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Engaging Youth in 4-H Robotics League for STEM Learning

Join the 4-H Robotics League in Washington County for experiential learning in science, engineering, and technology. Get involved in competitions, earn awards, and build leadership skills through club activities. Adult leaders can support youth in exploring robotics and preparing for the Regional Qualifier Event.

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Engaging Youth in 4-H Robotics League for STEM Learning

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  1. 4-H Robotics League Washington County

  2. What is 4-H? • Experiential Learning – making meaning from direct experience • 96% of youth who participate in 4-H go onto post-secondary education • 4-H Science Mission: • One million new scientists. One million new ideas by 2013 in science, engineering and technology.

  3. What do 4-H Clubs do? • Each club has a primary focus for meeting – ours is Robotics • These areas are built into a 4-H club: • Service • Citizenship • Leadership • Science • Club talks • Healthy living • Awards • Fair entries • Portfolios

  4. Getting Started • USU Extension Office will provide these items to get started: • Flags ($25) • Tables ($75) • Robot kits ($345) • Laptops, if needed ($500+) • Clubs will need to fundraise to obtain their own supplies in the long run: • Merit badge clinics

  5. Getting Started • Meetings can be held at: • Homes • Churches • Community centers • Cost of 4-H: $10 per year for membership/insurance

  6. Meetings • Clubs should meet at least once per month • Usually from August – May (9-10 months a year) • Elect Club Officers – Pres, VP, Secretary, Historian • Start with the pledge • Have a team building activity • Learn the science

  7. Challenge Nights • Competitions once a month (or every other month) • Youth demonstrate what they’ve learned • Placement challenge • Sensor challenge • Movement challenge • They progress in rank: Cadet, Captain, Commander • Receive awards • Earn the BSA Robotics merit badge

  8. June 7, 2012 Regional Qualifier Event @ Sunrise Ridge Intermediate School 8am-2pm Each team will need their own Robot for this event as well as the challenge kit.

  9. Portfolios • Youth organize what they learn in 4-H into a portfolio • Portfolios track the learning of the youth • Worth over $20,000 in scholarships • Support positive youth development • Enter into Washington County Fair

  10. Clubs Need Adult Leaders • 1 Adult Leader is needed for each club • 2-4 other Adult Leaders are needed for support and coordination meetings and events • USU provides training and support for volunteer leaders

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