4-H Department
For
4-H exhibits you may also refer to State Fair of
Premiums for all 4-H
Divisions are as follows;
1st
- $4.00; 2nd - $3.50; 3rd - $3.00; 4th - $2.50; 5th - $2.00.
Division 401
Communication Arts Division
4-H Poster-Art Exhibit Guidelines
Poster must be constructed on poster board any
size up to 14” x 22” (of a poster board). They may be horizontal or vertical.
Poster may be produced by any medium- watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic,
charcoal, collage, computer, etc. Poster must be flat. Do not use three-dimensional pieces on
posters. Copyrighted or trademarked cartoon characters or other designs must
not be used due to copyright problems involved.
For display purposes, exhibitors are encouraged to heat laminate all
posters or cover them with clear plastic.
Posters must be signed and dated
on the back in permanent marker before laminating. Text must be readable from
at least 10 feet. The 4-H member’s
name, age, full address, county and a statement that describes the poster
should be on the back of the poster in the upper left-hand corner. Note:
Posters must include 4-H Clover or mention 4-H. When using the official clover
with H’s, the tail should curve to the right and the words 18 U.S.C. 707 must
appear under the lower right leaflet unless poster and clover are hand-drawn.
Beginner (ages 9-11)
01.
4-H promotional poster designed to recruit 4-H members, volunteers, promote
any 4-H event or promote any 4-H project including Competition Ethics
02. Poster
designed to promote 4-H and use the theme “4-H: a community of young people across
03.
Collage recognizing or documenting
decade or the evolution of a particular 4-H
project area over the decades.
Intermediate (ages 12 – 14)
04. 4-H promotional poster designed to recruit
4-H members, volunteers, promote any 4-H event or promote any 4-H
project including Competition Ethics.
05. Poster
designed to promote 4-H and use the theme “4-H: a community of young people
across
06.
Collage recognizing or documenting
Advance (ages 15 and over)
07. 4-H promotional poster designed to recruit 4-H
members, volunteers, promote any 4-H event or promote any 4-H project
including Competition Ethics
08. Poster
designed to promote 4-H and use the theme “4-H: a community of young people
across
09.
Collage recognizing or documenting
decade or the evolution of a particular 4-H
project area over the decades.
Division 402
4- H Educational Displays
Premiums for Educational Displays are: 1st
$10, 2nd $8.00 3rd $6.00
This must be an in-depth look at a 4-H
project or projects. Space for the booth
is 3’ deep and 4’ wide (with sides extended for display). Back is 4’ high.
Display must be free standing. Models, photographs, posters or other means or
display may be used. Display may be
prepared by an individual or group from a county. Display must focus on
01. Promotion
of a specific 4-H project
02. Member
Recruitment
03. Community
Service
04. The
theme “4-H: a community of young people across
05. Promotion
of
EXHIBIT MUST PROMINENTLY DISPLAY A 4-H
CLOVER OR MENTION 4-H. When using the official cover with H’s, the tail should
curve to the right and the words 18 U.S.C. 707 must appear under the lower
right leaflet, except for hand drawn clovers.
Do not include valuables, food items that
will spoil or potentially harmful products in any educational display.
Division 403
4-H Centennial Quilt Panel
A quilted, vertical 2’ by 3’ panel that
shows what 4-H’ers do. Appliqué, paint embroidery, photographic reproduction,
or piecing may be used to depict the 4-H program. The panel must include the
green and white 4-H emblem and the name of the county on the front. It should
be made from two pieces of 2’1” by 3’1” fabric, which allows for 1/2” seams,
and a lightweight batting such as thermolam. Tabs should be placed at the top
for hanging. Quilt as needed. Exhibit may be made by an individual or a club or
county group.
01.
4-H Centennial Quilt Panel
Division 404
4-H Photography
These exhibits consist of photos taken by
the individual exhibitors. A photo can be entered only one year. Individuals
can exhibit in only one unit, and may enter only one exhibit per class in that
unit. Unit 1 is for members who have taken pictures for three years or less. Unit 2 is for those who have taken pictures
for four years to six years, and Unit 3 is for those who have taken pictures
for more than six years. Age is as of January 1 of the current calendar year. PRINTS: Black and white or color prints
may be exhibited. Digital photos may be entered. Computer-enhanced photos are
not allowed in the 4-H Photography Section but may be entered in the 4-H
Science and Technology Section. Prints must be no smaller than 3.5” x 5” and no
larger than 5” x 7” (except when panoramic prints are used) for all classes,
except classes 5, 10, 14, 18, and 19-22 where prints may be up to 8” x 10”. Each print must have an individual caption.
For classes 11- 21 each caption must include film speed, shutter speed, and
aperture setting if the photo was taken with a camera allowing shutter speed or
aperture setting to be changed. BOARDS: Prints must be securely
attached to the surface of a white or a colored foam core, poster or mat board.
No double matting, use of multiple layers or more than one color. The entire
print must be seen and cannot be masked in any way. Board must be 10” x 10” or
14” x 14” for all classes, except classes 15 -17 and 19 - 21 where boards must
be 14” x 14”. Each board must have a title. The back of each board must contain
the exhibitor’s name and county and number of years in the 4-H photography
project. If panoramic photos are used, adjust board size accordingly.
Photography
Exhibits
Unit
1: Adventures With Your Camera.
Unit
1 is for members who have taken pictures for three years or less.
Junior Classes — Ages 9-13 (for members who
have taken pictures for three years or less).
01.
(4) photos, one from each of the following categories: people, animals,
plant
life and scenery.
02. (4) photos of people doing different things,
showing a variety of activities,
camera angles and lighting choices.
