SEE GENERAL STEM RULES
Computers
Premiums: $2.50, $2.25, $2.00, $1.75
* Designates County Project Only – not eligible for State Fair Competition.
*H860902 Internet Website Creation Exhibit will be a notebook of the documentation and print out of the Website. The notebook should include: 1) cover page; 2) print out of the Website; 3) summary page 4) completed general record book.
*H860903 Computer Designed Greeting Card Exhibit will consist of the six greeting cards, each for a different occasion/holiday. Exhibit should be created on 8½ x 11” paper using a commercially available graphics program and a color printer/plotter or single-color printer/plotter. The cards should vary in folds and design. Prefabricated cards from commercially available card programs will NOT be accepted. No theme required.
*H860904 Power Point Presentation Exhibit will be a notebook of the printouts using the program. Create at least ten different slides using a minimum of four layouts with the same background on all slides. The notebook will consist of the following: 1) Cover page; . 2) Printouts of the program created; 3) Description of the different features used in the program; and 4) How you plan to use this program in the future
*H860905 Digital Camera Display Exhibit will consist of a series of pictures showing how you used computer software to enhance or change a single digital camera picture. Exhibit should explain what hardware and software was used and how software was used to change each picture.
Computer Science
H860001 Computer Application Notebook (SF277) – 4-H exhibitor should use computer application to create a graphic notebook utilizing computer technology. This exhibit consists of a 8.5 inch x 11 inch notebook which should include two parts:
1. 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
2. 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 (five different cards such as a birthday, wedding, anniversary, sympathy get well or other)
- business card (three cards for three different individuals and businesses)
- menu (minimum of two pages including short description of foods and pricing); book layout (I-book)
- promotional flyer (three flyers promoting three different events)
- newsletter (minimum two pages)
- other: examples such as precision farming or family business logo etc.
H860002 Produce a Computer Slideshow Presentation (SF276) – Using presentation software a 4-H Exhibitor designs a multimedia computer presentation on one topic related to youth. A 8.5 inch x 11 inch 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 according to the guidelines and by the deadline listed in the department rules.
H860003 Produce an Audio/Video Computer Presentation (SF276) – Using presentation software a 4-H exhibitor 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 two minutes in length and no more than five 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 according to the guidelines and by the deadline listed in the department rules.
H860004 How to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Presentation (SF276) – Youth design a fully automated two to five 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 of the current year), years in 4-H, and their personal interests or hobbies. All digital exhibits must be uploaded according to the guidelines and by the deadline listed in the department rules.
H860005 Virtual Platform Presentation (SF276) – Youth design 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 according to the guidelines and by the deadline listed in the department rules.
H860006 Create a Website/Blog or App (SF275) – 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 according to the guidelines and by the deadline listed in the department rules.
H860007 3D Printing (SF1050) – 3D printing uses plastic or other materials to build a three-dimensional (3D) object from a digital design (including 3D Pen Creation). 4-H may use original designs or someone else’s they have redesigned 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 design notebook that addresses the following questions:
1. 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?
2. 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. Its 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.
3. 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)?
4. What materials were selected for your project?
5. If your final design has any moving parts, define how you determined appropriate allowance in your design.
6. Identify any changes that you would make to improve your design.
H860008 Maker Space/Digital Fabrication (SF1051) – This project is a computer generated projected 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 a 8.5 inch x 11 inch three ring notebook with the following:
1. What motivated you to create this project
2. Software and equipment used
3. Directions on how to create the project
4. Prototype of plans
5. Cost of creating project
6. Iterations or modifications made to original plans
7. Changes you would make if you remade the project
Team Entry Option: To qualify for entry at the Nebraska State Fair team materials entered in H860008 – Maker Space/Digital Fabrication must clearly be the work of a team instead of an individual, and must have at least 50% of all team members enrolled in 4-H. Additionally, all enrolled 4-H members on the team should complete and attach an entry tag to the materials. A supplemental page documenting the individual contributions to the project should be included. The entry will be judged as a team, with all team members receiving the same ribbon placing.