Contest: Small Engines National Qualifier - 2005 Results and Pictures
Date: August 4, 2007
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Awards: 4:30 PM
Location: Youth Discovery Center at the Ohio Expo Center
J-4 Small Engines National Qualifier
The J-4 Class is a National Qualifying Event. The winner will earn a place on the Ohio 4-H Engineering team. They will receive an expense paid trip to compete at the National 4-H Engineering, Science, & Leadership Event at Purdue University, in September.
Registration for this contest will begin at 9:45 AM ; the contest will run from 10:00 AM. - 12:00 PM. Because the contestants in this event may also be entered in classes J-1, J-2 or J-3, they are free to register for the 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM or 2:00 AM time slots for the other classes.
Eligibility: Each county may enter only one participant. Participants must be enrolled in 4-H Electric Program or Self Determined; must have reached his or her 14th but not 19th birthday as of January 1 of the current year.
Written examination (20 minutes)
Identification of small engine parts (10 minutes)
Visual presentation on technical subject related to small engines (10 minute max).
Visual Presentation: This should be a well organized speech with an introduction, body and summary. The speech may include explanation and/or demonstration of proper care, maintenance, adjustment, and functions of the various components; safety; and explanation of electrical equipment, including electronics. Participants may use working equipment but must observe proper safety precautions when demonstrating any live electrical part. Participants must furnish their own demonstration materials. Posters should be readable at 40 feet.
A “Powerpoint” projector and computer will be available. Contestants may bring their “Powerpoint” visuals on a CD or USB storage device.
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POINTS TO CONSIDER IN SCORING VISUAL PRESENTATION
1. The 4-H Member (20 points)
a. Appearance - Neat appropriate dress, good posture. Is the 4-H'er well groomed? Is the clothing they are wearing suitable for the task being performed?
b. Voice - Distinct, forceful, yet natural. Is the 4-H’ers voice clear with distinct enunciation, and reasonably strong? Are they enthusiastic?
c. Poise - Calm, pleasant, confident. Does the 4-H'er keep their composure even when something appears to go wrong or does go wrong? Do they have self-assurance, yet a pleasant manner?
d. Grammar - Correct, well chosen words. Do they use correct grammar and chose words that make the meaning clear?
2. Presentation (35 points)
a. Introduction - Effective, interesting. This is an explanation of the presentation not an introduction of the 4-H'er. Does it get the attention of the audience?
b. Appropriate Method - Did the 4-H'er choose a demonstration when an illustrated talk would have enabled him or her to do a better job?
c. Verbal Presentation - Steps, illustrative material, and explanation coordinated. Does the 4-H'er talk about what he is showing and explain the procedure? If information given is to fill time during the process, is it related to what is being shown?
d. Teaching Aids - Equipment, models, charts, & supplies effective and well arranged. Did the 4-H'er choose the teaching aid that would best tell the story? Were the charts and models neat, concise, and appropriate?
e. Organization - Presentation well organized, steps clear and logical, not memorized. Is evidence shown that the 4-H'er has planned his or her presentation?
f. Audience View - Are aids large enough for audience to see? Does the 4-H'er keep space in front of them open so that audience can see what they are doing? g. Summary - Are key points summarized?
3. Subject Matter (45 points)
a. Selection of Subject
b. Reason for Choice - Why did the 4-H'er choose this particular subject?
c. One Basic Theme - Is the presentation confined to one theme or is it so broad in scope that it cannot be covered in the allotted time?
d. Practical - Is the subject important to the project area and to the 4-H'er?
e. Information Presented f. Accurate - Is the information correct? Could you follow directions given?
g. Up-to-Date - Is it the most current information to which the 4-H'er would have had access or is obsolete information given?
h. Complete - Are all the steps in the process shown?
i. Appropriate for Age and Experience - Is the presentation appropriate to the age and experience of the 4-H'er?
j. Knowledge of Subject
k. Principles - Did the 4-H'er understand principles and practices presented?
l. Application - Did he understand application of information presented?
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