Communications**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair
Demonstration, Informative 4-H Presentation, Public Speaking, Professional Persuasive Presentation, Creative Writing
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Description
The communications project teaches verbal and non-verbal communication and presentation skills.
State Fair Entries
Demonstration – 3 junior individuals, 3 senior individuals, 3 junior teams and 3 senior teams per county.
Informative 4-H Presentation – 3 junior individuals, 3 senior individuals.
Professional Persuasive Presentation – 3 junior, 3 senior, 3 junior teams and 3 senior teams per county per county.
Public Speaking – 3 junior and 3 senior per county.
Creative Writing – 3 exhibits per county, one per level.
Exhibit Guidelines
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used, with parent permission, when creating this exhibit and is to be documented as a reference. A majority of the work to create this exhibit is to be the 4-H member’s original work.
Effective communications drives all aspects of day-to-day life. Youth are to learn about the process of communication, to learn about different modes of communication and to strengthen their own communication skills. As you explore the world of communication and the manuals, you will enjoy learning more about yourself and others. Youth completing this project are expected to participate in a variety of experiences allowing them to develop communication skills rather than create an exhibit to be displayed at the county or state fair.
A series of 4-H manuals is available with activities designed to develop communication skills at a specific grade level. Module 1 is for Beginner Level youth in grades 3-5. Module 2 is for Intermediate Level youth in grades 6-8. Module 3 is for Advanced Level youth in grades 9-12. Suggested activities to develop communication skills include:
Complete an activity from the grade appropriate manual.
Give a demonstration or presentation at a club meeting.
Participate in a verbal communication event. See verbal communication section below.
Submit a news release to local news media about a 4-H event or topic.
Participate in a radio interview.
Present information about 4-H to a civic organization or similar group.
Participate in the Indiana 4-H Spread the News workshop (Grades 9-12).
Participate as an actor in a community theater.
Other activities that demonstrate communication skill development.
Judges evaluating exhibits should recognize individual differences and creativity, therefore using information in this document as a guide rather than a requirement.