General Instructions: 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 policy making.
Please Note: Exhibits are entered at 4-H members’ own risk. We will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division.
Displays: Displays should not be larger than 22 inches x 28 inches wide. If the size needs to be a different size because the item is larger than 22 inches x 28 inches, please contact the Extension Office for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
Multi-media Presentations: Multi-media presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H members 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 include the following:
- What did you learn about citizenship while creating this exhibit?
- References-All 4-H members 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 members’ name, club and county.
Division 120
—Citizenship—
*Class 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, PowerPoint or another multi-media program to tell 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 members 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 package to the organization?
- What did you learn from the 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.
*Class A120002 Citizenship Game Design a game which could include but is not limited to symbol flash cards, question and answer board or stimulation with props. Clear game instructions and objectives must be included.
*Class A120003 Patriotic or Cultural Fine Arts Design art relevant to citizenship using any media.
*Class A120004 Public Adventure Scrapbook Should describe a 4-H member’s Public Adventure or service learning activity. Scrapbooks must measure no more than 16 inches x 16 inches.
*Class A120005 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 inches x 28 inches.
*Class A120006 Written or Recorded Stakeholder Interview Follow the outline found in the Public Adventures Curriculum (curriculum may be ordered from National 4-H Council). It may be written or recorded. Upload to a video streaming application and 4-H members 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.
*Class A120007 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.
*Class A120008 Oral Citizenship Essay (for 9th-12th graders only) Addressing 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 members 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.
*Class A120009 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.
*Class A120010 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, care package or Quilt of Valor.
Division 130
—Seeing i2i—
*Class A130001 Cultural Fine Arts Design a piece of art that reflects and symbolizes a culture’s unique identity using the medium of your choice.
*Class A130002 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. (curriculum may be ordered from UNL Marketplace)
*Class A130003 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.
*Class A130004 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.
*Class A130005 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.
*Class A130006 “This is Who I Am” Poem Written by the 4-H member that reflects who they are.
*Class A130007 Poster Poster that depicts what you have learned through the Seeing i2i project.
*Class A130008 Biography Written about a historical figure that has made a positive impact on our society or who have made a difference in the lives of others.
*Class A130009 Play Script Written respectfully about a different culture.