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Judging Philosophy | Ag and Natural Resources
Child Development/Consumer & Mgt/Personal Development

Clothing/Clothing Activities
| Communications | Expressive Arts | Food and Nutrition
Home Improvement
| Issues and Programs | Livestock | Science, Mechanics, and Engineering

Index

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Handbook Letter for New Judges purchasing or putting together a complete handbook, 2006
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Updates Letter to Judges and CEEDs, OAs, CYCs, 2006
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INDEX (PDF; MSWord) -- Use this index for hardcopy printout to update your Handbook, 2006

Judging Philosophy

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Strengthening Goal-centered Learning (for Judges) (.pdf) EDC Pub unit = 25 4H 203, 1998
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Questions for Guiding Experiential Learning, MN 4-H Youth Dev, MI-08314, 2005 (January 2007)
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Strengthening Goal-centered Learning (for Volunteers) (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 203a, 2002
Strengthening Goal-centered Learning (for Parents) (.pdf) EDC Pub unit = 10 4H 203b, 2005
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Strengthening Goal-centered Learning (for 4-H’ers) (.pdf) EDC Pub unit = 25 4H 203c, 1999
4-H In Fairs and 4-H Objectives for the Iowa State Fair , VI-1087-JCM/SAS, Revised March 1999
  Evaluate, Educate, Encourage, 4-H Conference Exhibit Judging,VI-000301-SAS, March 2000
  Iowa 4-H Teaches Life Skills, 4H 137 Series, March 1999
  Judge's Training Power Point Presentation from 2002-03 General Session, April 2003
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Meeting the Needs of Youth EDC Pub unit =10 4H 117, August 1999
The Iowa 4-H Youth Development Experience with Essential Elements of the 4-H Experience (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 3020A/B, 2003
Positive Youth Development: The Eight Essential Elements of a 4-H Experience, 2003
Experiential Learning Model, 1996
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Ages and Stages of Youth Development VI-950902, December 2006 (Revised Format)
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4-H Exhibit Participation in County & State Fairs, October 2007
For Staff and Judges, Use of COPYRIGHT/TRADEMARK Material, VI-010401-WB, March 2004; Instructions on obtaining permission to use copyright materials; Additional Listing of Copyright Resources; Instructions on obtaining permission to use copyright materials and Sample Letter (SFH)
State Fair Exhibits Questions & Answers, 2004
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Color EDC Pub 4H 633, 2000
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Design (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 634, 2000
Score With Your Posters, April 1992
Role of a 4-H Judge, VI-000302-SAS, March 2000
Thoughts for Successful Judging Experiences, March 1997
Responsibilities: 4-H Extension Staff & Judges, VI-1066-SAS, April 2003
  General 4-H Exhibits Evaluation
 

Ag & Natural Resources

Evaluating Ag & Natural Resources Exhibits, March 2000
Examples of Conference Evaluation Questions for Agriculture & Natural Resources
Endangered and Threatened Species, Noxious Weeds VI-000202-JL, February 2000
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4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources Materials for Educators, October 2007
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Making an Entomology Exhibit (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 422, May 2003
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Agriculture and Natural Resources Department Classes, February 2008 (SFH)
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4-H Horticulture Class List (A/LH), 2008

Ag and Natural Resources Evaluation Forms, 2004,
101A Animal Science;
211A Conservation;
221A Entomology Collection;
231A Veterinary Science;
301A Other Ag & Natural Resources Ideas;
701 Crop Production;
706A/B Forestry;
711A Horticulture;
711A Home Grounds Improvement;
741A Plant Science;
NEW March 08 865A Outdoor Adventures & Camping;
880A Safety and Education in Shooting Sports;
911A Fish & Wildlife;
General AgNR Eval

4-H Houseplant and Cut Flower Exhibit Evaluation, 2004
4-H Vegetable Exhibits Evaluation, 2004
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Preparing Cut Flowers and Houseplants for Exhibit (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 464, 2007
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Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 462, 2007

