Sangamon-Menard Extension Unit
4-H Project Activities and
Exhibit Requirements
Project: Computer Science Introduction – Newbie Know-How
Suggested for: Beginner Level
Latest Starting Date: May 1
Recommended Project Activities:
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Learn about computer software and applications.
Learn about computer hardware.
Learn about how computers work and how to use their features.
Explore the interactive website.
Give a talk or demonstration related to the project.
Complete your Project Planning Sheet.
Project Exhibit Requirements:
Newbie Know-How – Create a computer slideshow to share what you have
learned about computer basics or using the Internet to gather information;
OR exhibit a printed or electronic copy of product(s) using office software
applications. Bring a science board display or a laptop computer to share your
work.
Exhibitors age 10 and older must fill out a 1 page 4-H Exhibit Report to
include with their exhibit. The 4-H Exhibit Report can be found on our
county website at
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/sangamonmenard/4hyouth1157.html under
the printable forms section. If you do not have internet access you can
contact your 4-H leader, or call the Extension Office to receive a copy of the
report form.
Exhibits are limited to the maximum size of 2’ wide x 15” deep for display or
22” x 30” for a hanging poster. Exhibitors may bring computer equipment for
demonstration purposes. Computers will not be furnished. The State Fair
and 4-H staff are not responsible for the safety or security of any computer
equipment. Internet connections are not available for use by exhibitors. Any
member found to be using computer software in a manner that infringes on
copyright laws will be disqualified.
EXHIBIT ELIGIBLE FOR STATE FAIR -- 4-H member must be 10 years of
age by September 1 of the current 4-H year to exhibit at the State Fair.
REVISED 1/2011