4-H Woodworking Project

This project provides youth with educational information about wood and how it can be used to construct items. The wood science project develops project skills (i.e., safe practices, using hand tools, using power tools, making specialized wood cuts) and life skills (i.e., decision-making, using science and technology, developing communication skills).

Exhibits will be judged according to grade level
Level 1 for Grades 3-4
Level 2 for Grades 5-6
Level 3 for Grades 7-8-9
Level 4 for Grades 10-11-12

Record Sheets - Due at Check In

State Fair Entry available for this project.

For project requirements and record sheets, see Related Files below or contact the Extension Office.

Woodworking Skills Card Description

Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet

Woodworking Skills Cards to be Completed

Woodworking Rules 2021

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