4H: Addressing Americas Critical Need in Science, Engineering

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4-H Addressing Americas Critical Need in
Science, Engineering Technology
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4-H 100 Years Cutting-Edge Practical
Science Hands-On Exploration Linked to
University Research Connected to Social Skill
Development
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At present America faces a significant
challenge.
At present America faces a significant
challenge. Young people are not prepared with
the necessary science, engineering, technology
and workforce skills for the 21st century.

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4-H is in a unique position to help 5.9
Million youth Multiple delivery
modes Experiential science model Willing
university educators
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Goal 1 million new youth in Science,
Engineering Technology by 2013
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Objective Increase science, engineering and
technology knowledge, skills competencies Strat
egy Provide opportunities for hands-on scientific
learning and discovery in 4-H clubs
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4-H Mission Mandates

• Identified by National 4-H Headquarters and
  aligned with efforts of USDA, CSREES LGUs
• Clearly articulate program priorities
• Provide a framework to organize and focus program
  development, management, and evaluation and
• Leads to stronger and more effective youth
  programs, staff and volunteer development,
  evaluation, and financial human resource
  support.

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SET Guiding Principles

• Programs in the context of positive youth
  development
• Mastery, Independence, Belonging, Generosity
• Programs are based on National Standards
• National Science Education Standards content
  and abilities/behaviors
• 4-H SET involves Youth/Adult Partnerships
• 4-H SET is delivered in a variety of settings and
  locations and involves diverse audiences

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How do we address 4-H SET as a system?

• Professional Development
• Competencies
• Intentional Facilitation Strategies
• Community-Based Implementation

• Curriculum
• Rubric - guidelines
• Intentional Learning Opportunities
• Land Grant Development

• Evaluation
• Begin with the End in Mind- Logic Model
• Start where you are in your programming
• Be Outcome based

• Professional Development
• Competencies
• Intentional Facilitation Strategies
• Community-Based Implementation

• Curriculum
• Rubric - guidelines
• Intentional Learning Opportunities
• Land Grant Development

• Evaluation
• Begin with the End in Mind- Logic Model
• Start where you are in your programming
• Be Outcome based

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4-H Science, Engineering TechnologyCurriculum

• Curriculum and Support Materials Released
• The Power of Wind Filmmaking Studio
• 8 Vodcasts 20 Afterschool /Home
• Curriculum In Development
• Exploring Your Environment
• Butterfly Wings
• Engineering for Sustainability

• Theres No New Water
• Teaming with Insects
• Climate Change

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Revised PD from Pam will go here
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Eval from Jill will go here
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Partnerships

• National/Federal level partnerships are intended
  to assist state and county professionals.
• Examples of current partnerships
• Lemelson-MIT
• National Association of Rocketry
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Initiatives on the Horizon

• Addressing overall water challenges in the
  U.S.
• Revised robotics and rocketry curricula and
  learning resources
• Renewed focus on animal and plant sciences
• Expanding 4-H SET in urban areas.

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4-H SET in Urban CommunitiesThree Year Plan
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Urban Communities Survey

• Demographics
• Interest in Project
• Delivery Modes
• Curricular Areas
• Programming Descriptions
• Keys to Success
• Strongest Needs

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Respondents (139)

• 139 respondents (local 4-H professionals working
  in a community of 50,000 or more)

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Population of Cities (139)
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Summary from Survey

• Significant interest in pilot programs, urban
  committee, and mentoring opportunities.
• 2/3 4-H Afterschool, ½ summer day camps, 1/5
  campus-based
• Nearly 40 or more in energy, robotics, digital
  filmmaking/photo., GPS/GIS, and engineering.
• Partnerships are overwhelmingly seen as key to
  successful urban 4-H SET programs.
• Hands-on, experiential, relevant, and engaging
  programming is seen as key to success.

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Why Youth Filmmaking?

• Curriculum that combines science with leadership
  and civic engagement.
• From 4-H SET in Urban Communities Survey
  Strongest Needs
• 4-H Filmmaking Studio.
• 40 survey respondents currently programming in
  filmmaking and/or photography.
• Potential for Teens as Teachers.
• Sharing, program celebration, and recognition.

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For more information

• Visit http//sites.google.com/site/4hsetonline/Ho
  me
• Under Resource Documents
• 4-H SET in Urban Communities (PDF)

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4-H SET A Foundation for the Future