Growing STEM Learning Opportunities With Agriculture

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Abstract

Our lives are completely immersed in science and technology. People with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills are better consumers of science and technology and may become the next scientist or engineer whose work makes a big difference in people’s lives. For more than a century, the 4-H program has engaged youth in STEM activities by providing outreach from the land grant university system to youth through learning opportunities such as out-of-school time programs. This engagement has traditionally provided a focus on agricultural science, electricity, mechanics, entrepreneurship, and natural sciences. Today, 4-H has grown to include rocketry, robotics, biofuels, renewable energy, computer science, environmental sciences, and more.

Keywords:

• Informal Education
• General Science
• Instructional Materials
• Learning Progression
• Life Science
• STEM

Internet Resources

https://extension.umn.edu/projects-and-more/4-h-agronomy

Notes on contributors section

Brian McNeill ([email protected]) is an extension educator at the University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Youth Development in Morris, Minnesota.

Kirstin R. Koch ([email protected]) is a local extension educator at the University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Youth Development, Stevens County in Morris, Minnesota.

Becca Turnquist ([email protected]) is a local extension educator at the University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Youth Development, Swift County in Benson, Minnesota.

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Brian McNeill

Brian McNeill ([email protected]) is an extension educator at the University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Youth Development in Morris, Minnesota.

Kirstin R. Koch

Kirstin R. Koch ([email protected]) is a local extension educator at the University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Youth Development, Stevens County in Morris, Minnesota.

Becca Turnquist

Becca Turnquist ([email protected]) is a local extension educator at the University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Youth Development, Swift County in Benson, Minnesota.