Print
E-mail
Comment
Rate
4-H Announces New Science Initiative
4-H, America’s largest youth development organization serving 6 million young people worldwide, announced that it offers a solution to challenges posed in the National Academy of Sciences’ report Rising Above the Gathering Storm. The report calls for an ambitious national program to address the need for increased math and science education at all levels. 4-H’s science initiative, “One Million New Scientists. One Million New Ideas.” (TM), has the ultimate goal of engaging one million new youth in 4-H science, engineering and technology programs by the year 2013. In South Dakota the goal is 10,000.
Kathryn Reeves, 4-H/Youth Development Specialist from the SDSU Cooperative Extension Service says, “South Dakota 4-H is very excited to contribute toward the national goal of developing one million new scientists and engineers in the next five years. Our robotics program helps kids develop analytical thinking skills as they work through a variety of challenges. We will continue our focus on helping kids learn how to think and problem solve, using a variety of curricula from the fields of engineering, animal and plant science, computer science, foods and nutrition, environment, robotics, aerospace and geography.”
To complement its science, engineering, and technology curriculum, 4-H announced a new national initiative named “4-H National Youth Science Day.” This annual signature event, which will take place this year on October 8th during National 4-H Week, will feature a “National Science Experiment” – a designated science activity that will engage youth across the country. 4-H will be encouraging all 6 million 4-H youth plus parents, teachers and students nationwide to participate in this event. Details of the experiment can be found at www.sd4hfoundation.org.
Kathryn Reeves, 4-H/Youth Development Specialist from the SDSU Cooperative Extension Service says, “South Dakota 4-H is very excited to contribute toward the national goal of developing one million new scientists and engineers in the next five years. Our robotics program helps kids develop analytical thinking skills as they work through a variety of challenges. We will continue our focus on helping kids learn how to think and problem solve, using a variety of curricula from the fields of engineering, animal and plant science, computer science, foods and nutrition, environment, robotics, aerospace and geography.”
To complement its science, engineering, and technology curriculum, 4-H announced a new national initiative named “4-H National Youth Science Day.” This annual signature event, which will take place this year on October 8th during National 4-H Week, will feature a “National Science Experiment” – a designated science activity that will engage youth across the country. 4-H will be encouraging all 6 million 4-H youth plus parents, teachers and students nationwide to participate in this event. Details of the experiment can be found at www.sd4hfoundation.org.
 |
 |
|
| Medusahead | Creekstone BSE Case: Latest Rulings And A “New Test” Development |
Article Rating
Reader Comments
Submit a Comment
We encourage your feedback and dialog, all comments will be reviewed by our Web staff before appearing on the Web site.
Not registered yet?
