Why SET?
America presently faces a significant challenge - young people are not prepared with the necessary SET workforce skills to compete in the 21st century (Rising Above the Gathering Storm, 2006)
4-H is working towards a solution. With its direct connection to the Cooperative Extension Service's cutting-edge research and resources of the nation's 106 land-grant universities and colleges, 4-H provides youth with hands-on learning experiences that foster exploration, discovery and passion for the sciences.
Posted at 01:43PM Oct 30, 2007 by Linda in SET
ND 4-H SET for the Future Training
Extension Staff, 4-H volunteers and older youth are invited to attend the ND SET for the Future training in Bismarck on November 28 & 29. This training is designed to offer those attending an opportunity to learn more about the ND SET (Science, Engineering and Technology) program. They will also learn how they can incorporate SET into many of the current 4-H projects and programs.
Topics to be covered during this training include: Geocaching, Blogging, Mapping, Energy, Robotics, youth favorite Places, Google Earth, USA Photomaps and much more!! It will be packed with fun hands on activities and learning experiences.
The training will start with lunch at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 28 and end at 12 noon on Thursday, November 29. Registration is $25 for Extension staff and $15 for 4-H volunteers and older youth thanks to a grant from Monsanto. Those counties that register a team of 2 or more before November 5 will receive an additional SET resource that they can take back to their county and use to teach others. To register call Holly at 701-231-9218 before November 13.
Rooms are being held at the Doublewood Inn in Bismarck. Please call 701-258-7000 by November 13 to reserve a room.
Posted at 11:24AM Oct 30, 2007 by Linda in SET | Comments[1]