Power Protectors
ABOUT THE 2022 4‑H STEM CHALLENGE
Developed by 4-H educators from Cornell University, University of Illinois, Utah State University and West Virginia University, Power Protectors is a collection of three activities that teach kids how to address real-world issues and explore careers in energy. The STEM Challenge kit is perfect for youth ages 8-14.
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The Power Protectors STEM Challenge kit includes three activities designed for individuals or groups and are adaptable for after-school programs, 4-H clubs, classrooms, home use, and more!
- Superhero Hideout – Kids will learn about renewable energy and design an electrifying Power Protector hideout!
- Amped Up Engineering – Acting as engineers, kids will design and build a model of a renewable energy source to help Energy Island survive and thrive!
- Energy Island Adventure – Playing this collaborative board game, kids work as a SUPER team using solar, wind and hydropower to save endangered Energy Island!
Energy Island Adventure Playthrough Video
Sponsored by West Virginia University Extension.
STEM Challenge webinar for educators
Learn about the challenge kit, the specific kit activities and how you can use the challenge to enhance your STEM programming.
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Power Protectors User Survey
Please provide feedback on your experience using the Power Protectors kit with young people.
Bonus CLOVER Activity - Be a Wind Warrior
Take a load off! As energy superheroes, you and your friends have just moved into the Superhero Hideout on Energy Island, but you have a problem! Your superhero supplies are too heavy to move up the stairs from the underground garage into the hideout. You need to create a new way to lift objects using the wind flowing through the nearby canyon. Are you up to the challenge?
