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Stem Professional Development For Youth Workers: Results Of A Triangulated Study, Melissa Pearman Fenton, Leslie Hawley, Saundra Wever Frerichs, Kathleen Lodl Jan 2019

Stem Professional Development For Youth Workers: Results Of A Triangulated Study, Melissa Pearman Fenton, Leslie Hawley, Saundra Wever Frerichs, Kathleen Lodl

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

To increase the quality of informal science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning opportunities, many youth development professionals working in out-of-school time (OST) programs need professional development focused on facilitating these types of activities. Nebraska Extension developed an open-access repository of resources that support an ongoing, blended approach to STEM professional development for youth workers. The current study evaluated the impact on staff, programs, and youth achieved by implementing Click2Science resources in sites at a large youth serving organization. Data sources included site or program director/coordinator and frontline staff perceptions about their experiences during the professional development events, observations of …


4-H 402 Water Riches For Youth : Educator Workbook Oct 2015

4-H 402 Water Riches For Youth : Educator Workbook

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 402: Water riches for youth educator workbook with learning activities.


4-H 405 Water Riches For Youth : Technical Expert Workbook Oct 2015

4-H 405 Water Riches For Youth : Technical Expert Workbook

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 405: Water Riches for Youth technical expert workbook with learning activities.


4-H 354 4-H Council Resource Handbook Oct 2015

4-H 354 4-H Council Resource Handbook

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 354: 4-H Council Resource Handbook. This handbook contains information about the 4-H program including council structure, developing educational programs, finance and resource development information, and policy and legislation information.


4-H 356 Nutrition, Fitness And Youth, Linda S. Boeckner Oct 2015

4-H 356 Nutrition, Fitness And Youth, Linda S. Boeckner

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 356: Nutrition, Fitness and Youth. This extension contains information about fitness and nutrition including food choices, self-image, exercise, and how to be a wise consumer.


4-H 396 Water Riches For Youth : Leader's Guide Oct 2015

4-H 396 Water Riches For Youth : Leader's Guide

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 396: Water Riches activity book offers instruction through printed materials, group discussion, videos and laboratory discoveries.


4-H 357 Guide For Evaluating Livestock Showmanship Contests : Beef, Sheep, Swine, Doyle R. Wolverton Jul 2015

4-H 357 Guide For Evaluating Livestock Showmanship Contests : Beef, Sheep, Swine, Doyle R. Wolverton

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Nebraska Cooperative Extension 4-H 357: Guide for Evaluating Livestock Showmanship Contests. This guide provides an outline of various desirable showmanship practices and the relative importance of each.


4-H 316 The Green Food Factory : A 4-H School Enrichment Project May 2015

4-H 316 The Green Food Factory : A 4-H School Enrichment Project

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 316: The Green Food Factory. This extension contains information about plant anatomy and physiology, production and processing of soy and dry beans, and marketing strategies for dry and soybeans.


4-H 277 Hamster : Part Of The Nebraska 4-H Small Animal And Pet Series Apr 2015

4-H 277 Hamster : Part Of The Nebraska 4-H Small Animal And Pet Series

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 277: Hamster- part of the Nebraska 40H small animal and pet series; pocket pet, finding out about your pet, choosing your hamster, choosing a house for your pet, feeding your pet, care and other management tips, your pets health, getting ready for the show, what’s next.


4-H 278 Pocket Pets : Part Of The Nebraska 4-H Small Animal And Pet Series Apr 2015

4-H 278 Pocket Pets : Part Of The Nebraska 4-H Small Animal And Pet Series

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 278: Pocket Pets- Part of the Nebraska 4-H small animal and pet series; Pocket Rats, Mice and rats- housing, feeding, handling, grooming, health care and future studies. Gerbils-housing, feeding, handling, breeding and health care. Getting ready for the show.


4-H 234 Fire Safety Education Fire Protection In Your Community Apr 2015

4-H 234 Fire Safety Education Fire Protection In Your Community

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 234 is part of Project 3 in the fire safety education program. It is about fire protection in your community.


A Multi-Tiered Approach To Evaluating A Nonformal Youth Development Program, Jill Walahoski, Suzanne Le Menestrel Jul 2012

A Multi-Tiered Approach To Evaluating A Nonformal Youth Development Program, Jill Walahoski, Suzanne Le Menestrel

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

It is essential for nonformal educational organizations to evaluate their programs and validate impact. However, despite recent pressures for accountability, nonformal settings often do not have shared assessment measures or expectations. Further, many nonformal programs are complex and encompass a broad range of educational settings and methods. Evaluation strategies must respond to a more learner-centered approach to education and be responsive to local needs, but they must also be designed with an appropriate level of methodological rigor. This paper describes the efforts of the National 4-H Science Initiative to develop and administer a multi-tiered evaluation that effectively documents impact through …


