The goal of this project and exhibit is to allow 4-H member 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 facts.
• 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:

WWW Virtual Library: Science Fairs – Information about Oklahoma Science Fairs.Displays without reports will be judged accordingly. Displays with reports will be placed above those missing reports.

 

Displays must be free standing and are limited to 3’ x 4’ (width x depth) when sides are extended. Commercially available “Science Fair Presentation Boards” are encouraged.

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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 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 ages) – Team may include a maximum of three 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 being studied. (Example: an engineer could help with engineering projects.) Reports should be three to five pages in length.