STEM

4‑H STEM projects provide you with opportunities to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through hands-on projects. Focus areas include computer science, robotics, aerospace, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering. environmental science and more!

4-H STEM CHALLENGE

Power Protectors

Through decades of neglect and waste, Energy Island is in danger of becoming unplugged forever! Now it's in the hands of the next generation — The Power Protectors — to save it!

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Developed by 4-H educators from Cornell University, University of Illinois, Utah State University and West Virginia University, Power Protectors is a collection of three activities that teach kids how to address real-world issues and explore careers in energy. The STEM Challenge kit is perfect for youth ages 8-14.

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Power Protectors STEM Challenge Kit contents

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Facilitator Guide - ENG (PDF)

Facilitator Guide - SPA (PDF)

Zoom Backgrounds (zip)

Power Protectors STEM Challenge Kit

The Power Protectors STEM Challenge kit includes three activities designed for individuals or groups and are adaptable for after-school programs, 4-H clubs, classrooms, home use, and more!

Superhero Hideout – Kids will learn about renewable energy and design an electrifying Power Protector hideout!
Amped Up Engineering – Acting as engineers, kids will design and build a model of a renewable energy source to help Energy Island survive and thrive!
Energy Island Adventure – Playing this collaborative board game, kids work as a SUPER team using solar, wind and hydropower to save endangered Energy Island!

Project Sheets

Project Sheets are a guide for Project Leaders to develop lessons with meaningful content. Families and youth may reference these as a guide for what can be covered in the project. Please click the links to see the Project Sheet — please note that we do not have Project Sheets for all projects yet.