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| 4081 - 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4081.1) | 13 |
Number of youth who indicated they ask questions about how things work (Common Measures – SC 10) |
| 4081.2) | 13 |
Number of youth who indicated they take things apart to see how they work (Common Measures – SC 14) |
| 4081.3) | 13 |
Number of youth who indicated they come up with ideas to build new things (Common Measures – SC 10) |
| 4081.4) | 13 |
Number of youth who indicated they learned new things about engineering in 4-H (Common Measures – SC 10) |
| 4081.5) | 13 |
Number of youth who follow the scientific method when making decisions. |
| 4081.6) | 40 |
Number of youth use knowledge and skills they learned from 4-H SET programs in daily life. |
Author: Dora Centers
Major Program: 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology Core Curriculum
According to the US Berea of Labor and Statistics, the unemployment rate for Knott County, KY, as of October 2019 is 6.8%, compared to the statewide rate of 4.1%. Therefore, it is especially important to involve youth in 4-H SET learning opportunities since data suggest that at least 20 % of U.S. jobs require a high level of knowledge in any one STEM field (Rothwell, 2013). The 4 areas of competition are Core Values, Robot Design, Robot Games,