03. Four
otherwise outstanding photos showing common mistakes in picture
taking. The caption for each
print must correctly identify what is wrong
and provide an appropriate
solution to prevent the mistake.
04. Series of four photos telling a story or
illustrating a single event.
05.
Best individual photo made this year.
Senior Classes — Ages 14-19 (For members who
have taken pictures for three years or less)
06. Four photos, one from each of the following
categories: people, animals,
plant life and scenery.
07. (4) photos of people doing different things,
showing a variety of activities,
camera angles and lighting choices.
08. Four otherwise outstanding photos showing
common mistakes in picture
taking. The caption for each print must correctly identify
what is wrong and provide an appropriate solution to prevent the
mistake.
09. Series of four photos telling a story or
illustrating a single event.
10. Best individual photo made this year.
Unit
2: Exploring Photography
Unit
2 is for members who have taken pictures for six years or less
Junior Classes — Ages 9-11
11. Four photos showing good composition,
placement of subject, framing,
contrast or perspective. The caption on each
photo or the title of the board must explain the ideas being
illustrated. (See special rule on captions.)
12. Four
Action Photos
13. Four action photos, showing effective use of light
(such as natural
and electronic flash). (See special rule on captions.
14. Best individual photo made this year.
Senior Classes – Ages 14 and over (for
members who have taken pictures for 6 years or more).
15. Four
photos showing good composition, placement of subject, framing,
contrast or perspective. The caption on each photo or the
title of the board must explain the ideas being illustrated.
16. Four Action Photo
17. Four
action photos showing effective use of light (such as natural and
electronic flash). (See special rule on captions.)
18. Best
individual photo made this year.
Unit
3: Mastering Photography. Unit 3 is for
members who have taken pictures for more than six years
19. Four photos showing members’ knowledge of one
of the following: different
lenses, photo lamps, existing light, filters or special effects. The
caption
for each photo or the title of the board must explain the idea(s) being
illustrated.
20. Four
outstanding “people” pictures.
21. Four landscape or nature photos.
22. Best
individual photo taken this year
Division 405
4-H Leisure Education and Cultural Arts
Juniors – Ages 9 – 13 Seniors – Ages 14 and over
This exhibit will consist of small articles
in the 4-H Leisure Education and Cultural Arts Projects. The articles exhibited
in this section are items other than required of the Woodworking projects. One
exhibit per class. Exhibits must be
permanently signed and dated in an inconspicuous location, if size and material
permits. Ceramics should be signed
before firing. Each exhibit must have a card or label showing names of exhibit,
age, address and class number. Judge or judging committee may mark exhibit with
fair and year if not signed and dated. All
paintings, pictures, wall hanging, etc. must have wire or other hangers so they
can be hung properly.
01. Fine Art – Pencil, charcoal, pastels, chalk,
ink
03. Fine art - watercolor
05. Fine Art - oil or acrylic
07. Ceramics - glazed (maximum of one piece)
09. Ceramics – stained (maximum of one piece)
11. Pottery - original design made from clay
using a process of hand molding or a potter’s wheel
13. Print Process Article - block printing and
other printing methods.
15. Decorative Textile Craft - silk screening,
stenciling, textile painting, batik
17. Wood Carving Article
19. Woodcraft - original design
21. Woodcraft - kit
23. Metal Craft - embossed, tooled, and etched
25. Metal Craft - soldered or welded
27. Nature Craft - article made from natural
materials
29. Bead Craft Article
31. Leather
craft – kit
33. Leather
craft - original design
35. Hand Crafted Wax Candle
37. Hand Crafted Gel Candle
39. Fabric Craft - needlepoint, crewel
embroidery
41. Fabric Craft - cross-stitch or counted
cross-stitch
43. Fabric Craft - item decorated with machine
embroidery
45. Fabric
Craft – Item decorated with Hand Embroidery
47. Fabric Craft – Hand Quilted and/or appliquéd
49. Fabric Craft – Machine
Quilted and/or appliquéd
51. Fabric
Craft – Knitted or crocheted
53. Fabric Craft – Doll or animal
55. Creative Textile Craft Article – Made only
from techniques of weaving, latch-hook, braiding and/or a combination of these
techniques.
57. Puppet
59. Paper Craft
61. Miscellaneous (limited to items that cannot be
entered in any other class)
Division 406
Technology Division
4-H Technology Exhibits
The 4-H technology exhibits are open to all
ages. Every exhibit must be labeled on the back with the following information:
Name, club, county and age as of Jan. 1 and date poster was made. Juniors 9-13
and Seniors ages 14 and older. Copy written materials such as professional
photos, books, publications or items on the internet should not be used as
original.
Digitally altered photograph/photographic illustration
taken with a digital camera by the exhibitor. Alterations are beyond common photography
techniques of red eye removal, cropping, etc. Exhibit includes a print of the
original photograph, labeled “original photo,” and the digitally altered image,
labeled “photographic illustration” Must be securely attached to poster board
no larger than 14” x 14”. Attach up to one-half page of written explanation of
the alterations to the back of the exhibit.
01. Junior
02. Senior
Digitally altered scanned image.
Exhibit must include the original image, labeled “original image,” and the
print of the digitally altered image, labeled “altered image.” Alterations are
beyond common photography techniques of red eye removal, cropping, etc. Must be securely attached to poster board no
larger than 14” x 14”. Attach up to ½ page of written explanation of the
alterations to the back of the exhibit. Trademarked images may not be used.
03. Junior
04. Senior
Flat flyer (one-sided) designed by the
exhibitor to promote a club or county 4-H education program or activity.
