What is 4-H Demonstration Day?
Demonstration Day is part of County Events. At Demonstration Day 4-H’ers present their project demonstrations, illustrated talks, and public speaking presentations. In other words, they teach an audience of their peers, family members, and judges something they have learned from doing thei ...
- What are the rules for teams in 4-H Share the Fun?
Share the Fun is the talent show portion of County Events.It is designed to help 4-H members discover and develop their talents, and then share them with others. Part of the sharing with others is through county, district, and state competitions. Share the Fun acts may be musical, dancing, act ...
- What is the difference between a demonstration and an illustrated talk in 4-H?
Although it is not always possible to draw clean lines between the two, here are some of the key differences between a demonstration and an illustrated talk. A demonstration is showing and telling how. In a demonstration you make something or do something using the actual objects and there is a ...
- Who can participate in the 4-H Marine Ecology program?
The Marine Ecology program is open to any 4-H member ages 5-18.Complete study materials and contest information are available at http://florida4h.org/projects/marine/state_mee.shtml
- What is the 4-H Marine Ecology program?
The 4-H Marine Ecology Program offers opportunities to study habitats and species related to salt water. This includes beaches, bays, and the gulf. It includes animals that inhabit the sea, as well as the land, and also the plants associated with the marine environment. This program is open to a ...
- What are the rules to the 4-H Photo Exhibit Contest?
Any 4-H member age 8 or up can enter. You may enter one photo or a series of up to 10 photos. Photos can be black and white or color. The maximum size for a single photo is 8"x10", not including mounting; 12"x14" including mounting. Maximum size for the mounted series is 16"x20".You can use a st ...
- What is 4-H Night of the Arts?
Night of the Arts is part of County Events and includes Share the Fun. Share the Fun is the talent show portion of County Events. It is designed to help 4-H members discover and develop their talents, and then share them with others. It is designed to help 4-H members discover and develop their ...
- How long does a 4-H demonstration have to be?
All ages of 4-H'ers complete a demonstration or illustrated talk. This is an activity where they teach others something they have learned. Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) should aim to speak for 3 minutes. Juniors (ages 8-10) and Intermediates (ages 11-13) must speak for at least 3 minutes and no longer t ...
- What is the difference between horse public speaking and 4-H public speaking?
The first and most noticeable difference is horse public speaking topics are limited to speeches about the horse industry. Second, there is a length difference. Horse public speaking speeches are 3-7 minutes long for juniors and intermediates and 8-10 minutes long for seniors. For horse public s ...
- What is the difference between a 4-H public speaking speech and a demonstration?
The first and most noticeable difference is a speech is not allowed to use visual aides. Second, there is a length difference. Speeches are 3-7 minutes long for juniors and intermediates and 5-7 minutes long for seniors. Next, you must provide a typed copy of your speech to the 4-H office before ...
- What is the difference between a poster, a visual aid, and an exhibit?
Posters express a message that people can understand in less than 2 minutes without interpretation. In Pinellas County 4-H a poster measures 14"x22", contains a 2-dimensional large graphic, and little writing (a sentence at most). Posters like these are usually done for the poster art and dairy ...
- What kind of activities can my child participate in through 4-H?
The primary activities for youth in 4-H are club meetings and project activities. In addition, youth can participate in a wide variety of competitions ranging from talent to marine judging. We also have several week long summer camps held through out the state. Finally, there are leadership trai ...
- What is a 4-H exhibit?
An exhibit is a physical display of one aspect of the 4-H project. A person should be able to walk up to your exhibit and learn something without further explanation. For example a poster with pictures of different cat breeds would need to have at least a breed name to be an exhibit. To make it ...
- What are the rules to the 4-H Poster Contest?
This contest gives 4-H members an opportunity to use the visual medium of poster art to promote public understanding and awareness of 4-H. It also allows members to promote the 4-H program. The theme for 2008 – 2010 is “Florida 4-H Centennial Celebration.” To enter the contest ...
- Do I have to participate in 4-H Demonstration Day to achieve for the year?
You do have to give a presentation to achieve for the year. It does not have to be at 4-H Demonstration Day, which is held every spring at the Pinellas County Extension. However, the 4-H staff strongly recommends participating in Demonstration Day. It gives you valuable public speaking experienc ...
- Does a 4-H exhibit have to be about the same topic as my presentation?
No, the exhibit is a place to showcase anything you have learned during the time you spent on your 4-H project. While doing them on the same topic is acceptable, we do encourage that you do something different to expand what you have learned.
