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PROJECT COMPLETION AND PRE-FAIR JUDGING AND COUNTY FAIR EXHIBITION

In an effort to make project work easier to prepare for junior fair, the following information deals with requirements for project

completion and pre-fair judging and county fair exhibition. A brief description of the project, additional guidelines for completing,

suggested age levels, plus eligibility for Ohio State Fair competition can be found in the current Ohio 4-H Family Guide. Click here for

State Fair Requirements and complete details.

These projects will be judged prior to the county fair. Judging schedules will be sent out to all 4-H Families. ALL projects need to be

displayed at the fair to be eligible for county and state awards.

Pre-fair Judging: Saturday, June 24, 9:00 to 1:00 p.m. (see judging schedule)

Project check-in: Saturday, July 8th, 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

4-H Special Interest Projects

PLEASE NOTE: All exhibitors should be dressed appropriately. Black, blue, brown, or khaki cotton or corduroy dress pants, jeans (No rips, tears, or holes), dresses, or knee length skirts (2 inches above knee) as well as a collared button down shirt, polo shirt, or blouse that must be tucked in. Any length of sleeve or color is acceptable. No shorts, No leggings, No yoga pants. Closed toe and closed heel shoes are to be worn. No discriminations will be made for religious beliefs.

91 Discovering 4-H Project Completion: 1. Complete all of the interest areas in the project book. 2. Complete all of the activities in each interest area. 3. Write a summary about this project & what you learned. Review your project book & the summary with a parent or project helper. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book and a display of something you learned during the project. Your display may include a poster, scrapbook/journal/notebook, photos, or other items from the project. Note: No birds' nests, feathers, clam/mussel shells, ammunition, weapons or parts of weapons can be brought to the fair. These items are regulated by law & are not permitted. Be prepared for a personal interview. 244 Vet 1, From Airedales to Zebras Project Completion: 1. Set your goals & record project highlights. 2. Complete the “Whaddya Know” survey before and after you do the activities in this book. 3. Do at least 7 of the From Airedales to Zebras and “Booster Shots” activities each year. 4. Practice and develop life skills under Project Guidelines on page 2. Study the glossary terms. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book & prepare an educational display of what you have learned. The display can be a scrapbook, poster, 3-D type of display or any creative display. Be prepared to discuss activities in the project in a personal interview. 245 Vets 2, All Systems Go Project Completion: 1. Set your goals and record project highlights. 2. Complete the “Whaddya Know” survey before and after you do the activities in this book. 3. Do at least 7of the “All Systems Go!” and “Booster Shots” activity each year. 4. Practice & develop l ife skills under Project Guidelines on page 2. Study the glossary terms. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book & prepare an educational display of what you have learned. The display can be a scrapbook, poster, 3-D type of display or any creative display. Be prepared to discuss activities in the project in a personal interview.

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246 On the Cutting Edge, Vet 3 Project Completion: 1. Set your goals and record project highlights. 2. Complete the “Whaddya Know” survey before & after you do the activities in this book. 3. Do at least 7 of the “On the Cutting Edge” and “Booster Shots” activities each year. 4. Practice and develop life skills under Project Guidelines on page 2. Study the glossary terms. 246 (continued) Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book & prepare an educational display of what you have learned. The display can be a scrapbook, poster, 3-D type of display or any creative display. Be prepared to discuss activities in the project in a personal interview. 365 Self-Determined Project Completion: This project is designed for 4-H members to create their own project. If you have taken all of the projects in a subject area, you may design one that is the next step. If there is no project in an area you are interested in, you may design a project. You may not duplicate a current 4-H project. To use one of the listed Self-Determined Starters: identify at least 3 areas of interest with at least 3 activities per area to explore. This is your guide for compiling your project. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences and at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. Complete the project summary. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project record. Prepare at tri-fold display depicting what you have learned, sample of your project work, and be prepared for a personal interview.

