The goal of this project and exhibit is to allow 4-H members to:

• Use the scientific method to gain an understanding of how things work and the variables that affect them.
• Take an open and creative approach to problem solving.
• Learn that a successful outcome is based not on personal opinion but on scientific fact.
• Improve written and visual communication skills

 

4-H members are encouraged to use their 4-H projects as the basis for their scientific research and discovery project. Exhibits should relate to one of the following topics:

• Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Biochemistry, Medicine, and Health Sciences
• Botany and Zoological Sciences
• Computer Science
• Earth and Space Sciences
• Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Mathematics
• Physical Sciences
• A few resources for finding project ideas are:
  
  • The WWW Virtual Library: Science Fairs
  • Science Fairs

 

Displays without reports will be judged accordingly. Displays with reports will be placed above those missing reports.

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Class Number

• Class 1. Beginning Division (Grades 3-5) - A display illustrating the project.
• Class 2. Intermediate Division (Grades 6-8) - A display with an accompanying report of approximately two (2) typewritten pages.
• Class 3. Advanced Division (Grades 9-12) - A display and a written report about the project that includes an interview with a scientist, science teacher or someone who is knowledgeable about the area that is being studied (Example: a beekeeper could help with bee projects.) Reports should be three (3) to five (5) pages in length.
• Class 4. Team Exhibit (All Grades) – Team may include a maximum of three (3) members. - A display and a written report about the project. It is recommended that it include an interview with a scientist, science teacher or someone who is knowledgeable about the area that is being studied (Example: an engineer could help with engineering projects.) Reports should be three (3) to five (5) pages in length.