ERIC Number: EJ899146
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Feb
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-1077-5315
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A Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Approach Improves Science Process Skills in 4-H Animal Science Participants
Clarke, Katie C.
Journal of Extension, v48 n1 Article 1IAW3 Feb 2010
A new Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) approach was designed for youth who participated in the Minnesota State Fair Livestock interview process. The project and evaluation were designed to determine if the new SET approach increased content knowledge and science process skills in participants. Results revealed that youth participants not only increased both knowledge and skills, but specifically enjoyed learning through technology. Results of this pilot project suggest that using a SET approach for animal science programs, specifically utilizing technology as a learning tool has considerable merit. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Animals, Science Programs, Pilot Projects, Science Process Skills, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Fairs, Program Effectiveness, Achievement Gains, Youth Programs, Interviews, Participant Satisfaction, Mail Surveys, Technology Education, Engineering Education, Models
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Minnesota
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