About the 4-H STEM Project
Learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics like robotics, chemistry, 3D printing, hydroponics, careers, and more.
Questions?
Contact the Marion County 4-H office:
marion4h@purdue.edu
317-275-9305
STEM Project Resources
- National 4-H STEM Challenge
- Indiana 4-H Science Volunteer Resources
- Science Buddies Project Ideas
- Junk Drawer Robotics
Showcasing What You've Learned
You can create a project exhibit to showcase what you’ve learned while working on your project. Project exhibits are submitted for judging at the annual Marion County Showcase. Create an exhibit (poster, notebook, display board, or thing) that shows the public what you learned/did!
Suggested Projects
- Junk Drawer Robotics project
- Food science poster or notebook
- Science experiment displayed as a poster or notebook
- Alternative energy experiment poster or notebook
- Engineering demonstration
Exhibit Guidelines
- Create an educational poster, notebook, or display about any STEM topic of your choice that is age/grade appropriate.
- Exhibits must include a completed 4-H General Record Sheet.
- Marion County 4-H poster exhibit guidelines and tips
- A reference list must be included with your poster, notebook, or display board.
Score Cards
Advancing to the State Fair
- No, STEM projects are county-only and only eligible for exhibition at the Marion County Showcase.
Cloverbuds (Grades K-2)
Resources
- Science Sparks: Science experiments ideas for kids
- Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Connections
Exhibits
- Choose any STEM topic you like and create a poster or notebook.
- A reference list must be included with your poster or notebook.
- 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 STEM Project Resources
- See Indiana 4-H's robotics project page for more resources.