Success StoryAg STEM Programs Builds Interest
Ag STEM Programs Builds Interest
Author: Casey Townsend
Planning Unit: KSU Administration
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
Plan of Work: 4-H Youth Development - Science, Engineering, Technology, Natural Resource and Agriculture
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
An Ag- STEM program was conducted with 14 male students from Leestown Middle School. The program focused on Aquaponics, building hydroponic units and additional STEM activities. Before participating in the program 50% of the youth indicated they were interested in learning more about STEM projects and 85.71% afterwards. Additionally, 50% of the students expressed interest in learning more about STEM careers verses 78.57% afterwards.
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