The purpose of these citizenship exhibits is to foster civic responsibility and action within the diverse areas of citizenship including community service, service learning, government and policy making. Exhibits are entered at 4-H members’ own risk. We will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division. Displays should not be larger than 22 inches x 28 inches wide. If the size needs to be a different size because the item is larger than 22 inches x 28 inches please contact the superintendents for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
- SUPPORTING MATERIAL: All entries must include the following: What did you learn about citizenship while creating this exhibit?
- REFERENCES: All 4-H members should reference material sources or supporting information if outside sources were used to create exhibits (i.e., if questions from a game were taken from an outside source, they must be referenced).
IDENTIFICATION: All entries should be labeled with the member’s name, club and county.
CITIZENSHIP – LEVEL 1
*A120001 - Care Package Display – (SF182) - This exhibit is a display about the PROCESS of creating and giving a care package, not the actual care package. You may use a poster, PowerPoint, or another multimedia program to describe the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a service organization. Multi-media presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. Include answers to the following questions in your exhibit. How did you select the organization? What items did you include in your care package? Why did you select those items? How did it feel to present your care pack to the organization? What did you learn from this experience? Other information that you feel is important about the care package or organization. Some examples of care packages include: backpack for school supplies, litter pan for animal shelter items, suitcase for abuse shelter or homeless shelter, etc.
*A120002 - Citizenship Game - (SF182) – Design a game which could include but isn’t limited to symbol flashcards, question and answer board or simulation with props. Clear game instructions and objectives much be included.
*A120003 - Patriotic or Cultural Fine Arts - (SF182) – Design art relevant to citizenship using any media.
*A120004 - Public Adventure Scrapbook - (SF182) - should describe a 4-H member’s Public Adventure or Service-Learning Activity. Scrapbooks must measure no more than 16 inches x 16 inches.
*A120005 - Public Adventure Poster - (SF182) - should describe a 4-H member’s Public Adventure or Service-Learning Activity. Display posters must be stiff enough to stand when supported from behind and below. Length and width must be no more than 24 inches x 28 inches.
*A120006 - Written or Recorded Stakeholder Interview - (SF182) - should follow the outline found in the Public Adventures Curriculum. It may be written or recorded. Upload to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
*A120007 - Written Citizenship Essay - (SF182) - is designed to promote good citizenship and patriotism in essay form. This essay is open to all age groups. All essays should be 300-400 typewritten words.
*A120008 - For 9th-12th Graders Only - Oral Citizenship Essay - (SF182) - addressing the theme “Freedoms Obligations” should be three - five minutes. No background music, singing or other enhancement allowed. All essays should be on a good-quality CD and in a natural style. Voice tone should be normal and conversational. A copy of the written essay should be attached.
*A120009 - Service Items - (SF182) – Non-perishable item created for donation. Examples include but aren’t limited to lap quilts, Quilt of Valor, and homemade toys. Only non-perishable items will be accepted. Attached to the exhibit should be an explanation of who the recipient was and how the service project was made and used. The service item could be part of a larger community service effort.
*A120010 - 4-H Club Exhibit - (SF182) - should depict what a 4-H club has done in the area of community service. This item could include, but is not limited to, a service item, poster, scrapbook, and cultural or creative arts item, Quilt of Valor, or care package.
SEEING i2i
*A130001 - Cultural Fine Arts - (SF183) - Design a piece of art that reflects and symbolizes a culture’s unique identity, using the medium of your choice.
*A130002 - How Are We Different? - (SF183) - Interview should follow the interview guide in the participant manual on page 3 and should reflect on the differences and similarities between you and the person you are interviewing.
*A130003 - Name Art - (SF183) – Design a piece of art that symbolizes or explains where your name came from and what it means. Can use any media.
*A130004 - Family History - (SF183) - Create a depiction that highlights a 4-H member’s family cultural history or the ethnic composition of your community. Include details about the first settlers, their origins, and evidence of their cultural background that still exists today—such as community or family celebrations, museum exhibits, educational displays, or historical markers.
*A130005 - Cultural Food Story or Essay - (SF183) - that is special to a 4-H member’s family. Can be a story or essay.
*A130006 - “This is Who I Am Poem” - (SF183) –written by the 4-H member that reflects who they are.
*A130007 - Poster - (SF183) - depicts what the 4-H member has learned through the Seeing i2i Project.
*A130008 - Biography of a Historical Figure - (SF183) - Should be an historical figure who has made a positive impact on our society or who has made a difference in the lives of others.
*A130009 - Play Script - (SF183) - written about a different culture.