# of Entries: One per class
Premium: Purple $3.75; Blue $3.25; Red $2.50; White $1.25
All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
Refer to General STEM Information.
Computers, Division 860 Classes
Computer Mysteries Unit 1, County only for all classes
H860-101 - Create a poster on a lesson learned in Unit 1. Examples might include: hardware, software programs, how to take care of a computer and operating systems.
H860-102 - Commercial Software Utilization - Exhibit will be a notebook of the documentation and printouts using each section of the commercial program (i.e., Microsoft; word processor, database, spreadsheet). The notebook will consist of the following areas:
- Cover page
- Printouts of each of the sections offered by the software
- A paragraph explaining how each section can be used
H860-103 - Computer Art Poster (black and white) - Exhibit should be created on at least an 8 1/2" x 11" page using a commercially available graphics software package and a single-color printer/plotter. No theme required.
H860-104 - Computer Art Poster (color) - Exhibit should be created on at least an 8 1/2" x 11" page using a commercially available graphics software package and color printer/plotter. No theme required.
H860-105 - Computer Designed Greeting Card - Exhibit will consist of six greeting cards, each for a different occasion or holiday. Cards should be created on an 8 1/2" x 11" page using commercially available graphics program and either single color or color printer/plotter. The cards should vary in folds and design. Tell which software program was used. Prefabricated cards from commercially available card programs will NOT be accepted. No theme required. Put cards in clear protective cover.
H860-106 - Promotional Flyer - Exhibit should be created on 8 1/2” x 11" page using a commercially available software package. Flyer can be color or black and white. Flyers can be a whole page or be folded. Put exhibit in protective cover.
H860-107 - Internet Exploration - Notebook consisting of:
- print-out of five web sites
- what you liked/didn’t like about each site
- how you will use the Internet in the future
H860-108 - Utilizing the Internet - Notebook of web sites used to plan a real or fictitious vacation. Notebook will consist of at least four different web sites illustrating the following:
- Airfare and/or directions to drive to destination
- Hotels/motels in area
- Things to do (baseball game, Disney World, amusement park, etc.)
- A maximum one-page text telling the steps taken to plan the vacation.
List web sites for each site and tell how you may be able to use the web to plan or research other things in the future.
H860-109 - Internet Safety - Flyer (8 1/2" x 11") describing internet safety tips covering topics such as: creating passwords, sharing personal information, my space, or any personal safety topic related to the internet.
Computers, Division 860 Classes
Computer Mysteries Unit 2
*H860-001 - Computer Application Notebook – 4-H exhibitor should use computer application to create a graphic notebook utilizing computer technology. This exhibit consists of a notebook (8.5x11 inches) which should include two parts:
- 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.
- Print out of your project. Project may be in color or black and white. 4-H member may create any of the following: greeting card (5 different cards such as a birthday, wedding, anniversary, sympathy get well or other); 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.
*H860-002 - Produce a Computer Slideshow Presentation – Using presentation software, a 4-H member designs a multimedia computer presentation on one topic related to youth. An 8 1/2” x 11” three-ring notebook with a printout of all the slides should be submitted. Slideshow should include a minimum of 10 slides and not more than 25. 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. All digital exhibits must be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member MUST provide a hard-copy QR code for viewing. 4-H member should test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
Computers, Division 860 Classes
Computer Mysteries Unit 3
*H860-003 - Produce an Audio/Video Computer Presentation – Using presentation software a 4-H member designs a multimedia computer presentation on one topic related to youth, including audio and/or video elements. A notebook with a printout of all the slides should be submitted. 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. All digital exhibits must be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member MUST provide a hard-copy QR code for viewing. 4-H member should test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
*H860-004 – How to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Presentation – 4-H member designs a fully automated 2-5 minute 4-H “how to” video. Submissions should incorporate a picture or video of the 4-H member, as well as their name (first name only), age (as of January 1, current year), years in 4-H, and their personal interests or hobbies. All digital exhibits must be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member MUST provide a hard-copy QR code for viewing. 4-H member should test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
*H860-005 – Virtual Platform Presentation – 4-H member designs a fully automated educational presentation using any multimedia platform such as Tik Tok, YouTube, Canva, Canvas, etc. Submissions may include a notebook, poster, etc., explaining the process/experience and/or presentation. All digital exhibits must be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member MUST provide a hard-copy QR code for viewing. 4-H member should test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
*H860-006 - Create a Website, Blog or App - Design a simple website, 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. All digital exhibits must be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member MUST provide a hard-copy QR code for viewing. 4-H member should test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
*H860-007 – 3D Printing – 3D printing uses plastic or other materials to build a three-dimensional (3D) object from a digital design (including 3D Pen Creation). 4-H member 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. Must include a design notebook that addresses the following questions:
What was the motivation for your design or the problem you were solving with your design? i.e. Is your item a functional or decorative piece?
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. If 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.
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)?
What materials were selected for your project?
If your final design has any moving parts, define how you determined appropriate allowance in your design.
Identify any changes that you would make to improve your design.
*H860-008 – Maker Space/Digital Fabrication – This project is a 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 an appropriate software used to create your finished project. Project should include an 8 1/2” x 11” three-ring 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 the project, f) Iterations or modifications made to original plans, g) Changes you would make if you remade the project.
An asterisk* in front of a division/class number indicates the class is State Fair eligible.