Sangamon-Menard Extension Unit
4-H Project Activities and
Exhibit Requirements
Project: Leadership 2
Suggested for: Grades 7-9
Latest Starting Date: May 1
Recommended Project Activities:
• Strive to develop a positive self image.
• Learn to safely and effectively communicate using technology.
• Practice managing time, money, and resources.
• Give a talk or demonstration related to the project.
• Complete your Project Planning Sheet.
Project Exhibit Requirements:
Building upon your previous work, continue adding to your binder portfolio
with a minimum of four (4) completed activities each year, from the areas
noted below. Photocopies or original pages of the completed activities
from the book should be included in the portfolio. Use of page protectors
is recommended. Exhibit will NOT be labeled “Do Not Touch.” Displays
are limited to 2’ wide x 15” deep.
First Year – One activity from each of the following: Understanding Self;
Communication; and Getting Along with Others, plus one of exhibitor’s
choice.
Second Year – One activity from each of the following: Getting Along with
Others; Learning to Learn; and Making Decisions, plus one of exhibitor’s
choice.
Third Year – One activity from each of the following: making Decisions;
Managing; and Working with Groups, plus one of exhibitor’s choice.
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.
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