The purpose of these Citizenship exhibits is to foster civic responsibility and action within the diverse areas of citizenship including community service, service learning, government and policy making.
State Fair Eligibility
All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
State Fair Quota
The quotas, or number of exhibits allowed per department, for the Nebraska State Fair is determined by each county’s annual 4-H enrollment. County staff will be provided with department quotas following the June 15 enrollment deadline.
For more information refer to General Rules.
Department Rules
1. Exhibits are entered at 4-H members own risk. We will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division.
2. Displays should not be larger than 22 inches x 28 inches wide. If the size needs to be a different size because the item is larger than 22 inches x 28 inches please contact the superintendents for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
3. Multi-media presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
4. Supporting Material: All entries must include the following:
- What did you learn about citizenship while creating this exhibit? References - All exhibitors should reference material sources or supporting information if outside sources were used to create exhibits (i.e, if questions from a game were taken from an outside source, they must be referenced).
- Identification - All entries should be labeled with the exhibitor’s name, club, and county.
Scoresheets, Forms and Contest Study Materials
Project Materials - The official reference for the citizenship projects is Citizenship Public Adventures Kit (MI 7329) and Citizen Guide’s Handbook (BU 7330) and Seeing i2i (4H6511DL). Other helpful citizenship references include We the People (4H1100).
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hcitizenship.
A list of 4-H projects and links to 4-H curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects.
State Fair Special Award/Honor
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Citizenship
A120001 Care Package Display (SF182) - This exhibit is a display about the PROCESS of creating and giving a care package, not the actual care package. You may use a poster, Power Point or another multi-media program to tell about the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a service organization. Multi-media presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. Answer the following questions in your exhibit. How did you select the organization? What items did you include in your care package? Why did you select those items? How did it feel to present your care pack to the organization? What did you learn from this experience? Other information that you feel is important about the care package or organization. Examples include: Backpack for school supplies, litter pan for animal shelter items, suitcase for abuse shelter or homeless shelter, etc.
A120002 Citizenship Game (SF182) – Design a game which could include but is not limited to symbol flash cards, question and answer board or simulation with props. Clear game instructions and objectives must be included.
A120003 Patriotic or Cultural Fine Arts (SF182) – Design art relevant to citizenship using any media
A120004 Public Adventure Scrapbook (SF182) - Describe a 4-H member’s Public Adventure or service learning activity. Scrapbooks must measure no more than 16 inches x 16 inches.
A120005 Public Adventure Poster (SF182) - Describe a 4-H member’s Public Adventure or service learning activity. Display posters must be stiff enough to stand when supported from behind and below. Length and width must be no more than 24 inch x 28 inch.
A120006 Written or Recorded Stakeholder Interview (SF182) - Follow the outline found in the Public Adventures Curriculum. It may be written or recorded. Upload to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
A120007 Written Citizenship Essay (SF182) Promote good citizenship and patriotism in essay form This essay is open to all age groups. All essays should be 300 - 400 typewritten words.
A120008 For 9th-12th Graders Only: Oral Citizenship Essay (SF182) - Address the theme “Freedom’s Obligations” in three to five minutes. No background music, singing or other enhancement allowed. Upload to a video streaming application and 4-H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4-H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. Voice tone should be normal and conversational. Attach a copy of the written essay.
A120009 Service Items (SF182) – Non-perishable item created for donation. Examplesinclude but aren’t limited to lap quilt, Quilt of Valor and homemade toys. Attach an explanation of who the recipient was and how the service project was made and used. The service item could be part of a larger community service effort.
A120010 4-H Club Exhibit (SF182) - Depict what a 4-H club has done in the area of community service. This item could include, but is not limited to, a service item, poster, scrapbook, cultural or creative arts item or care package, Quilt of Valor.
Seeing i2i
A130001 Cultural Fine Arts (SF183) - Design a piece of art that reflects and symbolizes a culture’s unique identity, using the medium of your choice.
A130002 How Are We Different? Interview (SF183) - Follow the interview guide in the participant manual on page 3 and reflect on the differences and similarities between you and the person you are interviewing.
A130003 Name Art (SF183) – Design a piece of art that symbolizes or explains where your name came from and what it means, using the media of your choice.
A130004 Family History (SF183) - Create a depiction that highlights a 4-H member’s family cultural history or the ethnic composition of your community. Include details about the first settlers, their origins, and evidence of their cultural background that still exists today—such as community or family celebrations, museum exhibits, educational displays, or historical markers.”
A130005 Cultural Food Story or Essay (SF183) – Share the story of a cultural food that’s meaningful to your family. Your entry can be written as a story or essay.
A130006 “This is Who I Am” Poem (SF183) - Written by the 4-H member that reflects who they are.
A130007 Poster (SF183) - Poster that depicts what you have learned through the Seeing i2i Project.
A130008 Biography (SF183) – Written about a historical figure who has made a positive impact on our society or who has made a difference in the lives of others.
A130009 Play Script (SF183) - Written respectfully about a different culture.
Superintendents
Herrick, Rhonda
Swanson, Lori