Computer-generated flat flyer (8 ½” x11” or 8 ½” x14”). Flat flyers should be
securely attached to an appropriately sized foam core or poster board.
05. Junior
06. Senior
Brochure, card or invitation related to 4-H (double-,
tri-, or four-fold measuring 8 ½”x11” or 8 ½” x14” before folding.) Attach two
flat copies to the brochure (one side showing the front and the other side
showing the back of the brochure) to an appropriately sized foam core or poster
board. Attach a large envelope to the back of the board and insert a folded
copy of the brochure.
07. Junior
08. Senior
Web page designed by the exhibitor
for their 4-H Club, Extension Office, county 4-H program or their own personal
home page that includes content related to 4-H. Exhibit consists of a display
containing a printout of each page of the web page and a 3 ½” diskette(s) or CD
with all necessary computer files. To explain layering that cannot be clearly
depicted with printouts, written explanation may also be included.
09. Junior
10. Senior
Power Point Presentation related to 4-H.
Presentation should either promote 4-H or educate about a 4-H project.
Presentations should include an official 4-H Clover including required
trademark designation. Presentation entry includes a printout of at least five
slides and script/presentation notes in a folder or notebook. Include presentation
file in a labeled 3” diskette or CD (in an envelope). All Power Point
presentations should be mounted on a free standing display board not to exceed
36” by 36” when the sides are extended for display. Commercially available “Science
Fair Presentation boards” are encouraged.
11. Junior
12. Senior
Division 407
4-H Family Living Division - Fabrics and Fashion
Clothing Construction Exhibits
Beginning
Level (ages 9-11)
01. Pillow
Case (use 4-H instructions)
02. Laundry
Bag (use 4-H instructions)
03. Chef
or Work apron (use 4-H instructions)
04. Tote
Bag (use 4-H instructions)
05.
Skirt with full elastic waist or mock elastic waist (elastic casing in
the back)
06.
Shorts with full elastic waist or mock elastic waist (elastic casing in
the back 07. Simple two-piece active
sportswear (no collars, no set-in sleeves)
08.
Simple curtains
09.
Simple garment bag made of polar fleece
10.
Beginning Poster: 14” x 22” poster-board. Use one of the following themes: A) Label the parts of a sewing machine. B) Illustrate the label and up to 10 items needed
in a basic sewing kit.
Intermediate
Level (ages 12-14)
11.
12.
Pull-on top and coordinating bottom with elastic waist (shorts, pants or
skirts)
13.
Blanket with binding (can be for human or animal)
14.
Shorts, pants, skirt or Culottes with waistband
15.
Item made of polar fleece (One or more sewing techniques from beginner
or intermediate level sample notebook must be used. It is recommended to attach a 3” x 5” card
indicating technique) Examples include hats, simple ponchos, and mitts.
16.
One-piece garment using one of the techniques from the Intermediate
Level Sample Notebook. Attach a 3” by 5” card indicating techniques used.
17.
Two-piece garment using one of the techniques from the Intermediate
Level Sample Notebook. Attach 3”x5” card indicating techniques used.
18.
Any non-clothing item using one of the techniques from the Intermediate
Level Sample Notebook. Attach 3” x 5” card indicating techniques used.
19.
Intermediate Poster 14” x 22” poster board. Use one of these themes: A) Cost comparison of ready made and home sewn
garment similar in fabric and design. B) Show
a pattern and 3 samples of appropriate fabrics. Tell why fabric is appropriate
on attached sheet of paper. C) Five
samples of fabric weaves with fiber content to include: knit, plain weave,
satin weave, twill weave, and a non-woven fabric (No 3-dimensional posters)
Advanced
Level
20.
Item made with polar fleece (One or more sewing techniques from beginner
or intermediate level sample notebook must be used. It is recommended to attach a 3” x 5” card
indicating technique) Examples include jackets, coats, and hooded garments.
21.
Two-piece ensemble using one of the techniques from the Advanced Sample
Notebook. Attach 3” x 5” card with technique used.
22.
Lined skirt, pants or jacket
23.
Unlined garment - 1 or 2 pieces
24.
Coat-lined or unlined
25.
Lined suit or dress
26.
Special occasion garment - i.e. prom dress, English riding habit, etc.
27.
Educational. Free-standing 3’ x 3’ (width x depth) space. Commercially
available “Science Fair Presentation Boards” are encouraged. Select one of the following: A) Report of
project involving clothing for a special situation (i.e. pesticides,
industrial, protective) B) Self-determined, such as report on handicapped
and/or elderly specialized clothing. Must emphasize construction, usability,
practicality and need.
4-H
Fun Item
Beginning
Level (ages 9-11)
28.
Decorated ready-made shirt using fusible web, fabric scraps,
trims or buttons. Paints, if used, must be used
with one or more of the above. No Iron-on transfers
29. Pot
holder or hot mat
30. Beginning
Sample Notebook. May be entered all years but 3 new samples must be added each
year. Project year the sample was made
in upper right hand corner.
Intermediate
Level (ages 12-14)
31. Recycle
garment, (exhibit must include before picture and a cost sheet attached)
32.
Decorate a garment using one or more of the following techniques:
Machine, decorative stitches, flat braid, sew-on appliqués, hand embroidery or
other techniques. Must include at least one sewn technique. Attach a 3” x 5” card
indicating technique used.
33. Sewn item related to another project. Attach a 3” by 5” card indicating technique
used.
34. Intermediate Sample Notebook -
Instructions same as beginners. Samples
10-18 are found in Project Manuals. See
state fair book for specifics.
Advanced
Level (ages 15-19)
35.
