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Marshall County CES

Title:
STEAM for Youth
MAP:
Youth in Science
Agents Involved:
LDM
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
4-H Youth Development Programming
Situation:

Growth in the world of science, engineering & technology happens daily. This growth has also led to:

* Shortage of people to fill technology & related fields

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

* Under-representation of women and minorities in STEM careers (1).

* Need for knowledgeable workforce to operate, service and maintain advancing robotic manufacturing and production technology

[(1) NSF Grant: GSE/EXT: National Girls Collaborative Project:

Advancing the Agenda in Gender Equity for Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics, Grant No. HRD-0631789.]


Youth experience formal education in schools which includes SET & mathematics area, No Child Left Behind (course content, testing, tutoring provided in schools). 4-H non-formal experientially based programming addresses science ability (process) and science anchors (content) under guidance of trained (scientifically able) mentors, reaches diverse populations; an increased awareness of SET skills, content, and career possibilities increases engagement of youth is STEM careers.

(* 4-H Science 101: Development, Delivery and Assessment of 4-H Science Programs. ©2009 National 4-H Council. All Rights Reserved. Permission to use for educational purposes.)

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-Hers 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.

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Audience: Marshall County 4-Hers and Students / Purchase Youth Village Residents

Project or Activity: 4-H Robotics

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Robotics, 4-H Communications, etc

Inputs: Marshall County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, Kentucky 4-H Specialist for STEM

Date: 2019-20


Audience: Marshall County After-School & CFS/NCCA Club Members/Students / Purchase Youth Village Residents

Project or Activity: School Enrichment Programs, 4-H Club Lessons and/or Day Camp Activities

Content or Curriculum: 4-H "Exploring Our Environment" or "Acres of Agriculture"

Inputs: Marshall County 4-H Youth Development Agent, Extension Assistant, Marshall County 4-H Teen volunteers

Date: 2019-20


Audience: Marshall County After-School & CFS/NCCA 4-H Club Members / Marshall County Students / Purchase Youth Village Residents

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

Content or Curriculum: 4-H NYSD Lesson

Inputs: Marshall County 4-H Agent & Extension Assistant, 4-H Teen Volunteers

Date: Fall 2019


Audience: Marshall County 5th Grade Students

Project or Activity: Farm & Home Safety Day

Content or Curriculum: Bicycle, ATV and Lawn/Tractor Safety

Inputs: NRCS, Marshall County Conservation District, local ATV dealer representatives, tractor roll over demonstrator, and other participating agencies/organizations.

Date: Fall 2019


Audience: Marshall County Youth

Project or Activity: Tech Day Camp

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Aerospace Curriculum & TechXCite Modules

Inputs: Marshall County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, Kentucky 4-H Specialist for STEM, Extension Assistant, Marshall County 4-H Teen & Adult Volunteers

Date: Spring Break or Summer 2020

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