“The year, [4-H] has partnered with Google and West Virginia University Extension Services to create activities that explore the topic of computer science, or CS, in a way that’s fun for kids and accessible for educators everywhere– regardless of your level of access to the internet or technology. Game Changers consists of three activities, each of which make connections between CS topics and a different 4-H pillar– agriculture, healthy living, or civic engagement– to help make CS more approachable and to help kids understand the many ways it can be applied to the world around us(NYSD Facilitator Handbook). ”
If you are looking for hands on education and a new science activity that includes supplies and training then I encourage you to check out this year’s 2019 National Youth Science Day (NYSD)activity. I, Laura Goss, have personally taught several of the NYSD activities and they have been fantastic for youth participants, but possibly even better is that they are easy to pick up and teach. The NYSD comes with a facilitator book, youth book, all material supplies and you can watch videos on how to teach the activities. Often times there is a set day you are encouraged to teach the NYSD; however, this lesson can be taught more then once and anytime throughout the year.
For Air Force Child and Youth Programs you will receive the kits through AFCYP funds. So, if you need any help implementing this program please reach out to a Georgia 4-H Military Partnership Team Member. Furthermore, if you are a youth professional outside of AFCYP and interested in sharing this program you can buy the kit at https://4-h.org/parents/national-youth-science-day/
If you have further questions about this years NYSD please do not hesitate to reach out to a team member!
References:
NYSD Facilitator Handbook
4-H.org