Wonderwise 4-H: Following in the Footsteps of Women Scientists

Authors

Amy N. Spiegel, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
S. Kay Rockwell, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Deanna Acklie, College of Saint MaryFollow
Saundra Wever Frerichs, King’s College LondonFollow
Kathleen French, University of Nebraska–LincolnFollow
Judy Diamond, University of Nebraska–LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2005

Citation

Published in Journal of Extension 43:4 (August 2005)

Comments

Copyright © 2005 Extension Journal, Inc. Used by permission.

Abstract

Wonderwise 4-H: Women in Science Learning Kits, recently included in the National 4-H Curriculum Collection and widely tested by 4-H leaders, have positively affected youths’ perspectives on science, scientists, and scientific work. Adult leaders who used the multimedia, inquiry-based Wonderwise 4-H kits completed a Web survey describing the impact of the kits on youth. It indicated that the kits increased youth’s interest and understanding of science, broadened their view of scientists, and opened their eyes to the possibility of science in their own futures. More information about Wonderwise 4-H and downloadable activities are available at wonderwise.unl.edu.