Child Development, Consumer & Mgt., Personal Development

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Evaluating 4-H Child Development Exhibits, October 2007
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Ages & Stages (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1530a, 2001
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Is Your Baby Safe at Home – Poisons (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 954a, 1996
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Is Your Baby Safe at Home – Burns (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 954b, 1993
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Is Your Baby Safe at Home – Falls (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 954c, 1999
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Is Your Baby Safe at Home – Hazards (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 954d, 1999
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Understanding Children-Biting (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1529a, 2001
Child Development Exhibit Class,  December 2002 (SFH)
Child Development Evaluation Form, 501A, June 2004
Evaluating 4-H Personal Development Exhibits, 1992
Examples of Conference Evaluation Questions for Personal Development, 1992
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4-H Personal Development Resource List, October 2007
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Personal Development Exhibit Classes, February 2008 (SFH)
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865A
Personal Development Evaluation Forms, 2004,
806A Citizenship;
811A Communication
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831A Health;
841A Leadership;
871A Music;
881A Safety;
891A Self Determined;
General PD Eval
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Evaluating 4-H Consumer and Management Exhibits, VI-1084-SAS, October 2007
Consumer and Management Classes, December 2000 (SFH)
Consumer and Management Evaluation Form, 541A/B/C 2004

Clothing/Clothing Activities

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Philosophy of Evaluation in Textiles and Clothing Exhibits and Events, VI-1077-SAS, October 2007
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NEW Remember to Educate, Evaluate and Encourage, VI-071001-SB, October 2007
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Evaluation of Textiles and Clothing Exhibits, VI-1080-SB, October 2007
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ISU Extension--Home and Family Clothing and Textiles Resources, October 2007
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Unraveling the Mystery of Design Elements and Principles in Clothing EDC Pub 4H 313, 2003
Clothing Exhibit Classes, April 2001 (SFH)
Textile and Clothing Evaluation Forms, June 2004,
511A Clothing Design and Creative Sewing;
511B Choosing Clothes and Learning About Fabrics;
511C Clothing Safety and Care;
511D Other Clothing and Sewing Ideas;
General T & C Eval
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Clothing Program Judges’ Conference Interview & Scoring Tips, VI-990701-WB, October 2007
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NEW 4-H Clothing Event, October 2007 (SFH)
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NEW The $15 Challenge Q & A 2008
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Suggested Questions for Clothing Event, October 2007 (SFH)
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4-H Clothing Event Judges Evaluation Form, VI-971203-SAS, October 2007 (SFH)
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4-H Clothing Event Report Form, VI-971202-SB, October 2007 (SFH)
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NEW Sue's Clues for the 4-H Clothing Event Report Form, VI-971202-SB, October 2007 (SFH)
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County Clothing Event Report Form for Juniors and/or Intermediates, VI-010301-WB, October 2007 (SFH)

Communications

Iowa Youth and 4-H Communication Program Objectives, VI-1072-DHG, March 1999
Iowa 4-H Communication Program, VI-1073-DHG, April 1992
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Iowa 4-H Communication Program Resource List, VI-970302-DHG, October 2007
Suggested Procedures for Judges Evaluating 4-H Education Presentations or 4-H Working Exhibits, VI-1036-DHG, March 1998
Guide to Evaluating Electronic 4-H Presentations, August 2005
  Share-The-Fun, VI-8137-DHG, March 1997
Public Speaking Pointers, VI-1034-JA, April 1990
  Score With Your Posters, April 1992
  Judges Training Power Point Presentation from 2002/03: Communications, April 2003
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4-H Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, VI-970301-SAS, October 2007 (SFH)
  Educational Presentation Evaluation, VI-947-DHG, June 2005
  4-H Educational Presentation Report Form, VI-947-A, March 1998
  Working Exhibit Evaluation, VI-948-DHG, June 2005
  Working Exhibit Report Form, VI-7006-DG, 3/1998
  Share-The-Fun Judges Critique,VI-1074-DHG, 2005
  4-H Share-The-Fun Entry Form, VI-7004-DHG, June 2004 (SFH)
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Poster Exhibit Entry Form, VI-8128-SAS, October 2007 (SFH)
Communicating Through 4-H Posters Evaluation Form, 811J, VI-8129-DHG, 2004
4-H Extemporaneous Speaking Evaluation Guidelines, VI-960501-DG, April 1997
 

Expressive Arts

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4-H Photography Project, October 2007
Evaluating 4-H Photography Exhibits, March 2000
  Photography Exhibit Classes, January 2006 (SFH)
  Photography Evaluation Forms, 2004,
851A Mounted Photograph or Series;
851B Single Photograph or Series;
851C Contemporary/Creative Photography;
851D Photography Idea;
General Photography Evaluation
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4-H Photography Exhibit Label, January 2002 (SFH)
Window on the World Your Rule of Thirds; Composition; Mounting, April 1990
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Printing Services Fact Sheet--Digital Imaging for Print Media, Vol. 11, No. 5, (.pdf) October 2005
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Evaluating 4-H Visual Art Exhibits, Octoer 2007
  Visual Art Exhibit Classes, January 2006 (SFH)
  4-H Visual Art Evaluation Forms, 2004,
821A Original Art;
821B Design and/or Technique Exploration;
821C Other Visual Art Topics;
General Visual Arts Evaluation
Visual Art Media, 1999
Visual Art Vocabulary Terms, VI-00104-WB