Two pieces of travel accessories such as jewelry case, shaving bag, etc.
36.
Garment constructed from another textile product such as a blanket,
towel, and sheet
37.
Recycled item (exhibit must include before picture and cost sheet
attached)
38.
Embellished garment
39.
Sample Notebook. Same as Beginning Level Samples 19-29 may be found in
Project manuals. See state fair book for specifics.
4-H
Personal Image Exhibits
Poster must be 14” by 22” and permanently
signed and dated on back
40.
Beginning Level Poster (ages 9-11) Select one of the following topics:
a. Hair care
b.
Personal Care
c.
Selection of Shoes
d.
What clothing says about a culture
41.
Intermediate Level Poster (ages 12-14) Select one of the following
topics
a. Effects and use of lines in clothing
design
b. Effects and use of color in clothing
design
c. Common figure types
42. Advanced Level Poster (ages 15 & over) Select one of the following topics:
a. Select an appropriate color combination
for your complexion and develop a color palette for a working wardrobe. Tell
why you chose this color combination in a one-page report attached to the
poster.
b. Identify personal body type and show
examples of lines and colors appropriate for emphasizing positive feature and
de-emphasizing negative one, Explain selection in a one-page report attached to
the poster.
c. Identify a profession and an
appropriate wardrobe for that profession.
Attach a one-page report telling why each
wardrobe item was selected.
4-H
Fabrics & Fashions - Consumer Education
Posters and displays 14” by 22” and
permanently signed and dated on back.
Beginning Level (ages 9-11)
43. Poster
illustrating the topic “Fashion vs. Fad.” Use one item, listing cost and source
Intermediate Level (ages 12-14)
44. Poster
collage illustrating wardrobe selections ($200 or less) for one season. Attach
a one page report on the back of poster telling how much each item cost, where
it was purchased and how it works into your existing wardrobe.
4-H
Fabrics & Fashions - Textiles Science & Care
45. Beginning Level Poster (ages 9-11)
Choose one of the following topics for a 14”
x 22” poster:
a. Draw a garment care label, and identify
or label the information printed on label
b. Identify and explain basic laundry
technique
c. Compare three different brands of one
kind of laundry product (detergent, softeners, spot removers and etc.)
46. Intermediate
Level (ages 12-14)
Choose one of the following topics for a 3’
x 3’ x 3’ display
a. Sample of before and after stain removal
treatments, characteristics, care and qualities of one natural fiber.
c. Three options for repairing a tear in the
knee of a pair of jeans
d. Before and after of organizing a closet
and drawers.
47.
Advanced Level Educational Display (ages 15-19)
Choose one of these topics for an
educational display 3’ x 3’ x 3’ display
a. Compare one natural and one synthetic
fiber with a similar weave and color. Compare characteristics, noting
appropriate and inappropriate uses.
b. Study, evaluate and report on the results
of treating, cleaning, care for, and using flame-retardant fabrics and/or
clothing.
c. Illustrating the importance of care,
cleaning, and storage of heirloom textiles or garments.
d. Choose your own topic, and create a
display related to textiles and their care
4-H
Fabrics & Fashion - Home and Personal Living Space
Beginning Level (ages 9-11)
48.
Waste paper basket
49.
Wall hanging: Fabric or textile base must be able to hang and utilize
decorate textile technique.
50.
Hanging storage unit: Textile or fabric base, use for storing any type
of items.
51.
Bulletin board: Decorated using textile craft technique.
52.
Desk pad and 2 coordinating accessories. Must be original handmade item.
53. Home
environment combination. Three articles representing the color scheme of
a room. All items must be handmade, finished or refinished, and/or decorated.
Intermediate Level (ages 12-14) Guidelines
same as above
54. Wall hanging
55. Hanging storage unit
56. Bulletin board message center
57. Desk pad and 2 coordinates accessories
58. Home environment combination
59. Self-determined project: Poster Board,
must be 14” x 22”, may be three dimensional. Must include before and after
photos, story, and cost on the face of the poster. Poster must be signed and
dated on the back.
Advanced Level (ages 15 and over) Guidelines
same as above
60.
Hanging storage unit
61. Desk pad and 2 coordinating accessories
62. Home environment combination
Division 408
4-H Babysitting/Child care
Refer to member and leader guides for ideas
Unit One (ages 9-13)
01. Baby Book
Any practical size, minimum of five pages
covering at least nine to 10 months of development. Include photographs,
drawings, mementos and comments on developmental milestones. Must be clear that
4-H’er has contributed child development information to book. Baby books
prepared earlier by parents may not be entered unless 4-H’er reworks the
information. See Unit One, page 13. Do not confuse with class 4, Children’s
Book.
02. Puzzles Help Children Learn
Any size. Two (2) puzzles developmentally appropriate
for children at two distinct age and ability levels. Each puzzle must have its
own storage container. Puzzles must be sturdy and covered so they can be
cleaned with damp cloth. Describe the child for whom each puzzles would be
appropriated by giving child’s age, interest and ability. Puzzles should be
suitable for either boys or girls. Do not indicate that a puzzle is for boys or
girls only. See Unit One, page 13. Commercially made puzzles are not eligible.
03. Good Guidance Poster
Must by 14” by 22”. Illustrate techniques of
positive guidance. Give reasons for not spanking or spoiling children. Include
pictures and fact about child development. See Unit One, pages 14-15 and No.
706, Behavior and Guidance.
