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It Starts With Us
Science Education
STEM
McCarty
Science, Engineering, and Technology
Leadership
Local Food Systems
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, 2017 STEM Jobs Update, Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workers help drive our nation’s innovation and competitiveness by generating new ideas and new companies. For example, workers who study or are employed in these fields are more likely to apply for, receive, and commercialize patents. STEM knowledge also has other benefits; while often very specialized, it can be transferred to a wide variety of careers, particularly management occupations, while increased technology in the workplace means that, to handle non-repetitive tasks, workers need the critical thinking and technical skills that come with STEM training. In the United States, there were nearly 8.6 million STEM jobs in 2015, an increase of 10.5% from 2009 while non-STEM occupations grew only 5.2% in that same period. (Fayer, 2017) and STEM occupations are projected to grow by 8.9 percent from 2014 to 2024, compared to 6.4 percent growth for non-STEM occupations (Noonan, 2017). Keeping these opportunities in mind, the Menifee County 4-H Youth Development Program strives to increase STEM literacy among youth in Kentucky to help fill the need for a diverse pool of STEM literate individuals to meet expanding job opportunities.
Youth will increase the number and diversity of individuals pursuing education opportunities and careers in STEM related fields.
Youth will use new methods or improved technology.
Youth will express interest in STEM Careers.
Youth will be engaged in STEM related activities.
Youth will increase their awareness of opportunity to contribute their stem skills to society.
Outcome: Club Activities
Indicator: Projects Completed
Method: 4-H Common Survey
Timeline: At the end of program year
Audience: 4-Hers
Project or Activity: After School
Content or Curriculum: EV3, Ozobots, etc
Inputs: Robots and Agents
Date: 2023-2024
Project or Activity: 4-H Day Camp
Content or Curriculum: Robots at camp
Inputs: Robots and volunteers
Date: 2023-2024
Audience: School Clubs
Project or Activity: Monthly meeting for 3rd, 5th, and 7th grade
Content or Curriculum: Science
Inputs: Agent, Leaders, volunteer
Date: 2023-2024
Project or activity: Science Fair
Content or Curriculum: KYSEF
Inputs: Teacher, Agent
Date: Fall 2023
Audience: Cloverbud
Project or Activity: Monthly Meetings
Content or Curriculum: Science
Inputs: Agent, Leaders, volunteer
Date: 2023-2024
Project or Activity: Cloverbud Day Camp
Content or Curriculum: Science
Inputs: Agents, Leaders, and volunteers
Date: July2023
Author: Mary Lawson
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Few if not many families go without electric during the winter months, some year-round. Menifee County Family and Consumer Science agent and SNAP NEP senior assistant set out to have a one-day outdoor cooking program that teaches 5th grade youth how to safely cook outside using an open fire pit, a cast iron Dutch oven, and the ingredients of the meal we cooked together. Partnering with 4-H and Menifee Central elementary school, this cooking outdoor program allowed for 100% of attending 5th grade
Author: Mary McCarty
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
Electricity powers our homes and businesses. According to Trade Nations, Careers in the trades span a variety of industries that are all rapidly evolving. With technology, communication, transportation, and energy all changing by the day, tradespeople are some of the most smart and informed professionals in their fields. Careers in the electrical trade can provide students with a strong set of skills. 7th graders at Menifee Central participate in the new 4-H program during
Author: Mary McCarty
Major Program: Leadership
As young people turn five years old, they can enter the world of 4-H as a Cloverbud. Little do their guardians and themselves know that 4-H will make the next 14 years fly by. Those 14 years allow youth to experience many opportunities under the supervision of a positive youth role model. Some of those opportunities may be going to 4-H Camp, showing livestock, or giving a ham speech. The opportunity to track these experiences through a KY 4-H Achievement Application lets
