Displays should not be larger than 22" x 28" wide unless prior approval is given by Extension staff. Entries must have a statement explaining the purpose of the exhibit and answering the question, “What did you learn about citizenship while creating this exhibit?” Reference material sources or supporting information used in exhibits (i.e., if questions from a game were taken from an outside source, they must be referenced). Entries should be labeled with the exhibitor’s name, club and county. Scoresheets can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hcitizenship.
A120001 Care Package Display 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, Power Point or another multi-media program to tell about the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a service organization. You need to answer 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 are: Backpack for school supplies, litter pan for animal shelter, suitcase for abuse shelter or homeless shelter, etc.
A120002 Citizenship Game which could include but is not limited to symbol flash cards, question and answer board or simulation with props. Clear instructions on how to play the game and what the game hopes to accomplish must be included.
A120003 Patriotic or Cultural Fine Arts can be made of any art media but should tie in the relevance of the artwork to citizenship.
A120004 Public Adventure Scrapbook should describe your Public Adventure or Service Learning Activity. Scrapbooks must measure no more than 16" x 16".
A120005 Public Adventure Poster should describe your 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" x 28".
A120006 Written or Recorded Stakeholder Interview should follow the outline found in the Public Adventures Curriculum. It may be written or recorded. Recordings should be saved as a .wav or .mp3 file; a USB drive will be accepted.
A120007 Written Citizenship Essay is designed to promote good citizenship and patriotism. 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 addressing the theme “Freedom’s Obligations” should be 3-5 minutes. No background music, singing or other enhancement allowed. All essays should be saved as .wav or .mp3 files. Voice tone should be normal and conversational. A copy of the written essay should be attached.
A120009 Service Items can include but aren’t limited to lap quilt, 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 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, cultural or creative arts item or care package, Quilt of Valor.
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A130001 Cultural Fine Arts can be made of any art media but should symbolize what makes them unique.
A130002 How are We Different? Interview should follow the guide on page 3 of the manual and reflect on the differences and similarities between you and the person interviewed.
A130003 Name Art creative art exhibit that symbolizes or explains where your name came from and what it means, made of any art media.
A130004 Family History depicting your family cultural history or the ethnic make-up of your community noting who were the first settlers, where did they come from, is there evidence of the background today (local celebrations, family celebrations, museum or educational displays, historical markers, etc.)
A130005 Food Story or Essay depicting a cultural food that is special to your family.
A130006 This is Who I Am poem.
A130007 Poster depicting what you learned through the i2i project.
A130008 Biography about an historical figure who made a positive impact on our society or who made a difference in the lives of others.
A130009 Play Script written about a different culture.