Extension
It Starts With Us
SET Education
Science Engineering and Technology
Adkins, Lucas
Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum
It is nearly impossible to find a career in today’s modern world that does not incorporate technology in some form of fashion. Even farming today is infused with technological advances such as GPS/GIS and more. Technology is something that is here to stay and shows no signs of slowing down. Likewise, it is imperative that youth learn to develop skills in technology so that they can utilize those skills in our ever changing technologically advanced society, So that the have the tools needed to stand out in this competitive job market.
Youth will develop an understanding of basic Science, Engineering and Technology.
Youth will develop and learn to apply basic skills in rocketry.
Youth will develop and learn to apply basic skills in electrical circuits and how electricity works and affects their everyday lives.
Youth will be instructed in basic physics and aerospace curriculum.
Youth will learn basic rocket science and how to apply it to build a model rocket.
Youth will learn the basic of drone use and how it can apply to real world applications.
Youth will discover the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit.
Youth will learn the role of Science, Engineering and Technology in the lives and why it is important to them.
Youth will be challenged to engage in research that will greatly increase their knowledge in the area of Science, Engineering and Technology.
Outcome: Youth will develop an understanding of basic Science, Engineering and Technology.
Indicator: School clubs, School enrichment
Method: Pre and Post evaluations
Timeline: September 2017-May 2018
Evaluation:
Outcome: Youth will develop and learn to apply basic skills in robotics.
Indicator: School clubs, School enrichment
Method: Pre and Post evaluations
Timeline: September 2017-May 2018
Evaluation:
Outcome: Youth will develop and learn to apply basic skills in rocketry.
Indicator: School clubs, School enrichment, Day Camp
Method: Pre and Post evaluations
Timeline: September 2017-May 2018
Evaluation:
Outcome: Youth will develop and learn to apply basic skills in electrical circuits and how electricity works and affects their everyday lives.
Indicator: School clubs, School enrichment,Day camps
Method: Pre and Post evaluations
Timeline: September 2017-May 2018
Audience: Youth ages 9-18
Audience: Youth ages 10-16
Project or Activity: 4-H Drone Discovery
Content or Curriculum: 4-H SET Rocketry Curriculum
Inputs: 4-H Agent, 4-H Adult Volunteers, Teachers
Date: September 2017-May 2018
Audience: Youth ages 10-16
Project or Activity: 4-H School Clubs
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Curriculum, Science in a nutshell
Inputs: 4-H Agent, 4-H Adult Volunteers, Teachers
Date: September 2017-May 2018
Author: Trent Adkins
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
On October 12th Pulaski County 4-H hosted its first Safety Day. Over 690 eighth grade students from the northern and southern middle schools were in attendance. Students visited eight stations where they learned about topics ranging from livestock, electrical, tractor, wildlife, and ATV safety, to first aid, and drug and alcohol prevention. We worked with several community partners to put together the safety day, the local EMS and Sheriff’s department were there to teach the students, as w
