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Down-to-earth projects to better understand our planet, the moon, Mars, and beyond

4-H Opportunities with NASA. Down-to-earth projects to better understand our planet, the moon, Mars, and beyond. 4-H and NASA: Natural Partners. 4-H Nationwide youth and volunteer network Focus on science, service, skills for life Learning-by-doing delivery systems.

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Down-to-earth projects to better understand our planet, the moon, Mars, and beyond

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  1. 4-H Opportunities with NASA Down-to-earth projects to better understand our planet, the moon, Mars, and beyond

  2. 4-H and NASA: Natural Partners 4-H • Nationwide youth and volunteer network • Focus on science, service, skills for life • Learning-by-doing delivery systems

  3. 4-H and NASA: Natural Partners NASA • Nationwide exploration, research, education network • Focus on aeronautics, exploration, science, space operations • Doing, learning, and sharing with formal and informal educators

  4. NASA: Vision for Space Exploration “…to explore the Earth, moon, Mars, and beyond.”

  5. North Carolina 4-H Mission for Youth Development “…to assist youth and adults in becoming competent, coping, and contributing members of a global society, developing essential life skills through planned ‘learning by doing’ experiences.”

  6. 4-H and NASA: A History of Joint Missions • 1980s: “Blue Sky Beneath My Feet” curriculum, Space Camps • 1990s: Design competitions, Space Ag • 2004: NASA Explorer Institutes

  7. 4-H and NASA: Shared Visions • Strengthening understanding and academic achievement in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (STEM) • Training scientists, engineers, and others to make interplanetary flight a reality • Preparing citizens to make decisions about space-related policy and science issues

  8. 4-H and NASA: Shared Strategies • Strengthening STEM skills and life skills through learning-by-doing experiences • Specialized and intensive learning opportunities for STEM careers • Civic engagement and leadership skills learning opportunities

  9. NASA Explorer Institutes (2004-05) NC 4-H/NASA Langley Research Center Action Planning Conferences Training from NASA Educators, Scientists, Astronaut Planning workshops including youth, community partners, 4-H staff NC 4-H and NASA:Living the Vision

  10. NC 4-H and NASAProgramming Opportunities • 4-H Clubs: Specialized clubs and special learning projects using NASA resources • Afterschool: Short-term and long-term projects linked to school achievement • Special Interest: Design competition and theme projects

  11. NC 4-H and NASAProgramming Opportunities • School Enrichment: NASA activities adapted to Standard Course of Study topics • Online: Internet curricula and web groups • Camps: Hands-on exploration themes

  12. NC 4-H and NASAProgramming Resources • Educational trips to field centers such as Langley (Hampton, VA), Goddard (MD), and Kennedy (Cape Canaveral, FL) • Special events such as Astronomy Day with cooperating museums and science centers • Design competitions in aeronautics, robotics, etc.

  13. NC 4-H and NASASpecialized Training & Programming • Agronauts Space Biology curriculum (Third & Sixth Grade) with NC Space Grant www.mae.ncsu.edu/spacegrant/ • Mission to Mars experiential science (Middle School) with Purdue Space Grant http://center.e-enterprise.purdue.edu/wps/portal/_s.155/2007

  14. NC 4-H and NASASpecialized Training & Programming • Kids Science News Network (1-3rd Grades) • Science Files (3-5th Grades)

  15. NC 4-H and NASATargeted Outcomes Science and Technology Increased… • Knowledge of content and career fields • Science process, technology skills • Academic performance • Readiness for college and careers

  16. NC 4-H and NASATargeted Outcomes Science and Technology Improved… • Attitudes toward STEM learning • Confidence in STEM learning • Aspirations for education, out-of-school activities, and career

  17. NC 4-H and NASATargeted Outcomes Life Skills Increased Knowledge and Skills, More Positive Attitudes and Aspirations to Practice Skills in… • Communication • Problem Solving • Teamwork & Leadership

  18. NC 4-H and NASATargeted Outcomes Life Skills Increased Knowledge and Skills, More Positive Attitudes and Aspirations to Practice Skills in… • Creativity & Innovation • Confidence & Character

  19. NC 4-H and NASATargeted Outcomes Family and Community Benefits • Increased knowledge and skills of and more positive attitudes toward in STEM learning and public issues • Increased parent and volunteer involvement in formal and informal STEM programs

  20. NC 4-H and NASATargeted Outcomes Personal and Global Benefits • To celebrate the wonder of space… • To make the most of life here on earth… • To explore and stretch beyond your current capacities…

  21. NC 4-H and NASAEarth, Moon, Mars, and Beyond Make space for NASA learning in your 4-H program. Contact Ben Silliman (919) 515-8485 Ben_Silliman@ncsu.edu

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