| 4-H Poster Art |
4-12 |
C, S |
C - December 1, 2016 |
Members work individually to create a 14" tall x 22" wide poster that promotes 4-H. |
| Clover Bowl |
4-8 |
C, R |
C - TBA
R - May 18, 2016 |
Teams of four 4-H members (in the same grade division) answer questions about 4-H, agriculture, Tennessee and Family and Consumer Science in a quiz-bowl format. Questions covered for each grade division include your own grade, plus the question sets for younger grades (i.e., The 6th grade Clover Bowl would have questions from the 4th, 5th and 6th grade question sets).
Click here for 4th grade study packet.
Click here for 5th grade study packet.
Click here for 6th grade study packet.
Click here for 7th grade study packet.
Click here for 8th grade study packet. |
| Consumer Decision Making |
9-12 |
R, S |
R - Sept. 10, 2016 |
Teams of 3-4 members decide which items are the best value--a shopper's delight! |
| Demonstrations |
4-5 |
C, MC |
C - April 26, 2016
MC - May 10, 2016 |
Individuals use visual aids (no live animals) to
present a 3-5 minute demonstration that shows "how" to do something
related to the project area. Click here for demo ideas. |
| Hippology |
4-12 |
R, S, N |
R - TBA
S - TBA |
Teams of 3-4 members compete in a five-part contest that showcases a member's horse knowledge and skills: a written test, identification, horse judging, team stations (senior division only), and team problem (senior division only). |
| Horse Bowl |
4-12 |
R, S, N |
R - TBA
S - TBA |
Teams of four 4-H members answer horse-related questions in a quiz-bowl format. |
| Horse Demonstrations |
9-12 |
S, N |
S - TBA |
Either as a individual, or as a team of two, contestants use visual aids (no live animals) to present a 9-12 minute demonstration or illustrated talk on a horse-related topic. |
| Horse Judging |
4-12 |
R, S, N |
R - TBA |
Teams of 3-4 members place halter and performance classes and give reasons to explain their placing. |
| Horse Public Speaking |
9-12 |
S, N |
S - TBA |
Individuals research, write and present a 7 - 10 minute speech on a horse-related topic. No visual aids may be used. |
| Interactive Exhibits |
6-8 |
C, MC |
C - TBA
MC - May 10, 2016 |
Individuals prepare and share a table-top interactive exhibit related to the project area. The exhibit can be 4' wide x 2' deep; members will speak for 2-3 minutes to explain their exhibit, then answer the judges' questions. |
| Life Skills Judging |
5-8 |
R |
R - Sept. 10, 2016 |
Teams of 3-4 members participate in five skill-based stations: health, nutriton, finances, design, and family interaction. |
| Livestock Judging |
5-12 |
R, S, N |
R - TBA |
Teams of 3-4 members place classes of beef, sheep, swine, and goats and give oral reasons to explain their placing. |
| Outdoor Meat Cookery |
6-12 |
R, S, N |
R - August 27, 2016 |
A team consists of four members. A team will have a member in each of the four divisions: beef, lamb, pork and poultry. Each member will grill the meat for their species and the team will present their finished products (one from each species). |
| Portfolio |
6-12 |
R, S |
6th-8th Grade: R - April 15, 2016
9th - 12th Grade:
S - Feb. 1, 2016
S - May 1, 2016
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A portfolio is a written summary of a member's experiences, leadership efforts and citizenship activities in a specific project area over a three-year period.
Senior Deadlines (for portfolio to arrive in State 4-H Office):
- February 1st - Deadline for Citizenship & Leadership Portfolios
- May 1st - Deadline for All Other Portfolio Categories
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| Poultry Judging |
4-12 |
R, S |
R - Sept. 10, 2016 |
Teams of 3-4 members place classes of past production hens, broken out eggs, dressed poultry, interior and exterior egg quality, and id parts. |
| Project Folders |
4-12 |
C |
Due April 1, 2016 |
Members select and complete a folder that summarizes their 4-H project involvement. |
| Public Speaking |
4-12 |
4th - 8th grade compete at the county & multi-county levels.
9th-12th grade compete at the region, state and national levels. |
4th-8th Grade:
C - Dec. 7, 2015
MC - Feb. 22, 2016
9th - 12th Grade:
C - Dec. 7, 2015
R - Feb. 6, 2016 |
Youth write and deliver a 4-H speech. No visual aids are allowed.
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