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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is your resource for STEM curricula.

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Kids participating in science activities outside the classroom are more likely to be comfortable with science.

4-H aims to grow the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers by giving youth opportunities to try their hands at real-world science. 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) projects give families science enrichment opportunities and connects kids to Cornell's science outreach programs.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is your resource for STEM curricula such as Entomology, Robotics, Computer, Woodworking, and Financial Champions. The curriculum is available to 4-H members, leaders, teachers, and others involved in youth development.

There are also many STEM activities available in PDF form. This collection of science activities is perfect for youth grades 3-6. The activities have been developed for afterschool, in-school, clubs and youth groups, camps, and others wishing to explore science. Lessons are written as "grab and go" for any leader or teacher. There are activities in topics, such as:

  • Animal Science
  • Astronomy 1
  • Astronomy 2
  • Climate
  • Entomology
  • Flight
  • Geospatial Science
  • Lost Ladybugs
  • Plant Science
  • Water

Science Days

In addition to the above mentioned resources Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County hosts Science Days, annually. This is a three day event held at the Farm & Home Center in Oriskany, New York during school April (spring) break. This event is open to all Oneida County Youth and covers such STEM topics as: Astronomy, Global Positioning System, Robotics, Climate, Animal Science and Nano-Technology and more.

Last updated April 3, 2023