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CITIZENSHIP
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Purpose: The purpose of these citizenship exhibits is to foster civic responsibility and action within the diverse areas of citizenship including community service, service-learning, government and policy making.
Department Rules:
1. Exhibits are entered at 4-H member's own risk. We will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division.2. Displays should not be larger than 22” x 28” wide. If the size needs to be a different size because the item is larger than 22” x 28” please contact the superintendents for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22” x 28”. 3. Multimedia presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.4. Supporting Material: All entries must include the following: What did you learn about citizenship while creating this exhibit? References - All exhibitors should reference material sources or supporting information if outside sources were used to create exhibits (i.e. if questions from a game were taken from an outside source, they must be referenced). · Identification - All entries should be labeled with the exhibitor’s name, club, and county. Project Materials - The official reference for the citizenship projects is Citizenship Public Adventures Kit (MI 7329), Citizen Guide’s Handbook (BU 7330), and Seeing i2i (4H6511DL). Other helpful citizenship references include We the People (4H1100).
CLASSES
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 talk about the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a service organization. Multi-media presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. 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 package are Backpack for school supplies, litter pan for animal shelter items, suitcase for abuse shelter or homeless shelter, etc.
A120002 Citizenship Game - Which could include but isn’t limited to symbol flash cards, question and answer board or stimulation 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. PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a service organization. Multi-media presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
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 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. or other enhancement allowed. Upload to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. Voice tone should be normal and conversational. Attach a copy of the written essay.
A120009 Service Items - Can include, but aren’t limited to, lap quilt 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, and cultural or creative arts item or care package.