Unit Two (ages 14-19)
04. Children’s
Book
Written, illustrated and constructed by
4-H’er. May be written for a specific child with text relating to that child or
for children of certain age range. Indicate appropriate age range. Construction
paper, computer print out, cloth or poster board may be used. Illustrations may
be drawn, photographs, appliqués, magazine pictures or reassembled from other
books. See no. 707, Books for Children. Do not confuse with Class 1, Baby Book.
05. Surprise suitcase
Fill suitcase with homemade or store bought
items for children you baby-sit. Could include books, puzzles, games, play
dough, balls, and costumes. Indicate appropriate age child to use each item.
Include records of how children have responded to materials. Package in
suitcase that can be taken to the home. See No. 722, Child Care Kit. May
include commercial puzzles.
Division 409
4-H FOOD SCIENCE EXHIBITS
All food products must be on a paper plate
and covered with a zip lock bag or a plastic bag and held shut with a twist tie,
Zip-lock bags are preferred.
4-H’ers may use recipes indicated in the
food science manuals or any other recipe that fits the exhibit requirements.
Cakes must be made from scratch using shortening mixing method (no angel food
or chiffon-type). Bread machines may be used for the bread exhibits. Bread must be made from scratch. Dried foods
should be exhibited in a sealed, ziplock sandwich bag. Canned foods should be
placed in colorless, standard canning jars such as those by Kerr, Ball. Etc.,
and properly sealed with two piece lids (no paraffin on jams and jellies). Level
Two (ages 9-11)
01. 3 Muffins
02. 3 Rolled Biscuits
03. 3 Drop Cookies (no shaped cookies such as
snicker doodle or peanut butter)
Level Three (ages 12-14)
04. One-half loaf of any
yeast bread (not a sweet dough)
05. 3 Yeast Cinnamon rolls,
no icing
06. 3 Rolled sugar-type
cookies, (no gingerbread recipes)
Level Four (ages 15 & over)
07. One half loaf or portion of
breads from another culture. Include a
one
page
story on how this bread fits into that culture and its nutritional
contribution.
08. One half of 8 inch layer
un-iced short-type cake (no angel or chiffon)
4-H
Food Preservation Exhibits
Level Two (ages 9-11)
09. One pint or half pint jar
of jam or jelly processed in boiling water canner.
10. Two pieces of fruit
leather
11. One pint or half pint of salsa/picante sauce
Level Three (ages 12-24)
12. One pint, cucumber
pickles or vegetable relish
13. One pint or quart of any
single canned fruit (Not pickled)
14. Dried
fruit (1/2 cup of a single dried fruit)
Level Four (ages 15 & over)
15. One
pint or quart jar pressure canned vegetables (No tomatoes or pickles)
16. One
quart or one pint jar of plain canned tomatoes
4-H
Food Diversity Exhibits
Level Two (ages 9-11)
17. Educational poster based on breads OR
cheeses of another country or countries.
Level Three & Four (ages 12 and older)
18.
Educational poster based on foods from another culture. Can be based on
a cultural celebration.
4-H
Nutrition Exhibits
Level Two (ages 9-11)
19.
Educational poster based on recipe modification for healthful eating
Level Three (ages 12-14)
20.
Educational poster based on nutritional contributions of fruits and
vegetables
Level Four (ages 15 & over)
21.
Educational display (3’ x 3’ x 3’) based on a recipe modification to
include:
- Original recipe and what
modifications were made?
- Benefits of the modifications?
-How did the modifications impact
the above factors?
-What were other people’s responses to the
modifications?
4-H
Kitchen Safety Exhibits
Level Two (ages 9-11)
22.
Educational poster based on food or kitchen safety
Level Three (ages 12-14)
23.
Educational poster based on protein food safety
Level Four (ages 15 & over)
24.
Educational poster based on outdoor cookery or grilling
4-H
Other Food & Nutrition Exhibits
Level Two (ages 9-11)
25.
Educational poster illustrating a place setting for a specific occasion
or menu
Level Three (ages 12-14)
26.
Educational poster display based on a breakfast bread buffet theme.
Should include menu, buffet layout, decorations, invitations, and any additional
information.
Level Four (ages 15 & over)
27.
Educational poster based on career in the food industry.
Division 410
4-H Personal Development
Posters must be 14” by 22”, permanently
signed and dated on back
Unit One (age 9)
01. Heritage Scrapbook
02. “Things I do Best”
Poster
03. “Why I am Healthy” poster 14” x 22”
Unit Two (age 10)
04. Heritage Scrapbook
05. Collage of Famous People
Poster
06. Faces and Feelings
Poster, 14” x 22”
Unit Three (age 11)
07. Heritage Scrapbook
08. Career Opportunities
Community Map, 14” x 22”
09. Personalized Newspaper,
17” x 26”
Unit Four (age 12)
10. Heritage Scrapbook
11. Careers of Interest Poster, 14” x 22”
12. Poster related to etiquette, character or
inter-generational relationships
Unit Five (age 13)
13. Heritage Scrapbook
14. Friendship poster,
painting and collage, 14” x 22”
15. Newspaper Ad-about self,
minimum 8 1/2” by 11”, maximum 14” by 22”
Unit Six (age 14)
16.
Heritage Scrapbook
17.
Poster on adolescents’ concerns,
etiquette, character or inter-generational relationships
Unit Seven (ages 15 and older)
18.
Heritage Scrapbook
19.
Poster on etiquette, character or
inter-generational relationships
Division 411
4-H Postmark
All postmarks should be mounted on either 8
1/2” x 11” note paper or photo album pages of any color in a binder. All
entries are limited to 30 pages. Plastic cover pages are acceptable to protect
the mounts. Any class may be illustrated. The criteria for judging will be: (1) Appearance and neatness; (2) Readability;
(3) How material relates to chosen topic; (4) Brief written description telling
purpose or objective of your collection
Books should be permanently labeled with
exhibitor’s name and county inside the front cover. Metered postage marks must
not be used in non-metered class exhibits and non-metered postmarks in metered
class.
