Science, Engineering and Technology becoming meaningful in the lives of YouthPlan of Work

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Leslie County CES

Title:
Science, Engineering and Technology becoming meaningful in the lives of Youth
MAP:
Engaging Youth in Science
Agents Involved:
Vicki R. Boggs
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Agriculture
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Science, Engineering, and Technology
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Volunteer Development
Situation:

According to the Council on Postsecondary Education, jobs in science, engineering, and technology are essential for the economic prosperity of Kentucky’s citizens and communities. These disciplines fuel innovation, per capita income, and the creation of 21st century jobs. Despite these benefits, Kentucky continues to perform poorly when compared with other states. Kentucky ranks 47th in the number of scientists and engineers and 41st in the number of science and engineering occupations. With demand for scientists accelerating and student interest in these fields dwindling, action must be taken to ensure both our state and our nation remain competitive in research, innovation, and technology. A key to producing more scientists is to introduce youth to the wonders and explorations of science and technology at an early age.

Long-Term Outcomes:

-An increased interest in science, engineering, and technology among youth.

-Science, engineering, and technology concepts are incorporated into everyday living.

-Youth will explore related careers and enroll in courses to prepare them for these careers.

-Performance on state and national standardized tests in related subjects will increase.

Intermediate Outcomes:

-Adopt and use new methods or improved technology in everyday life.

-Youth will partner with adults to identify and address issues using scientific inquiry.

-Youth will participate and/or compete in science, engineering, and technology related projects and programs.

-Youth will develop at-home, community or container gardens to increase access to affordable, nutritious foods for their family.

Initial Outcomes:

Youth will be able to define scientific terms.

-Youth demonstrate basic knowledge of biotechnology, rocketry, circuitry, gardening, and other SET fields.

-Youth will be able to program a robot to complete specific, useful tasks.

-Youth can identify the life cycle of various animals, including horses and chickens.

-Youth’s opinions, motivation and excitement toward science, engineering, and technology will positively change.

Evaluation:

Long-term Outcome: Increase in science, engineering and technology among youth.

Indicator: Increase in number of individuals pursuing SET careers and enrolled in SET classes.

Method: Observation; Data analysis

Timeline: Ongoing


Intermediate Outcome: Science, engineering, and technology practices are adopted as part of everyday living.

Indicator: Increase  number of individuals adopting new practices and changing behaviors.

Method: Observation; Written and verbal evaluations; Individual reports

Timeline: July 2020-June 2021


Initial Outcome: Gaining knowledge, new opinions and aspirations in regards to science, engineering, and technology fields.

Indicator: Acquisition of knowledge, skills, opinions, and aspirations.

Method: Observation; Written and verbal evaluations; Individual reports

Timeline: July 2020-June 2021




Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Youth (Grades 6-8)

Project or Activity: 4-H Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences (NRESci) Academy

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Natural Resources Curriculum; 4-H SET Curriculum

Inputs: 4-H Agent; 4-H program Assistant; Extension Specialists; Extension Volunteers

Date: July 2020-June 2021


Audience: Youth (Grades 4-6)

Project or Activity: 4-H Science Explorers Program

Content or Curriculum: 4-H SET Curriculum; National 4-H Youth Science Day program materials

Inputs: 4-H Agent; 4-H Program Assistant; Extension Specialists; Teacher/ School Volunteers

Date: September 2020-May 2021


Audience: Youth and Community all ages, targeting (Grades 4-8)

Project or Activity: 4-H/Ag. Gardening

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Natural Resources Curriculum; Ag Resources; Junior Master Gardeners Curriculum

Inputs: Extension Staff; School and Extension Volunteers

Date: July 2020 -June 2021


Audience: Youth (Grades 3 & 4)

Project or Activity: 4-H Chick Incubation Project

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Poultry Curriculum and related materials

Inputs: 4-H Agent;  4-H Program Assistant; Extension Staff and Teacher/School Volunteers

Date: Spring 2021


Audience: Youth (Grades 3-12)  Also Adults

Project or Activity:  4-H Horse Club

Content or Curriculum:  4-H Approved Livestock/Horse Curriculum

Inputs: 4-H Agent; Certified Livestock Volunteers, Parents; Community and Extension Volunteers, Extension Specialists and Specialists in the Field

Date:  July 2020-June 2021







Success Stories

2021 Virtual Chick Incubation Success Story

Author: Dawna Peters

Major Program: Agriculture

2021 Virtual Chick Incubation Success Story

Success Story: 2021 Virtual Chick IncubationWritten By: Dawna Jace Peters, 4-H Youth Development Agent for Leslie County COVID-19 shut down our in-school programming which led to virtually programming. In 2021 we did our first ever Virtual Chick Incubation in Leslie County. All schools within Leslie County were made aware of the Virtual Chick Program via social media, newsletters, and email. A series of interactive lessons were taught via Nearpod. Nearpod is an online tool that uses slide-b

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