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Judging 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology
Back to the Basics
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A 4-H Goal is like planning a trip…
• A good 4-H Goal has….• The Action- How will you do something
• The Result- What will be the result
• The Timetable-The Amount of time it will take to complete the goal
• “I want to learn to router an edge on my shelf by June 1.”• “ I want to compare my use of electricity when I leave my
computer on and when I shut it off overnight by fair time.”
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The Judging Process should be a learning Process
• It is important for you to consider the judging process as much more than awarding ribbons
• You have the opportunity to help that young person grow in their ability to see an exhibit as a product of their learning
• To help them Understand the learning• Help them understand how they can evaluate
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4-H Learning process
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Judging SME Exhibits
Remember the purpose of Science, Mechanics and Engineering
• is to develop a spirit of inquiry, • Develop skills in using tools • safety procedures• giving credit to sources for their information—
informing others if they were interested where they could find good or more information
• be able to figure costs• look for ways to use their skills in doing
community service• explore career and vocational opportunities to
use their skills
As you begin the judging process
• Always show excitement to meet the 4-H’er and model good communication skills
• Spend some time looking through the write-up to recognize their hard work but always focus on the 4-H’er…a balancing act
• 4-H’ers should be able to respond to these three questions:1. What was your exhibit goal?
2. How do you go about working toward that goal?
3. What were the most important things you learned working on your goal?
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As you begin the judging process
• How do you handle expertise beyond their age?
• How do you take the age and experience of the 4-H’er into the judging process?
• What if an Exhibit is clearly in the wrong class based on their goal or their learning explanation?
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Judging SET Exhibits
You do need to think through your questions• What—questions most often lead to facts• Where—questions often lead to location or
source of info• How—questions often lead to a discussion
about processes or sequences• Why--questions often lead to a discussion of
reasons• Could you share or tell me--questions may
result in softer question than “Tell me” or “give me”
Some things have changed…
• We no longer break a 4-H Exhibit area such as Woodworking into a bunch of classes.
• If you bring a Woodworking exhibit it is entered into Woodworking.
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Science, Engineering and Technology
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Digital Storytelling Mechanical and Design
Woodworking Using Technology
Scientific Investigation Climate Change
Renewable Energy Engineering
Aerospace Biological and Chemical Sciences
Computers and Networking Earth & Climate
GPS/GIS Geospatial Mapping Robotics
Science in our Everyday lives Electricity
Tractor Restoration Small Engines
Welding Automotive
4-H Project Webpages
• 4-H project HotSheets• Learning Ideas• Learning Resources• Exhibit Ideas• Citizenship, Leadership and Communication
Ideas• 4-H Exhibit Tipsheets
• What is the judge looking for?• Special directions for collections and special
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4-H Project Webpages
• 4-H Exhibit Evaluation Form• 4-H Poster Exhibit Ideas• Other Opportunities for Learning
– Let’s take a tour of the Web Resources…
• http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects
• http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/adults/judges/13
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Judging SET Exhibits
Evaluation Criteria
Do you use the Sheets?
• Learning Involved
• Workmanship and Techniques– Product– Idea
• General Appearance and Design
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Judging SET Exhibits
Other Issues that can come up
• Copyright Issues– Mostly in decorative accents –Team and
Equipment Logos– Mostly Woodworking and Welding– Need permission– Decals are fine—authenticity is important for
restoration
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Judging SET Exhibits
Good Guide to Posters• Many Ag & Natural Resource Exhibits and a few
SME Exhibits are put together using a poster display
• They often need some direction to help sort out audience, what they want to communicate and how they could put together a good poster or display to communicate what they want to say
• Help educate 4-H’ers when you can…get a good guide resource piece to help you share the important learning points
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Judging SET Exhibits
Good Guide to Posters• Catch the eye of the passerby• Be simple and Clear• Impress an idea or fact on the viewer• Stimulate the viewer to support
your idea, get more information or take action
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Judging SET Exhibits
Good Guide to Posters• Lowercase letters are easier to read than
all caps• Use Guide Lines for lettering• Letters or Headlines can be computer
generated and glued on• Leave White space• Make sure lettering is large enough to read
from a short distance (use table of size)
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Judging SET Exhibits
Some tough Questions• What things can we improve upon as we select
State Fair Exhibits?• How do you deal with School projects that don’t
seem to have a 4-H goal?• How do we help kids deal better with a red
ribbon?• How do you deal with the 4-H club projects—20
birdhouses, 15 welded somethings?
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Judging SET Exhibits
Some tough Questions• In selecting State Fair exhibits, how do you deal
with a Restored Tractor compared to a gun case made in School Shop?
• How do you deal with lower numbers, but higher quality of the learning experience and the product compared to other 4-H Exhibit Areas such as photography?
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