SET Programs
4-H Youth Development programs uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world.
In 4-H we…
- Teach and encourage scientific explanation of the world.
- Build an understanding of science-- including how scientists think and collect scientific evidence.
- Provide ways for youth to participate in science – including tracking and reflecting on their own ideas about science.
Upcoming 4-H Events
| Event | Date | Location | Who should come? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-H Rutgerscience Saturday - Our Ocean World | January 21, 2012 | Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences | Science interested young people in grades 6-9 |
| Climate & Environmental Change Teen Summit 2012: Climate Change 101 |
March 15, 2012 | TBA | Science interested young people in grades 9-11 |
| 4-H Rutgerscience Saturday - Astronomy | April 21, 2012 | TBA | Science interested young people in grades 6-9 |
| Climate & Environmental Change Teen Summit 2012: From Ideas to Action |
May 31, 2012 | TBA | Science interested young people in grades 9-11 |
| Climate & Environmental Change Teen Summit - Teacher Professional Development |
July 26, 2012 | Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences | New and returning 4-H Climate and Environmental Change Teen Summit educators working with students in grades 8-12 |
4-H Rutgerscience Saturday - Our Ocean World
Sponsored by the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences
- Date: January 21, 2012
- Location: Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences
- Time: 10: 00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Limit: 50 young people grades 6-9
It may be cold outside but it is time to think about the fastest warming place on Earth…Antarctica. Explore the issue of our changing environment. Learn about how a warming ocean is affecting its living inhabitants from the corals, to fish to the largest whales. This program will include a tour of the Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory (COOLroom for short) and chance to meet face to face with an underwater robot.
Registration for this event is closed!
4-H Rutgerscience Saturday - Astronomy
Sponsored by the Food Science Department
- Date: April 21, 2012
- Location: TBA
- Time: TBA
- Limit: 50 young people grades 6-9
In this program, we will explore the stars and planets with hands on activities and outdoor observations. Participants will enjoy visiting the Star Lab and making their own telescope.
Join us for this and more! Register today!
Climate & Environmental Change Teen Summit 2012
Climate change is a hot topic. Understanding climate change is a burning need. Students (grades 9-11) are invited to work with Rutgers University scientists to learn about climate change science to develop community science projects that apply their knowledge of climate change issues in their local communities.
Student teams and their advisors will participate in a series of activities to enrich their understanding of climate change science. Teams of 5-8 students from each school will join together with graduate students and faculty on the Rutgers Cook Campus to discuss climate change research and gain exposure to career and research opportunities in climate change related sciences. As part of the summit, students will engage in planning and implementing climate change related service projects in their local communities.
Climate Change 101: March 15, 2012
What is climate change? How do we know it is happening? How will climate change affect us? What are the solutions? How will we do it?
Student delegates will work with Rutgers scientists to explore the science of climate change. The event will include tours of university laboratories, hands-on activities, and discussions with scientists. Together we will explore how to communicate and discuss climate change in your school community.
From Ideas to Action: May 31, 2012
Students will learn how Rutgers University is going green including a tour the University solar farm and Rutgers laboratories that are exploring how to make smart plants that can convert their own starches to fermentable sugars, necessary to create efficient biofuels. Students will present their plans of action and results and will be recognized for their work.
Participants will be provided with lunch and snacks on each day of the program. Each team will need to be accompanied by a school appointed adult advisor who will also mentor and guide the team in the implementation of their service project. Student teams will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis so sign up today.
Join us for this and much more – Register today!
Climate & Environmental Change Teen Summit - Teacher Professional Development
Sponsored by Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences
- Date: June 26, 2012
- Location: Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences
- Time: 10: 00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join us for a 1-day teacher professional development opportunity to learn more about climate science, how to bring climate science into your classrooms, and how to assist your students in creating meaningful and climate-related service projects in preparation for the 4-H Climate and Environmental Change Teen Summit 2013.
For more information, please download the workshop flyer and draft agenda.
Join us for this and more! Register today!