Sangamon-Menard Extension Unit
4-H Project Activities and
Exhibit Requirements
Project: Citizenship III
Suggested for Grades: 9 to 12
Latest Starting Date: May 1
Recommended Project Activities:
• Learn how township, village or city government is financed and
functions.
• Learn about police and fire protection, health and sanitation, safety
and tourism.
• Investigate the community’s heritage and culture.
• Give a talk or demonstration related to the project.
• Complete your Project Planning Sheet.
Project Exhibit Requirements:
Prepare a display (maximum size 2' wide x 15” deep), or a poster to be
hung (maximum size 22”x30”) illustrating one of the activities that you
completed within your project as it relates to one of the following
categories in the manual: 1) Government; 2) Business and Industry; 3)
Transportation, Communication & Utilities; 4) Culture & Heritage; 5)
Natural Resources & Environment; 6) Education; 7) Organizations
within your community; 8) Tourism; OR 9) Support Systems within
your community. Exhibitors age 10 and older must fill out a 1 page 4H Exhibit Report to include with their exhibit. The 4-H Exhibit Report
can be found on our county website at
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/sangamonmenard/4hyouth1157.html
under the printable forms section. If you do not have internet access
you can contact your 4-H leader, or call the Extension Office to
receive a copy of the report form.
EXHIBIT ELIGIBLE FOR STATE FAIR -- 4-H member must be 10 years of age by
September 1 of the current 4-H year to exhibit at the State Fair.
REVISED 3/2010