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Tools of the Trade 4-H SET Overview By Kathleen Koch Extension Educator Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Why do we need to focus on SET? Did You Know? Youtube.com


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SLIDE 1 Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service is an equal access/equal opportunity institution.

Tools of the Trade

4-H SET Overview

By Kathleen Koch Extension Educator

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Why do we need to focus on SET?

  • Did You Know?

– Youtube.com Video – Search “Did you know?”

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So what does it all mean?

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What is Science?

Science..."knowledge and understanding"

  • Science is when people try to

understand the world and nature by

  • bserving things and doing

experiments.

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Process of Science Inquiry

  • Ask a question
  • Plan and conduct an investigation
  • Use simple equipment or tools to gather

data.

  • Use data to create an explanation.
  • Communicate investigation and

explanations.

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What is Engineering?

Engineering..."conceptualization and design"

  • Engineering is taking the science we

know, the math we know, and experiences we have had and using these to create something that benefits society.

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Engineering Process

  • Identify the need.
  • Research the need.
  • Develop possible solutions.
  • Select the best solution.
  • Construct a prototype.
  • Test and evaluate the solution.
  • Communicate the solution.
  • Redesign.
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What is Technology?

Technology..."tools and applications"

  • Technology is the process of turning

something in nature into something we want or need. Technology is not just computers, TVs, and cell phones!

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Technology Process

  • Identify a problem.
  • Propose a solution.
  • Implement a solution.
  • Evaluate the product or design.
  • Communicate the solution.
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How is 4-H implementing SET?

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One Million New Scientists. One Million New Ideas.TM

  • For over 100 years, 4-H has been at the

forefront of teaching youth about science, engineering, and technology.

  • 4-H National Youth Science Day is an

important annual part.

  • Goal of attracting one million new youth to

science, engineering and technology programs by the year 2013.

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4-H National Youth Science Day

www.4-h.org/NYSD

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Additional 4-H Programs

  • Robotics- Huntington County
  • GPS/GIS- Hendricks County
  • Remote Control Aviation- Boone County
  • 1/16th Model Tractor- Hamilton, Clinton

County

  • Junior Master Gardner Program
  • Mission to Mars
  • And More!
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Now it’s Your Turn

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The Power of the Wind

How Does a Pinwheel Use Wind Power? Activity pg 14-15 How do we observe and measure the wind? Activity pg 10-11

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In 2008, 4-H National Science Day Experiment “Helpful Hydrogels” was adopted out of this curriculum Recommend activities:

  • No-Drip Diapers
  • Packing Peanuts
  • Pumpkin Pie in a Bag
  • Grape Lighting
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How do you think you will incorporate SET into your 4-H program?

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Presentation Sources

  • National 4-H www.4-h.org/NYSD
  • eXtension

http://www.extension.org/pages/Science%2C_Engine ering%2C_%26_Technology_for_Youth

  • Tools of the Trade II: Inspiring Young Minds to be

SET Ready for Life! By University of California and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

  • The Power of the Wind, National 4-H Curriculum

08384

  • Acres of Adventure, 4-HCCS BU-08330
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Thank You for Participating!

Contact information:

Kathleen Koch 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator Hamilton County kkoch5@purdue.edu 317-776-0854