Abstract
Health Science Explorations is a Maryland 4-H Program for youth ages ten and older. Hospital-based multi-day summer sessions and clubs that meet regularly, enable youth to interact with health care professionals in authentic medical settings. The program introduces youth to local health career opportunities, fosters science literacy and interest in science careers, and teaches healthy lifestyle practices. The authors share strategies to guide other educators through the process of developing their own science career exploration programs
Recommended Citation
Hutson, Thomas and Pahlman, Sharon
(2012)
"Generating Youth Interest in Science Careers
Through 4-H Health Science Explorations,"
Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 7:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol7/iss2/6