Teens Lead in 4-H Computer Science
As you watch the skill video below, think about these questions:
- Can you connect to any of Fiona’s experience? What do you have in common?
- How can teen leaders or enrich the learning experience?
Now that you’ve watched the video, reflect on what you saw and post your responses.
- What can you do to help young people experience computer science and develop leadership?
Explore Engineering Practices
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Keep Youth Interacting
STEM activities are engaging, interactive and hands on experiences for youth. But what happens when members of a group are not interacting? In this video, pay close attention to how the facilitators work with a group if members become disengaged. Listen to the supportive but firm voice of the adult, as she re-directs the group. Pay special attention to how staff listen, maintain a supportive attitude, and model effective collaboration skills.
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Linking My Experiences to Societal Needs
Watch as Gauri, the frontline staff member, helps the youth connect the activity to prior knowledge, experiences and societal needs and strategize how you might do this as well.
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Using Museum Experiences to Inform Marble Ramp Design
Youth explore hands-on museum exhibits to learn about force and motion and then apply their scientific knowledge as they engineer their own marble ramps.