Learn about science, technology, engineering and math with these fun, hands-on programs. We have proof that youth who take 4-H STEM projects believe science helps solve life's problems. 4-Hers are twice as likely as other youth to want a career related to science and see science as exciting. Even better... 4-H members are twice as likely to say they're 'good at' science compared to their peers.
What can 4-H Robotics do for you?
- Illinois 4-H members are more likely than other youth to want a job related to science and see science as exciting.
- Illinois 4-H members know science helps solve life’s problems and can name careers related to 4-H projects.
- Illinois 4-H members are twice as likely to say they’re “good at” science compared to their peers.
- Overall, we see a pattern in which 4-H youth are reporting more positive attitudes toward science and stronger confidence in their science abilities than their peers, based on two national surveys.
- Across all ages, more youth in our Illinois 4-H science sample agree that science is useful for solving everyday problems than their peers in two national surveys.
TRY IF YOU LIKE: Robotics, Engineering, Problem Solving, Teamwork
FOR CLASSROOMS AND YOUTH AGE 8 – 18
Innovation. Creativity. Entrepreneurship.
4-H is taking emerging technologies by storm. We've added new projects which will spark the imagination of builders, makers, and tinkerers of all ages. Resources are still being developed, so if you don't see what you're looking for, check back to the page later.
We're creating a whole resource library of ideas to guide your journey to becoming a Maker and help answer some of the following!
- What is a Maker?
- What is The Maker Movement?
- What is a Raspberry Pi?
- How does an LED work?
- What is Python?
For information on this topic area, please contact Keith Jacobs at kjaco4@illinois.edu
Drones
See the world through the eyes of an unmanned aerial vehicles and systems ( UAV/ UAS)... or better known as DRONES. In addition to these topics, a number of advanced UAV/drone resources (including how to build one) will be listed for those wanting an even deeper look into this new and exciting field.
- What is a Drone?
- How does a Drone work?
- Aerospace fundamentals and principles
- FAA Regulations
- Basics of UAV operation
For information on this topic area, please contact Keith Jacobs at kjaco4@illinois.edu