4-H STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) is a specific program that focuses on inquiry-based learning. This approach encourages youth to take an active role in their own learning by asking questions, investigating topics of interest, and gathering evidence to support their findings. It’s a great way for young people to develop critical thinking skills and explore their curiosity about the world around them.
If you’re interested in learning more about inquiry-based learning, you can check out the Inquiry-based Learning Fact Sheet. It provides more information about this instructional method and how it can benefit young learners. To learn more about this instructional method, check out the Inquiry-based Learning Fact Sheet (PDF).
What We Offer
- Resources & Kits – We have a variety of STEM kits, art kits and 4-H curriculum and materials available for to loan to teachers, 4-H clubs, afterschool programs, and other youth development organizations.
- STEM Training – We provide custom trainings for educators and youth workers in inquiry-based experiential education, and trainings for implementation of specific STEM activities and kits.
- STEM Events – Partner with us to provide programming for in-school science events, family nights or other special STEM events.
King County 4-H is committed to providing hands-on, experiential education activities to students through partnerships with teachers, afterschool programs, summer camps, and other out-of-school time programs. They offer a range of services including professional development training, direct programming for special events such as family nights and camps, virtual field trips, as well as loaning kits, curriculum, and materials to educational partners.
Their resources are designed to focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and creative arts. This ensures that students have access to engaging and interactive learning experiences that foster their curiosity and creativity.
King County 4-H has a wide range of educational kits, curriculum, and materials available to support hands-on, experiential education-based programming to youth of all ages. Our resources are available to all educators in King County. If you are interested in checking out STEM or art materials, contact alyssa.bowers1@wsu.edu.
Resources
Video Series on 4-H Inquiry-Based Learning
- Lesson 1: Why Should I Include Inquiry-Based Learning in Experiential Learning Activities
- Lesson 2: How Do I Use Inquiry-Based Learning With Youth?
- Lesson 3: How Can I Better Facilitate Inquiry-Based Learning
Click 2 Science Resources
Click2Science is an interactive, professional development site for trainers, coaches, site directors and frontline staff/volunteers working in out-of-school time STEM programs, serving children and youth.
Program Contact
Alyssa Bowers – County Director & 4-H FacultyPhone Number425-738-0110 Email Address • alyssa.bowers1@wsu.edu