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





4071 - Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum
4071.1) 15

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

4071.2) 555

Number of youth who follow scientific methods when making decisions

4071.3) 300

Number of youth who do SET activities outside of school

4071.4) 555

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



Success Stories

ATV safety

Author: Marsha Hagler

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

Kentucky consistently ranks within the top six states for ATV related death in the nation. The 4-H ATV Safety project is a tool that Cooperative Extension employees, volunteers and cooperating partners can use to educate youth of the risks associated with ATV use and provide them with the skills and knowledge to prevent ATV accidents and unsafe driving habits.Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts:  mas

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ProBots

Author: Marsha Hagler

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

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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Incredible Wearables

Author: Marsha Hagler

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

4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD) is the world’s largest youth-led science experiment. Every year thousands of youth take part in the National Science Challenge focusing on important STEM topics and issues.Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts:  mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity.  This project fosters mastery by encouraging youth to learn more about scientific experimentation a

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