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Palm Beach County 4-H School Enrichment Programs

Original title: Cooperative Extension - 4-H Youth School Enrichment

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What this does

Local educators and schools can access free or supported 4-H curriculum and professional development to enhance science, nutrition, and environmental education for students ages 5-18.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Local Educators

Teachers and school staff can access professional development and supplemental classroom curriculum.

Students (ages 5-18)

Youth receive access to hands-on STEM, nutrition, and environmental science programming.

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Summary

Palm Beach County 4-H offers research-based STEM and life-skills programs for local schools, including classroom workshops, teacher training, and support for school gardens. These programs are delivered by University of Florida faculty and staff to supplement standard school curricula.

Key Facts

  • 4-H provides research-based STEM curriculum compliant with Florida Sunshine and Common Core standards.
  • Programs cover Environmental and Plant Sciences, Marine Biology, Embryology, Aeronautics, Space, and Robotics.
  • 4-H offers professional development and personalized training sessions for teachers and educators.
  • The Embryology program allows students to observe chick development and hatching.
  • The Marine Science program includes ecology education, exploration, and species identification, with an annual state-level competition.
  • School garden support includes planning, development, and ongoing student engagement, provided the school maintains an active 4-H club.
  • The 'Science Inquiry Series' is a 4-part program for ages 5-10 covering the scientific method through activities like bee buzzers and Mars lander challenges.
  • The 'Physics with 4-H' series is a 4-part program for ages 10-18 covering Newton's laws, bridge building, and collision physics.
  • The '4-H Let's Get Healthy' series is a 4-part program for ages 8-18 covering nutrition, hand washing, and mindfulness.
  • Programs can be delivered during or after school hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can a teacher request a training session?
Schools, grade teams, or individual educators can request personalized training ranging from short lunch sessions to multi-hour programs by contacting the local 4-H office.
What is required to participate in the school garden program?
Schools must commit to implementing an ongoing 4-H club as part of the garden project.
Who teaches these programs?
The programs are delivered by University of Florida faculty and staff.

Why It Matters

Local educators and schools can access free or supported 4-H curriculum and professional development to enhance science, nutrition, and environmental education for students ages 5-18.

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Integration of 4-H with Common Core

The program explicitly aligns its extracurricular offerings with state-mandated academic standards to facilitate easier adoption by public schools.

Connected Entities

personMaivette LorenzoContact person for scheduling the Embryology program.Map →
organizationPalm Beach County 4-HThe local branch of the 4-H youth development organization providing school enriMap →
organizationUniversity of FloridaProvides the faculty and staff who deliver the 4-H programs.Map →

Sources

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