Department B, Division 154 – Communications
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Static exhibits in this division will be evaluated on clarity of purpose/message in relation to communication, accuracy of information, originality, creativity, evidence of exhibitor’s learning in this area, and educational value of exhibit to viewers.
Communications Module 1
*B154901 - Now Hear This Digitally record (using audio and/or video) yourself reading a children’s book. Give the digital recording to a younger person in your community and watch them listen/view the recording of the book. Create an exhibit that displays the digital recording, a summary of what you learned by watching the child listen/view your recording, and other ways you can use communication skills to help young children.
*B154902 - Follow My Lead Make a set of directions to a place in your community (school, church, meeting place, etc.) Work with community leaders or other officials to share these directions with those who they would help. Create an exhibit that displays the directions, where the directions are being shared, and how the directions benefit your community.
*B154903 - Simple Symbols Design a new symbol or logo that would communicate a specific message to others in your 4-H clubs, school, or community. Propose the use of this symbol to the leaders of the group. Create an exhibit that highlights the new symbol, explains the symbol’s meaning, and shares how the symbol will be used.
Communications Module 2
Use one or a combination of the experiential activities in the Communications Module 2 curriculum to create an educational poster or essay sharing with others what you have learned. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Identifying cultural differences in communication
- Developing guidelines for internet etiquette
- Evaluating another person’s presentation
- Identifying communication careers
- Preparing a presentation using a form of technology
*B154904 - Poster Create a poster, measuring either 22 inches x 28 inches or 24 inches x 36 inches, that showcases what was learned in this project area.
*B154905 - Essay Write an essay (3-5 pages) that showcases what was learned in this project area.
Communications Module 3
Use one or a combination of the experiential activities in the Communications Module 3 curriculum to create an educational poster, essay, or digital media sharing with others what you have learned. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Composing a personal resume
- Completing research on a speech or presentation topic
- Identifying ways to reduce risks online
- Evaluating own cell phone usage and etiquette
- Critiquing advertisements
- Job shadowing a communication professional
*B154906 - Poster Create a poster, measuring either 22 inches x 28 inches or 24 inches x 36 inches, that showcases what was learned in this project area.
*B154907 - Essay Write an essay (3-5 pages) that showcases what was learned in this project area.
*B154908 - Digital Media Design a form of digital media (advertisement, flyer, short video or presentation, social media or web page, etc.) that showcases what was learned in this project area. Upload the digital media file to an online location (web site, Dropbox, Google Drive, YouTube, Flickr, etc.) and using the web address of the digital media file, create a QR code (using any free QR code creator, ex. qr-code-generator.com). Print the following on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of cardstock: 1) the QR code, 2)1-3 sentences about what viewers will see when they access the QR code on their mobile device.