4-H STATIC EXHIBITS
All projects which don’t move on their own (for example, Food & Nutrition; Photography; and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) are called static exhibits. All 4-H static exhibit projects are open to all 4-H’ers ages 8–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year), unless otherwise stated (Clover Kids static exhibits are open to 4-H'ers ages 5–7). At the Super Fair, 4-H/FFA static exhibits are showcased in the Ag Society Hall (which is air conditioned).
For more information about Static Exhibits, contact Extension Associate Kristin Geisert at kristin.geisert@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.
PROJECT BOOKS
National 4-H and Nebraska 4-H have developed many research-based project books (a.k.a. curriculum) to help teach projects. Purchasing project books is optional and not required to participate in 4-H or exhibit at fairs. Examples:
- Cooking series
- Design Decisions
- Investigating Electricity
- Photography series
- STEAM Clothing series
- I have what it takes to be YOUR Teen Babysitter (free PDFs online)
- Sewing For Fun (4H167) manual and packet is out of print, but archived as scanned PDFs. Activities include Needlebook, Square Pin Cushion, Tote Bag, Launder Bag, Stuffed Square Pillows and Pillowcases.
These are available to view and purchase at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office. They may also be ordered online through UNL Marketplace and Shop 4-H. For guidance, contact 4-H staff.
RELATED RESOURCES:
SUPER FAIR 4-H RESOURCES
Printable Resources
HANDOUTS
How to Enter 4-H Static Exhibits at the 2024 Lancaster County Super Fair
Babysitting Curriculum and Early Learning Guidelines (Links to Websites)
Creating a First Aid Kit is a Good Way to Teach Youth First Aid Basics
Collecting Insects (How-to Guide)
FORMS (Many are fill-in pdfs)
Clothing Design Data Card (for some Beyond the Needle and Upcycled level 2 & 3 classes)
Fiber Arts-Knitting and Crochet Data Cards
Home Design & Restoration Supporting Information Tag
Photography Data Tags: Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3
Visual Arts Supporting Information
WORKSHEET
Interview Judging
Interview Judging is an opportunity for 4-H’ers to talk to judges about their fair static exhibits and share what was easy, what was challenging and the lessons they learned. 4-H’ers also learn what the judge looks for and how to improve their skills. To sign up for a 5-minute time slot, members, parents or leaders may call the Extension office at 402-441-7180 between July 5 and and the Friday before static exhibit check-in. If slots are still available, you may sign up in person at Static Exhibit Check-in on the Tuesday before fair, 4–8 p.m. 4-H’ers may interview judge 1 exhibit from each project area (for example: 1 item from Visual Arts – Themes, 1 item from Design Decisions and 1 item from Cooking 101); except Clothing Level 1 may interview judge 1 entry per project category and Clothing Levels 2 & 3 may interview an unlimited number. Parents/grandparents/guardians are not allowed in the judging areas.
VIDEO EXAMPLES ON YOUTUBE
