Purpose: Recognize 4-H member static exhibits incorporating or demonstrating concepts from the areas of 4-H Science (science, technology, engineering, or applied math). Exhibits in all curriculum areas will be considered for the award.

Department Rules:

  1. Application
  • 4-H members may select ONE exhibit from any department which was selected for state fair to complete their awards application about.
  • Application form: go.unl.edu/NSFPremierScienceApp
  • Applications, along with any supplemental documents, should be completed and turned in on entry day.
  • Handwritten or typed entries are accepted.
  • Entries are only judged on the information included in the application.
  • Award applications need to include a photograph of the exhibit. The photograph will not be used for judging but is needed if the exhibit needs to be located in the exhibit hall.
     
  1. Judging
  • A score sheet will be used to judge each exhibit. Exhibits which do not have a completed application or photograph can be disqualified at the discretion of the judge.
  • 4-H members will be scored on how well they communicate their use of the Scientific Method or Engineering Design Process while completing their exhibit.
  • An exhibit involving a science topic does not necessarily qualify it to be the best choice for this award.
     
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