COMPUTER Updated 2/1/21 ***
Revised 10/2020
There are three exhibit grade level divisions; Grades 3-5, Beginner; Grades 6-8, Intermediate; and Grades 9-12, Advanced. Exhibits are to be skill appropriate for the member’s grade level.
Youth enrolled in the computer project will select one of the below subject categories to study, regardless of grade. Youth may choose to create an exhibit demonstrating skills learned during the year. Check with your county Purdue Extension Office to determine if a computer will be available during judging and if there will be an opportunity to explain your exhibit to the judge.
Exhibits qualifying for state fair are to be submitted on a thumb drive securely attached to a notebook/portfolio describing accomplishments, skills learned, design ideas, budget, a summary of what was done Screenshots showing the development and final project, etc. as the exhibitor will not be able to discuss their work with a judge. Poster exhibits 22” x 28” or freestanding 3-dimensional display boards no larger than 36” x 36” may be submitted. Youth may continue in the same subject category in subsequent years expand on the previous year’s topic, or choose a new topic. Subject categories are:
Software submitted to be reviewed by a judge must be compatible on both PC and Mac platform. If additional software other than Microsoft Office Suite is required to view the member’s work, that software must be provided by the member and comply with all manufacturer copyright laws. Apps can be Android or IOS compatible.
All notebooks/portfolios must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed.
Blocked Based Programming:
Beginner – Grades 3-5 – Create a block based program using Scratch, Code Studio, Alice, or another graphic programming language of your choice. You should comment your work and it must include at least ten different commands. Skills this program could use are:
> Sequence > Iteration > Conditionals > Variables > Loops > User Input > Any other similar skill
Intermediate Grades 6-8 – Create a block based program using Scratch, Code Studio, Alice, or another graphic programming language of your choice. You should comment your work and it must include at least ten different commands. Skills this program could use are:
> More robust demonstration of beginner skills > Modularization > Lists > Any other similar skill
Advanced Grades 9-12 – Create a block based program using Scratch, Code Studio, Alice, or another graphic programming language of your choice. You should comment your work and it must include at least ten different commands. Skills this program could use are:
> More robust demonstration of Intermediate Skills > Parameters > Recursion > Any other similar skill
Text Based Programming
Beginner Grades 3-5 – This option is not available.
Intermediate Grades 6-8 - Create a text based program of your choosing using any text based language you are comfortable in. The code should demonstrate an understanding of at least 4 of these skills:
> Commenting > Correct Syntax > Variables > Loops
> Conditionals > User Input > Lists > Functions
> Algorithms >Any other similar skill
Advanced Grades 9-12 - Create a text based program of your choosing using any text based language you are comfortable in. The code should demonstrate an understanding of at least 8 of these skills:
> A more robust understanding of the intermediate skills > Interact with databases > Classes
> Objects > Methods > Inheritance > Integrate multiple languages into one program >Any other similar skill
Web Design and Computer Entrepreneurship
Beginner Web Design and Computer Entrepreneurship – Grades 3-5 - Build a website demonstrating a knowledge of:
Intermediate Web Design and Computer Entrepreneurship – Grades 6-8 - Build a website demonstrating a knowledge of:
Advanced Web Design and Computer Entrepreneurship – Grades 9-12 - Build a website demonstrating a knowledge of:
Computer Forensics (id theft, online bullying, ethical use of technology, responsible social media use)
Beginner Computer Forensics – Grades 3-5 – Research and create a 3-5 minute presentation on one of the following topics. Present to a group of peers and have an adult leader verify, create a YouTube or MP4 instructional video, or printed slides and notes using PowerPoint or similar presentation software.
Intermediate Computer Forensics – Grades 6-8 – Research and create a 6-8 minute presentation on one of the following topics. Present to a group of peers and have an adult leader verify, create a YouTube or MP4 instructional video, or printed slides and notes using PowerPoint or similar presentation software.
Advanced Computer Forensics – Grades 9-12 – Research and create a 10-12 minute presentation on one of the following topics. Present to a group of peers and have an adult leader verify, create a YouTube or MP4 instructional video, or printed slides and notes using PowerPoint or similar presentation software.
Digital Citizenship:
News and Media Literacy
Hardware and Networking Design/Install/Repair
Beginner – Grades 3-5 – Choose 1-2 items from the list and create a report/presentation (including images) of what you did.
Intermediate – Grades 6-8 – Choose 1-2 items from the list and create a report/presentation (including images) of what you did.
Advanced – Grades 9-12 - Choose one or two items from the list ad create a report/presentation (including images) of what you did.
Graphic Design and Computer Art
There are three divisions; Beginner (Grades 3-5), Intermediate (Grades 6-8) and Advanced (Grades 9-12). Youth are to use a software program to create or design an item that requires graphic design or artistry. The name of the software and version is to be included with the exhibit. Exhibits are to be age/grade appropriate. Ideas include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Logo design