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Engineering Overview

Applied knowledge, expertise and disciplines attained through study or practice concerned with the physical world.

Practice leadership skills and roles, take part in community affairs, and demonstrate citizenship responsibility.

Explore career, job and productive leisure opportunities. Develop skills, knowledge and attitudes for lifelong use.

Learn to use accepted practices for mental, physical and emotional health, and to respect yourself and others.

Develop personal integrity, a sense of sportsmanship, team cooperation, and ability to speak in public through participation in related activities, such as demonstrations, talks, judging events, field days, tours and exhibits.

Share acquired knowledge and skills with other 4-H members.

Engineering Projects

Aerospace and Rocketry

Automotive

Bicycle

Electricity/Electronics

Farm Machinery

General Engineering/Metal Work

Safety

Small Engines

Woodworking

Aerospace & Rocketry
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Develop an awareness of the basic concepts of space, science and aeronautics.

Develop an interest and awareness of the impact of the aerospace program on society.

Acquire skills and explore areas of interest in the aerospace program.

Automotive
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Learn to troubleshoot and maintain engines and related equipment.

Understand the production, slection, use, conservation and handling of fuels and lubricants.

Develop buying habits based on cost benefit analysis.

Develop an appreciation and respect for the environment rights and property of people.

Practice and promote wise use of energy.

Learn about and abide by federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding operation of powered equipment.

Learn and observe the rules of the road and traffic laws in order to safely operate automobiles.

Bicycle
Project Leader: Annette Keenberg
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Create an awareness of the recreational, family and health applications of cycling.

Learn and obey rules of the road and laws pertaining to bicycles and bicycle driving.

Develop a clear knowledge of bicycle safety and proper bicycle driving behavior.

Learn care and maintenance of the bicycle and how to select a bicycle that best fits the size and needs of the driver.

Demonstrate skills for effective use of the bicycle.

Electric ity/Electronics
Project Leader: Michael Keenberg (Co-Leader Needed)
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Learn the basic principles and theories of electricity.

Learn the effects electric energy has on people and their environment.

Use and promote safe practices to prevent personal injury and property damage.

Learn about efficient use of electric energy through production of heat, light, power communications and computations.

Learn about the generation, transmission and distribution of electric energy.

Farm Machinery (Tractor)
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Learn to operate and care for tractors and other farm machinery skillfully, safely, and economically.

Promote the efficient use of tractors and other farm machinery.

Determine, practice and promote wise use of energy.

Become aware of and abide by Federal, State and Local laws and regulations regarding the operation of tractors and farm machinery.

Share new knowledge with other 4-H members and tractor owners.

General Engineering/Metal Work
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Acquire industrial education skills and practice them safely and skillfully. Includes drafting, home repairs and welding.

Safety (Individual and Club Project)

Learn how to reduce accidents and injuries, recognize and correct hazards, and think and practice safety.

Encourage the entire family to become safety conscious.

Learn how safety can be applied to any 4-H program or project.

Small Engines
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Learn how the 2-cycle and 4-cycle gasoline and diesel engines function.

Learn how to care for and to safely, economically and skillfully operate small engines.

Learn the many uses of small engines around the home and farm.

Wood working
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Develop an understanding of and appreciation for the fiber products of the forest.

Acquire knowledge and develop skill in selection and use of various types of wood products.

Acquire knowledge and develop skills in the selection, care and safe use of wood working tools and machines.

Learn about the business and economics of the forest products industry.

Learn about environmental protection and the wise use of natural resources.