“In the 21st century, scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important as we face the benefits and challenges of both globalization and a knowledge-based economy. To succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabilities in STEM to levels much beyond what was considered acceptable in the past.” (National Science Foundation)

Bourbon County 4-H continues to incorporate more SET programming.  In  2018-2019 school year, students engaged in two SET school enrichment/school club programs.  4-H'ers in all 4th and 5th grade classrooms in the community explored engineering by working through challenges using Snap-Circuit sets.  In groups of 2-3, students built circuits that created a result such a song playing, light lighting up, horn blowing, fan turning.  The other program was  building structures, with blocks, through written challenges, This allowed for planning, organization, creativity and trouble shooting. Students really enjoyed this and most exhibited amazing trouble shooting at the end. They were able to go back and analyze what worked, what didn't and how they would proceed given the task again