IN SCHOOL 4-H STEM CLUB IN BAXTER COUNTY
Extension Education
Billie Collins
CES Agent 4-H
U of A Division of Agriculture - Cooperative Ext. Service
MOUNTAIN HOME
Abstract
\r\n The need to educate our youth about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) is a tremendous responsibility of county agents. Over the past decade Arkansas has seen a decline in students pursuing degrees in these fields. 4-H provides many opportunities for school age children to experience STEM programs in the classroom that are conducive to the State Mandates of Student Learning Expectations. These avenues are designed to encourage elementary students to pursue further knowledge in STEM. One example is the 4-H STEM Club at Hackler Intermediate School in Mountain Home. At the beginning of the year, 4th grade students are given information about the club and are encouraged to take the materials home for their parents to read. Students showing an interest are selected by their teacher to participate in the club based on their behavior during the first month of school. Club members elect officers during the first meeting and are given journals to record each experiment throughout the year. Educational impacts of this club are measured through discussion questions at the end of each experiment and journal completion. Evaluations will continue throughout the life of this program and I would like to share this information with other agents in the NACAA.
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Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC
This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.
A poster file has not been provided
Authors: B.J. Majors
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Majors, B. 4-H Agent, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Arkansas, 72653