Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

*Projects that are currently offered at a countywide level in Jefferson County. All other project options are available at the club or individual level.

Aerospace

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Explore the science of flight! Flying objects from kites to rockets have been studied for centuries. In this project, you will discover the science behind moving objects through the air.

Coding and Computer Science

A boy looking at a computer screen with an older woman next to him. Another woman is standing over them both pointing at the screen.

Our world is based on technology. Explore machine learning, computer coding, and applications using software tools. Investigate hardware, software, networks, and data management.

Energy and Electricity

Hands with tools soldering a circuit board.

The Energy & Electricity project offers opportunities for hands-on exploration of how energy is transferred and transformed. Build simple to complex electric circuits to understand how we harness energy safely and efficiently.

GPS and Mapping

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Empowering youth through GIS: turning data into decisions across health, agriculture, sustainability, and history. Explore real-world projects, interactive StoryMaps, and student-led innovations across the country.

LEGO®*

Kid playing with LEGOs

Youth use LEGO® bricks to build simple and complex structures with creativity and imagination. Youth can build structures and landscapes using various bricks to practice engineering, design, and construction skills.

Mechanical Science*

Youth will learn about manual and fuel-powered machines, tools, safety, and maintenance. They will get hands-on experiences that will help them understand how machines, such as lawn mowers, ATVs, and model airplanes, operate and how to keep them running.

Model Building

Model Building can be fun and exciting. You can be creative, learn to follow instructions and make models you’re proud to display and to show your family and friends. There are model kits for airplanes, birdhouses, boats, cars, engines, trucks, etc.

Robotics

Exploring 4-H Robotics is an ideal way to introduce science, math, engineering and technology while teaching life skills. Through hands-on activities, the 4-H Robotics projects teach basic concepts related to robotic subsystems such as structure, power, sensors, control and programming. These concepts are the foundation for building robots and robotic subsystems from a variety of materials and packaged kits. 4-H Robotics has projects and resources for a wide variety of interests.

Welding

Youth will explore several techniques for joining metal safely and efficiently. Learn how to repair a metal item or create amazing art with this useful skill.

Woodworking

Youth enrolled in the Woodworking project will explore basic wood types and woodworking techniques. Topics include accurate measurements, the use of basic hand tools and power tools, and creating joints.