Self-Starter Projects: 365.01 Astronomy 365.07 Computers 365.13 Reptiles & Amphibians 365.21 Skateboarding

365.02-Model Railroading 365.08 Family History Genetics 365.14 Climate Change 365.22 Pigeons

365.03-Weather 365.09 Canoeing 365.16 Plant Pathology 365.23 Native American Artifacts

365.04-Clowning 365.10 Local Foods 365.17 Babysitting 365.24 Shale Gas Extraction 365.05 Rocks, Minerals, & Fossils 365.11 Camp Counseling 365.18 Ways of Knowing Water 365.25 Flower Gardening

365.06 American Sign Language 355.12 Miniature Gardens 365.19 Workforce 365.26 Hedgehogs

365.28 Chinchinallas 365.29 Water Quality: Field to Faucet

365.27 Ferrets

370 One-on-One Project Completion: 1. Complete the mentor/protégé assignment worksheet. 2. Complete a minimum of 2 of the activities in each of the first 3 interest areas. 3. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. 4. Complete the “Project Review in Pavilion.” in Interest Area IV as a means to evaluate your project experience. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition Bring completed project book. Prepare a scrapbook or display demonstrating what you have learned and how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Be prepared for a personal interview. 371 Club Leadership Project Completion: Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of the project book. Complete all 10 activities. Complete 3 individualized goals. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences and 2 citizenship activities. Complete project review. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book. Prepare a scrapbook or display demonstrating how you assisted your club and advisors. Be prepared for a personal interview.

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372 Diversity: The source of Our Strength (A) Project Completion: Complete all 8 activities. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences and leadership/citizenship activities. Complete project review. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book. Prepare a scrapbook or display demonstrating how you assisted your club and advisors. Be prepared for a personal interview. 373 My Hands to Larger Service: Teen Leaders Building Our Communities (advanced) Project Completion: Complete all 9 activities. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences and leadership/ citizenship activities. Complete project review. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book. Prepare a scrapbook or display demonstrating how you assisted your club and advisors. Be prepared for a personal interview. 374 Teens on Board (intermediate) Project Completion: Complete all 9 activities. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences and leadership/ citizenship activities. Complete project review. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Prepare a scrapbook or display demonstrating your experience on a board or committee. Be prepared for a personal interview. 375 Leadership road Trip: Where are you Going (Intermediate) Project Completion: Complete all 13 activities and rest stop questions. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences and 2 citizenship activities. Complete project summary and review. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Prepare a scrapbook or display demonstrating your experience on a board or committee. Be prepared for a personal interview. 376 Pantry Panic (advanced) Project Completion: Complete all 7 activities. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences and 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Complete project review. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Complete project record book. Prepare a tri-fold display, sample of project work, and be prepared for a personal interview. Contestants will be asked to demonstrate their completion of Activity 7 in the project book. 377 Finding Your Voice: Public Speaking Made Easy Project Completion: Complete all 7 activities. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences and 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Keep records of your presentations and evaluations. Complete project review. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Prepare a scrapbook or display demonstrating your experience on a board or committee. Be prepared for a personal interview. 378M Leadership Master Project Completion: Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Members should utilize 365 Self-determined Guide. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Prepare a scrapbook or educational display demonstrating what you learned. Be prepared for a personal interview.

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382 Am I Ready for Work? (Intermediate)

Project Completion: Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines section. Complete all 9 activities and “talking it over” questions. Participate in at least two learning experiences, at least two leadership/citizenship activities and project review. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book and activity record. Create and bring an educational display on your workforce preparation experiences or accomplishments (e.g. as a camp counselor, CARTEENS facilitator, Jr. Fir Board Member, job, etc.) What have you learned, what skills have you gained and how will you use them. Be prepared for a personal interview with a judge answering questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, your educational display.

383 Club Leadership 2 (new for 2017) 500 Science Fun with Physics (beginner)

Project Completion: Complete all tasks (all 12 experiments) as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Participate in at least two learning experiences, at least two leadership/citizenship activities, and project review. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project and records documenting activities, experience and

experiments to judging. Create and bring an educational display on a topic of our choice from the project. Be prepared for a personal interview with a judge answering questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge &

activities and project exhibit. 501 Rockets Away (2 liter) Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of the project book. 2. Explore all of the interest areas. Complete all of the activities. “Going Beyond” and “Digging Deeper” activities are optional. 3. Construct 1 or more 2-liter bottle rockets and launch them at least 2 times. Keep a record of the launch results. 4. Take part in at least 2 organized project activities and at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Build a 2 liter bottle water rocket for display. Be prepared for a personal interview. 502 Science Fun with Flight Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of the project book. 2. Explore all 7 of the interest areas. Complete all of the experiments and answer all of the questions in each interest area. “Digging Deeper” Activities are optional. 3. Build a glider or flyer from scratch or a kit. Or, members may wish to build a plastic model of their favorite jet or airplane. 4. Take part in at least 2 organized project activities and at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book, constructed glider, flyer or plastic model jet/airplane, and your project display. Be prepared for a personal interview. 503 M Solid-Fuel Rocketry Master (advanced) Project Completion: Complete major solid-fuel rocketry project. Participate in at least 2 learning experiences and 2 citizenship activities. Complete records including interview, budget, and photos. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book, a display, and be prepared for a personal interview. 503 Rockets Away (Estes-type) Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of the project book. 2. Explore all of the interest areas. Complete all of the activities. “Going Beyond” and “Digging Deeper” activities are optional. 3. Construct and launch an “Estes-type” rocket (from scratch or kit). At least 4 launches must be recorded in the Flight Data section on pages 19-22. 4. Take part in at least 2 organized project activities and at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities.