Food and Nutrition

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4-H Food and Nutrition Exhibits, October 2007
Preserve Food Safely, (.pdf) EDC Pub N 3332, March 2001
Letter to 4-H Food and Nutrition Judges with ISUE Nutrition and Health Field Specialists, March 2001(SFH)
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Preserved Food 4-H Exhibit Label, VI-991201-WB, December 2000 (SFH)
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Get Ready for the New Nutrition Facts Panel EDC Pub PM 1979, 2006
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Dietary Guidelines Recommend--Know Your Fats (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1979A, 2005
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Dietary Guidelines Recommend--Choose Calcium Foods (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1979B, 2005
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Dietary Guidelines Recommend--Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1979C, 2005
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Dietary Guidelines Recommend--Reduce Sodium, Increase potassium (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1979D, 2005
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Dietary Guidelines Recommend--Make Your Calories Count (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1979E, 2005
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Dietary Guidelines Recommend--Don't Sugarcoat It! (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1979F, 2005
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My Pyramid--Steps to a Healthier You EDC Pub EDC 335 (unit=pad of 100 sheets), June 2005
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My Pyramid for Kids--Eat Right, Exercise, Have Fun EDC Pub EDC 342 (unit=pad of 100 sheets), June 2005
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Pyramids of Health--Raising Healthy Kids EDC Pub PM 1950, 2006
  Making Fruit Spreads (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1366, 2001
  Canning and Freezing Tomatoes (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 638, 2001
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Food and Nutrition Exhibit Classes, (and Rules), October 2007 (SFH)
  Food and Nutrition Evaluation Forms, 2005,
521A Food Preparation and Safety (Product);
521A Food Preparation and Safety (Non Product)
521B Consumer Behavior and Management;
521C Nutrition and Wellness;
521D Other Food and Nutrition Ideas;
521A/B/C/D General Eval Non-Product
Evaluating 4-H Food and Nutrition Exhibits, VI-1085-SAS, April 1992
Inappropriate Food Exhibits For Iowa 4-H Fairs, (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 3023, February 2004
Information Sheets on Current Nutrition Issues, April 2003

Home Improvement

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Evaluation in 4-H Home Improvement, VI-1088-SAS, October 2007
Understanding Design, Home Improvement, VI-000303-WB, 2000
Wood Finishing: A Continuous Application Technique, VI-000201-WB, 2000
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NEW General Wood Finishing Tips for 4-H Judges, October 2007
Home Improvement Exhibit Classes,  December 2000 (SFH)
Home Improvement  Evaluation Forms, 2004,
531A Design in the Home;
531B Furniture in the Home;
531C Accessories for the Home;
531D Fabrics in the Home;
531E Maintenance in the Home;
531F Other Home Improvement Ideas;
General Home Improvement Evaluation

Issues and Programs

Evaluating 4-H Issues Department Exhibits, VI-1090-CM, April 1992
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Evaluating 4-H Programs Exhibits, VI-1089-SAS, Revised October 2007
  Issues Department Classes, January 2005 (SFH)
  Issues Evaluation Form 950A, 2004
  4-H Program Exhibits School Enrichment – Special Interest Evaluation Form, 2004
  4-H Historical/Family Heritage Special Exhibit Class, January 2006 (SFH)
  Historical/Family Heritage Evaluation Form, 811L, 2004
  Go The Distance! Special Exhibit Class, June 2004 (SFH)
  Go The Distance! A/B/C Evaluation Form/Criteria, 2005

Livestock

(see also A/LH)
Evaluating 4-H Pet Exhibits and Conference Evaluation Questions for Pets, January 2000
Pet Owners Pledge

Science, Mechanics, and Engineering

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Evaluating 4-H Science, Mechanics and Engineering Exhibits, VI-1075-DHG, October 2007
  Appearance and Design in Exhibit Evaluation, 1999
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Keeping the Science in Your Science Project, (.pdf) NCSU Cooperative Extension Publication
  Science, Mechanics and Engineering Exhibit Classes, January 2006 (SFH)
  Science, Mechanics and Engineering Evaluation Forms, 2004 (EEH)
401A/B Aerospace;
411A Welding;
421A/B Automotive;
441A/B Tractor;
451A Small Engine;
461A/B Woodworking;
601A Other Science, Mechanics, and Engineering Ideas;
611A Electric/Electronics;
893A Science and Technology;
901A Computer;
SME General Evaluation

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