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4-H Demonstration Contest

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4-H Demonstrations for 2020

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Secure the necessary materials to illustrate your talk:    
 
• Poster (Title, Supplies, Directions)
• Poster should have letters and pictures large enough to be seen across the classroom:
• Block letters are easiest to read. All letters should be the same color for ease of reading.
• Poster may be on white or colored poster board but MUST be at least 14 x 22 inches in size (1/2 of poster board). Use dark colors on light background  and light colors on dark background for contrast.
 

Prepare demonstration according to your plans

Make sure your information is correct

Remember time limit: 3 to 5 minutes

Practice

Presentation

Remember...

• Check and re-check to make sure you have everything you need.
• Remember to speak slowly and clearly. Be yourself!
• Smile! Look at your audience whenever possible.
• Keep your working area neat and clean. Remember to keep all bowls, boxes, etc. to the side of you and "work" in the center. Have towel ready for any messes. 
• Don't mention any commercial brands or store names.
• Tell your source of information.
• Conclude with your title poster and a finished product if you have one.
• Ask for questions after the conclusion. Answer as well as you can. If you do not know the answer, admit it and promise you will try to find that information.
 
 

4-H Projects You May Use for Demonstrations:

• Beef
• Citizenship
• Clothing & Textiles
• Communication / Public Speaking
• Companion Animal (Dog, etc…)
• Computers and Technology
• Consumer Education / Economics
• Dairy
• Electric
• Engineering / Safety Science (Bicycle)
• Entomology
• Environmental Science / Conservation
• Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries
• Food Science (Food Safety, Meat Science)
• Goat
• Horse
• Horticulture /Garden
• Leadership / Personal Development
• Line & Design (Crafts, & Interior Design)
• Nutrition / Health / Fitness
• Performing Arts / Recreation
• Photography
• Plant Science
• Poultry
• Sheep
• Swine
• Veterinary Science
 
For more information contact the UT-TSU Extension Office at 423-942-2656.
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