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Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book, your rocket and evidence of rocket launch (i.e. results data, pictures, etc.), and your project display. Be prepared for personal interview. 504 Electric Radio- Controlled Vehicles Project Completion: Complete the member project guide on page 8, at least 2 learning experiences and at least 2

leadership/citizenship activities. Complete the Safety checklist on page 11, all 10 Project Activities, at least 1 of the “More Challenges”

activities plus the Financial, Maintenance & Practice records on pages 50-53. After completing the records complete the Project

summary on page 10. You will purchase and assemble a radio controlled car or truck.

Pre-Fair Judging and County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book, assembled radio controlled car or truck and display

of what you have learned. The display can be a scrapbook, poster, 3-D display or any creative display. Be prepared to discuss your

project and exhibit with the judge.

507 Robotics with EV3

Project Completion: Complete all 12 activities and “talking it over” questions Participate in at least two learning

experiences, and at least two leadership/citizenship activities, and project review.

Pre-Fair Judging and County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book, engineered robot and display of what you have

learned. The display can be a scrapbook, poster, 3-D display or any creative display. Be prepared to discuss your project and exhibit

with the judge.

508 Robotics 1 w/ EV3N More

512M Robotics Master (Advanced) Project Completion: Complete one major robotics project. Complete at least 2 learning experiences and least 2 citizenship activities. Project records including interview, budget, and photos. Pre-Fair Judging and County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book and display. Contestants are required to bring their own test surface to demonstrate their robot’s completion of a task of their choosing along with a printout of the program. 517 Bicycle for Fun, Level 1 Project Completion: Select a project helper. Be sure the helper initials each section as it is completed and signs the book after the

project is completed. Complete the Member Planning Guide on page 3. Complete at least seven activity sections including the Pit

Stop and 4 Pedaling Harder activities each year. Complete the Achievement program on page 4 within two years.

Pre-Fair Judging and County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book, bicycle, protective gear, and an educational

display of what you have learned. The display which includes at least one of the following: poster, kit, model, exhibit board, collage,

mobile, story board, scrapbook, notebook, journal, diorama and/or other creative means determined by you. Your bike and protective

gear may be taken home after judging; however your educational display must remain on display. Be prepared to discuss your project

and exhibit with the judge.

518 Wheels in Motion, Level 2 Project Completion: Select a project helper. Be sure the helper initials each section as it is completed and signs the book after the

project is completed. Complete the Member Planning Guide on page 3. Complete at least seven activity sections including the Pit

Stop and 4 Pedaling Harder activities each year. Complete the Achievement program on page 4 within two years.

518 Wheels in Motion (continued)

Pre-Fair Judging and County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book, bicycle, protective gear, and an educational

display of what you have learned. The display which includes at least one of the following: poster, kit, model, exhibit board, collage,

mobile, story board, scrapbook, notebook, journal, diorama and/or other creative means determined by you. Your bike and protective

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gear may be taken home after judging; however your educational display must remain on display. Be prepared to discuss your project

and exhibit with the judge.

527 Magic of Electricity Project Completion: 1. Choose an electronics project helper. 2. Complete the “Planning Guide” section of the project book. 3. Complete at least 3 required and 4 optional activities each year. You must complete different required and optional activities when taking this project a second or third time. 4. Take part in at least 2 leadership activities. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Bring an example of at least one completed experiment or plans derived from one of the activities from your project book. The exhibit should be neat and organized to include anything it may be mounted upon. Be prepared for a personal interview. 528 Investigating Electricity, Level 2 Project Completion: 1. Choose an electronics project helper. 2. Complete all 4 steps of the planning guide on page 4 of the project book. 3. Complete at least 3 required & 4 optional activities each year. You must complete different required and optional activities when taking this project a second or third year. 4. Take part in at least 2 leadership experiences each year you take this project. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Bring a display of a circuit or switch from your book. The exhibit should be neat and organized to include anything it may be mounted upon. Be prepared for a personal interview. 529 Wired for Power, Level 3

