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





4071 - Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum
4071.1) 545

Number of youth who use knowledge and skills developed from 4-H science, engineering and technology programs in daily life

4071.2) 556

Number of youth who follow scientific methods when making decisions

4071.3) 333

Number of youth who do SET activities outside of school

4071.4) 70

Number of youth who create a display or object related to SET and can explain what they have learned



Success Stories

Wearable Technology

Author: Kimberly Whitson

Major Program: Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum

Kentucky ranks 47th in the nation for the number of scientists in the work force, according to the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation. A key to producing more scientists is to introduce youth to the wonders of science and technology at an early age. Local teachers and Extension Council members identified science, engineering and technology as needed  programs in the county.The 2017 National Youth Science Day experiment, Incredible Wearables, empowers youth to explore the world of (

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