Beginning Level (Ages 9-11)
01. Postmark for 10 post
offices in home county or surrounding area.
02. 30
03. 20 topical (any category)
04.
25 Metered postage marks
Intermediate Level (Ages 12-14)
05. 30 hand cancelled
06. 10-30 postmarks that tell
a story
07. 30 or more different
slogans
08. 30 topical (any category)
09. 30 metered postage marks
Advanced Level (Ages 15 & Over)
10. 100 or more hand-cancelled postmarks
11. 30-75 postmarks that tell
a story
12. 50 or more different
slogans
13. 50 or more topical (any
category)
14. 50 metered postage marks
Division 412
4-H Woodwork Projects
Beginning Level (Ages 9-11)
01. Wall
mounted rack for hot pads, ties, paper towels, or other wall mounted item
02. Puzzle
or game
03.
Spice, what-not or other small shelves
04.
Book Ends
05. Miscellaneous
Intermediate Level (Ages 12-14)
06. Book
case or entertainment center (without doors)
07. Gun,
baseball bat, fishing rod or similar rack
08. Refinished item attach before picture &
story with history of item and description of process used
09. Miscellaneous
Advanced (Ages 15 and older)
10. Gun,
curio or display cabinet (with doors)
11. Table
12. Chest
13. Miscellaneous
14. Refinished
item-attach before picture & story with history or item and description of
process used.
Division 413
Shooting Sports
No
live ammunition, actual firearms or parts of firearm that could be reassembled
should be included. Any manufactured
part of a sporting arm may not be displayed.
An explanation must be attached to or Included on each exhibit
describing the subject and what is being illustrated. The 4-H member’s name, Age, and full address
must be included with the exhibit.
Exhibits deemed to be inappropriate will not be displayed. Exhibits suggested but not limited to
posters, educational displays, journals, slings, Quivers, gun stocks, decoys
and equipment. Posters must be 14” x 22”.
For display purposes, exhibitors are encouraged to laminate all posters
or cover them with clear plastic film.
Posters must be permanently signed and dated on the back. Posters may be horizontal or vertical. Text of poster should be readable from at
least 10 ft. away.
Junior Division (ages 9 -13)
An explanation must be attached to and/or included in each exhibit listed below
describing the subject and what is being illustrated.
01.
Shooting Sports Safety: any related item made
02.
Archery: any related item made
03.
Air Pistol: any related item made
04.
Air Rifle: any related item made
05.
.22 Rifle: any related item made
06.
Shotgun: any related item made
07.
Hunting and Wildlife: any related item made (May include tanned hides,
dried and mounted wings, cleaned skulls or other wildlife parts preserved by
the 4-H member)
08.
Living History: any related item made
Senior Division (ages 14 and over) an
explanation must be attached to and/or included in each exhibit listed below
describing the subject and what is being illustrated.
09.
Shooting Sports Safety: any related item made
10.
Archery: any related item made
11.
Air Pistol: any related item made
12.
Air Rifle: any related item made
13. 22
Pistol: any related item made
14. 22
Rifle: any related item made
15. Shotgun:
any related item made
16. Muzzle
loading: any related item made
17. Hunting
and Wildlife: any related item made (May include tanned hides, dried and
mounted wings, cleaned skulls or other wildlife parts preserved by the 4-H
member)
18.
Living History: any related item made
Division 414
4-H Natural Sciences Division
ENTOMOLOGY
- 4-H Insect Exhibits
All insects must be mounted on standard
insect pins and displayed in the standard insect display box. Put pegs in each corner of box and cover with
rigid plastic to protect exhibit.
01. First year, 25 adult insects
02. Second year, 40 adult insects
03. Third year, 75 adult insects
04. Fourth year, 100 adult
insects
05. Fifth year and over 130 adult
insects
Division 415
4-H FORESTRY
Eligibility to exhibit is open to all 4-H
members. A member may enter one exhibit
per class in Leaf, Wood and Self-Determined exhibits but is restricted to only
those exhibits designed for his or her age group.
Exhibits must conform to instructions
outlined by age group in the 4-H members Guide #236 (revised 9/2007) and
#238. Each exhibit must be labeled with
members name, address, county, age, and club name.
Forestry and Wood Sample Boards Must be
Signed and Dated on the Back.
4-H
01. Ages
9-11years. Exhibit of leaves from 10 trees native to
02. Ages 12-15 years. Exhibit of leaves from 15 trees native to
03. Ages 16 & Older. Exhibit of leaves from 20 trees native to
4-H
WOOD SAMPLE EXHIBIT
04. Ages 9 – 11 years. Exhibit of six wood samples (3 hardwoods and
3 softwoods) mounted on plywood ¼” thick x 22” wide x 20” high.
05. Ages 12-15 years. Exhibit shall consist of 8 wood samples
mounted on plywood. Display same as above.
06.
Ages 16 & Older. Exhibit of 8 wood samples which show the end, edge
and surface grain. Display same as
above.
Division 416
Geology
Collecting, identifying and preparing a
rock-mineral-fossil exhibit. Securely mount in display
01. Fifteen (15) different unpolished rocks,
minerals or fossils collected from
02. Thirty (30) different unpolished rocks,
minerals or fossils, including specimens of thirty sedimentary, igneous and
metamorphic.
03. Open Class- Education exhibit depicting
some phase of geology, testing of minerals, polished rocks, etc. Display must
not exceed 24” x 24”.
