4-H STEM Activities
& Career Paths
Explore STEM activities and careers that you can pursue in your own backyard.
4-H STEM Activities & Career Paths
Did you know that rural areas are experiencing shortages of qualified STEM workers who can provide vital services to often under-resourced areas? That's why HughesNet and 4-H have teamed up to share activities and information about STEM careers across the country.
Explore this page to try a hands-on activity that teaches kids about solar energy and a blog post that introduces 13 STEM careers that can be pursued outside of big cities. Check back soon for new activities and STEM career content!
Solar Oven S'mores Activity
Grades: 3-5
Brought to you by HughesNet and University of Florida 4-H Extension.
In this activity, kids will learn about how engineers harness the power of solar energy. Kids will use tin foil to convert energy from the sun into conductive heat to cook s’mores in a cardboard box.
DIY Flashlight Activity
Grades: 4-7
Brought to you by HughesNet and University of Florida 4-H Extension.
In this activity, kids will learn about electrical energy using batteries and conductors. Kids will use the materials to create a battery-powered flashlight with an on/off switch.
13 Great STEM Careers in Rural Areas
Think you have to live in a big city to have a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)? Think again. Rural areas are experiencing shortages of qualified STEM workers who can provide vital services to often under-resourced areas.
Whether you want to work with computers, nature or animals, these are only a few of the STEM jobs that you can pursue in your own, wide-open backyard.
INTERVIEW WITH A RURAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
As it turns out, STEM careers aren’t just in cities.
If you live in a rural community, you probably know the farming and agriculture jobs available to you. But did you know that STEM careers exist no matter where you live? It’s true: Science- and tech-centric careers don’t just happen in urban areas.
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