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Science, Engineering & Technology

One Million New Scientists. One Million New Ideas.™

The United States is falling dangerously behind other nations in developing its future workforce of scientists, engineers, and technology experts. To ensure global competitiveness, we must act now to prepare the next generation of science, engineering, and technology leaders.

The 4-H Youth Development Program—with its direct connection to the research and resources of the Cooperative Extension System’s 106 land-grant universities and colleges— is strategically positioned to strengthen US global competitiveness and leadership.

4-H will address our nation’s critical challenge by preparing 1 million new young people to excel in science, engineering, and technology by 2013. Currently, 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology programs reach more than 5 million youth with hands-on learning experiences to encourage young minds and fill the pipeline of young leaders proficient in science. To read more about the National 4-H SET initiative visit the National 4-H site at www.4-H.org.

Louisiana 4-H offers many exciting programs and opportunities for youth to get involved in science, engineering and technology. From veterinary science to shooting sports science, engineering and technology principles are used. In 2008 middle school youth experienced the Louisiana Outdoor Science and Technology camp where they learned about robotics and rocketry, energy, wetlands, GPS, outdoor skills and forensic science. Teens participated in educational tracks and contests at the annual 4-H University in forensic science, outdoor skills, bio-engineering, aquaculture, automotive engineering, computer simulation, entomology, environmental conservation, forestry, horticulture, plant science, photography, fashion, and much more.

Programs

Environment and Outdoor Skills
Junior Master Gardener
Livestock
Youth Wetlands
L.O.S.T Camp
State SET Leadership Board
Robotics

Check with your local parish to find out about exciting local programs. Many parishes offer rocketry and robotic workshops, SET clubs for youth, weekend science camps, shooting sports clubs, marsh maneuvers and more.

Teachers, club leaders, 4-H members, and volunteers can find additional SET resources here.

Point Kids in the Right Direction

The benefits youth derive from the 4-H Shooting Sports program are described in this brochure.

National 4-H Shooting Sports

The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The National 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics.

Louisiana 4-H Robotics

Louisiana 4-H is using robotics to increase youth interest in science, engineering and technology. Several opportunitities are available for youth to participate in robotic workshops and camps.

4-H Filmmaking Studio

The Virtual 4-H Filmmaking Studio & Workshop, located at www.4-H.org/curriculum/filmmaking is the online space to find tools and resources about video production and “how to make your own film”.

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Fun at 4-H Fashion Camp

4-H Fashion Camp is a great opportunity for girls and boys to experience two days of learning and fun. While there, campers have fun participating in workshops that teach basic sewing techniques. Each year campers learn basic sewing techniques creating different projects and much more. Fashion Camp is also a great way to meet and interact with peers while learning challenging new sewing skills. Fashion Camp is a great way to have fun.

Star Doll Fashion Game

Help us by playing online in the fashion inspired world and completing the online survey. Stardoll is the largest online community for girls who love fashion, shopping, decorating, creativity, and making new friends from around the world. Members create their own MeDoll avatar, go shopping, dress up, decorate their suite, express themselves creatively and socialize with each other.

2010 Shooting Sports Handbook

New Shooting Sports Handbook is attached.

Seeds of Service Grant Sites

Here are links to the schools who are participating in the Louisiana 4-H Learn and Serve Gardening Grant. To find out more...

Seeds of Service Training Pictures Continued

The following are more pictures of the Seeds of Service Gardening Grant training.

Seeds of Service Training Pictures

The following are pictures from the training on the Lousisiana Seeds of Service Grant.

Louisiana 4-H Seeds of Service School Gardening Grant

“To grow kids by igniting a passion for learning, success and service through a unique gardening education.” Louisiana 4-H Seeds for Service School Garden Program is an interdisciplinary approach designed to educate youth while they serve serving their community. To find out more...

Seeds of Service Partners

The following have provided monetary and in-kind services to the Louisiana 4-H Seeds of Service Garden Grant.

Students focus on biofuels during National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10

Getting students excited about science is a big focus of National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10, 2009. Students across Louisiana and the country will be making ethanol, one of the most common biofuels in the United States.

Science Buddies

This Web site is designed primarily for science fair projects, but these activities also make great projects for 4-H science displays or science learning activities that relate to 4-H projects. Projects are by grade-levels so they’re age-appropriate. There are discussions about topics like scientific method, doing research and constructing a hypothesis. It also has an “Ask an Expert” feature.

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