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CITIZENSHIP
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 policymaking.
Refer to 4-H General Rules for Ribbon Premium information
Resources:
Project Materials - The official reference for the citizenship projects is Citizenship Public
Adventures Kit (MI 7329) and Citizen Guide’s Handbook (BU 7330). Other helpful citizenship references include Citizenship Washington Focus guides, Character Counts! and Service Learning Information.
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hcitizenship.
A list of 4-H projects and links to 4-H curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects.
Rules:
- Exhibits are entered at 4-H’ers own risk. We will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division.
- 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"x28” please contact the superintendents for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22" x 28".
- 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.
- Supporting Material: All entries must have a statement explaining:
- The purpose of the exhibit.
- Exhibitors are encouraged to show evidence of their personal field experiences, study or observations that relate to their exhibit. This helps the judges understand what the 4-H’er did and learned in the process that led to the exhibit.
- References - All exhibitors should 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).
- Identification - All entries should be labeled with the exhibitor’s name, club and county.
- Entries - Each exhibitor is limited to one item per class.
120 CLASSES
A 120 001 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 describe 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.
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. Examples include: Backpack for school supplies, litter pan for animal shelter items, suitcase for abuse shelter or homeless shelter, etc.
A 120 002 CITIZENSHIP GAME - Design a game which could include but is not limited to symbol flash cards, question and answer board or simulation with props. Clear game instructions and objectives must be included.
A 120 003 PATRIOTIC OR CULTURAL FINE ARTS - Design art relevant to citizenship using any media.
A 120 004 PUBLIC ADVENTURE SCRAPBOOK - Describe a 4-H member’s Public Adventure or service-learning activity. Scrapbooks must measure no more than 16 inches x 16 inches.
A 120 005 PUBLIC ADVENTURE POSTER - Describe a 4-H member’s 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 inch x 28 inch.
A 120 006 WRITTEN OR RECORDED STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEW - Follow the outline found in the Public Adventures Curriculum. It may be written or recorded. 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.
A 120 007 WRITTEN CITIZENSHIP ESSAY - Promote good citizenship and patriotism in essay form This essay is open to all age groups. All essays should be 300 - 400 typewritten words.
A 120 008 FOR 9TH-12TH GRADERS ONLY: ORAL CITIZENSHIP ESSAY - Address the theme “Freedom’s Obligations” in three to five minutes. No background music, singing 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.
A 120 009 SERVICE ITEMS – Non-perishable item created for donation. Examples include but aren’t limited to lap quilt, Quilt of Valor and homemade toys. Attach 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.
A 120 010 4-H CLUB EXHIBIT – 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.
130 CLASSES (SEEING i2i)
Resource:
Seeing i2i - Discover your own family genealogy; Expand your cultural knowledge; Explore different cultures and ways of thinking.
URL: https://4hcurriculum.unl.edu/index.php/main/program_project/92
A 130 001 CULTURAL FINE ARTS – Design a piece of art that reflects and symbolizes a culture’s unique identity, using the medium of your choice.
A 130 002 HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT? INTERVIEW – Follow the interview guide in the participant manual on page 3 and reflect on the differences and similarities between you and the person you are interviewing.
A 130 003 NAME ART – Design a piece of art that symbolizes or explains where your name came from and what it means, using the media of your choice..
A 130 004 FAMILY HISTORY – Create a depiction that highlights a 4-H member’s family cultural history or the ethnic composition of your community. Include details about the first settlers, their origins, and evidence of their cultural background that still exists today—such as community or family celebrations, museum exhibits, educational displays, or historical markers.”
A 130 005 CULTURAL FOOD STORY OR ESSAY – Share the story of a cultural food that’s meaningful to your family. Your entry can be written as a story or essay.
A 130 006 “THIS IS WHO I AM” POEM – Written by the 4-H member that reflects who they are.
A 130 007 POSTER - Poster that depicts what you have learned through the Seeing i2i Project.
A 130 008 BIOGRAPHY - Written about a historical figure who has made a positive impact on our society or who has made a difference in the lives of others.
A 130 009 PLAY SCRIPT - Written respectfully about a different culture.
HERITAGE
The purpose of the 4-H Heritage project is to acquire knowledge, develop a connection to the past and share the story of a 4-H member's heritage and history around them. An exhibit may include items, pictures, maps, charts, recordings, drawings, illustrations, writings or displays that depict the heritage of the member's family or community or 4-H history.
