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| 4021 - 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 46 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about animal science (Common Measures – SC 1) |
| 4021.2) | 233 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about plant science (Common Measures – SC 2) |
| 4021.3) | 200 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about environmental science (Common Measures – SC 3) |
| 4021.4) | 298 |
Number of youth who indicated they like science a lot or a little (Common Measures – SC 6) |
| 4021.5) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated yes or sort of to having a job that uses science (Common Measures – SC 7) |
| 4021.6) | 298 |
Number of youth who indicated that, through 4-H, they learned new things about science (Common Measures – SC 16) |
| 4021.7) | 0 |
Number of youth who talked about how science can be used to solve everyday problems in 4-H (Common Measures – SC 18) |
| 4021.8) | 58 |
Number of youth who have shared their science related project with others (Common Measures – SC 19) |
| 4021.9) | 46 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming |
| 4021.10) | 200 |
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources |
| 4021.11) | 298 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky |
| 4021.12) | 157 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming |
| 4021.13) | 38 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
The U.K., Cooperative Extension Service and Kenton County 4-H certified livestock volunteers plan and execute the educational meetings required for livestock participants in Kenton County. Cooperative Extension surveys conducted in 2011, 2015, and 2018, re-affirmed the importance of youth learning about livestock and animal health by raising market and production animals. Although the number of farms and average size of farms in Kenton County continues to steadily decline according t
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
The Kentucky Extension Community Assessment facilitated by the Kenton County Cooperative Extension staff in 2018 identified multiple issues related to youth and the environment around them. Referencing discussions held with local 4-H volunteer leaders and members of the SCS Board, and local school system personnel, a new pollinator lesson was created to educate 4-H members about pollinators in their environment. NGSS Appendix J – Science, Technology, Society and the Environment
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
The Kentucky Extension Community Assessment Report for Kenton County was conducted in 2018 and data published in 2019. The Kenton County summary highlighted five top priority issues identified by community respondents and there were 3 top priorities in each issue category quantified by the respondents and data analysts. Referencing the minutes and reports among 4-H volunteers, the County 4-H Council, County Extension Council, and the Expansion and Review committee; the 4-H livestock
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
Kenton County Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Agent – Kelley; surveyed teachers in 3 Kenton County school districts at the end of each school year beginning in 2009 (12 years continuous reaching approximately 3600 youth and presenting 1152 programs) requesting the evaluation of 4-H Natural Resource school program lessons. The 2019 Ky CES Community Assessment for Kenton County specifically identified the Kenton 4-H Natural Resources school program lessons as an important c
