320 600 011
320 600 012
320 600 013
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
PRESENTATIONS
Times to be scheduled with 4-H Office
Presentations
Judging criteria are outlined on the Oregon 4-H
Presentation Evaluation sheets for Demonstrations and
Illustrated Talks (211-001); Public Speaking (211-002)
and Impromptu Speaking (211-003) available at the
county Extension office and on the State 4-H website
at: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu
General Information
1. 4-H Presentation divisions include demonstrations,
illustrated talks, public speeches, and impromptu
speeches.
2. Members may have one entry in each division as
long as the subject matter is different for each.
3. Members will be expected to use a microphone.
4. All contestants will be interviewed by the judge at
the conclusion of their presentation.
5. Counties may enter as many blue ribbon partici-
pants from the county contest as the judge qualifies.
6.Contestants must sign up for a time slot to give their
presentation. (Three presentations are scheduled each
hour with the order to be determined at the contest.)
Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks
A demonstration shows how to do something. There is
a finished product at the end.
An illustrated talk is a way to share information with
the use of visual aids.
1. Topic may be anything the member wants to share
with others.
2. A member may not present the same topic more
than once at the State Fair.
3. Teams will consist of two members. If one team
member is a senior and the other an intermediate, the
presentation should be entered in the senior division.
4. Each team or individual will have 30 minutes to set
up, present, and clear the area. All work must be done
by the 4-H member(s). The actual presentation should
be between 10 and 15 minutes in length.
5. 4-H members must furnish all supplies and equip-
ment required except for a table, easel and micro-
phone. If other special equipment is needed, contact
the State 4-H office prior to fair.
6. The use of notes is permitted. However, the
excessive use of notes may be counted against the
contestant at the judge’s discretion
7. During the presentation, contestants should intro-
duce themselves by name, county, and topic.
8. Contestants should cite their major references at
the conclusion of their presentation.
9. Anyone may ask questions of the contestants.
211 600 011
211 600 012
diate
211 600 013
211 600 022
211 600 023
Demonstration, Individual, Junior
Demonstration, Individual, Interme-
211 601 011
211 601 012
ate
211 601 013
211 601 022
211 601 023
Illustrated Talk, Individual, Junior
Illustrated Talk, Individual, Intermedi-
Demonstration, Individual, Senior
Demonstration, Team, Intermediate
Demonstration, Team, Senior
Illustrated Talk, Individual, Senior
Illustrated Talk, Team, Intermediate
Illustrated Talk, Team, Senior
Public Speeches
A public speech can be informational or persuasive. No
visual aids may be used.
1. Topic may be anything the member wants to share
with others.
2. A member may not present the same topic more
than once at the State Fair.
3. Speeches should be between 7 and 10 minutes in
length.
4. A microphone, table and easel will be provided.
5. The use of notes is permitted. However, the
excessive use of notes may be counted against the
contestant at the judge’s discretion.
6. During the speech, contestants should introduce
themselves by name, county, and topic
7. Contestants should cite their major references at the
conclusion of their speech.
8. Anyone may ask questions of the contestant.
211 602 011 Public Speaking, Junior
211 602 012 Public Speaking, Intermediate
211 602 013 Public Speaking, Senior
Impromptu Speaking
The presenter must compose and deliver a speech with
no prior preparation. No visual aids may be used.
1. Contestants will draw topics at random.
2. Once contestants draw a topic, they will have five
minutes to prepare before they begin their speech.
The contestant may write notes on one 3 x 5 inch
notecard.
3. The speech should be 3 to 5 minutes in length.
4. During the speech, contestants should introduce
themselves by name, county, and topic.
5. A microphone, table and easel will be provided.
6. No questions may be asked at the conclusion of the
speech.
211 603 011 Impromptu Speaking, Junior
211 603 012 Impromptu Speaking, Intermediate
211 603 013 Impromptu Speaking, Senior
EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
All Items checked in Monday, Aug. 7, 2017
Beginning at 1 p.m.
Exhibitors may enter only one exhibit per class. These
classes are open to all 4-H members and are especially
appropriate for those projects which have no separate
exhibit classes or for locally developed projects. (Note:
Educational displays about any aspect of conservation
or honeybees should entered in these classes in the
Natural Science exhibits. Educational displays about
science should be entered in the Science Investigation
Display classes with the science exhibits.)
The exhibit may be a poster or a three-dimensional
display. Posters are limited in size to 30” by 24”.
Individual three-dimensional displays are limited in
size to 48” wide (measured when lying flat), 24” deep
(front to back), and 36” high. Club exhibits are limited
in size to 60” wide, 24” deep and 36” high. The weight
of any display cannot exceed 30 pounds.
Exhibits may include pictures, models, diagrams and
actual articles if they qualify for the safety standards
listed below. Drawings or photos which are an essen-
tial part of the display should be firmly attached to the
board. Loose materials like soil, bark or sand must be
displayed in closed containers. No books or notebooks
will be accepted as part of the display. The display
may include flyers, business cards, information
sheets, etc. for public distribution. Enough should
be provided to last throughout the entire fair. The
following materials will not be allowed on the
display for safety reasons:
• Living organisms-plants or animals
• Any liquids
• Aerosol bottles or other pressurized gases
• Glass
• Hazardous substances
• Sharp items
Display (all parts) should be able to last the duration
of the fair in good repair.
An Educational Display Exhibit Explanation Card
(000-01) must be attached to each exhibit. Judging
criteria are outlined on the 4-H Educational Display
Evaluation Sheet (40-463). Both are available from
the county Extension Office or state 4-H website at:
https://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-book-commu-
nications
Club exhibits are to be entered under the club name
but must include the names of all members and lead-
ers. This may be on a separate paper securely attached
to the back of the exhibit. Club exhibits will receive
one ribbon per exhibit.
Each piece of an exhibit must have name, county and
class number securely attached to it. All parts of the
display should be attached to one another in some
way to keep the exhibit together as a unit. Single
posters may be displayed by hanging or stapling to the
wall. All other displays should be free standing. All in-
formation contained in the exhibit must be able to be
viewed by the public by looking at the display. Sources
must be listed on the front of the display.
214100001 Junior Educational Display
214100002 Intermediate Educational Display
214100003 Senior Educational Display
214100004 Club Educational Display
2017 Celebrate Our World: Japan
Science, Technology, Engineering &
Mechanical Science Projects
Projects checked in Aug. 7, 2017
Beginning at 1 p.m.
SCIENCE
840 100 001
Display
840 100 002
Display
840 100 003
Display
840 100 004
Junior Science Investigation
Intermediate Science Investigation
Senior Science Investigation
Club Science Investigation Display
TECHNOLOGY
AEROSPACE PROJECT
COMPUTER PROJECT
ROBOTICS PROJECT
ENGINEERING
Visit: hhtp://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/con-
test-materials-science-engineering-
technology
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