Examining Youth Camping Outcomes Across Multiple States: The National 4-H Camping Research Consortium (Ncrc), Barry Garst, Allison Nichols, Jill Martz, Niki Nestor Mcneely, Laura Bovitz, Denise Frebertshauser, Martha Garton, Suzanne Le Menestrel, Jill Walahoski Apr 2011

Examining Youth Camping Outcomes Across Multiple States: The National 4-H Camping Research Consortium (Ncrc), Barry Garst, Allison Nichols, Jill Martz, Niki Nestor Mcneely, Laura Bovitz, Denise Frebertshauser, Martha Garton, Suzanne Le Menestrel, Jill Walahoski

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

The impact of residential camp participation is needed for camps focused on a variety of outcomes including education, summer fun, prevention, and youth development. One system, the Cooperative Extension Service, conducts 4-H residential camps in most states nationwide every year. These camps, though offering educational enhancement and fun activities, are focused on youth development, incorporating a framework called the essential elements of positive youth development. The National 4-H Camping Research Consortium (NCRC), a group of Extension specialists and county-level educators, designed and piloted assessment tools for 4-H camps that can be used at any camp that focuses on youth development. …


Pairing Educational Robotics With Geospatial Technologies In Informal Learning Environments, Bradley Barker, Neal Grandgenett, Gwen Nugent, Viacheslav I. Adamchuk Jul 2010

Pairing Educational Robotics With Geospatial Technologies In Informal Learning Environments, Bradley Barker, Neal Grandgenett, Gwen Nugent, Viacheslav I. Adamchuk

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Educational robotics, when paired with geospatial technologies and taught in an informal educational environment, can be an innovative strategy to teach youth about science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) concepts. However, little is known about the true effects on conceptual knowledge and associated attitudes. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the shortterm effects of a series of five-day summer robotics/geospatial camps held in Nebraska. The study was conducted at six diverse locations and consisted of a five-day 4-H camp experience. The study examined the experiences of 147 youth between the ages of 10 and 15. A pretestposttest quasi-experimental design …


Engaging Youth In The Curriculum Development Process With Technology: The Nebraska State 4-H Youth Curriculum Committee, Michelle J. Garwood, Patricia Fairchild Apr 2010

Engaging Youth In The Curriculum Development Process With Technology: The Nebraska State 4-H Youth Curriculum Committee, Michelle J. Garwood, Patricia Fairchild

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Technology is changing the way youth learn and lead. This paper illustrates a successful case study of a program that actively engaged youth in the decision-making process through the use of an online community and virtual conferencing. Synergy was generated when the youth were mentored (virtually and in-person) by members of a parallel adult committee. Utilizing technology resources proved to be the key to building a vibrant, innovative and inclusive program that could overcome the barriers of time and travel constraints.


Examining 4-H Robotics In The Learning Of Science, Engineering And Technology Topics And The Related Student Attitudes, Bradley S. Barker, Gwen C. Nugent, Neal Grandgenett, Amy Hampton Apr 2008

Examining 4-H Robotics In The Learning Of Science, Engineering And Technology Topics And The Related Student Attitudes, Bradley S. Barker, Gwen C. Nugent, Neal Grandgenett, Amy Hampton

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Youths’ natural fascination and identification with robots make them an ideal teaching and learning platform. Robots would seem to be excellent hands-on tools to teach science, engineering and technology (SET) concepts. However, while research supports their use to increase interest and motivation, the effectiveness of robots to directly teach science, engineering, and technology concepts is less clear. The purpose of this study was to measure the effectiveness of a 4-H robotics program to support the learning of specific SET concepts and to examine related student attitudes towards science. This study compared the pretest and posttest scores on an assessment of …


Nebraska 4-H Household Technology And Interest Survey, Bradley S. Barker, Debra Kay Meier Jan 2006

Nebraska 4-H Household Technology And Interest Survey, Bradley S. Barker, Debra Kay Meier

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Nationally, 4-H has placed renewed emphasis in the areas of Science and Technology as a way to prepare youth for the 21st century workplace. Home access may become necessary to youth as they develop science and technology literacy via 4-H programs. A survey was sent to a random sample of 1,414 Nebraska families from a total population of 13,516. The survey examined the percentage of families that have access to computers and the Internet at home, computer components, use characteristics and specific areas of interest in science and technology. Results indicate that 96 percent of Nebraska 4-H families have access …


4-H 333 Wholesome Meat Animal Assurance Program Jan 1991

4-H 333 Wholesome Meat Animal Assurance Program

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 333: Wholesome Meat Animal Assurance Program. This circular is designed for young livestock producers. The emphasis of this program is on the moral and legal obligations each young livestock producer has in developing a wholesome and safe product for the human food chain.


4-H 261 4-H Model Rocketry : Leader's Guide Jan 1988

4-H 261 4-H Model Rocketry : Leader's Guide

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Extension Service 4-H 261: 4-H model Rocketry- Leader’s guide; Welcome, planning your 4-H year, selecting a model rocket, identifying parts of a model rocket, visiting a hobby shop, building a model rocket, sanding, sealing and painting a rocket, exhibiting a model rocket, discovering the air around us, identifying parts of a model rocket engine, discovering how a rocket engine works, testing a rocket for stability, selecting a launch site, having fun demonstrating, and launching a rocket.


