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Session One; 9:45-10:45 am
Ahh…the Power of a Positive Teen
Presenters: Jessica Ubachs & Bethany Cobb, Washington State 4-H Ambassadors
(Workshop 1A)
Teenagers face more challenges today than ever before. These include: issues of choice, identity, self-esteem, self-worth, peer pressure, relationships, economic difficulties, and the effects of mass media in their daily lives. In this workshop we will discuss the importance of having values that we stand for and not letting others influence the choices we make. We will create individual mission statements that will help us stand true to our selves and understand where we are going in the future. Ready...Set...Go for it!
Any grades; Maximum capacity: 20
Getting into College and Paying for It
Presenter: Sol Jenson, WSU Admissions
(Workshop 1B)
This workshop will focus on tips and strategies for getting accepted into college and learning about the financial resources and scholarships available to students. We will also discuss what types of leadership opportunities are available for students to be involved on college campuses, including over 200 student clubs and organizations at WSU.
Grades: 10th-12th; Maximum capacity: 20
Tower Transmission
Presenters: Janet Edwards, WSU 4-H After school Specialist & Chuck Todd, King County 4-H Volunteer
(Workshop 1C)
If a farmer had a tall tower on his farm with a satellite on top, it would be possible to bring many technologies to the farm. How much moisture is in the soil? What is the right amount of fertilizer to use? What is the latest weather? Work with your partner to design and build a tower to support a satellite. Using the materials provided and problem solving skills, participants will be engineers building towers.
Any Grades; Maximum capacity: 20
Life after Middle School
Presenter: Jan Klein, WSU 4-H Teen Leadership
(Workshop 1D)
Many say that middle school youth are not ready to look to their future. We disagree! There are many things that middle school youth can do to prepare for the choices and options ahead. Come explore some of those with us and take home a guide to help you. You will be ready for the opportunities ahead!
Grades: 8th-9th; Maximum capacity: 20
From Furry Coats to White Coat
Presenter: Abbie DeMeerleer, WSU Vet Science
(Workshop 1E)
Find out what it takes to go from having pets and loving animals to becoming the doctor who treats their illnesses, injuries and oversees their general healthcare plan. What can you be doing now to prepare for this exciting career? We'll also check out parts of the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Grades: 10th-12th; Maximum capacity: 10
Session Two; 11:00 am -12:00pm
The Answer is…..?
Presenter: Mark Heitstuman, Asotin County Extension Director
(Workshop 2A)
The answer is....a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person. Are you ready? Whether it is to get into college, to get that first job or scholarship, or to become an officer in an organization, sooner or later everyone will go through an interview. This workshop will cover the basics of a personal interview, and then allow participants to practice their interview skills in real-life situations.
Any grades; Maximum capacity: 20
Sites & Sounds of Physics
Presenter: Tom Johnson, WSU Physics Department
(Workshop 2B)
This informative, yet entertaining workshop will allow a visit to the Physics Department at WSU and explore topics such as gravity, electricity, magnetism, light and thermodynamics. Attendees are offered the opportunity to observe, discuss, and possibly participate in live physics demonstrations and experiments. Grades: 8th-9th; Maximum capacity: 20
Balancing Your Checkbook and Squaring Up
Presenter: Sheyanna Weber, WSECU
(Workshop 2C)
Knowledge is power, they say and knowledge about your finances- what you have and what you don’t will keep you in the driver’s seat of your financial future. Come learn some of the basics of financial freedom including a must-have overview of checking accounts, debit cards, and how to track your spending to avoid common pitfalls that can cost you $$. This one is a must for money management.
Any Grades; Maximum capacity: 20
The Email & Text Message Dilemma: WYSIWYG
Presenter: Jenny Houck, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane
(Workshop 2D)
In our technology-crazed lives we send, receive, and interpret text-based messages daily. This computer mediated communication (CMC) greatly lacks the social prowess of face-to-face communication.
Therefore, message misunderstandings run rampant and communication blunders lurk in every corner...
MTF (more to follow). TLK2UL8R.
