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| 4021 - 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 40 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about animal science (Common Measures – SC 1) |
| 4021.2) | 10 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about plant science (Common Measures – SC 2) |
| 4021.3) | 450 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about environmental science (Common Measures – SC 3) |
| 4021.4) | 300 |
Number of youth who indicated they like science a lot or a little (Common Measures – SC 6) |
| 4021.5) | 20 |
Number of youth who indicated yes or sort of to having a job that uses science (Common Measures – SC 7) |
| 4021.6) | 450 |
Number of youth who indicated that, through 4-H, they learned new things about science (Common Measures – SC 16) |
| 4021.7) | 130 |
Number of youth who talked about how science can be used to solve everyday problems in 4-H (Common Measures – SC 18) |
| 4021.8) | 14 |
Number of youth who have shared their science related project with others (Common Measures – SC 19) |
| 4021.9) | 4 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming |
| 4021.10) | 4 |
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources |
| 4021.11) | 450 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky |
| 4021.12) | 55 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming |
| 4021.13) | 18 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
While agricultural classes are offered in many high schools across Kentucky, there has been a void of educating and preparing young individuals on in-depth step by step farming endeavors. Furthermore, farming has often been considered a career where only minimal education is needed to take care of animals and/or the land, it has contrarily evolved into a very prestigious occupation that requires countless hours, enormous expenses, and great risks. When managed efficiently, signi
