Author: Tanya Dvorak
Major Program: Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum
The state of Kentucky's agricultural education programs in high schools have several career pathways in which students may choose to emphasize. One career pathway is the agribiotechnoloy pathway, which is only taught in 10 schools in Kentucky. Due to the nature of future STEM careers being unknown, agribiotechnology courses in high school play an important role in enhancing students’ perspectives and learning experiences in the fields of STEM. Since there is no current agribiotechnolog
The U. S. Department of Commerce declared that science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) occupations are growing at a 7.2% quicker rate than other occupations. STEM employees play a critical role in the sustained growth and sustainability of the U. S. economy. Thus, STEM education is key for creating the next generation of innovators to fulfill future STEM jobs. To help increase the STEM literacy of 4-H teens, a series of two days of three hour hands-on workshops (six total hours) was tau
Author: Marsha Hagler
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
Author: Virginia Harper
In 2017-2018, support and technology interest has enabled a variety of Calloway County 4-H Robotics endeavors. Two thousand five hundred dollars from United Way and eleven thousand dollars from the Area Technology Center Board gave the First Robotics Competition Team the start up money needed for their season. The Robo-Racers will also have a location within the Area Technology Center where they can meet and practice. This is an exciting time as all the competition
Author: Anna Meador
Solar Eclipse CampDue to the rareness of the 2017 solar eclipse, Allen County 4-Her’s gained the opportunity to completely Solar Eclipse Camper, Dustin Hayes, tries his hand at the rock wall during his Low & High Ropes Course Class.immerse themselves in an one of a kind experience integrating both NASA space science learning and adventurous camping at West Kentucky 4-H Camp. Youth attending this special summer camp received the chance to combine our exciting camp classes like High
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
Author: Torey Earle
Leadership development, career exploration, decision-making skills, youth voice and personal development are important parts of the Kentucky 4-H Youth Development program and are offered through state 4-H Teen Leadership Boards. In its third year, the Kentucky 4-H SET Leadership Board, nine youth from Extension Districts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 have worked to expand their reach and demonstrated strong leadership and programming skills.Major accomplishments this year include:Hosting the Kentucky 4-H Rob
The following is taken from the Session 7 presentation on SET Abilities during the 2012 4-H Science eAcademy:“Recent research suggests that learning science requires fluency in multiple aspects of conceptual understanding, practices of science, and identification with the scientific community. While 4-H programs have historically emphasized the development of science process skills (which refer to measurable behaviors and transferable abilities reflective of processes involved with scienti
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
Author: Chanda Hall
After school and summer is a time that a lot of Jefferson County Students forget about school education and exercise poor eating habits. In efforts to change those habits, Jefferson County 4-H partnered with Kennedy Elementary Family Resource Center and Sowing Seeds with Faith Summer Camping Program, offering Science in the Kitchen Day Camp.Science in the Kitchen is a merger of two Kentucky 4-H Core Curriculums, Family & Consumer Science and Science Engineering and Technology. We had a total
Author: Catherine Webster
The Simpson County 4-H Agent partnered with the Simpson County Schools Community Education Director to host a Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Camp for 4th-6th grades during Spring Break. Eighteen youth participated in the two day camp that involved six community partners including the Simpson County Jail, Simpson County Sheriff's Department, Franklin Police Department, Simpson County Coroner's Office, Circuit Court Clerk, and Circuit Court Judge. Camp activities included a police d
Author: Timothy Stombaugh
Engine technology is rapidly changing with the advent of new electronic controls and environmental regulations. High School vocational agriculture teachers need to be able to stay current with new developments to insure that their programs are relevant. A workshop was developed to increase teachers’ knowledge of modern engine technology. The teachers that participated were very excited to implement new ideas about performing simple engine performance tests in their classrooms.
It always challenging to find ways to engage youth in STEM related activities. A new project on Remote Control Tractor Pulling is being developed that engages students in some very practical mathematical concepts. The excitement of a pulling competition will get the students excited about the project. As they work through the curriculum that is being developed, they will learn basic concepts of power, torque and speed; energy storage and power to weight ratio; vehicle balance; friction and tract
Author: Renata Farmer
Technology is a growing field in the job market and it touches most every part of our daily lives. Statistics show that there is a shortage of people to fill this field. With the 4-H Science, Engineering & Technology program, Knox County 4-H has helped to develop the skills needed to advance in an increasing demand for knowledge in technology. In 2010, Knox County 4-H was awarded $10,000 in grant funding to establish a Robotics Club. In 2018,Kentucky
Author: Kindra Jones
Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts: mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity. Grayson County 4-H provided opportunity in this recently during Spring Break by offering 4-H Rocketry Day Camp to youth of the county. By working with state specialist for SET (Science, Engineering, and Technology), the agent was able to provide educational activities for Mastery by encouraging youth to develop skills relate
Author: Alison Johnson
Science, Engineering, and Technology curriculum is becoming increasingly sought after in Kentucky. Schools in the area are starting to focus lessons on these three subjects. Unfortunately, some Hispanic youth are unable to benefit from the Science, Engineering, and Technology curriculum because they belong to migrant families that travel around for seasonal work and are not in one area for an extended period of time. The Scott County Cooperative Extension Office decided to hold
Author: Brandon Darst
According to Excerpt from Home-School Relations: Working Successfully with Parents and Families Henderson and Berla (1994), "the most accurate predictor of a student's achievement in school is not income or social status but the extent to which that student's family is able to: Create a home environment that encourages learning, express high (but not unrealistic) expectations for their children's achievement and future careers, and become involved in their children's educati
Author: Patrice Thompson
Success Story 3/28/2018 Patrice Thompson “Robotics Team Work” In the past, Maupin Elementary prided themselves onimplementing technology in their curriculum and specializing as a technologycentered school. Upon a change of administrators, Maupin moved away fromintegrating technology in their curriculum and as a result their students fellbehind academically. After visiting the school and offering 4-H STEM programming, the FRYSC (Family Resource & Youth Services