Division 417
4-H
Text of posters should be readable from at
least 10 feet away. Include references for information. At least one reference
must be from a source other than the Internet. Posters must not be printed
directly from the Internet — this is plagiarism.
Juniors (ages 9 – 13)
01. A collection of 15 different kinds of plants,
trees or shrubs known to
provide food or cover for
wildlife, mounted on food and cover cards or a
seed board with 15 different
kinds of seeds eaten by wildlife. (See 4-H Lit.
# 720 updated 12/06). No more
that 4 varieties may be cultivated crops.
For each plant or seed included
list one wildlife species that use that plant
or seed (on the cover card or
board). All plant species must be native
to
cultivated crops.
02. Scrapbook
of
five (5) mammals, five (5) birds
and five (5) reptiles or amphibians. Give
common name and what habitat
where they found. Common names
should be specific.
03. Exhibit
of tracks of eight (8) wild animals or birds commonly found in
plywood, not to exceed 12” x 24”.
Label each track with kind of animal or
bird, which county in which
track was found and date the track was cast.
04. Self Determined Exhibit. Posters must be 14” x 22”. Displays must not
exceed 3’ x 3’. (See Lit. # 721 “Self Determined 4-H Wildlife
and
Fisheries Project Ideas.” Revised 12/06.
Senior (ages 14-18)
05. (A) A collection of 30 plants known to furnish
food or cover for wildlife,
mounted on food and cover cards
or (B) a seed board with 30 plant seeds
known to furnish food or cover
for wildlife. No more than 6 varieties
may
be cultivated crops. At least half of the specimens must have been
collected during the current
project year. For each plant or seed include 3
wildlife species that use that
plant or seed (on the cover card or board).
Species names must be used for
both plants and wildlife in addition to the
common name. All species must be native to
4 may be from cultivated crops.
06. Evaluation of an
of the habitat plant and animal
species (species names must be used for
plants and wildlife in addition
to the common names) that occur within the
habitat; a range map showing the habitats
distribution within
and threats to that habitat. Examples of possible habitats include; playa
lakes, tallgrass prairie, cross timbers, and
shortgrass prairie.
07. Self Determined
Exhibit – Poster or display. Possible
examples include but
are not limited to: description
of a Wildlife Management Area detailing
area, location, habitat,
management, and wildlife population trends (if
known); or a poster with an
emphasis on the life cycle, status, range map,
and habitat of an Oklahoman threatened
or endangered species.
Junior (ages 9-13)
08. Display board showing steps in tying two kinds
of fishing knots used in
tying lines or leaders. Use cord instead of fishing line. Mount on board
suitable for hanging, not to exceed 12” by 12”.
09.
Notebook describing habits and
appearance of five (5) fishes found in
picture, proper common name, kind of food eaten, distinctive physical
characteristics, best ways to cause and other topics of interest to
anglers.
10. Display of five (5) member assembled
lures, together with the materials
from which they were assembled, mounted on a board not to exceed 12”
by 16”. Lures may be spinners, jigs, flies, plugs or a combination of
these.
May be entirely homemade or assembled from purchased supplies.
11. Self Determined Fish Project. Educational
report, display or project created
by the member. Topic to deal
with fish, fishing, fish farming, aquatic food
chains or pollution in
Senior (ages 14-18)
12. Notebook describing habits and appearance of
ten (10) fishes found in
picture, proper common name, kind of food eaten, distinctive physical
characteristics, best ways to catch and other topics of interest to
anglers.
13.
Display of five (5) fishing flies
tied by the exhibitor. The material and
shape of the exhibit will be exhibitor’s choice, but cannot exceed 12”
by
12” in size. Attach report to exhibit to indicate the following about
each fly
on the board: type of fly, type of fish it is used to catch, habitat
conditions
it is used in and cost to purchase or make.
14. Display of five (5)
fishing lures. Lures may be any type commonly used in
sport fishing. The material and shape of the exhibit board will be
exhibitor’s choice, but cannot exceed 12”by 12”. Attach report to
exhibit
to indicate the following about each lure on the board: type of lure,
type of
fish it is used to catch, habitat conditions it is used in and cost to
purchase
or make.
15.
Self Determined Fish Project. Educational report, display or project
created
by the member. Topic to deal with fish, fishing, fish farming, aquatic
food
chains or pollution in
with sides extended.
4-H
BIRD
Junior (ages 9-13)
16.
Display of a home constructed bird feeder (may be from a kit), must
include a 3” by 5” index card
tacked to the feeder with the following
information: 1) What species was it constructed for: and 2) What habitat
and site location (should include height) it will be placed in.
17. Display
of a single unit bird house, home constructed (may be from a kit),
must include a 3” by 5” index card tacked to the house with the
following
information: 1) What species was it constructed for: and 2) What habitat
and site location (should include height) the house will be placed in.
18. Notebook of fifteen (15) pictures, drawings or
photos of birds seen and
identified by member and labeled with common name of each.
19. Self
Determined Exhibit. Poster must not exceed 14” by 22”. See “Self
Determined 4-H Wildlife & Fisheries Project Ideas”
3721 (revised) 12/06 for ideas.
See 4-H Wildlife Project Lit No. 720
“Exhibit Preparation Guidelines
Leaders/Member Guide”
20. Observation report for Bird Feeder (form
found in Wildlife Project
Guidelines #720) used during previous year, including photo of feeder at
location used. May use feeder constructed or a purchased feeder.
21. Observation report for
Bird House (form found in Wildlife Project Guidelines
#720). May use bird house constructed or a purchased house.
Senior (ages 14-18)
22.
