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This 4-H project is designed to help you explore the world of science, engineering, and technology. Science is a way for us to look at and try to understand the world around us. Being scientific involves being curious, observing, asking questions about how things happen and learning how to discover answers. Be a part of the future! Challenge your mind by exploring the world around you with hands-on science experiments and solve problems using engineering design principles and the latest technology. The sky's the limit - design a robot to clean your room, test a local stream for pollutants, or become an astronaut.
Are You Into It?
- Develop an interest and understanding of science, engineering and technology.
- Develop problem solving and logical reasoning skills.
- Develop knowledge and skills related to specific topics of interest.
- Improve communication and teamwork skills by working the way scientists and engineers do - in teams.
- Develop responsible attitudes about science and how science relates to the real world and people's lives.
- Gain experience in problem solving and decision-making using science process skills.
Science is a way for us to look at and try to understand the world around us. Being scientific involves being curious, observing, asking how things happen, and learning about how to find answers.
Aerospace
If you are aiming for the stars set your sites on Aerospace. Reach for the stars with astronomy or learn how to get there with rocketry and flight. To find great ideas and resources for getting into this topic check out http://aerospace.iowa4h.org/.
Biological & Chemical Sciences
It is probably good chemistry for you to explore Biological & Chemical Sciences. Learn about life and the chemistry of your world through agriculture, medicine, biotechnology, genetics, critters (large and small), and engineering. To find great ideas and resources for getting into this topic check out http://biological.iowa4h.org/.
Computers & Networking
Geek your projects with Computers & Networking. Get connected with hardware and software explore the digital side of life by building computers or using them for gaming, staying connected, and building virtual worlds. To find great ideas and resources for getting into this topic check out http://computers.iowa4h.org/.
Digital Storytelling
Tell your story or the story of others with Digital Storytelling. Discover the “how” of the video making process and the technology that makes it possible. Zoom in on animation, video production, editing, sound production, image manipulation, and telling a great story. To find great ideas and resources for getting into this topic check out http://storytelling.iowa4h.org/.
Digital Storytelling Fair Exhibits Tip Sheet (color or B/W pdf)
Earth & Climate
If the changing planet is on your charts, then exploring Earth & Climate should be on your radar. Focus on issues ranging from geology to climate change and find out what everyone is talking about. To find great ideas and resources for getting into this topic check out http://earth.iowa4h.org/.
Environment & Sustainability
It makes sense to go green with Environment & Sustainability. It is all about making the earth a better place to live. Learn about plants, animals, habitats, environmental issues, or discover how you can live more sustainably with personal, agricultural, renewable energy, and conservation technologies. To find great ideas and resources for getting into this topic check out http://environment.iowa4h.org/.
Environment/Sustainability Fair Exhibits Tip Sheet (color or B/W pdf)
Geospacial Mapping Technologies
If you know where you are and where you are going Geospatial Mapping (GPS/GIS) should be on your map. Make your own maps and find your way using the technology and software that puts the world at your fingertips. To find great ideas and resources for getting into this topic check out http://geospacial.iowa4h.org/.
Mechanics & Design
Get your hands in it with Mechanics & Design. Design room cooling machine, build a green house for your garden, restore your dad’s muscle car, get your lawnmower mowing and your go-cart racing, wire a room, weld up a piece of art, and do it all with a focus on mechanical and architectural principles. To find great ideas and resources for getting into this topic check out http://mechanics.iowa4h.org/.
Mechanics & Design Fair Exhibits Tip Sheet (color or B/W pdf)
Robotics
Robotics is the way of the future that is here today. Robots are doing surgery, building cars, and serving us as we live complex lives. Build and program your own robots to solve the issues you face. To find great ideas and resources for getting into this topic check out http://robotics.iowa4h.org/.
Science in our Everyday Lives
If you live in the world today then you want to explore Science in our Everyday Lives. There’s science behind what we eat, how we clean, what we do, and how we live. Discover the science, do your own research and form your own conclusions. To find great ideas and resources for getting into this topic check out http://everydayscience.iowa4h.org/.
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Skills to Achieve Mastery
- To develop an interest and understanding of science, math, and technology.
- Learn skills and knowledge related to all areas of science, math, and technology.
- Learn to develop skills of problem solving and logical reasoning.
- Develop & practice science, engineering and technology abilities
- Explore science, engineering and technology concepts thru 4-H curriculum and projects
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