| Title | 4-H boosts youth scientific literacy with ANR water education curriculum |
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| Abstract | Scientific literacy among K-12 youth in the United States needs to be improved, and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources has identified this as a key area for research and extension. In 2010, ANR developed a water education curriculum for implementation by 4-H, which has a record of successful, nonformal science education programming that complements classroom-based instruction. The development of the new curriculum, There's No New Water!, is described, and preliminary results from a pilot test with high school youth are provided. Preliminary outcomes showed gains in both science knowledge and life skills. |
| Authors |
Smith Dr, Martin H
Specialist in Cooperative Extension, Youth Scientific Literacy
Youth science education; scientific literacy; curriculum development; educator professional development; inquiry-based learning; experiential learning
Heck, Katherine E
Specialist in AES
Worker, Steven M
4-H Youth Development Advisor
Educational research; design and research of out-of-school (informal) learning environments; positive youth development; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education |
| Publication Date | Oct 1, 2012 |
| Date Added | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Copyright | © The Regents of the University of California |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Description | A pilot test of the curriculum There’s No New Water! shows it is a promising way to meet some state and national education goals. |
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