Bird habitat improvement exhibit.
Notebook of pictures or drawings
explaining how exhibitor is
developing or improving a bird habitat. This
exhibit may be added to or continued
from year to year as the habitat
improvements are implemented.
23.
Notebook of bird, feeder or nest
observation records for more than current
year. Include some analysis of
comparisons in observations for years
observed.
24.
Self Determined Bird Project. If
poster, must not exceed 14” by 22”.
Display must not exceed 3” by
3”.
4-H
WILDFLOWER STUDY
At least one-third of the specimens must
have been collected during the current project year.
Junior (ages 9-13)
25.
Collection of eighteen (18)
mounted on wildflower cards. Label with common name, flower family and
tell location and date collected. Display in a notebook.
26.
Drawing or diagram showing parts of a
wildflower blossom, not to exceed 8 ½” by 11.
27.
Self Determined Poster must not
exceed 14” by 22”.
28.
Display two (2) principle wildflower
families showing four (4) or more
pressed flowers of each family labeled with common name. A brief
description of each flower family should be included. Poster not to
exceed
14” by 22” or display in a notebook.
29.
Make a collection, mount and press, the leaves
of plants showing leaf
arrangements (opposite, alternate and whorled): types of leaves (simple,
pinnately compound, palmately compound); leaf margins (toothed, smooth
and lobed). Poster not to exceed 14” by 22” or display in notebook.
Senior (ages 14 to18)
30.
Collection of twenty-five (25)
mounted on wildflower cards. Label with common name, scientific
name,
and flower family, location collect,
date collected and habitat collected
from. Display in a notebook.
31.
Make a collection and mount for
display at least fifteen (15) kinds of wild
flower seed that show various adaptations to dispersal by wind, water,
birds and mammals.
32.
Special
collections. Collection of specimens in some special category, i.e.
one (1) family, poisonous, dyes, edibles or specific season such as
early
spring. Poster must not exceed 14” by 22” or display
in notebook.
33.
Self Determined Exhibit. Poster must
not exceed 14” by 22”. Display must
not exceed 3’ by 3’.
Division 418
4-H Environmental Stewardship
More information on the following at www.freewebs.com/ccfair
or pickup Project Sheets at the County
Extension Office.
01. Vermi-Composting (with
02. Exploring Streams and
Lakes Poster (Ages 9 -13 years)
03. Water Critters (Ages 9 -13
years)
04. Where Does My Water Come
From Poster (Ages 9 – 11)
05. Natural Resources of My
06. Recycled Item – useable
item made from trash (Ages 9 – 11)
07. Aquatic Habitat Poster (Ages
12 -14)
08. Homemade stream or lake
sampling equipment (Ages 12 – 14)
09. What is a Watershed? (Ages 12 – 14)
10. Natural Resources of My
11. Stream, Pond or
12. Water Critters (Ages 14 –
18)
13. Homemade stream or lake
sampling equipment (Ages 15 – 18)
14. Illegal Dumping – Poster (Ages
15 – 18)
15. Landfill Display (Ages 14
– 18)
Division 419
4-H Home Grounds Beautification
Herbarium Cards
Exhibits shall consist of
dried and pressed specimen of leaves and other parts of native or cultivated
trees, vines and/or shrubs. Mount of Herbarium card. Cover specimen with
transparent plastic. No leaf more than 3 years old.
01. (Ages 9-11)
Collection of 15 specimens with following information: common name; general
class; kind of plant
02. (Ages 12-14)
Collection of 25 specimens with a pressed flower or fruit or seed included with
each specimen. Information on card is: common name; general class; kind of
plant; form; color.
03. (Ages 15 & over)
Collection of 30 specimens with pressed flower, fruit or seed with each
specimen. All information on the card should be filled out.
Division 420
4-H House Plants
Terrarium
Refer to 4-H Fact Sheet
No. 297. Terrariums should feature woodland, tropical or succulent plants. Must be covered for judging.
01. Junior (ages 9-11)
02. Intermediate (ages 12-14)
03. Advanced (ages 15 and over)
Special 4-H
Section (adult and youth entries)
Division 508
4- H Antiques and Collectables
Collections must be five “4-H” items
representing our history (Not confined to
4-H Collections
01. 4-H Print Materials – Project
Manuals/Curriculum, Books, Postcards, News clippings, Photos, etc.
02. 4-H Buttons (Example – I Bleed Green, L Luv
4-H, etc.
03. 4-H Medals
04. 4-H Patches
05. 4-H Jewelry
06. 4-H Posters, Banners, or Pennants
07. 4-H Gate Signs, bike or car tag, or similar
such items.
08. Other 4-H collections.
Family
Living
Fabric
and Fashions
14.
Historic Replica – Replicate a 4-H Uniform, fashion or home accessory,
needle work, embroidery, quilt block/quilt, etc. The authentication card must
state the year and/or decade the “replica” was used or exhibited. When possible, attach a photo, picture, or
the source/instructions/pattern of the item being replicated.
15.
Heirloom Restoration – exhibit a textile/clothing/home accessory
completed as a part of 4-H project work.
The authentication card should: Describe how the item was restored, preserved
and/or is being stored for future generations.
When possible, document who made the items and in what year/decade.
Note any special stories or information
known about the item.
16.
4-H Quilt – Club/Group Exhibit
Food Science – Poster
17. Recipe Compare and Contrast Poster –
Using recipe(s) from authentic 4-H project manuals compare and contrast two
recipes – ingredients and techniques used during two different decades. Describe how practices or ingredients have
changed or whether there has been change? Provide a copy of the recipe an
document the source and year.
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