Nelson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4071 - Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum
4071.1) 234

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

4071.2) 267

Number of youth who follow scientific methods when making decisions

4071.3) 105

Number of youth who do SET activities outside of school

4071.4) 112

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



Success Stories

ProBots

Author: Marsha Hagler

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

ProBots

Kentucky 4-H recognizes a strong background in science, technology, engineering and mathematics can benefit young people, not only as they progress through school but as they enter the job market. In 4-H, our educators work to help youth develop an understanding of a variety of STEM-related disciplines. 4-H robotics is a popular STEM offering. Robotics projects can range from junk drawer robots, which teach young people basic robotic construction using everyday items, to robots so large the

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Code Your World

Author: Marsha Hagler

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

Code Your World

Over 50% of Nelson County students receive free or reduced price school meals.  The most recently posted school assessment testing (2016-2017) shows that 50% of elementary school and 61% of middle school student perform at the novice and apprentice level for math. This is higher than the state average.  In response, Nelson County 4-H and the two of the  Kentucky 4-H Science, Engineering and  Technology(SET) Board members partnered with 29 classrooms teachers at 5 elementary a

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