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One Million New Scientists. One Million New Ideas.™

The United States is falling dangerously behind other nations in developing its future workforce of scientists, engineers, and technology experts. To ensure global competitiveness, we must act now to prepare the next generation of science, engineering, and technology leaders.

The 4-H Youth Development Program—with its direct connection to the research and resources of the Cooperative Extension System’s 106 land-grant universities and colleges— is strategically positioned to strengthen US global competitiveness and leadership.

4-H will address our nation’s critical challenge by preparing 1 million new young people to excel in science, engineering, and technology by 2013. Currently, 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology programs reach more than 5 million youth with hands-on learning experiences to encourage young minds and fill the pipeline of young leaders proficient in science. To read more about the National 4-H SET initiative visit the National 4-H site at www.4-H.org.

Louisiana 4-H offers many exciting programs and opportunities for youth to get involved in science, engineering and technology. From veterinary science to shooting sports science, engineering and technology principles are used.  In 2008 middle school youth experienced the Louisiana Outdoor Science and Technology camp where they learned about robotics and rocketry, energy, wetlands, GPS, outdoor skills and forensic science. Teens participated in educational tracks and contests at the annual 4-H University in forensic science, outdoor skills, bio-engineering, aquaculture, automotive engineering, computer simulation, entomology, environmental conservation, forestry, horticulture, plant science, photography, fashion, and much more.

Programs

Environment and Outdoor Skills
Junior Master Gardener
Livestock
Youth Wetlands
L.O.S.T Camp
State SET Leadership Board
Robotics

Check with your local parish to find out about exciting local programs. Many parishes offer rocketry and robotic workshops, SET clubs for youth, weekend science camps, shooting sports clubs, marsh maneuvers and more.
Wet Work Video Clip
The video allows students get a glimpse into the careers of wetland professionals who are making a difference in Louisiana’s unique habitats.

Videography
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Louisiana 4-H offers several opportunities for youth interested in videography.
Youth Wetlands Week April 20-24: Louisiana youth learn to save America’s treasure
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Four major hurricanes battered Louisiana’s coast in the past few years. During Youth Wetlands Week, April 20-24, the state’s youth will learn how they can protect Louisiana’s coastline from storms and also protect wetlands across the state. A goal of the program is to teach students they have the power to make a difference, said Youth Wetlands Week program director Ashley Mullens.

4-H Filmmaking Studio
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The Virtual 4-H Filmmaking Studio & Workshop, located at www.4-H.org/curriculum/filmmaking is the online space to find tools and resources about video production and “how to make your own film”.
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Youth Wetlands Week: Training future leaders to save America's Treasure [Image: YWW]
The Youth Wetlands Education and Outreach Program, known as 4-H Youth Wetlands Week, is a statewide program sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. The program is designed to heighten students’ awareness of Louisiana’s wetland loss through an organized educational program of outreach, empowerment and advocacy.
4-H ATV Safety Web site [Image: 4-H ATV Safety Web site]
Explore this interactive web site on ATV safety. Play games, test your ATV Safety IQ and get some great tips!
Louisiana 4-H Robotics [Image: Camper at LOST Camp]
Louisiana 4-H is using robotics to increase youth interest in science, engineering and technology. Several opportunitities are available for youth to participate in robotic workshops and camps.
2009 State Shooting Sports Handbook [Image: Louisiana_SS_Logo]
The goal of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program is youth development. Through participation in firearm safety training and shooting sports activities, young men and women are given the opportunity to learn responsibility, sportsmanship, self-discipline and other qualities critical to the development of productive citizens. This handbook deals with 4-H Shooting Sports only.
Point Kids in the Right Direction [Image: Shooting Sports]
The benefits youth derive from the 4-H Shooting Sports program are described in this brochure.
National 4-H Shooting Sports [Image: National 4-H Shooting Sports Website]
The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The National 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics.
Daisy and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Video Contest [Image: Daisy/Elk Foundation]
Daisy and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation are hosting a contest for youth ages 10-18 to produce a video, telling them about how being a safe and ethical hunter or shooter, being in the outdoors and conserving or appreciating wild game and nature has made a big impact on your life.
Project Books [Image: SET]
4-H projects books available through Louisiana 4-H in the science, engineering and technology programming area.
Teacher Workshop [Image: David and Binder]
St. Tammany Parish teachers had an inservice to pick up YWW curriculum and materials.
YWW Material Packing Day [Image: Before]
To help prepare for YWW, America's Wetland Conservation Coprs (AWCC) members from across Louisiana came to Baton Rouge to help get all the YWW educational materials packaged and delivered to over 55,000 students.
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