Saturday, October 10, 2009 Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds

Specialize. Exercise. Transform. 4-H SET: Specialize. Exercise. Transform. Beginner  learn by simple observations and facts directly given to them Intermediate  “learn by doing” through hands on experiments Advanced  gain a full, working knowledge of a subject through higher level thinking

What is Science?... Involves observing the natural world  which leads to questions Try to answer questions through experimentation The results are a systematic knowledge of a subject … the systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation.

4-H SET Science Aquatic Science Entomology Foods Forestry Geology Health Mission to Mars Soil & Water Conservation Veterinary Science Weather Wildlife AND MANY MORE!

What kind of insect is this?...

…a Wheel Bug!

Science Activity: Cookie Key Classification Activity: Use the Cookie Key to determine what the different kinds of cookies are… The same process can be applied to the Entomology and Forestry projects to identify insects and leaves

What life skill does science foster…? A Desire to Learn… TAKE INITIATVE! SPECIALIZE in one field and make new discoveries!

What is Engineering? …the art or science of making practical application of the knowledge of pure sciences, as physics or chemistry, as in the construction of engines, bridges, buildings, mines, ships, and chemical plants. Learning what science tells you Relate your “textbook knowledge” to practical use Understand how these uses apply to you and everyone else around you

4-H SET Engineering Aerospace Electric Small Engines Woodworking AND MANY MORE!

Creative Thinking Activity: How do you put a giraffe in the fridge? Correct answer: Open the fridge, put the giraffe inside, close the fridge. This question checks if you tend to make simple things complicated.

Creative Thinking Activity: How do you put an elephant in the fridge? Wrong answer: Open the fridge, put the elephant inside, close the fridge. Correct answer: Open the fridge, remove the giraffe, put the elephant inside, close the fridge. This question checks your ability to consider implications from your previous actions.

Creative Thinking Activity: The Lion King organized a moot for the animals: all the animals are present but one. Which one? Correct answer: The elephant. The elephant is in the fridge. This checks your memory. Even though you did not answer the first three questions correctly, you will answer the next one for sure.

Creative Thinking Activity: You have to cross a river, but it is populated by alligators. What are you going to do? Correct answer: You swim across the river because all the alligators are attending the moot. This question checks if you learn quickly from your mistakes.

Application of Abstract Principles EXERCISE what you know to make something useful! Now that you have learned something, go use your knowledge!

What is Technology? …the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science. Understanding science and engineering Using technology to make tasks simpler Create new technologies to overcome complicated problems

4-H SET Technology Ag/Lawn Tractor Bicycle Computer Photography AND MANY MORE!

Human Tech Scavenger Hunt  Have you used a computer before?  Who had computers while in elementary school? High school?  Who owns a personal computer in their home?  Who uses computers for ?  Who uses computers for music?

Human Tech Scavenger Hunt  Who uses computers for shopping?  Who uses computers for social networking? (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.)  Who uses computers for videos, movies, etc.?  Who has built their own computer from scratch parts?  Who hates computers?

Innovation TRANSFORM the world by inventing creative solutions to problems! Scientific Knowledge + Creative Thinking = Innovative Mind!

4-H SET Science  Specialize d focus of knowledge Engineering  Exercised use of knowledge Technology  Transformed community through innovative skills acquired through science and engineering Science, Engineering, and Technology are all needed equally in today’s world!