Section 3404 4-H Technology Exhibits

• Juniors - grades 3-7
• Seniors - grades 8-12

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Activities

 

Flat Flyer

(One-sided) Designed by the exhibitor to promote a club or county 4-H educational program or activity.

 

Computer generated flat flyer (8 ½” x 14" or 8 ½” x 11”). Flat flyers should be securely attached to an appropriately sized poster board.

 

1. Juniors
2. Seniors

Brochure, card or invitation related to 4-H

(May be double-, tri-, or four-fold measuring 8 ½” x 11" or 8 ½” x 14 before folding.) Attach two (2) flat copies of the brochure (one side showing the front and the other side showing the back of the brochure) to an appropriately sized poster board no larger than 14” x 22”. Attach a large envelope to the back of the poster board and insert a folded copy of the brochure.

 

1. Juniors
2. Seniors 

PowerPoint Presentation related to 4-H

(Can be PowerPoint, Google slides or any other presentation program.) Presentation should either promote 4-H or educate about a 4-H project. Presentations should include an official 4-H Clover or mention 4-H. Presentation entry includes a printout of at least five (5) slides and script/presentation notes in a folder or notebook. All PowerPoint presentations should be mounted on a free standing display board not to exceed 3’ x 4’ when the sides are extended for display.'

 

1. Juniors
2. Seniors 

 

Digital Media for a group or club project

Submit a video (maximum of 3 minutes) designed for social media use on STEM projects. The video must be in an .MP4 format and submitted on a flash drive. Video may only contain first names of the participants and participants must have a signed media release form on file in their county 4-H office.

 

1. Group Media 

 

STEM Career Poster

4-H members should research careers in STEM before developing their poster exhibit. Posters should highlight the variety of STEM related careers and follow the Technology Exhibit poster guidelines and criteria.

 

1. Junior Poster - Draw a Scientist
2. Senior Poster - Careers in STE

 

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Exhibit

• 4-H Youth will learn about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts by collecting data on a location, describing the attributes.
• Youth will learn about geospatial technology applications and future career opportunities by working with local government agencies and project partners in their own communities.
• Increased youth involvement in community service and awareness projects that impact local communities by enhancing economic and community development.

 

Display Illustrating how GPS Works

Including the user, control and space segments of the system. 

 

1. Juniors

 

Display illustrating how GPS has been used to improve society

1. Seniors

 

Geocache Box

Exhibit would include geocache box with contents, description & photograph of the location in which the box will be located. View the Geocaching website for instructions on placing and describing.

 

1. Juniors
2. Seniors 

 

Hand Drawm Map

Map can either be informational or directional. Attach a one (1) page explanation of the purpose for the map.

 

1. Juniors
2. Seniors

 

Computer Generated Map

Map can be either informational or directional. Attach a one (1) page explanation of the purpose for the map.

 

1. Juniors 
2. Seniors

 

4-H Robotics

• The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for 4-H members to explore science, technology and engineering through designing and building a functioning robot.
• Attach a 3"x 5" index card to each robot/exhibit, explaining:
  • Construction material, how constructed and goal of project.
  • Year in project
  • Grade of Member
  • Whether or not made from kit
  • Other pertinent information
• Each exhibit should have a one (1) page report explaining the function, purpose and construction of the robot.

 

Programmable or Remote Control Robot

1. Juniors
2. Seniors

 

Display with photographs and explanation of a member developed robot which is not available for exhibit.

1. Juniors
2. Seniors

 

Group Project Developed by two (2) or more 4-H members working together

(Include all 4-H members’ information involved on index card)

1. Programmable or Remote-Controlled Robot
2. Display with photographs and explanation of a member developed robot which is not available for exhibit

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Engineering Design Challenges Criteria

Engineering design challenges are intended to encourage 4-H members to use the Engineering design process to create their own projects. These projects should include an engineering notebook, journal or description which answer the following questions about their project. Projects without an engineering notebook will be judged accordingly. Projects with notebooks will place before projects without notebooks, journals, or descriptions.

• What is the challenge or task of your project (Example: Throw a marshmallow six feet, incorporate technology into clothing, create alternative energy, design and build a rubber band powered car, etc.)
• Draw your design
• How did you test your design?
• What were the results?
• How did you change your design to improve it?
• Did you retest it? Did the results improve?
• Describe your final design and does it work?

Engineering Design Challenges will be judged based on creativity, design, function, and recordkeeping (journal or engineering notebook)

 

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Marshmallow catapult challenge design task

Design a trebuchet-style swing arm catapult. It may be similar to a teeter-totter or swing set. The beam (arm) is able to swing (go up and down). The arm of the catapult must be adjustable from the center to an offset (One side of the beam is longer from center pivot point.). Use at least five (5) different types of materials or parts (craft sticks, brads, dowels, etc.). Use weights and gravity as the power source. Catapult cannot be any larger than a 3 foot cube (3’ X 3’ X 3’)

 

Launch a marshmallow at least six (6) feet. A journal or engineering notebook should be included to describe the creation, purpose and function of the device. Explain how you built and tested your catapult. Chart your marshmallow launches.

 

Reference: National 4-H Curriculum, Junk Drawer Robotics, Level I

 

1. Juniors
2. Seniors

 

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Alternative Energy Design Challenge

Design and build a device to utilize wind, solar, or water power. Commercially available parts are acceptable but the majority of the project must be homemade by the member. Must fit entirely within a 12-inch cube (12”X12”X12”). A journal or notebook should be included to describe the creation, purpose and function of the device. References for this project may include but are not limited to:

 

Wind Power

•  4-H Power of Wind Curriculum

Solar Power

• Solar Powered Housed Activity 
• Solar Powered Car Activity

1. Juniors
2. Seniors

 

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Wearable Technology Design Challenge

Design a piece of wearable technology. Commercially available parts are acceptable but the majority of the project must be homemade by the member. A journal or notebook should be included to describe the creation, purpose and function of the device. Resources for this project may include but are not limited to:

 

References: WearTec Curriculum Series books 1

 

1. Juniors
2. Seniors

 

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Rubber Band-Powered Vehicle Design Challenge

Design a wheel-driven vehicle, powered only by one rubber band (size #64 approx. ¼" wide by 3½" long by 1/32" thick.), which will transport a one-pound "load" (box of baking soda approx. size: 3½" x 4½" x 2") at least 9 feet (on a smooth flat floor) while remaining within the boundaries of a 3 ft. wide parallel track (marked off with masking tape). Speed is not a criteria. 

 

There are no restrictions on materials, size, weight or number of wheels. However, the only energy source permitted is the elastic energy of one rubber band. Commercially assembled vehicles are NOT permitted. However, commercially manufactured components may be used as parts of the vehicle. The vehicle must be self-starting (i.e., no pushing, external power starts, etc.). Propulsion of the vehicle must be through the wheels (i.e., no propellers, no launching mechanism). Transferring the energy of the rubber band to wheels via gears, fly wheels, etc., is encouraged. No remote-control devices are permitted.

 

A journal or engineering notebook should be included to describe the creation, purpose and function of the device. Explain how you built and tested your vehicle and if you made any modifications. Chart or graph collected data and explain how you measured improvements in your engineering notebook or journal. 

 

1. Juniors
2. Seniors

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3-D Printed items

Item must be an original design. No commercially purchased items may be entered. Entry must include the 3- D printed item, a copy of the plans and 3-5 photos of project and youth during the printing.

 

1. Juniors
2. Seniors