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| 4022 - Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4022.12) | 350 |
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) | 477 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky (KOSA) |
| 4022.2) | 435 |
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources (PRACTICE) |
| 4022.1) | 644 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming (PRACTICE) |
| 4022.18) | 350 |
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: Genaea Sarantakos
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, Ar
Author: Lucas Powell
Major Program: Natural Resources
Kentucky’s natural resources play an important role in our state’s social, economic, and environmental well-being. With our “learn by doing” mindset we brought Fayette County Youth outside of the classroom to learn more about our natural environment. During our Environmental Education Camp Program, we brought youth from multiple schools, both public and private, to one of our 4-H Camp facilities where they got the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning though a w
Author: Amanda Clark
Major Program: Natural Resources
The problemKentucky’s natural resources play an important role in our state’s social, economic, and environmental well-being.The educational program responseDeveloping 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 ch
