Boone County CES

Title:

4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology

MAP:

Life Skills and Diversity

Agents Involved:

Paul Adkins

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum

Situation:

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.

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:Youth will increase interest and engagement in science,engineering and technology.
Indicator: Number of youth who create a display or object related to SET and can explain what they have learned
Method: Pre and post evaluation will be administered.
Timeline: Summer 2017

Intermediate Outcome: Youth will demonstrate and share new abilities in science, engineering and technology with others.
Indicator: Number of youth who conduct/participate SET activities outside of school.
Method: Verbal evaluation in the beginning, followed by a program/activity at the end to younger 4-H'ers utilizing the skills they have learned.
Timeline: May/June 2017

Long-term Outcome: Youth will choose a career path in science,engineering or technology subject matter.
Indicator: Number of youth who use knowledge and skills from 4-H science, engineering and technology in daily life.
Method: Complete a verbal evaluation with the 4-H'er as a senior.
Timeline: Summer 2017

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Elementary, Middle, and High school students

Project or Activity: Host National Youth Science Day (NYSD) experiments 

Content or Curriculum: National 4-H SET Curriculum

Inputs: 4-H Teens; Extension Staff & Resources; Volunteers

Date: Fall 2017

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