Any Grades; Maximum capacity: 20
From Furry Coats to White Coat
Presenter: Abbie DeMeerleer, WSU Vet Science
(Workshop 2E) (Repeat)
Find out what it takes to go from having pets and loving animals to becoming the doctor who treats their illnesses, injuries and oversees their general healthcare plan. What can you be doing now to prepare for this exciting career? We'll also check out parts of the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Grades: 10th-12th; Maximum capacity: 10
Session Three; 9:45-12:00
Examine the Evidence
Presenter: Anna Ballard, Washington State Patrol
(Workshop 3A)
This workshop will allow the participant to discover what it is like in a real crime lab. Explore the expanding field of forensic science. Have a chance to put your new found knowledge to the test by examining the evidence.
Grades: 10th-12th; Maximum capacity: 15
Rise to the Challenge: TC News Broadcast
Presenters: Drex Rhoades, Darrell Kilgore, Jennifer Wilson, Matt Ziegler, Jerry Kyllo, Scott Fedale,
Extension Communications and Educational Support
(Workshop 3B)
Have you ever envisioned yourself as a part of a news team? This "hands-on" television workshop will explore the personnel and technical knowledge required to produce a television news report. Teens will be trained to work studio video cameras, switchers, audio mixers, and other broadcasting equipment in order to produce a 10 minute television report. This television report will be projected on Tuesday during the closing event. There will be two tracts offered: technical and talent. The Technical Tract will concentrate on learning the tasks of the production personnel for a broadcast, while the Talent Tract will study the skills required of a news producer and on-air reporter. The Technical Tract will be limited to 10 hands-on participants, while the Talent Tract will be limited to 5; for a total of 15 active participants for each workshop.
Grades: 10th-12th; Maximum capacity: 15
Sumobots: Bring It On!
Presenter: David Willard, Snohomish County
(Workshop 3C)
Interested in robots? We'll spend this session reviewing various sensors, building a Lego robot and programming it to compete against other robots in a sumobot competition.
Any Grades; Maximum capacity: 20
Caching in with GPS
Presenter: Emily Burt, Ferry County
(Workshop 3D)
Ever heard of Geocaching? Learn how this high-tech treasure hunt can help you cache in on healthy outdoor recreation opportunities and prepare you for your future. During this workshop we start at the beginning (getting info online) and will end once the geocache treasure is found. You'' have the chance to learn new technology and discover hidden treasures on the WSU Campus. Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers will be provided. Be sure to wear hiking shoes.
Any Grades; Maximum: 20
The Low Down on Logo Design
Presenter: Gerald Steffan, Extension Communication and Educational Support
(Workshop 3E)
This brain-storming, hands-on session will work to create the logo and slogan for next years 4-H Summer Teen Conference. Small groups will develop visual concepts, refine ideas, and use Adobe Illustrator to bring together words and art. This session is for youth in the 9th grade or higher who possess an interest in art or design. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants.
Grades: 10th-12th; Maximum capacity: 12
A Stitch in Time: Beginning Knitting
Presenter: Paula Baldree, Whitman County
(Workshop 3F)
Description: Youth (and adults) will learn the introductory skills of knitting which include the knitting, purling, casting on and casting off. Participants will be provided with knitting needles and yarn and receive instructions/directions for simple make and take items.
Any Grades; Maximum capacity: 20
Pharmacy: More than Just Tablets & Capsules
Presenter: Megan Rosine, WSU Pharmacy Department
(Workshop 3G)
Have you ever wondered what a pharmacist does besides "count, pour, lick and stick"?
What do you have to do to plan for a pharmacy education?
Come to this educational seminar and learn how you can plan now to prepare for admission to pharmacy school, and the exciting career opportunities that the profession offers.
Activities include small group discussion with pharmacists and current pharmacy students and a pharmacy compounding workshop where you'll compound your personally selected choice of scented hand cream or flavored lip gloss.
Grades: 10th-12th; Maximum capacity: 10
Science and our Food Supply - Investigating from Farm to Table
Presenter: Zena Edwards, Food Safety & Nutrition Faculty and Karen Killinger, WSU Extension Consumer Food Safety Specialist
(Workshop 3H)
Like food? Want to know more about how to keep food safe to eat? Then you won't want to miss this workshop! You will get the inside scoop on microbes: how they live, grow, and s-p-r-e-a-d! Explore behind-the-scenes research in laboratories and the latest food safety technologies that affect the foods we eat. We will introduce you to real-life WSU working in food science and have an opportunity to explore education options at WSU in this exciting and growing field.
Any Grades; Maximum capacity: 15