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. One exhibit per class unless otherwise noted. Several classes require a display board which should be a height of 24” and not exceed 1/4" in thickness. A height of 23 7/8" is acceptable to allow for the saw kerf (width) if two 24” boards are cut from one end of a 4'x8' sheet of plywood. Nothing should be mounted within 3/4" of the top or bottom of the board. Fabricated board such as plywood, composition board, or particle-type lumber may be used for display boards. Display boards should be sanded and finished to improve their appearance. The finish on a display board will be judged as a woodworking exhibit. Display boards should include an overall title for the display, plus other necessary labeling. All reports should be computer generated, enclosed in a clear, plastic cover, and attached securely to the display. 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).

Demo 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 and securely attached to the display.

*H860011 - Computer Diagram – create a poster depicting or picturing key components of a computer, with all parts clearly labeled.

H860001 - Computer Application Notebook – use computer application to create a graphic notebook utilizing computer technology. 4-H’er may create any of the following: greeting card (5 different cards should 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 a (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 – Use presentation software to design a multimedia computer presentation with a minimum of 10 slides and no more than 25 on one topic related to youth. 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. The exhibit includes a copy of the presentation in PC compatible format (or videos can be uploaded to a streaming application and exhibitor must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing) along with a printout of the notes pages and slides in a notebook. 

H860003 - Produce an Audio/Video Computer Presentation – 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. Entry can be uploaded to cloud streaming service and exhibitor must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. Exhibitor should test codes and links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. A notebook with a printout of all the slides should be submitted.

H860004 – “How-to” STEM Presentation – Youth design a fully automated 2 to 5 minute 4-H “how to” video. Submissions should incorporate a picture or video of the 4-H’er, 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. Entry can be uploaded to a video streaming application and exhibitor must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. Exhibitor should test codes and links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.

H860005 – Virtual Platform Presentation design a fully automated education presentation using any multimedia platform such as TikTok, YouTube, Canva, Canvas, etc. Submissions may include a notebook, poster, etc. explaining the process, experience and/or presentation. Entry can also be uploaded to a cloud sharing service, and exhibitor must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. Exhibitor should test codes and links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.

H860006 – Create a Web Site, Blog or App – Design a simple web site, 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. If the web site, blog or app isn't live the site should be submitted on a flash drive in a plastic case. Entries can be uploaded to a cloud sharing service. Exhibitor must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. Exhibitor should test codes and links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.  

H860007 - 3D Printing – 3D printing uses plastic or other materials to build a three-dimensional object for a digital design (including 3D Pen creation). 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 that addresses the following questions: 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 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 appropriate software to use. Project should include a notebook with the following: a) what motivated you to create this project; b) software and equipment used; c) directions on how to create the project; d) prototype of plans; e) cost of creating project; f) iterations or modifications made to original plans; g) changes you would make if you remade the project. Exhibit must clearly be the work of a team instead of an individual and at least 50% of all team members must be enrolled in 4-H. 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.