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Parent Perceptions Of Outdoor Learning In The Kids In The Woods Program, Mary Mazyck, Michael Andreu, L. Annie Hermansen-Báez, M. David Miller
Parent Perceptions Of Outdoor Learning In The Kids In The Woods Program, Mary Mazyck, Michael Andreu, L. Annie Hermansen-Báez, M. David Miller
The Journal of Extension
Research shows that exposure to the outdoors is beneficial to children and can improve the learning experience for students. The Kids in the Woods program in Gainesville, Florida provides 6th grade students with opportunities to learn science through a series of outdoor activities during their regular science classes. The article reports on an evaluation of the Kids in the Woods program. We surveyed parents/guardians of students participating in the program to examine the impacts of the program and to better understand parent/guardian perceptions of the program and of outdoor learning in general. Results indicate that parents/guardians observed positive changes in …
Addressing Scientific Literacy In Oklahoma: The Stemist Program, Hannah Branscum, Jeff Sallee
Addressing Scientific Literacy In Oklahoma: The Stemist Program, Hannah Branscum, Jeff Sallee
The Journal of Extension
Scientific literacy is essential for success of youth and adults in the 21st century. In 2017, Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development initiated a fellowship program to address scientific literacy throughout Oklahoma: the STEMist program. Through this program, college students with a background or interest in science are recruited, trained, and sent to teach science workshops to youths at various educational events during the summer months. In its inaugural year, the program reached over 2,000 youths. The program addresses scientific literacy, aids in career readiness, and promotes 4-H to audiences previously unaware of the positive impact it can have on today's young …
Minnesota 4-H Science Of Agriculture Challenge: Infusing Agricultural Science And Engineering Concepts Into 4-H Youth Development, Joshua E. Rice, Bradley Rugg, Sharon Davis
Minnesota 4-H Science Of Agriculture Challenge: Infusing Agricultural Science And Engineering Concepts Into 4-H Youth Development, Joshua E. Rice, Bradley Rugg, Sharon Davis
The Journal of Extension
Youth involved in 4-H projects have been engaged in science-related endeavors for years. Since 2006, 4-H has invested considerable resources in the advancement of science learning. The new Minnesota 4-H Science of Agriculture Challenge program challenges 4-H youth to work together to identify agriculture-related issues in their communities and to work with local experts, using scientific and engineering principles, to devise real solutions for those issues. The Minnesota 4-H Science of Agriculture Challenge program has the potential to change the way scientific and engineering principles are integrated into 4-H youth development programming.
Building Teen Futures With Underwater Robotics, Michael L. Wallace, William M. Freitas
Building Teen Futures With Underwater Robotics, Michael L. Wallace, William M. Freitas
The Journal of Extension
Preparing young Americans with science and technology skills has been on the forefront of educational reform for several years, and Extension has responded. Robotics projects have become a natural fit for 4-H clubs, with members' experiences ranging from using Lego® Mindstorms® and other "purchase and assemble" robotics kits to building and programming robots from raw materials. This article addresses one such club's impacts on educational engagement, career trajectory, and life skills development. An annotated resource list for engaging youth in building underwater robots is provided in the Tools of the Trade article "Resources for Underwater Robotics Education" in this issue …
Resources For Underwater Robotics Education, Michael L. Wallace, William M. Freitas
Resources For Underwater Robotics Education, Michael L. Wallace, William M. Freitas
The Journal of Extension
4-H clubs can build and program underwater robots from raw materials. An annotated resource list for engaging youth in building underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) is provided. This article is a companion piece to the Research in Brief article "Building Teen Futures with Underwater Robotics" in this issue of the Journal of Extension.
Participant Comfort With And Application Of Inquiry-Based Learning: Results From 4-H Volunteer Training, Heidi Haugen, Anne Stevenson, Rebecca L. Meyer
Participant Comfort With And Application Of Inquiry-Based Learning: Results From 4-H Volunteer Training, Heidi Haugen, Anne Stevenson, Rebecca L. Meyer
The Journal of Extension
This article explores how a one-time training designed to support learning transfer affected 4-H volunteers' comfort levels with the training content and how comfort levels, in turn, affected the volunteers' application of tools and techniques learned during the training. Results of a follow-up survey suggest that the training participants experienced increases in comfort with guiding inquiry-based learning and achieved high levels of application of the tools and techniques presented during the training. The data indicate that providing participants with opportunities during training to experience tools and build skills by practicing techniques helps them more effectively guide learning in the future.
Fitting The Framework: The Stem Institute And The 4-H Essential Elements, Jeff Sallee, Gina G. Peek
Fitting The Framework: The Stem Institute And The 4-H Essential Elements, Jeff Sallee, Gina G. Peek
The Journal of Extension
Extension and 4-H youth development programs are addressing a shortage of scientists, engineers, and other related professionals by promoting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This case study illustrates how the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program trained youth-adult teams to design and implement STEM projects. The STEM Institute incorporated the 4-H Eight Essential Elements to structure programming. Using the Essential Elements framework helped ensure quality STEM programming, participant retention, and successful community projects lead by youth leaders. The most successful projects were youth driven and adult facilitated, used local partners, and took time to develop.
Louisiana 4-H Seeds Of Service School Gardens: A Descriptive View, Melissa Cater, Janet Fox, Bobby Fletcher Jr
Louisiana 4-H Seeds Of Service School Gardens: A Descriptive View, Melissa Cater, Janet Fox, Bobby Fletcher Jr
The Journal of Extension
Louisiana 4-H Seeds of Service School Gardens, a K-12 Learn and Serve Grant program, provides a descriptive view of how school gardens along with classroom instruction link curriculum to outdoor classrooms. The purpose of the process evaluation was to describe curriculum implementation fidelity, reach of the gardening program to participants, use of garden product, program materials, and teacher characteristics, mediating intervention impact on study outcomes. Eighty-seven percent of classrooms planted vegetable gardens, with a focus on science and math, using the Junior Master Gardener™ curriculum. It was found that school gardens can be effective in supporting classroom curriculum.