, local schools, organizations and business

Date: summer



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