Caldwell County CES

Title:

Science, Engineering & Technology Education for Tomorrows Leaders

MAP:

Empowering Youth for the Future Through SET

Agents Involved:

Shane Bogle, Rhonda Jewell, Ashley White

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

4-H Youth Development Programming

Situation:

According to Kentucky's STEM ED Report Card, jobs in science, engineering and technology are essential for ensuring America's economic growth and national security. During the next decade the demand for scientists and engineers is expected to increase at four times the rate of all other occupations. However, today's high school students overall are not performing well in science and math and fewer and fewer of them are pursuing degrees in technical fields. A key to encouraging more youth to explore careers in science related fields is to expose them to science at an early age.

Kentucky 4-H SET offers youth the opportunity to learn scientific research techniques, responsible practices and innovative technologies that positively address science, engineering and technology issues. 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.
*Youth will be better prepared for college and have a greater chance to succeed.

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

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Youth will learn new skills in 4-H science, engineering and technology.
Indicator: Number of youth who use knowledge and skills from 4-H SET in daily life.
Method: Evaluation from year to year
Timeline: On-going

Intermediate Outcome: Youth will demonstrate and share new abilities in science, engineering and technology with others.
Indicator: Number of youth who create a display or object related to SET and can explained what they have learned.
Method: Observation
Timeline: On-going

Long-term Outcome: Youth will utilize the scientific method to solve problems in their daily life.
Indicator: Number of youth using the scientific method when making decisions.
Method: Observation and survey
Timeline: On-going

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Caldwell County Middle School  6th Graders

Project or Activity: NYSD experiment during National 4-H Week in October

Content or Curriculum: NYSD Curriculum

Inputs: Project resources, teen mentors, council funds, NYSD In-service

Date: October 2017

Audience: Caldwell County 5th graders

Project or Activity: Careers in Science Job Fair

Content or Curriculum:

Inputs: Volunteers, donations from civic organizations, Ag/ Science vendors

Date: Spring 2018

Audience: Middle school and high school students

Project or Activity: Aerospace Camp

Content or Curriculum:

Inputs: Volunteer pilots, airplanes, volunteers, 4-H agents,

Date: June 2018

Audience: 4th Grade Students 

Project or Activity: Owl Pellet Study

Content or Curriculum: Internet Resources

Inputs: Agent, teachers

Dates: April 2018

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