Project Completion: 1. Choose an electronics project helper. 2. Complete the “Planning Guide” on page 4 of the project book. 3. Complete at least 3 required and 4 optional activities each year. You must complete different required and optional activities, if taken a second or third year. 4. Take part in at least 2 leadership activities. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Bring a poster or scrapbook on

what you have learned. Complete the project book. Be prepared for a personal interview. 530 Entering Electricity, Level 4 Project Completion: 1. Choose an electronics project helper. 2. Complete the “Planning Guide” section of the project book. 3. Complete at least 3 required & 4 optional activities each year. You must complete different required and optional activities, if taking this project a second or third year. 4. Take part in at least 2 leadership activities. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Bring an example of at least one electronic project derived from the activities, experiments or plans in the project book. The exhibit should be neat and organized to include anything it may be mounted upon. Be prepared for a personal interview. 531 Science Fun with Electricity Project Completion: Complete the planning section on page 5 in the project book. Explore each of the project interest areas. Complete the experiments for each interest area selected along with journal entries. Digging deeper activities are optional. Complete project summary. Take part in at least 2 project activities. Become involved in at least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Prepare a display that shows the judge and fair visitors what you learned and accomplished in your project. Your display can be a scrapbook, poster, item you created, or any method of showing what you have done. 540 Not Just for Knots Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” Section of the project book (pg. 3 and 4). 2. Explore all 7 Interest Areas. Complete the recommended number of activities. 3. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. 4. Write a one page report telling what you’ve done and learned through this project.

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Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book and one page report. Prepare a display of 10 knots as shown on pages 11-19 in your project book. Bring a 3’ piece of ¼” or 1/3” sash cord to demonstrate knowledge of tying knots. Be prepared for a personal interview. 541 Crank It Up Project Completion: 1. Choose a project helper. 2. Complete the “Planning Guide” section of the project book. 3. Complete at least 7 activities each year. You must do different activities each year you take this project. 4. Make a portfolio to save all your notes, drawings, pictures, other things you create. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Explore all areas of your project book answering all questions. Prepare a poster or display of engines listing maintenance schedule for: air cleaner, oil filters, spark plugs, and blade sharpening. Be prepared for a personal interview. 542 Warm It Up Project Completion: 1. Choose a project helper. 2. Complete the “Planning Guide” section of the project book. 3. Complete at least 7 activities each year. You must do different activities each year you do this project. 4. Make a portfolio to save all your notes, drawings, pictures, other things you create. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare a board of the parts of cranking system including, crankshaft, pistons and valves, and be ready to explain the intake and exhaust functions of an engine. Be prepared for a personal interview. 543 Tune It Up Project Completion: 1. Choose a project helper. 2. Complete the “Planning Guide” section of the project book. 3. Complete at least 7 activities each year. You must do different activities each year you do this project. 4. Make a portfolio to save all your notes, drawings, pictures, other things you create. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Explore all areas of your project book answering all questions. Prepare a display of the carburetor and electrical system of an engine. Be prepared to explain how each operates. Be prepared for a personal interview. 548 Lawn Care Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of the project book. 2. Explore interest areas 1-5. (Area 3 is optional) Complete suggested number of the activities in each Interest Area. If taking this project multiple times, you must complete different activities. 3. Take part in at least 2 organized project activities and at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. 4. Write a one page report telling what was done and learned through this project. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare a display (diorama) relating to the project. Be prepared for a personal interview. 550 Young Engineers in Solar Energy (new for 2017) 551 Tractor 1: Starting Up Project Completion: This project is the first in a series of 4 about agricultural tractors and equipment. This project is for those with little or no experience w/ agricultural tractors and equipment. Activities include using the owner’s manual, tractor parts, starting, and stopping a tractor. Basic tractor safety and more. Choose a project helper. Complete all the activities in the project book. Take part in an evaluation activity. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book & prepare an educational display of what you have learned. The display can be a scrapbook, poster, 3-D type of display or any creative display. Be prepared to discuss activities in the project in a personal interview.

