Session B

A/B7

Friday 215-500

Build and program a 3-D printed robot in this exciting student-led workshop! Learn how high school student Jacob Field in Wasco County 4-H created a unique 3-D printed robot that can be easily built and programmed in a few hours. The workshop will outline steps taken by Wasco County 4-H to foster student leadership and discuss how to mobilize students as your program's Waves of Change. The robots use Arduino Nanos, touch and light sensors to navigate a maze and can be built for around $15.00 each. This is an excellent way to incorporate robotic technology in a STEM program with a minimal cost. This could be easily added to an existing robotic program, particularly with students who have some programming or soldering skills. Soldering is required in building the robots.

Lu Seapy

A/B8

Friday 215-500 + B8

Participants will be engaged in the direct hands-on project of making a rag rug. Open-ended questions will encourage discussion options for materials, patterns, etc., for the Maker project. Participants will reflect on real world examples and issues which they can then apply their new knowledge and skills. By finishing a sample rug, participants will be able to apply the skills and project knowledge to their own counties, clubs, and communities. In addition, they can work with youth to look for other opportunities to recycle, repurpose, and reuse materials that are normally discarded into a useful project.

Callahan Ward

A/B10

Friday 215-500 B7

Participants will learn the GLOBE data collection protocol, how to collect data, upload data in a variety of ways, and access NASA data for decision making in their communities.

Research Professor Sparrow

B3

Friday 345-500

Expand your knowledge to better teach and lead 4-H youth agricultural projects. Learn about funding opportunities for 4H youth agricultural projects, experiential teaching ideas for agricultural projects, resources to extend youth learning beyond project books. Consider new ways of leading traditional agricultural projects using current resources, teaching methods, and funding opportunities.

Shannon Arnold

B4

Friday 345-500

Participants will learn why research basis is important and how it can be used more effectively in their own projects. Key models will be discussed, such as, Hart's Ladder of Young People's Participation, the Experiential Learning Model, the foundation for Learning by Doing, the 4-H study of Positive Youth Development, the multistage Youth Retention Study, and the Common Measures evaluation tools.

Kendra Lewis

B5

Friday 345-500

Learn how social media can enhance your 4-H programs. Learn which platform is right for you. Is a groupor page the best for your club? Learn how you can use Facebook for marketing and information sharing as well as focus your audience. Learn dos and don'ts and other tips.

Nancy Baskett

B6

Friday 345-500

This workshop with give participants skills and resources to implement 4-H Cooking projects. Participants will spend time working through some food related activities taken from two different curricula currently used in California preparing and tasting a few of the recipes, play a few of the games, and discuss how these ideas could be implemented into their local clubs.

Marcel Horowitz

B9

Friday 345-500

This session is designed to engage participants in the experiential learning model using the engaging activities that will allow them to learn and understand appreciation and how to incorporate it into their 4-H club, county or community program.

Jamie Morris

B11

Friday 345-500

Learning the Language of the Forest and Tracking are great ways of deepening our connection to nature. By understanding what birds and animals are around us, observing how they move through the forest and learning the principles of “concentric rings,” you will deepen your understanding of the natural world around you. Through the routine practice of tracking and journaling, you’ll even learn more about yourself. Corresponds to Earth Seasoned Lesson Plans: Winter #4 and Spring #5

B12

Friday 345-500

FUN is why kids STAY in 4-H! This session will engage participants in hands-on fun lessons and activities which can be used with youth audiences. Participants will learn and share activities to incorporate into their meetings with youth audiences. Fun is an important inclusion on the best practices 4-H Meeting Wheel and can be used for team building and experiential learning purposes. Resources will be provided to participants and available for online access.

Megan Brittingham

B13

Friday 345-500

4-H Western Region Volunteer Specialists