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