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.
Rules:
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 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.
Multimedia presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and the 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,
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hcitizenship. The official reference for the citizenship projects is Citizenship Public Adventures Kit (MI 7329), Citizen Guide’s Handbook (BU 7330), and Seeing i2i (4H6511DL). Other helpful citizenship references include We the People (4H1100).
An explanation of projects and curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects/
Supporting Material: All entries must include the following: 1) 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 reference). 2) All entries should be labeled with the exhibitor’s name, club and county.
Only one entry per class. SFClasses only are State Fair eligible.
All static entries must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
Citizenship
Division 120
Solve real problems in your community; Discover the possibilities of democratic citizenship; Plan and conduct a project that will create, change, or improve something valuable to people.
SFClass 1 Care Package Display Scoresheet SF182 – 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. Mulit-media presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and the 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. 1) How did you select the organization? 2) What items did you include in your care package? 3) Why did you select those items? 4) How did it feel to present your care pack to the organization? 5) 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.
SFClass 2 Citizenship Game Scoresheet SF182 - 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.
SFClass 3 Patriotic or Cultural Fine Arts Scoresheet SF 182 - Design art relevant to citizenship using any medium.
SFClass 4 Public Adventure Scrapbook Scoresheet SF182 - Describe a 4-H member's Public Adventure or service learning activity. Scrapbooks must measure no more than 16 inches x 16 inches.
SFClass 5 Public Adventure Poster Scoresheet SF182 - 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.
SFClass 6 Written or Recorded Stakeholder Interview Scoresheet SF182 - 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 viewing.
SFClass 7 Written Citizenship Essay Scoresheet SF182 - Promote good citizenship and patriotism in essay form. This essay is open to all age groups. All essays should be 300 - 400 typewritten words.
SFClass 8 For 9th through 12th Graders Only: Oral Citizenship Essay Scoresheet SF 182 - 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 foe viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devides to check for appropraie permissions for public viewing. Voice tone should be normal and conversational. Attach a copy of the written essay.
SFClass 9 Service Items Scoresheet SF182 - Non-perishable item created for donation. Examples include but are not limited to lap quilt, Quilt of Valor and homemade toys. Attached 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.
SFClass 10 4-H Club Exhibit Scoresheet SF182 - 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.
Seeing i2i
Division 130
Discover your own family genealogy; Expand your cultural knowledge; Explore different cultures and ways of thinking.
Scoresheet SF183
SFClass 1 Cultural Fine Arts Design a piece of art that reflects and symbolizes a culture's unique identity, using the medium of your choice.
SFClass 2 How are We Different? Interview Follow the interview guide in the participant manual on page 3 and reflect on the person you are interviewing.
SFClass 3 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.
SFClass 4 Family History Create a depiction that highlights a 4-H member's family cultural history or the ethnic make-up 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.
SFClass 5 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.
SFClass 6 “This is Who I Am” Poem Written by the 4-H'er that reflects who they are.
SFClass 7 Poster That depicts what you have learned through the Seeing i2i Project.
SFClass 8 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.
SFClass 9 Play Script Written respectfully about a different culture.
You Design It
Division 515
Only one entry per class. The exhibits in You Design It are essentially educational exhibits. Exhibitors may use whatever means most effective in showing what they have accomplished in a project they have planned themselves. Photographs, slides, posters, charts, drawings or articles used or made may be utilized in telling the story of the exhibitor’s You Design It project. The exhibit should include sufficient explanation so that viewers understand what was done. All exhibits that are hangable must have a secure wire hanger. Posters should have holes punched in the upper right and left corners for display purposes. There is a maximum size limit of 24 inch x 24 inch. 4-H RECORD BOOKS ARE NOT ALLOWED AS EXHIBITS IN YOU DESIGN IT.
Only one entry is allowed for each class. Include on a card whether this is a purchased kit or a homemade item. The two original classes cannot be identical articles. A kit comes in a prepackaged bag or box that contains all supplies. Everything else is considered an original. Entries not complete or following the criteria for judging will be dropped one ribbon placing.
Junior Division: 11 years old and under
Class 1 You Design It - Original
Class 2 You Design It - Kit
Class 3 You Design It - Other
Senior Division: 12 years old and over
Class 4 You Design It - Original
Class 5 You Design It - Kit
Class 6 You Design It - Other
School Enrichment
Division 520
Students and/or classes involved in 4-H School Enrichment projects are eligible to enter exhibits at the Scotts Bluff Co Fair. Teachers and/or parents need to bring the projects to the exhibit hall or enter with the Extension Office. Class posters should measure one full sheet of poster board (28 inch x 22 inch) and individual posters and collages should be on large construction paper size 12 inch x 18 inch. One poster per class or one per individual are allowed. School Enrichment projects will not receive premium money but will receive ribbons.
All projects need to have name of child, age, and school identified on them.
Class 1 Individual Poster or Collage
Class 2 Class Poster or Collage