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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Sandoval County)
Date October 27, 2009, 3:23 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report COMMERCIAL USES OF THE RIVER “AGRICULTURE” River X Change is a program that integrates environmental education with computer technology and classroom partnerships. Goal is to strengthen 4th grade students’ and teachers’ understanding and appreciation for the local river ecosystem and to protect water resources. Nine Rio Rancho classes participated in the 14-week curriculum. Each of the classes was partnered with a 4th grade class in another US state, Japan or Australia via “wiki” technology. The 4-H Home Economist and 4-H Agent presented commercial use of water: “Agriculture” a hands-on educational program related to farm irrigation systems and conservation technology. Students learned the importance of taking care of the land through laser leveling and the three types of irrigation systems. Teacher expectations and response were extremely positive (Survey Monkey). One teacher stated, “The outcome was better than the expectations. The students were very engaged in all the activities and guest speakers.” Another teacher stated “The activities gave a better understanding of concepts and skills than I thought they would. The students grasped ideas with deep meaning.”