Woodbury County Fair 87 An exhibit that shows learning about written , oral , and visual communication skills in their many forms . 10504 Digital Storytelling Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie / film / video . Exhibits may include a finished movie or video , creation of a detailed storyboard , editing techniques using digital video software , production techniques , or other display to share what was learned . Copyright permission must be obtained for any nonoriginal material included as part of a film / movie / video . 10505 Leadership An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way . 10506 Self-Determined An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class .
SCIENCE , ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY 10601 Mechanics
Any exhibit that shows skills or learning in automotive , electrical , small and large engines , tractors , welding , and restoration . 10602 Woodworking
Any exhibit that shows learning about wood , woodworking techniques , and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines . Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished / reclaimed / restored wood items .
10603 Science , Engineering & Technology Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world . Topics include aerospace , biological and chemical sciences ,
computers & networking , earth & climate , geospatial mapping ( GPS / GIS ), robotics , or any other application of Science , Engineering , or Technology . Exhibitors entered in the 4-H Science , Engineering & Technology classes may not enter in similar FFA Ag Mechanics
classes and vise-versa . 2016 Defined STEM Challenge Objectives : 1 . Acquaint 4-H ’ ers with the wide range of real-world careers open to them in the
Science , Technology , Engineering , and Mathematics fields . 2 . Improve 4-H ’ ers skills in the areas of Science , Technology , Engineering , and
Mathematics . 3 . Offer 4-H ’ ers an opportunity to use a web-based learning system . 4 . Encourage fair participation . General Rules : 1 . All 4-H ’ ers in 4 th – 12 th grade are eligible to enter the Defined STEM Challenge . 2 . All Defined STEM Challenge classes ( Performance Tasks ) available to 4-H ’ ers for the 2016 Fair can be found at http :// www . definedstem . com . 4-H ’ ers need to click on “ Student Assignments ” on the top right corner of the screen and enter “ TE4N3 ” as a log-in code . Copies of the classes are also available at the Extension Office .
3 . 4-H ’ ers must complete at least one of the products listed in the Performance Tasks for judging at the fair .
4 . 4-H ’ ers may ask for the help of adults , but a majority of the work needs to be completed by the youth .
5 . Products created will be evaluated according to the Rubric associated with the Product .
Rubrics are available on the website and at the Extension Office . 6 . Sources of information must be included with the exhibit . 7 . There will be three divisions in the Defined STEM Challenge .
• Naturalist : Saving the Monarch Butterfly – Research and educate others on the monarch butterfly and ways to decrease the habitat loss along its migration route .
• Culinary Scientist : Healthy Ice Cream – Create and market a healthy ice cream that can be offered in schools .
• Travel Agent : Planning a trip to Washington , D . C . – Research and plan a trip to Washington , D . C .
8 . All participants will receive a ribbon ( blue , red , or white ) and premium money . 9 . Exhibits entered in the Defined STEM Challenge are eligible for the State Fair . After being evaluated using the appropriate Defined STEM rubric , the exhibit may be explained to a static exhibit judge in the appropriate category for inclusion in the State
Fair selection process . Example : A model for the Agricultural Consultant class may be explained to a Science , Engineering , and Technology judge . The Science ,