Department F – Communication Contest
Date: April 6 – Location: Presbyterian First Church, Tekamah
Department F, Division 500 – Presentations
Illustrated Presentations
An Illustrated Presentation is a live presentation with a formal talk where youth will use visual aids (such as props, posters, computer-based visuals, handouts, video, etc.) to show and tell others how to do something. The judge views the entire presentation and engages in a question-and-answer session following the presentation.
Length:
- Individual - Junior Division: 3-5 minutes
- Individual - Intermediate and Senior Divisions: 6-8 minutes
- Team - Junior Division: 5-7 minutes
- Team - Intermediate and Senior Divisions: 8-10 minutes
Participants will be penalized if their presentation exceeds the time limit
An Illustrated Presentation may be given by one (1) individual or a team of two (2) individuals. If team members are not in the same age division, they must compete in the age division of the oldest team member.
All presentation topics should be related to what the 4-H youth is learning through 4-H educational experiences to be considered for State Level.
Presentations should include an introduction (the "why" portion of the topic), a body (the "show and tell" portion of the topic), and a conclusion/summary (the "what" portion of the topic).
Live animals will not be able to be used in the presentation. Alternative ways of showing information about live animals (models, videos, photos, etc.) are encouraged.
*F500980 – Illustrated Presentation – Clover Kid (5-7)
F500981 – Illustrated Presentation - Junior Division (11 and under)
F500982 - Illustrated Presentation – Senior Division (12 +)
F500983 – Illustrated Presentation – Team - A team is made up of two 4‑H members. If team members are not in the same age division, they must compete in the age division of the oldest team member.
Video Communication
The video communication contest allows youth to create a multi-media video around a theme related to 4-H. Judges will be evaluating on both the organization of information as well as the audio and video production.
Length: 60-90 seconds
Only individuals may compete in this class; no team entries are allowed.
Youth may use a phone, laptop, or tablet to create a multi-media piece around the theme: Ready Today, Leading Tomorrow
Sound effects, public-domain music, and graphics can be used. Copyrighted materials may not be used.
*F500984 – Video Communication – Clover Kid (5-7)
F500985 – Video Communication - Junior Division (11 and under)
F500986 - Video Communication – Senior Division (12 +)
Department F, Division 500 - Public Speaking
Guidelines for speeches and public service announcements (PSAs) are available from the Nebraska Extension Burt County office.
Age classes will be divided as follows: Clover Kid (5-7), Junior (8-10); Intermediate (11-13); and Senior (13-18). All ages are as of January 1 of the current year. Clover Kids, ages 5-7, may give a show & tell speech using props. This is the only division that may use props.
First timers (Novice) in the PSA class can be any age as long as they have not previously given a 4-H speech or PSA.
To be eligible for the state contest, a 4‑H'er must be 10 years old or older as of January 1 of current year.
*F500940 – Prepared Speech – Clover Kid (5-7)
F500941 – Prepared Speech – Junior (8-10)
F500942 – Prepared Speech – Intermediate (11-13)
F500943 – Prepared Speech – Senior (14+)
*F500944 – Public Service Announcement Novice
*F500945 – Public Service Announcement Clover Kid (5-7)
F500946 - Public Service Announcement Junior (8-10)
F500947 – Public Service Announcement Intermediate (11-13)
F500948 – Public Service Announcement Senior (14+)
F500949 – Impromptu Speech – Junior (8-10)
F500950 – Impromptu Speech – Intermediate (11-13)
F500951 – Impromptu Speech – Senior (14+)