4-H 263 Foods For The Future 2 Jan 1988

4-H 263 Foods For The Future 2

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Extension Service 4-H 263: Foods for the Future 2; what you will learn, what you will do, boiling water bath method, how to can peaches, canning tomatoes, making pickles, freezing vegetables, freezing everything else, how to keep an inventory, drying vegetables, and beef jerky.


4-H 288 Water Riches : Teacher's Guide Jan 1988

4-H 288 Water Riches : Teacher's Guide

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 288: Water Riches Teacher’s Guide: Consists of the history of Water Riches and four in depth Units


4-H 276 Guinea Pig : Part Of The Nebraska 4-H Small Animal And Pet Series, James Marquand Jan 1988

4-H 276 Guinea Pig : Part Of The Nebraska 4-H Small Animal And Pet Series, James Marquand

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 276: Guinea Pig- Part of the Nebraska 40H small animal and pet series; Members project background, general project guidelines, planning your project, getting started on your project, the history of the guinea pig, breed selection, housing and equipment, feeding and watering, care and management tips, disease and sanitation, breeding, preparing for the show, record keeping and what is next.


4-H 269 Baking Is Fun!, Linda S. Boeckner Jan 1987

4-H 269 Baking Is Fun!, Linda S. Boeckner

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Extension Service 4-H 269: Baking Is Fun; Kitchen review, Do I like baked products, closer look at ingredients, the world of cookies, Welcome to biscuit baking, time for drop batters, let’s wrap it up and baking skills.


4-H 280 Tropical Fish : Part Of The Nebraska 4-H Small Animal And Pet Series Jan 1987

4-H 280 Tropical Fish : Part Of The Nebraska 4-H Small Animal And Pet Series

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

4-H 280: Tropical Fish is about the tropical fish product in 1988.


4-H 156 The History Of 4-H In Nebraska, John D. Orr Jan 1985

4-H 156 The History Of 4-H In Nebraska, John D. Orr

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service 4-H 156: The history of 4-H in Nebraska; E.C. Bishop, boy’s and girl’s club work, cooperative extension service a commitment to people, Nebraska state 4-H conference, national 4-H conference, camping, fairs and shows, international 4-H, University of 4-H club, state leaders, new generations-new projects, Nebraska Association for 4-H development, great moments in 4-H history, and the 4-H is people.


4-H 173 Teens: Shopping Smart : Consumers And Clothing Purchases Leader's Project Guide, Rose Marie Tondl, Janet Wilson Jan 1985

4-H 173 Teens: Shopping Smart : Consumers And Clothing Purchases Leader's Project Guide, Rose Marie Tondl, Janet Wilson

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service 4-H 173: Leader’s project Guide Teens shopping smart—consumers and clothing purchases; objective—shop with an organized list and avoid impulse buying, know why you’re buying an item and thus make more satisfying decision evaluate one’s wardrobe and determine what items are needed to fit into overall wardrobe that is planned within one’s budget and lifestyle, analyze advertising as an information source, evaluate different sources of sellers of clothing items, analyze and use labels as a sources of information, apply clothing selection criteria in making judgments about clothing and personal appearance, evaluate the workmanship characteristics, quality suited to …


4-H 172 Teens : Shopping Smart Consumers And Clothing Purchases - Member's Activity Packet, Rose Marie Tondl, Janet Wilson Jan 1985

4-H 172 Teens : Shopping Smart Consumers And Clothing Purchases - Member's Activity Packet, Rose Marie Tondl, Janet Wilson

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service 4-H 172: Teens Shopping Smart—consumers and clothing purchases member’s activity packet; resource list, wardrobe planning inventory, making a spending plan, the market place, mirror check, smart consumer—hidden words search, activity for “good workmanship”, comparison shopping trip, check the construction, proper fit of various garments, and mini-skit the birthday present.


4-H 142 4-H Presentations For A Purpose, C. Dean Johnson Jan 1984

4-H 142 4-H Presentations For A Purpose, C. Dean Johnson

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service 4-H 142. This circular is about presentations in the 4-H program which are specific to Nebraska.


1984 Annual Report Jan 1984

1984 Annual Report

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

1984 NE 4-H Annual Report. National 4-H news, the International 4-H Youth Exchange Program, program support, opportunities, and more.


4-H 133 Unit Iii Animal Health And Its Relationship To Our World : A Self-Study Course 4-H Veterinary Science, Duane Rice Jan 1983

4-H 133 Unit Iii Animal Health And Its Relationship To Our World : A Self-Study Course 4-H Veterinary Science, Duane Rice

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service 4-H 133. This is the third unit of animal health, and its relationship to our world. Topics include: environmental influence on animal health, the relation of animal health to public health, animal nutrition, the immune system, and what one can do at home.