Lyon County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
4031.1) 35

Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves

4031.2) 25

Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices

4031.3) 6

Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves

4031.4) 150

Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food



Success Stories

Building STEAM for Female Acceptance in Male Dominated Careers

Author: Angie York

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) careers have long been dominated by males.  According to Lee Martin (2015) the Maker Movement is a grass roots effort by artisans, teachers, and others who see the significance of adding sewing, woodworking, and electronics hobbies into STEAM classrooms.  By having students complete hands on projects in a class room setting, Martin believes learners will better understand how objects work therefore increasing their knowledge and

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