Section 4312: 4-H Rocketry
- NO LIVE ROCKET ENGINES WILL BE ALLOWED IN ANY EXHIBIT.
- Model rockets, posters and displays should be permanently signed and dated in an inconspicuous location. If not marked the judging committee may mark or punch exhibit.
- Attach a 3”x5” index card attached to the rocket, explaining:
- Construction material, how constructed, and goal of project
- Year in project
- Grade of member
- Whether or not made from kit
- Other pertinent information
Junior Division
Grades 3-7
- Poster showing the parts of a model rocket, with an explanation of the purpose of each part.
- Poster explaining the function of the model rocket engine.
- Poster showing one or more points from model rocketry safety code.
- Model Rocket made from a kit. Must be safe and functional for flight.
- Model Rocket designed and built by exhibitor. Must be safe and functional for flight. (These rockets include water rockets, air power rockets, or any rocket built without a commercial kit.)
- Launched rocket- Rocket must have been launched prior to the State Fair. Please include a 3”x5” card stating approximate height rocket flew during launch.
- Poster on any other topic pertaining to rocketry. (Examples: History of Rocketry, NASA Rockets, Commercial Rockets, Recent Rocket Launches, Purpose of Rockets, Rocket designs, etc.)
Senior Division
Grades 8-12
- Poster or display showing the parts of a model rocket, with an explanation of the purpose of each part.
- Poster or display explaining the function of the model rocket engine.
- Poster or display showing one or more points from model rocketry safety code.
- Model Rocket made from a kit. Must be safe and functional for flight.
- Model Rocket designed and built by exhibitor. Must be safe and functional for flight. (These rockets include water rockets, air power rockets, or any rocket built without a commercial kit.)
- Launched rocket- Rocket must have been launched prior to the State Fair. Please include a 3”x5” card stating approximate height rocket flew during launch.
Poster on any other topic pertaining to rocketry. (Examples: History of Rocketry, NASA Rockets, Commercial Rockets, Recent Rocket Launches, Purpose of Rockets, Rocket designs, etc.