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552 Tractor 2: Gearing Up for Safety Project Completion: This project is the second in a series of 4 about agricultural tractors and equipment. This project builds on Tractor 1 and is for those with some experience with agricultural tractors and equipment. Activities include general farm and tractor safety, tractor systems and maintenance and more. Choose a project helper. Complete all the activities in the project book. Take part in an evaluation activity. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book & prepare an educational display of what you have learned. The display can be a scrapbook, poster, 3-D type of display or any creative display. Be prepared to discuss activities in the project in a personal interview. 553 Tractor 3: Moving Out Intermediate Project Completion: This project is the third in a series of 4 about agricultural tractors and equipment. This project builds on Tractor 2 and is for those with some experience with agricultural tractors and equipment. Activities include equipment safety – grain wagon, auger, mower, hitching and unhitching; cooling and hydraulic systems, lubricants and more. Choose a project helper. Complete all the activities in the project book. Take part in an evaluation activity. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book & prepare an educational display of what you have learned. The display can be a scrapbook, poster, 3-D type of display or any creative display. Be prepared to discuss activities in the project in a personal interview. 554 Tractor 4: Learning More – Advanced Project Completion: This project is the fourth in a series of 4 about agricultural tractors and equipment. This project builds on Tractor 3 and is for those with more experience with agricultural tractors and equipment. Learn about towing and pesticide safety, the mechanics of the engine, the cost of tractor operation. Choose a project helper. Complete all the activities in the project book. Take part in an evaluation activity. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book & prepare an educational display of what you have learned. The display can be a scrapbook, poster, 3-D type of display or any creative display. Be prepared to discuss activities in the project in a personal interview. 555 ATV Project and Record Book Project Completion: Complete all tasks as outlined in book. Enrollment in an ASI Rider Course is recommended by not required. Pre-fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book & prepare an educational display of what you have learned. The display can be a scrapbook, poster, 3-D type of display or any creative display. Be prepared to discuss activities in the project in a personal interview. 556 Measuring Up-Level 1 Project Completion: 1. Choose a project helper. 2. Complete the “My Plans” section of the project book. 3. Complete at least 7 of the required and optional activities each year you take this project. 4. Two of these activities should involve making items such as those suggested in your book on pgs. 33 – 35. 5. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities (pg. 3). Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare the flower box on page 33 and one other project from your project book. Be prepared for a personal interview. 557 Making the Cut-Level 2

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Project Completion: 1. Choose a project helper. 2. Complete the “Planning Guide” section of the project book. 3. Complete at least 7 of the required and optional activities each year you take this project. 4. Construct at least two items suggested on pages 14 & 15 in your project book. 5. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities (page 3.) Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare the birdhouse on page 31 or the foot stool on page 34 and one other project from your project book. Be prepared for a personal interview. 558 Nailing it Together – Level 3 Project Completion: 1. Choose a project helper. 2. Complete the 4 steps of My Plan on page 3 of the project book. 3. Complete at least 7 activities each year you take this project. 4. Construct one or two items. There are several items in your project book. Or make something requiring the same tools & skills. 5. Take part in at least 4 woodworking leadership experiences each year. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare the book shelf on pages 31 and 32 and one other project from your project book. Be prepared for a personal interview. 559 Finishing Up-Level 4 Project Completion: 1. Choose a project helper. 2. Complete the 4 steps of My Plan on page 3 of the project book. 3. Complete at least 7 activities each year you take this project. 4. Construct one or two items. There are several items in your project book. Or make something requiring the same tools & skills. 5. Take part in at least 4 woodworking leadership experiences each year. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare any project using techniques or skills found in the project book or previous project books (#556, 557, OR 558). Be prepared for a personal interview. 560M Woodworking Master (advanced) Project Completion: Complete one major woodworking project. Complete at least 2 learning experiences and participate in at least 2 citizenship activities. Project records including interview, budget, and photos. Participate in judging activity Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book, eye protection, appropriate attire, project made at fair, project made at home. Participate in a personal interview. NOTE: See the State Fair Guide Book for list of allowable tools. 573 Arcs & Sparks

Project Completion: Complete the Planning Section of the book. Explore the recommended number of Interest Areas for your year in the project. Complete the recommended Building Skills and Developing Knowledge questions in each Interest

Area. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. Build at least 2 weldents/items using the instructions in your project book. If you are repeating this book, follow guideline 8 on page 3.

Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare a display for two welds on page 38, plus any other welding project from the book. The other will be an optional design no larger than can be put on display in a reasonable manner by the exhibitor. Be prepared for a personal interview. Photography Projects: 584 Focus on Photography, Level 1 585 Controlling the Image, Level 2 Project Completion: Complete project areas #1 - #4 (Equipment, Lighting, Composition and Skill Building) by completing all of the Photo Shoot activities in each area, along with the Photo Journal and Review Sections. Refer to “Project Guidelines” on page 3 of the project book for specific requirements. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book, photo journal, camera and a “photo story” of at least 3, but not more than 5 photographs neatly mounted on foam core board (refer to page 73 for tips) to judging. Be prepared for a personal interview to explain parts of your camera and what they do. Study photography terms listed on pages 70-71 of the project book.

587 Writing & Reporting for Teens - Reminder - This project is due to the OSU Extension office by June 15th.

586 Mastering Photo, Level 3

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Project Completion: Targeted for youth 14 and over as of January 1. This project is designed to provide practical experience in news gathering and reporting. 1. Complete the Planning Your Project section of this project book.2. Explore each Assignment listed. 3. For each Assignment, complete the required Things To Do plus 1 additional activity. 4. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities.

Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Prepare either a Feature Story or a News Story with a maximum length of 1,000 words. Each entry is to be typewritten or printed neatly on an 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Stories should be double spaced, poems single spaced. Put the entrant’s last name on the bottom of each numbered page. Submit entry in a 9 x 12 inch envelope clearly marked with entrant’s name class entering and age in the upper right hand corner. DO NOT place entry in a folder prior to placing in the envelope, a paper clip is fine. Be prepared for a personal interview. Write one of two types of the following stories:

Feature Story - Non-fiction human interest story written in newspaper or magazine style. Judging will be on interest to readers, writing style, readability and thoroughness of coverage. Submit one story, maximum length of 1,000 words.

News Story - Non-fiction story about an event, program, or other interesting topic or human experience. The story should present new information or a new angle. Judging will be on general organization of the story, quality of news writing, readability and impact. Submit one story, maximum length of 1,000 words.

588 The Writer in You - Reminder – This project is due to the OSU Extension office by June 15th Project Completion: 1. Complete the Planning Your Project section of this project book. 2. Explore each Interest Area listed. 3. For each Interest Area, complete the required Things To Do plus 1 additional activity. 4. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. 5. Write a 1 page summary of your experience with this project. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: This project is written for the immediate writer between the ages of 12 and 18. It is for the person who wants to write for fun and experience. It may be a first stepping stone for the person interested in becoming a professional writer of fiction. Prepare your own work and exhibit in one or more categories listed in the project book. Stories may NOT be submitted that were used for writings in non-4H writing competitions or school class work. Each entry is to be typewritten or printed neatly on an 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Stories should be double spaced, poems singles spaced. Put the entrant’s last name on the bottom of each numbered page. Submit entry in a 9 x 12 inch envelope clearly marked with entrant’s name class entering and age in the upper right hand corner. DO NOT place entry in a folder prior to placing in the envelope, a paper clip is fine. Be prepared for a personal interview. Select from no more than two of the following categories to write in: Three journal entries One character sketch Three poems written in free verse, Haiku or rhyme or two short stories (may include a song or play as one story) or one fiction

611 Explore the Outdoors Project Completion: Complete all 9 activities and Talking it Over questions. Participate in at least 2 learning experiences and two leadership/citizenship activities. Complete project review. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare a diorama or poster, and write a half page summary of what you have learned about the project. Be prepared for a personal interview. 617 Exploring Ponds 620 Why Trees Matter (Beginner) Project Completion: Complete all 6 activities. Participate in at least 2 learning experiences and at least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Complete project review. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring complete book, display, and participate in a personal interview.

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621 Ohio Birds Project Completion: 1. Complete the Planning Your Project section of this project book. The 2nd year information begins on page 42 of your project book. 2. Explore all Interest Area listed. 3. Complete the activities and discovery questions in each Interest Area. 4. In the first year you will observe and record at least 20 different species of birds and build and use 2 types of bird feeders. In the 2nd year, you will observe and record 30 additional different species of birds. 5. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/ leadership activities. 6. Write a 1 page report telling what you did and learned through this project. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare a scrapbook showing some of the birds you have identified, and write a half page summary of what you have learned about the project. Be prepared for a personal interview. No birds’ nests. 622 Trapping Muskrats in Ohio Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of this project book. 2. Explore all Interest Area listed in 1st year (pg.5 through 23) or 2nd year (pg.24 – 39) 3. For each Interest Area, complete the “Something to Do” activities. 4. Take part in at least 3 learning experiences. Take part in at least 3 citizenship/leadership activities. 5. Complete 2 projects found in the project book. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare a display or poster, and write a half page summary of what you have learned about the project. Be prepared for a personal interview. 623 Fishing for Beginners

Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of this project book. 2. Explore all 5 Interest Area. 3. For each Interest Area, complete all question and answer sections. 4. Work with one or more members or adults to

complete one suggested activity on pages 20 -23. 5. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/ leadership activities.

Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare a display, diorama or poster, and write a half page summary of what you have learned about the project. Be prepared for a personal interview. 624 Fishing for Intermediate Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of this project book. 2. Explore all 5 Interest Area. 3. For each Interest Area, complete all of the activities. 4. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare a scrapbook, display, diorama or poster, and write a half page summary of what you have learned about the project. Be prepared for a personal interview. 630 Safe Use of Guns Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of this project book. 2. Explore all Interest Area (chapters). 3. For each Interest Area, complete all of the project activities. 4. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. 5. Write a 1 page report telling what you did & learned through this project Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare a scrapbook, to include photos, and a half page summary depicting what you have learned in this project. Be prepared for a personal interview. DO NOT BRING GUN TO JUDGING OR FOR FAIR DISPLAY. 631 Basic Archery

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Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of this project book. 2. Explore all 6 Interest Area (Chapters). 3. For each Interest Area, complete all of the “Things To Do” and “Review Questions”. 4. Keep the shooting practice log in the back of the project book. 5. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book. Prepare an educational display depicting what you have learned, complete the project book and be prepared for a personal interview. Your display could be a scrapbook, poster, diorama, item you created, or any method of showing what you have learned. 641 Beekeeping Project & Record Book Project Completion: This project and record book, designed to help youth of all ages, covers project requirements, colony care and management, and basic beekeeping records. Use it every year a beekeeping project is taken. Requires youth to identify three goals with objectives, to select and study one or more bee topics, and to complete five learning activities and two learning experiences. First-year “beekeepers” are not required to have their own hives but do need project helpers who are beekeepers. Requires outside resources. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book. Prepare an educational display depicting what you have learned, complete the project book and be prepared for a personal interview. Your display could be a scrapbook, poster, diorama, item you created, or any method of showing what you have learned.

644 Teaming with Insects, Level 1 Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of this project book. 2. Explore all 3 Interest Area. 3. For each Interest Area, complete all of the “Something To Do”. 4. Collect, identify, label & exhibit at least 25 different adult insects representing as many orders as possible. 5. Complete the Project Record section on pages 37-39. 6. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book and other records to judging. Create and bring an insect collection of at least 25 different adult insects representing as many orders as possible to judging. Be prepared for a personal interview. 645 Teaming with Insects, Level 2 646 Teaming with Insects, Level 3 670 Canning and Freezing Project Completion: Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring completed project book and documentation of all seven activities. Create and Bring an educational display on a selected topic from your project book. Answer questions about your project experience including General 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and educational display with judge. Suggested supplements: OSU Extension Fact Sheets - http: ohioline.osu.edu:

Canning Basics Basics for Canning Fruit Freezing Basics

National Center for Home Food Preservation: http:/nchfp.uga.edu 671 How Does Your Garden Grow Project Completion: This beginning-level project is designed for youth with limited or no experience in flower gardening. Requires the completion of five activities that guide decision-making and preparation of a flower garden (in the ground or containers), two learning experiences, two leadership/citizenship activities, and a project evaluation. May be repeated a second year. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Bring your completed project book. Prepare a display depicting what you have learned in the project. Write a one page story of the important things you learned from this project. You may bring a sample of what you have grown to put on display. Be prepared for a personal interview.

