Welcome to Colorado 4-H Youth Development
A 4-H STEM experience is a program that is framed in STEM concepts, based on STEM standards and intentionally targets the development of STEM abilities and the outcomes articulated by the 4‐H Science Logic Model. Additionally, it integrates the 4-H Essential Elements and engages participants in experiential and inquiry based learning. In addition to this criterion, it also recommended that STEM programs offer a sustained learning experience which offers youth the opportunity to be engaged in programs with relevant frequency and duration.
To meet the needs of children, youth and the nation with high-quality science, technology, engineering, and math programs...
- Colorado 4-H provides science, technology, engineering and math programs based on Colorado Education Standards.
- Colorado 4-H provides children and youth opportunities to improve their STEM Abilities.
- Colorado 4-H provides opportunities for youth to experience and improve in the Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development.
- Colorado 4-H learning experiences are led by trained, caring adult staff and volunteers acting as mentors, coaches, facilitators and co-learners who operate from a perspective that youth are partners and resources in their own development.
- Colorado 4-H activities are led with an experiential approach to learning.
- Colorado 4-H activities use inquiry to foster the natural creativity and curiosity of youth.
- Colorado 4-H program facilitators target one or more of the outcomes on the 4-H Science Logic Model and consider the frequency and duration necessary for youth to accomplish those outcomes.
What is STEM?
STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. These subjects have become a priority for teaching and learning with today's youth in the United States and in Colorado.
