STEM Robotics
Division 861
See Rules for STEM Projects at https://extension.unl.edu/scotts-bluff-county-4-h-fair-book/static-inside-building/science-technology-engineering-math-stem/.
SFClass 1 Robotics Poster – (Scoresheet SF236) Create a poster (28” X 22”) communicating a robotics theme such as “Robot or Not”, “Pseudocode”, “Real World Robots”, Careers in Robots” “Autonomous Robotics”, “Precision Agriculture” or a robotic topic of interest to the 4-H member.
SFClass 2 Robotics Notebook – (Scoresheet SF237) Explore a robotics topic in-depth and present your findings in a notebook. Documentation should include any designs, research, notes, pseudocode, data tables or other evidence of the 4-H member’s learning experience. The 8.5” x 11” notebook should contain at least three pages. Topics could include a programming challenge, programming skills, calibration, sensor exploration, or any of the topics suggested in Class 1.
SFClass 4 Robotics / Careers Interview – (Scoresheet SF239) Interview someone who is working in the field of robotics and research the career in robotics. Interviews can either be written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD) such as a short video uploaded to a cloud sharing service. Include a QR code with your project to allow for judging access. State Fair digital exhibits must be uploaded according to the guidelines and by the deadline listed in the department rules. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 minutes in length. Written interviews should be in a 8.5” x 11” notebook. Written reports should be three to five pages, double spaced, 12-point font, and 1” margins.
SFClass 5 Robotics Sensor Notebook – (Scoresheet SF241) Write scratch code which includes at least three sensor activity. Include the code written and explain the code function. Codes can be submitted as a multimedia format uploaded to a cloud sharing service. Include a QR code with your project to allow judging access. Mulitmedia presentations should be 3 to 5 minutes in length. State Fair digital exhibits must be uploaded according to the guidelines and by the deadline listed in the department rules.
SFClass 7 Kit Labeled Robot (cannot be free programmed) and Notebook – (Scoresheet SF243) This class is intended for explorations of robotic components such as arms or vehicles OR educational kits marketed as robots that do not have the ability to be programmed to “sense, plan and act”. The exhibit should include a notebook with the robot the youth has constructed. Included in the notebook should be (1) a description of what the robot does, (2) pictures of programs the robot can perform, (3) why they chose to build this particular form, and (4) how they problem solved any issues they might have had during building and programming. A picture story of assembly is recommended. If robot is more than 15” inches wide and 20” inches tall they may not be displayed in locked cases. We recommend that you submit the project under class 37 – Robotics Video in the Robotics Showcase at State Fair.
SFClass 8 3D Printed Robotics Parts – (Scoresheet SF244) This class is intended for 4-H members to create parts through 3D printing, that help create their robot or aid the robot in completing a coded function. Project should include a notebook describing the process used to create the project, describing the success of your designed piece (did it work), intended use of the product and the modifications made to the item.
State Fair Robotic Showcase
The State Fair 4-H Robotics Showcase is an opportunity for youth to showcase their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) talents by presenting their robot's design and programming skills to judges and members of the public. All youth participants have the ability to interact with the judges and run the programs on the robot exhibit. Members must register in ShoWorks by August 10th. Classes are Robotics Video and Build a Robot. More information is available at https://4h.unl.edu/4-h-fairbook-nebraska-state-fair/contests/robotics-showcase.
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hrobotics.