4H Robotics: Empowers young people with skills to lead for life

For a research-based experience where where young people learn by watching and doing (in-person or online) through resources (ie. videos/booklets) provided by recognized universities. In,1800's adult farmers didn't readily accept new agricultural developments but young people welcomed new ideas, sharing it with adults. This birthed rural youth programs to introduce new agriculture tech in communities; 4-H was one of them. Their Robotics program is a partnership with 4H and National Geographic. It includes STEM, engineering, problem-solving, and robot-building of course! It can be used alongside National Geographic’s film, Robots 3D. The robotics program includes complete kids, curriculum and supplies. Some of the most popular kits include the “Build-A-Boat” Activity and the Junk Drawer Bundle. Families report that the program has inspired their kids to develop their own projects at home using junk they find in the kitchen junk drawer.

Grades: 1st-6th

Cost: Robotics Kits Cost between $10-189

OTHER DETAILS

Key features

Type of Tool: Website, Youtube channel

Time required: Kids experience 4H in every county and parish in the country through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs and 4‑H camps. Now, with COVID-19, they also have access to online resources, hence depending on the manner in which they participate in 4H, their time will differ, generally from (+/-) 1 hour.

Special Needs:

Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):

Screens

Screens:  In the times of COVID-19, 4-H has made additional audio and video resources available on their website for students to use from home. However, he FOURWARD Fund wil alsol support youth across all communities, with or without internet access, to ensure all kids have access to the necessary resources and meaningful learning opportunities as the crisis grows.

Online requirement:

Time

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Parent/teacher/caregiver involvement is necessary to use this tool.

Prep Time:  Significant prep time

Other characteristics

Modality: Audiovisual, Multimedia

Adaptive: Yes, it includes personalization

Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy

Other characteristics:   Hands-on, Project-based, Self-directed learning, Interdisciplinary, STEAM, STEM, Inclusive of diverse viewpoints and perspectives, Fun and entertaining

Accountability

Assessment: unsure

State Standards: 4-H is led by a unique private-public partnership of universities, federal and local government agencies, foundations and professional associations.

Teacher Accounts:

Read Reviews: https://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2012/03/4-h-robotics.html

Purchase:  https://4-h.org/parents/stem-agriculture/robotics/