2. Objectives To provide youth with: An experience in planning, preparing and displaying an educational exhibit. An opportunity for self-expression – both verbally and visually. An opportunity to share with others what has been learned in the specific project.

3. What is a 4-H Project Expo? Educational Table Top Display Topic related to a 4-H Project -- youth is currently enrolled Posters & Examples – to illustrate Display fits on a card table 36” or less No live animals 4-H Dress Code Be prepared to answer questions from the judges.

4. Checklist for Creating Your Project Expo Display Simple and Uncluttered Visual Sequence Symbols, Graphics, Words Strong Center of Interest (one main idea) Readable Lettering Make Good Use of Color Neat & Clean

5. Project Expo Examples

6. Simple & Uncluttered Easy to follow

7. Visual Sequence – Variety of symbols, graphics & words

8. Flow of Information

9. Where do I start? Visual sequence Avoid cluttering table

10. Is it easy to follow?

11. Simplify Your Topic

12. Keep Topic Simple

14. Title Creativity Use of levels Use of table tents

15. Easy to read Simple Catchy title

16. Title Creativity Use of Color Use of photos

17. Use of Table Tents Tying it all together with color

18. Easy to Read

19. Is lettering easy to read?

20. Making the Most of your Table Space

21. Are all items visible?

22. Table Covering Choices Make a Difference

23. Any ideas for changes?

27. Identify the differences from previous slide.

28. The Interview ● Be prepared to answer questions from the judges and public. ● This is not a science fair exhibit so do not prepare a five-minute presentation. ● Questions could include: - steps in preparing display item - reasons you chose this topic - what you learned - any specific things you would like to share

29. Evaluation Display (40 percent) – Related to the 4-H project – Developed one main idea – Attracts and holds attention – Organization – Posters, illustrations and examples

30. Evaluation cont’d Knowledge (20 percent) – Knowledge of subject emphasized in the exhibit Completed Product or Exhibit (25 percent) Exhibitor (15 percent) – Appropriately dressed/4-H Dress Code – Poise

31. Resources Available on Cass County 4-H website www.ag.ndsu.edu/Cass4H www.ag.ndsu.edu/Cass4H Project Expo Guidelines Evaluation form Creating Project Expo Display checklist Sample Expo (check out from office) Power Point on 4-H Website