Free STEM Challenge 2020 kit

NATIONAL 4-H STEM CHALLENGE

The 4‑H STEM Challenge, formerly known as 4‑H National Youth Science Day (4‑H NYSD), is an annual initiative to inspire kids everywhere to take an interest in science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on learning.

2020 CHALLENGE: MARS BASE CAMP

The race to land humans on Mars is on! The 2020 4‑H STEM Challenge will explore sending a mission to Mars with the activity, Mars Base Camp. Developed by Google and Virginia Cooperative Extension, Mars Base Camp is a collection of activities that teaches kids ages 8-14 STEM skills like mechanical engineering, physics, computer science, and agriculture

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TEEN LEADERS 2020 STEM CHALLENGE

We invite 4-H Teen Leaders to register to be a 4-H STEM Challenge 2020 Teen Leader. Form a team of at least two teen leaders and an adult adviser to receive training, plan, and host 4-H STEM Challenge events in their community in the month October. In exchange for free STEM Challenge Educator Kit and training, teens will share report a brief report (with photos) of their events. 

The top 3 teams who makes the best impact in their community will be awarded a $1000 grant to support their local 4-H STEM Programs.

The theme for the 2020 STEM Challenge is Mars Base Camp. The race to land humans on Mars is on! The 2020 4‑H STEM Challenge will explore sending a mission to Mars with the activity, Mars Base Camp. Developed by Google and Virginia Cooperative Extension, Mars Base Camp is a collection of activities that teaches kids ages 8-14 STEM skills like mechanical engineering, physics, computer science, and agriculture.

FREE STEM CHALLENGE 2020 KIT

NYS teens are invited to register for a free STEM Challenge 2020 kit. National 4-H Council is encouraging teams of at least two teens and an adult adviser to receive training, plan, and host their own STEM Challenge events in their community in the month October. In exchange for free kits and training, teens will share a report on the impact of their events.

The top three groups who make the biggest impact in their community will be awarded a $1000 grant to further their local Computer Science program. Impact can be defined as the largest number of STEM Challenge events implemented, total number of youths reached, or most innovative or creative partnerships. This year registration will be capped at 200 registrants. To get kits shipped in time for a Teen STEM Challenge Unboxing, registrationmust be complete by Monday, August 31, 2020.

Last updated August 25, 2020