Purpose/Objectives
- To provide an opportunity to develop skills in organizing, planning, and delivering a 4-H presentation.
- To provide a forum for youth to share information related to Science.
- To encourage youth to study and investigate the varied aspects of Science.
Eligibility
Individuals or teams may compete. Each county may enter up to two participants in each age division.
- 8-10 - 4-H'er must be 8 years old before January 1 of the current year and not have reached their eleventh birthday before January 1 of the current year.
- 11-13 - 4-H'er must be eleven years old before January 1 of the current year and not have reached their thirteenth birthday before January 1 of the current year.
- 14-18 - 4-H'er must be fourteen years of age before January 1 of the current year and not reached their nineteenth birthday before January 1 of the current year. Eligibility: Individuals or teams may compete.
Presentation Ideas
- Chemistry
- Weather
- Physics
- Geology
- Genetics
- Biotechnology
- Aerospace
- Robotics
- The Science of Volcanoes
- Hurricanes
- others
Rules/Regulations
See NC 4-H Presentation Regulations.
Suggestions/Helpful Hints
- Use good visuals.
- Know the parts and principles associated with your specific topic.
- Be prepared to answer questions.
- Safety should be used at all times.
Judging
- Judges will review each presentation and complete a judge's score sheet.
- Judges will use their own discretion as to whether questions will or will not be asked.
- The judge's decisions will be final.
Awards
- District Winners: Medallion & Monetary awards are listed in the 4-H Awards Handbook.
- State Winner: Medallion & Monetary awards are listed in the 4-H Awards Handbook.
Subject Matter Specialists
Mark Light, State STEM Specialist, NC A&T State University - mdlight@ncat.edu