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691 Vegetable Gardening I Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of this project book. 2. Explore Interest Areas 1-5 completing the number of recommended activities and experiments, and answer all questions. 3. Start your garden plot or container garden by early to mid-April for cool season crops and by mid to late May for warm season crops. You are encouraged to maintain an approximately 150 sq. ft. garden plot. 4. Grow a minimum of four different vegetable varieties. 5. Document your work with a journal and/or pictures. 6. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. 7. Write a 1 page story of the important things you learned from this project. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Juniors (13 & under) - Bring your completed project book. Display four different kinds of vegetables, you have grown, on a plate (12” x 16”) provided by the exhibitor. Three of the choices should be made from the individual plate entry list; the fourth vegetable can be the exhibitors’ choice. All items should be covered by an appropriate clear cover. Be prepared for a personal interview. Seniors- (14 & older) Bring your completed project book. Display five different kinds of vegetables on a plate (12” x 16”) provided by the exhibitor. Four of the choices should be made from the individual plate entry list; the fifth vegetable can be the exhibitors’ choice. All items should be covered by an appropriate clear cover. Be prepared for a personal interview. 692 Growing with the Seasons (Vegetable Gardening II) Project Completion: 1. Complete the “Planning Your Project” section of this project book. 2. Explore all the Interest Areas completing the suggested activities in each Area. 3. Maintain a minimum garden space of 225 sq. ft. 4. Grow a minimum of 3 vegetable varieties for each growing season; cool, warm, and cold tolerant. 5. Document your work with a journal and/or pictures. 6. Take part in at least 2 organized activities. Take part in at least 2 citizenship/leadership activities. 7. Write a 1 page report of the important things you learned from this project. 8. Repeat activities in interest areas 1, 2, 6, & 7, if repeating this project and grow a different variety of crops for each season. 692 Growing with the Seasons (Vegetable Gardening II) (continued) Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: Juniors (13 & under) – Bring your completed project book. Display four different kinds of vegetables, you have grown, on a plate (12” x 16”) provided by the exhibitor. Three of the choices should be made from the individual plate entry list; the fourth vegetable can be the exhibitors’ choice. All items should be covered by an appropriate clear cover. Be prepared for a personal interview. Seniors (14 & older) - Four of the choices should be made from the individual plate entry list; the fifth vegetable can be the exhibitors’ choice. All items should be covered by an appropriate clear cover. Be prepared for a personal interview. Suggested Vegetables and Number of Vegetables for Vegetable Display:

White or Red Potatoes, 5 semi-mature Carrots, (cut tops), 5 Yellow Wax, Snap, or Lima Beans, 10 pods, semi-mature Cabbage (two sets of outer leaves remaining), 1 head Yellow, Red or White Onions (outer scale remaining) 5 any other vegetable of 4-H member’s choice Table Beets, (smooth, taproot remaining), 5 Summer Squash, 3 Cucumbers, 5 Winter Squash, 3 semi-mature Sweet or Banana Peppers, 5 Salad Tomatoes (pear, cherry, or paste, with calyx), 15 Red or Yellow Tomatoes (without calyx), 5 Sweet Corn (husk & silk removed from side of ear, top to bottom

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Note: Veg. Gardening projects cannot be vegetables purchased from a store. Only what is available from your garden is to be displayed. Shooting Sports Record Books - These projects are administered by certified 4-H shooting sports instructors only.

750 Rifle Member Book 753 Pistol Member Record Book

751 Archery Member Record Book 754 Hunting & Wildlife Member Record Book

752 Shotgun Member Record Book 755 Muzzle Loading Member Record Book

Project Completion: 1. Identify your goal(s) and objectives for the year. 2. Attend and participate in your shooting sports club meetings 3. Take part in at least 2 Learning Experiences and be involved in at least 2 Service Learning and Leadership activities. 4. Keep accurate records of your project and activities. 5. Write a report on a related topic of interest to you in your book. Evaluate how well you did in achieving your goals for the year. 6. Take part in a Project Review for each shooting discipline in which you participate in your book. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: DO NOT BRING GUN\BOW (or any parts of) OR ARROWS OR AMMUNITION TO JUDGING OR THE FAIR! Bring your completed project book. Prepare a scrapbook, to include pictures, depicting what you have learned. Be prepared for a personal interview. 756 Living History (must be administered by certified 4-H shooting sports instructor) Project Completion: 1. Identify your living history goals and objectives on page 3. 2. Attend and participate in your shooting sports club meetings. 3. Take part in at least 2 learning experiences and at least 2 service learning and leadership activities. 4. Keep accurate records of your project and living history activities. 5. Develop a historical persona based on the research you conduct. 6. Complete a time line about your historical character. 7. Record purchases of clothing, accessories and raw materials used. 8. Write a report on a living history-related topic of interest to you. 9. Evaluate how well you did in achieving your goals for the year. Pre-Fair Judging & County Fair Exhibition: DO NOT BRING GUN\BOW (or any parts of) OR ARROWS OR AMMUNITION TO JUDGING OR THE FAIR! Bring your completed project book. Prepare a scrapbook, to include pictures, depicting what you have learned. Be prepared for a personal interview

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