4-H Evaluating Exhibits Handbook
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Links to Other Handbooks & Pertinent Documents
- General Rules and Class Descriptions, January 2011
- 2012 Iowa State Fair Premium Book
- 4-H State Fair Info public webpage
- 4-H Ag/Livestock (A/L)
- EDC Pubs can be found/ordered on line or if (.pdf) listed, link is available for download
Index
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INDEX (PDF; MSWord) -- Use this index for hardcopy printout to update your Handbook, March 2010 |
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 |
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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 |
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The Iowa 4-H Youth Development Experience with Essential Elements of the 4-H Experience (.pdf) 4H 3020A/B, 2003 |
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Positive Youth Development: The Eight Essential Elements of a 4-H Experience, 2003 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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Score With Your Posters, April 1992 |
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Role of a 4-H Judge, VI-000302-SAS, March 2000 |
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Thoughts for Successful Judging Experiences, March 1997 |
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Responsibilities: 4-H Extension Staff & Judges, VI-1066-SAS, April 2003 |
| General 4-H Exhibits Evaluation | |
| State Fair Exhibits Frequently asked Questions & Answers |
Ag & Natural Resources
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Evaluating Ag & Natural Resources Exhibits, March 2000 |
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Examples of Conference Evaluation Questions for Agriculture & Natural Resources |
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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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4-H Horticulture Class List (A/L) |
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4-H Houseplant and Cut Flower Exhibit Evaluation, 2004 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Evaluating 4-H Personal Development Exhibits, 1992 |
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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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Evaluating 4-H Consumer and Management Exhibits, VI-1084-SAS, October 2007 |
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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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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 |
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See NEW Iowa State Fair 4-H Handbook, March 2011 (SFH) |
| The Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event -- ALL materials have been updated | |
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Communications
| Iowa State Fair Communications Webpage | |
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Iowa Youth and 4-H Communication Program Objectives, VI-1072-DHG, March 1999 |
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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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Poster Exhibit Entry Form, VI-8128-SAS, March 2011 (SFH) |
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Communicating Through 4-H Posters Evaluation Form, 811J, VI-8129-DHG, 2004 |
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4-H Extemporaneous Speaking Evaluation Guidelines, VI-960501-DG, April 1997 |
| NOTE: State Fair EP/WE Judge Notebook Items to peruse pre-fair |
Expressive Arts
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4-H Photography Project, October 2007 |
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Evaluating 4-H Photography Exhibits, March 2000 |
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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, October 2007 |
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Visual Art Media, 1999 |
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Visual Art Vocabulary Terms, VI-00104-WB |
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Food and Nutrition
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4-H Food and Nutrition Exhibits, October 2007 |
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Preserve Food Safely, (.pdf) EDC Pub N 3332, March 2001 |
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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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Evaluating 4-H Food and Nutrition Exhibits, VI-1085-SAS, April 1992 |
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Inappropriate Food Exhibits For Iowa 4-H Fairs, (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 3023, April 2009 |
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Information Sheets on Current Nutrition Issues, April 2003 |
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Home Improvement
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Evaluation in 4-H Home Improvement, December 2009 |
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Understanding Design, Home Improvement, VI-000303-WB, December 2009 |
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Wood Finishing: A Continuous Application Technique, VI-000201-WB, 2000 |
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General Wood Finishing Tips for 4-H Judges, October 2007 |
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Issues and Programs -- DISCONTINUED
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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 |
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