Resource:
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hheritage.
A list of 4-H projects and links to 4-H curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects.
Rules:
- 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.
- Displays should not be larger than 22 inches x 28 inches wide. If the size needs to be a different size because the historical item is larger than 22 inches x 28 inches please contact the superintendents for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
- Labeling: Exhibits must include NAME, COUNTY, AGE & PAST EXPERIENCE (years in Explore Your Heritage project) on the back of the exhibit.
- All entries must have documentation included. When writing documentation ask yourself and think about how does this relate to my heritage or why is it important? Examples of documentation; birth dates, death dates, marriage dates, identification of individuals included in the exhibit, or stories related to the subject of the exhibit.
Entries - Each exhibitor is limited to one item per class.
Level I: BEGINNING (1-4 years in project)
A 101 001 HERITAGE POSTER OR FLAT EXHIBIT - Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
A 101 002 FAMILY GENEALOGY/HISTORY NOTEBOOK - Include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation for two-three generations of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A 101 003 LOCAL HISTORY SCRAPBOOK/NOTEBOOK - Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
A 101 004 FRAMED FAMILY GROUPINGS (OR INDIVIDUALS) OF PICTURES SHOWING FAMILY HISTORY - Pictures must be supported by a written explanation.
A 101 005 OTHER EXHIBITS DEPICTING THE HERITAGE OF THE MEMBER'S FAMILY OR COMMUNITY - Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May include, biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.
A 101 006 4-H HISTORY SCRAPBOOK - A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H'er - no club project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A 101 007 4-H HISTORY POSTER - Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
A 101 008 STORY OR ILLUSTRATION ABOUT A HISTORICAL EVENT.
A 101 009 BOOK REVIEW ABOUT LOCAL, NEBRASKA OR REGIONAL HISTORY.
A 101 010 OTHER HISTORICAL EXHIBITS - attach an explanation of historical importance.
A101 011 FAMILY TRADITIONS BOOK - Exhibitor scrapbook depicting family traditions of the past.
A101 012 FAMILY TRADITIONS EXHIBIT - Story or illustration of a family tradition or event. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
A101 013 4-H CLUB/COUNTY SCRAPBOOK - Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A101 014 4-H MEMBER SCRAPBOOK - Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H members' 4-H history. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A101 015 SPECIAL EVENTS SCRAPBOOK - A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress or CWF or a personal or family special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc.
Level II: ADVANCED (Over 4 years in project)
A 102 001 HERITAGE POSTER OR FLAT EXHIBIT - Entries may be pictures, posters, items, etc. that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.
A 102 002 FAMILY GENEALOGY/HISTORY NOTEBOOK - Include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation beyond two-three generations of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A 102 003 LOCAL HISTORY SCRAPBOOK/NOTEBOOK - Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.
A 102 004 FRAMED FAMILY GROUPINGS (OR INDIVIDUALS) OF PICTURES SHOWING FAMILY HISTORY - Pictures must be supported by a written explanation.
A 102 005 OTHER EXHIBITS DEPICTING THE HERITAGE OF THE MEMBER'S FAMILY OR COMMUNITY - Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May include, biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.
A 102 006 4-H HISTORY SCRAPBOOK - A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H'er - no club project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A 102 007 4-H HISTORY POSTER Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.
A 102 008 STORY OR ILLUSTRATION ABOUT A HISTORICAL EVENT
A 102 009 BOOK REVIEW ABOUT LOCAL, NEBRASKA OR REGIONAL HISTORY
A 102 010 OTHER HISTORICAL EXHIBITS Attach an explanation of historical importance.
A 102 011 COMMUNITY OR NEBRASKA LANDMARK EXHIBIT DEPICTING THE IMPORTANCE OF A COMMUNITY OR NEBRASKA HISTORIC LANDMARK
A 102 012 COMMUNITY REPORT - Documenting something of historical significance from past to present.
A1 02 013 HISTORIC COLLECTION - Displayed securely and attractively in a container no larger than 22" x 28".
A 102 014 VIDEO DOCUMENTARY OF A FAMILY OR A COMMUNITY EVENT - Must be produced and edited by 4-H member. Video is to be uploaded to a 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.
A 102 015 4-H CLUB/COUNTY SCRAPBOOK - Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A 102 016 4-H MEMBER SCRAPBOOK - Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H members' 4-H history. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.
A 102 017 SPECIAL EVENTS SCRAPBOOK - A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress or CWF or a personal or family special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc.