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Dolecheck, Suzann Hagan; Ewers, Timothy – Journal of Extension, 2017
In this article, we explain an organizational system for the new LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Core Set used in 4-H robotics; in school enrichment, afterschool, and other youth robotics programs; and by hobbyists. The system presented is for organizing WeDo parts into a translucent parts tray that includes part names and numbers. The article provides…
Descriptors: Robotics, Youth Programs, Systems Building, Hands on Science
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Ripberger, Chad – Journal of Extension, 2014
The 4-H Goat Extravaganza maximizes limited resources to help youth and adults develop knowledge and skills in goat care and management. It capitalizes on the talents and interests of volunteers to efficiently combine a goat-themed art show, team presentation contest, quiz bowl, skillathon, and adult workshop into 1 day. This article outlines the…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Animal Husbandry, Agribusiness, Skill Development
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Abreo, Christina; Miller, Wayne; Farmer, Frank; Moon, Zola; McCullough, Stacey – Journal of Extension, 2014
This article describes the materials and training program that Extension created to assist current and potential Latino immigrant entrepreneurs in starting businesses in Arkansas. The content-based educational materials describe the process for starting a new business, government regulatory requirements, start-up costs and considerations, and how…
Descriptors: Entrepreneurship, Hispanic Americans, Instructional Materials, Material Development
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Richards, Jennifer; Pratt, Carrie; Skolits, Gary J.; Burney, Janie – Journal of Extension, 2012
Adolescents are an understudied, but meaningful, population when it comes to food safety education. With the proliferation of pathogenic microbes and changes in eating habits of Americans, today's youth are more at risk of contracting a foodborne illness than previous generations. Hands On: Real World Lessons for Middle School Classrooms provides…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Food Standards, Foods Instruction, Safety Education