Computers

DEPARTMENT COMPUTERS

PREMIUMS: Purple-$4.50; Blue-$4.00; Red-$3.50; White-$2.50

• The name and county of each exhibitor should appear separately on the back of each board, poster or article and on the front cover of the notebooks so owner of the exhibit may be identified if the entry tag is separated from the exhib-it.
• Each individual is limited to one exhibit per class. All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
• Demonstration boards should include an overall title for the display, plus other necessary labeling.
• Reports should be written using the scientific method whenever possible (Background, the Question or hypothesis; what you plan to do and what you did; Method used and observations; Results: what you learned. All reports should be computer generated and enclosed in a clear plastic cover. The reports should be attached securely to the display.
• Please refer to the General Rules for the policy regarding firearms, items with a blade, and other related items.
• Premier 4-H Science Award is available in this area.
• Team Entries: To qualify for entry at the Nebraska State Fair, team materials entered in H860009 - Digital Fabrication is clearly the work of a team instead of an individual; must have at least 50% of all team members enrolled in 4-H. Additionally, all enrolled 4-H members on the team should complete and attach an entry tag to the materials. A supplemental page documenting the individual contributions to the project should be included. The entry will be judged as a team, with all team members receiving the same ribbon placing.

DIVISION 859 - COMPUTERS

BOOTING UP – UNIT I

H859001.    POSTER – Create a poster on a lesson learned in Unit I. Examples might include: hardware, software programs, how to take care of a computer and operating systems.

DIVISION 860 - COMPUTERS

COMPUTER MYSTERIES – UNIT II

H860001.* COMPUTER APPLICATION NOTEBOOK (SF277) - 4-H exhibitor should use computer application to cre ate a graphic notebook utilizing computer technology. 4-H’er may create any of the following: greeting card (5 different cards such as a birthday, wedding, anniversary, sympathy, get well or other); a business card (3 cards for 3 different individuals and businesses); menu (minimum of 2 pages including short description of foods and pricing); book layout (I-book); promotional flyer (3 flyers promoting 3 different events); newsletter (minimum 2 pages); or other examples such as precision farming or family business logo, etc. This exhibit consists of a notebook (8.5x11 inches) which should include (1) a detailed report describing: (a) the task to be completed, (b) the computer application software required to complete the task, (c ) specific features of the computer application software necessary for completing the task (2) print out of your project. Project may be in color or black and white.

H860002.* PRODUCE A COMPUTER SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION (SF276) - Using presentation software a 4-H Exhibitor designs a multimedia computer presentation on one topic related to youth. A 8.5 inch x 11 inch three ring notebook with a printout of all the slides should be submitted. Slideshow should include a mini mum of 10slides and not more than 25. Incorporate appropriate slide layouts, graphics, animations, and audio (music or voice and transition sounds do not count). Each slide should include notes for a presentation. All digital exhibits must be uploaded according to the guidelines and by the deadline listed in the department rules.

COMPUTER MYSTERIES – UNIT III

H860003.* PRODUCE AN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTIMEDIA COMPUTER PRESENTATION (SF276) - Using presentation

software, a 4-H exhibitor designs a multimedia computer presentation on one topic related to youth. The presentation should be at least 2 minutes in length and no more than 5 minutes in length, appropriate graphics, sound and either a video clip, animation or voice over and/or original video clip. The presentation must be able to be played and viewed on a PC using Windows Media Player, Real Player, iTunes or Quick Time Player.

H860004.* HOW TO STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) PRESENTATION (SF276) - Youth design a fully automated two to five minute 4-H “how to” video. Submissions should incorporate a picture or video of the 4-H member as well as their name (first name only), age (as of January 1 of the current year), years in 4-H, and their personal interests or hobbies. All digital exhibits must be uploaded according to the guide lines and by the deadline listed in the department rules

H860005.* VIRTUAL PLATFORM PRESENTATION (SF276) - Youth design a fully automated educational presentation using any multimedia platform such as Tik Tok, YouTube, Canva, Canvas, etc.. Submissions may include a notebook, poster, etc., explaining the process, experience, and/or presentation. All digital exhibits must be uploaded according to the guidelines and by the deadline listed in the department rules.

H860006.* CREATE A WEB SITE/BLOG OR APP (SF275) - Design a simple website, blog, or app for providing information about a topic related to youth. Include an explanation of why the entry was created. Any current website, blog, or app development platform is accepted such as Google Sites, iBuildApp, Wix, etc. All digital exhibits must be uploaded according to the guidelines and by the deadline listed in the department rules.

H860007.* 3D PRINTING (SF1050) - 3D printing uses plastic or other materials to build a 3 dimensional (3D) object from a digital design. Youth may use original designs or someone else’s they have re-designed in a unique way. Exhibits will be judged based on the motivation and/or problem identified. For example, 3D objects printed as part of the design process for robot or other engineering project or cookie cutter. Must include design notebook with motivation or problem statement the prototype was 3D printing will include a notebook with the following:

1. What was the motivation for your design or the problem you were solving with your design? ie. is your item a functional or decorative piece?
2. Please include a picture of original design, citation of designer/website OR if design is completely original (you created it using CAD software), then state that it’s original. If item was not completely original, indicate what you did to the original design to modify it to better meet the design problem stated in #1 above. Its design was modified multiple times, please indicate what change was made with each modification, and what prompted the need for the change. I.e. I printed it and the design was too fragile, so I resliced the print to make thicker external walls, or to have a denser infill.
3. Define your process for designing/printing. What software and/or hardware was used (indicate type of 3D printer or if item was created with 3D pen)?
4. What materials were selected for your project?
5. If your final design has any moving parts, define how you determined appropriate allowance in your design.
6. Identify any changes that you would make to improve your design.

H860008.* MAKER SPACE/DIGITAL FABRICATION (SF1050)- This project is a computer generated project created using a laser cutter, vinyl cutter, heat press or CNC router. Vector or 3D based software such as Corel Draw or Fusion 360 would be an example of an appropriate software used to create your finished project.

Project should include a notebook with the following:

1. What motivated you to create this project
2. Software and equipment used
3. Directions on how to create the project
4. Prototype of plans
5. Cost of creating project
6. Iterations or modifications made to original plans
7. Changes you would make if you remade the project

Team Entry Option: To qualify for entry at the Nebraska State Fair team materials entered in H860007 – Maker Space/ Digital Fabrication must clearly be the work of a team instead of an individual, and must have at least 50% of all team members enrolled in 4-H. Additionally, all enrolled 4-H members on the team should complete and attach an entry tag to the materials. A supplemental page documenting the individual contributions to the project should be included. The en-try will be judged as a team, with all team members receiving the same ribbon placing.