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| 4081 - Science, Engineering, and Technology | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4081.1) | 425 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about science, engineering, or technology projects (KOSA) |
| 4081.2) | 461 |
Number of youth who participated in project, activity, or event for science, engineering, and technology projects (PRACTICE) |
| 4081.3) | 125 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
| 4081.4) | 5 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
Author: Casey Townsend
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
On August 11, 2020, approximately 13 school teachers were trained on how to implement a robotics program at Holy Trinity School. A series of 12 questions were asked pertaining to their comfort levels before the WeDo program vs afterwards on a 5 star scale. The teachers' comfort level for the WeDo information was 3.27 stars before vs 4.73 after, comfort level with the materials was 4.0 stars before vs 4.73 start after, and the We Do lessons learned was 3.55 stars before vs 4.55 after. &
Author: Casey Townsend
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
A hydroponics program was conducted at the Brighton Center in Newport, KY for over the course of 8 weeks. It was led by 5 youth and 1 Program Leader, Yovani Velasquez. They continue to learn about the STEM aspects of soilless systems. 2 heads of Spinach, 5 heads lettuce and 1 Swiss Chard were grown to donate as a service learning project. There are still seedlings left, so they are making improvements from the data that was gathered the first go round. #n
Author: Casey Townsend
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
A six week program took place at Holy Trinity School in Newport, Kentucky with lead STEM Teacher Susan Bier and 30 youth participants. Their comfort level to describe how to program a robot was rated 3.27 stars before the program and 3.8 stars after the program took place. Youth rated 3.23 for their desire to learn more about careers in robotics, coding and programming.
Author: Casey Townsend
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
Starting on November 11, 2020 5 youth were taught about the basics of hydroponics. One youth began to research how to incorporate recipes from Tower to Table. Including creating a salad bar, putting basil on pizza and Kale chips.
Author: Casey Townsend
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
Youth continue to build on their skills as Plant Scientists @YLD Brighton Center. 10+ Youth and Program Leader, Yovani Velazquez are doing their thing cleaning the Tower Garden to prepare it for strawberry season. The #StrawberryProject is #inspired by the #youth. Wish us a #happy growing. #4hgrowshere ??
Author: Casey Townsend
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
On June 15, 2021, approximately 12 youth were taught a lesson by a 4-H and Horticulture Agent on pollination using WeDo Lego Robotics and the Campbell County Extension Educator Garden. A series of 2 questions were asked with follow-up statements to measure their comfort levels before the program vs afterwards on a 5 star scale. The youth's comfort level to describe how to code or program a robot was 2.82 stars before vs 4.22 afterwards, their comfort level to describe
