Marion County 4-H Computer Science Project

About the 4-H Computer Science Project

Computers are everywhere – personal computers, robots, entertainment devices, artificial intelligence, and more. Learn all about how computers and other information technologies work both alone (software, mechatronics and coding) and together (using WiFi, Local Area Networks, APIs and the Internet), computer literacy and safety, web design, robotics, VR/AR, mobile apps, computer graphics (CGI), music (multi-media), and social media.

Questions?

Contact the Marion County 4-H office:

marion4h@purdue.edu
317-275-9305

Computer Science Project Manuals

You can learn more about computer science by completing one of the project activity guides, based on your grade level:

Computer Science & Programming through Scratch – Level 1 (Grades 3-5)
- Level 1 Student Notebook
Computer Science & Programming through Scratch – Level 2 (Grades 6-8)
- Level 2 Student Notebook
Computer Science & Programming through Scratch – Level 3 (Grades 9-12)
- Level 3 Student Notebook
Level 1 Facilitator’s Guide

Project manuals may also be available to purchase at the Marion County Extension office, and older editions of manuals (if available) are free. Contact us to ask about availability!

There are literally millions of resources available, especially on YouTube, Microsoft, and Apple, and on the websites of dozens of universities like MIT, Stanford, Purdue, and IU. Just Google the topic you are interested in and get started!

Showcasing What You’ve Learned

Computer science projects cover a wide array of topics, but in each area, there are three divisions: Beginner (Grades 3-5), Intermediate (Grades 6-8), and Advanced (Grades 9-12). Project exhibits are submitted for judging at the annual Marion County 4-H Showcase.

Exhibit Guidelines

Computer science exhibit guidelines for 4-H members grades 3-12
Marion County 4-H poster exhibit guidelines and tips
Any software projects submitted must be compatible with PC and MAC. Any mobile apps must be Android or iOS compatible.
If any software beyond the MS Office Suite is needed, you must supply that software and comply with all manufacturer copyright laws.
A reference list must be included with your poster or notebook.

Score Cards

Computer Science Project Exhibit Score Card

Advancing to the State Fair

Yes! Computer science project exhibits from 4-H members grades 3 and up are eligible to advance to the State Fair.

Cloverbuds (Grades K-2)

Exhibits

Exhibit a poster or notebook. Possible topics include: computer hardware, how and why to use a computer, where in the community you have seen computers used, what you have learned about code, or a favorite program or web site.
Cloverbud projects are for exhibition only (not judged), so there are no score cards, and exhibits are not eligible to advance to the State Fair.

More Computer Science Project Resources

See Indiana 4-H’s computer science project page for more resources.