UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Are you looking to introduce your kids to computer science in a fun, hands-on way? Each year, 4-H and other partners launch a National Youth Science Day (NYSD) challenge that gives kids ages 8-14 the opportunity to learn… Read More
On your mark, get set, BUILD! The InZombiacs 4-H Robotics club in Marion County is looking for new members for the upcoming year! This specialty 4-H club is geared toward middle and high school students with an interest… Read More
Back to school, fall, and everything that comes with it is just around the corner! Pinellas County 4-H has a TON of great events coming up, with something for everyone.
STEM in the Workforce STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. However, STEM encompasses much more than just these components. The Florida Department of Education classifies STEM programs based upon four occupational clusters: computer technology,… Read More
Star Wars Science June 5-7, 2018 Lake County 4-H will be hosting a Jedi Master event. This day camp is open to Jedi/4-H youth in grades 3-6. During Star Wars Science Camp, youth will explore extraterrestrial experiments to provide… Read More
As youth development educators, we are always trying to find new ways to incorporate more “teachable moments” into our lessons to broaden the learning experience of our students. In addition, we are always trying to integrate science related… Read More
Paving the Way for Careers in Agriculture An annual report released by The STEM Food and Ag Council states there is a shortage of youth agricultural professionals and a need for new professionals trained in STEM fields. The… Read More
Join Brevard County 4-H for our annual 4-H Youth Fair & Market Poultry Auction on Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office in Cocoa! This event is free and open to… Read More
What is “STEAM”? Science, technology, engineering, agriculture (or art!), and math! It is important that youth have opportunities to engage in these fields, as they instill critical thinking, curiosity, global engagement, and the confidence to change the world… Read More
A review of Ballard (2017) Growing up in 4-H, I saw myself as a real scientist. I took water quality samples for LakeWatch, informed fellow 4-H youth about deadly amoeba in Florida lakes, and used bug collections to… Read More
