Extension
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| 4022 - Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4022.12) | 100 |
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) |
| 4022.11) | 420 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky (KOSA) |
| 4022.2) | 420 |
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources (PRACTICE) |
| 4022.1) | 420 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming (PRACTICE) |
| 4022.18) | 100 |
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: Eric Comley
Major Program: Natural Resources
In an on-line piece developed by Pacific Oaks College (PCO), PCO created a list of the benefits of young people being outside. This list has all of the traditional outcomes expected from time spent away from traditional classrooms and in the grasp of the environment. Expected benefits include higher achieving academic performance, child development (which includes imaginative play and relationship development with playmates), health benefits, and brain development. The final expected outcome was
Author: Eric Comley
Major Program: Natural Resources
Developing experiences for youth to engage with the natural world in new and educational ways is one way Kentucky 4-H can distinguish itself as an organization geared towards positive youth development. Especially important is exposing youth to unfamiliar or novel environments or species. Alongside environmental education, any chance youth audiences can be challenged to develop life skills or soft skills allows 4-H to invest in the next generation of citizens. With these two goals in mind,
