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National Youth Science Day

Bio Fuel Blast Video Cathy Vrentas former Biotechnology Specialist; Deb Ivey, Iowa County 4-H Youth Development Agent; Jim Leser, Distance Education Specialist/Digital Media Producer; Iowa County 4-H members Kacey, Haakon, Lyrica and Max; Dave Luciani, Distance Education Specialist; and Donna Anderson, Graphic Designer; combined their efforts to create a 2009 BioFuel Blast video that can be viewed here.

State and National SET Websites:

• National 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology Check out the National 4-H STEM page filled with resources, information and a philosophy of SET.
• Youth SET for Life Information Part of Extension, a strategic means of addressing the opportunity to improve literacy in science, engineering and technology among America’s youth through a state-of-the-art online learning environment. 
• National Energy Education Project (NEED) The mission of the National Energy Education Development Project is to promote an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government and community leaders to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs. You will find resources and information that can be used with 4-H audiences.
• Science on UW-Madison Campus This link connects you to information about Wednesday nights at the Lab as well as science information and events at UW-Madison.
• Wisconsin's K-12 Energy Education Program KEEP's mission is to initiate and facilitate the development, dissemination, implementation and evaluation of energy education programs within Wisconsin schools. You will find resources and information that can be used with 4-H audiences.
• Wisconsin Biotrek Science Outreach BioTrek is The Science Outreach Program of the Biotechnology Center of UW-Madison and UW-Extension.
• Midwest Renewable Energy The Midwest Renewable Energy Association promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable living through education and demonstration.
• Iowa State's E-SET Resource Iowa has a variety of SET activities to use with youth and adults at clubs, project meetings and other 4-H events.
• Illinois 4-H STEM Project Page Illinois has a SET grid, a fabric activity and an article on Women and textiles.
• Nebraska 4-H STEM Under the 4-H Project areas tab, you will find a variety of activities and resources about 4-H STEM in Nebraska.
• Minnesota 4-H STEM Minnesota has a variety of learning resources related to 4-H STEM projects.
• WI Department of Public Instruction STEM Resources Science, technology, engineering and math resources from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• Assessment Tools in Informal Science This is a searchable database of assessment tools for science learning and child outcomes in out-of-school programs. Find the right assessment tool to measure performance of informal and out-of-school science, technology, engineering and math programs.

STEM Websites for Girls

• National Girls Collaborative Project Advancing the agenda for gender equity in science, technology, engineering, and math.
• Wonderwise-Women in Science Learning Series Introduces you to women who have made science their career.
• scigirls SciGirls is a program that offers fun science experiences for girls across the country.
• Brain Cake STEM website for Girls This site is where girls can connect with the people and opportunities that can make their dreams happen.
• Nerd Girls This website highlights a growing, global movement which celebrates smart-girl individuality that’s revolutionizing our future. They want to encourage other girls to change their world through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, while embracing their feminine power.
• Engineer Girl Read about the EngineerGirl! Essay Contest. Find out more about engineering careers.See profiles of women engineers.Find out what classes to take in high school to pursue an engineering career.
• Engineering Education Service Center Engineering Education Service Center (EESC) is an engineering education company that specializes in providing products for K-12 schools to teach and share the fun of engineering. From curriculum to books, DVDs, posters, T-shirts and other motivational products, they aim to make engineering understandable and accessible to everyone.
• Wisconsin GEMS—Girls Engineering Math Science Wisconsin GEMS (Girls Engineering Math Science) is a collaborative effort supported by UW-Extension, UW-Colleges and numerous other community partners to support math and science exploration for middle school girls. In addition to GEMS/GMSO conferences, these campuses offer numerous other opportunities for hands-on math and science activities including College for Kids, Science Academies, math tutoring, Super Saturdays and tours.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Related Webstes:

• Understanding Science—UC-Berkeley This website from the University of California-Berkeley includes a variety of resources to help the use understand how science really works.
• wistem.org A web-portal clearinghouse system "for all things STEM" in Wisconsin.
• UW-Madison Camp Badger Engineering Camp This site includes information about a week long residential engineering camp for 8th graders.
• eGFI—Engineering, Go For It! eGFI is sponsored by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). They are committed to promoting and enhancing efforts to improve K-12 STEM and engineering education.
• Badger State Science Fairs Learn about science fairs in Wisconsin. A science fair is one of the most amazing educational and personal experiences our youth can have. They can explore real life challenges, expand interpersonal skills, develop public speaking skills, improve written talents, boost self-confidence, add to a resume and win prizes and scholarships while interacting with other students, parents and leaders in our community
• Science Fair Project Ideas Free Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers and Tools for Serious Students.
• Space Place from NASA Check out games, animations, projects, and fun facts about Earth, space and technology.
• Night Sky Notes The Night Sky Notes is a place to keep skywatchers up to date on what's up in the sky. Check back often to find out what's new and visible in our ever-changing sky.
• NASA No Boundaries Project The No Boundaries project was developed by NASA in collaboration with USA TODAY Education to help youth explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and to learn about NASA.
• Science Discovery Links to science-related web sites to visit for fun and learning.
• Kids Do Science Hands-on workshops and materials developed for grades 3-6. All activities were developed to get students involved in science and to stress the scientific method and science inquiry skills. Above all, it is important that kids have fun, learn new skills, and DO science!
• Great Explorations in Math and Science from Lawrence Hall of Science GEMS is a leading resource for innovative science and mathematics education. Developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science, the public science education center at the University of California- Berkeley, and tested in thousands of classrooms nationwide, over 70 GEMS Teacher's Guides and Handbooks offer a wide range of supplementary learning experiences for preschool through 8th grade.
• Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Careers Information about careers in Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources.
• Science Buddies Information on science fair projects, science resources, scientific method, etc.
• Science of Cooking Discover how a pinch of curiosity can improve cooking! Explore recipes, activities and Webcasts that will enhance your understanding of the science behind food and cooking.
• Kid Wind Promote wind power through education and activities that challenge, engage and inspire all ages
• National 4-H Engineering Challenge National 4-H Science, Engineering and Leadership Event at Purdue University includes contests in aerospace, bicycle, computer, electric, lawn tractor, small engines, tractor and welding. Robotics was included as a pilot event in 2009.
• Space Science and Engineering Center—UW-Madison Link to space science and engineering education programs and outreach opportunities available at the SSEC.
• Mixing in Math This Web site is a free resource for those looking for easy ways to integrate math into out-of-school time. The activities are geared toward K-6 grade and are available in English and Spanish. Educators and parents can use these activities to put math into a variety of topics such as cooking, telling stories, gym exercises, and arts and crafts projects.
• Design Squad STEM Teacher's Guide Design Squad has developed a new guide for middle school science and technology teachers. The guide blends hands-on engineering challenges with three core science topics—force, electricity and sound. The challenges use low cost, readily available materials and are linked to national science and technology standards
• Natural History Museum in London Find online science activities for kids, families and teachers as well as highlights of current collections at the museum.
• Galaxy Zoo Find out how you can help astronomers explore the universe. You will view images from the NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and classify them by shape.

 

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