Digital Technology Project

• Create a simple program using Scratch or other simple graphic programming language
• Learn about navigational tools such as GPS, compasses, maps, and globes
• Build a simple robot from everyday items
• Attend a robotics competition
• Research what open-source means and explore different open-source resources

• Design and construct a rover (ROV)
• Understand different types of servers
• Learn how to build maps using geographic/geospatial data
• Explore circuits and electronic systems
• Secure a networked computer

• Become an assistant coach to a junior robotics team
• Build a simple operating electrical circuit
• Teach an introductory computer class
• Learn how to combine layers of information to create maps in a GIS program
• Job shadow an engineer, programmer or GIS specialist

Teach younger 4-H members how to build a simple robot or use LEGO robotics, plan a computer recycling day in your community, conduct a geospatial skill-a-thon, create a geocache at your county fair or community celebration.

Demonstrate how to install a computer program, hold a workshop to teach others how to build a robot, demonstrate on to create a map, demonstrate how to use a GPS, including how to change the settings.

Start a computer repair business, create maps of your local community, teach a class on how to make maps, consider how to improve an existing object using robotics.

Design and create an object using a 3-D printer, create a map for your school or community using geospatial information, explore the advancements of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

4-H STEM Camps, Project Expo, Communication Arts, Engineering and Design Contest.

Contact local business that use digital technology, visit a local college or university to explore degrees and career opportunities in digital technology, contact a local high school or university Esports team or Robotics team and observe team practices or competitions.

• Build a robot to do a simple task

• Research how a company uses robotics

• Develop a display that describes a robotic solution to a need/problem you have encountered

• Develop a display showing how to troubleshoot a PC

• Develop a software program that includes a statement of objectives and a discussion of the program

• Build a PC with a list that includes what parts were used and what each component is for

• Prepare an exhibit showing 10 mapping tools

• Create a display showing different types of navigational tools

• Prepare a display showing how navigation has evolved over time

• Level 1—Inside the Box: Building and Repairing Computers
• Level 3—Teens Teaching Tech
• Newbie Know-How

• TechSoup.org
• Computer User High Tech Dictionary
• Computer History Museum Center
• Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Build a Simple Catapult

The basis of most robots begins with the understanding of six simple machines. These are lever, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, screw, and wheel and axle. Using this information, plan, design and build a catapult using simple materials that can be found around the home.