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Project Title: Geospatial
Description: This CD-Rom explores the world of geospatial science. The three youth levels and helper’s guide are valuable resources to anyone interested in geospatial technology, geographic education, GIS or GPS.
Cost: Less than $100
Project Manuals Member:
Level 1 –Setting Out –Beginner (H3401)
Level 2 –On the Trail –(H3402)
Level 3 –Reaching Your Destination (H3403)
Units 1, 2 and 3 are for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors
Leader:
Helper Guides on CD
Project Length Short to Long
Contests Exhibiting at the County and State Fair; demonstrations
e-Record 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects
Exhibit Requirements

Note: Please read 4-H Project Exhibit Rules on page 2.

1. 4-H members can exhibit both as an individual and/or as part of a group. The exhibits need to be different –one exhibit for the individual and a different topic exhibit for the group.

Setting Out Level 1
A. Completed e-record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.

B. Using the ‘Take Me on a Tour’ activity, create a display and map showing four to six tour sites, geo-tools used to create the map, positional data for the sites, and information about the selected sites.
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C. Using information from the “What Are Geographical Tools?” activity, prepare an exhibit showing and describing ten mapping tools. Explain
how the mapping tools are used and why maps are important.

D. Posters/Maps must be presented on display board. The standard size of display boards is 4ft x 3ft.is to be used for 4-H projects. Exhibitors are encouraged to laminate all posters/maps or cover them with clear plastic film

On the Trail -- Level 2
A. Completed e-record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.

B. Using the table from the “Take Me on a Tour” activity from Level 1, create a map showing recreational, historical or public service sites in
your community. Determine if there is a need for additional community resources. Make written suggestions for what resources should be added and where they should be located on your map.

C. Posters/Maps must be presented on display board. The standard size of display boards is 4ft x 3ft.is to be used for 4-H projects. Exhibitors are encouraged to laminate all posters/maps or cover them with clear plastic film

Reaching Your Destination --- Level 3
A. Completed e-record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.

B. Create a computer-generated map with layered data that provides information on a community need. Explain how the need was identified; how you gathered information; and your recommendations on how to
solve the need. Use the template from “Take Me on a Tour” activity from Level 1, to gather data for the map.

C. Posters/Maps must be presented on display board. The standard size of display boards is 4ft x 3ft.is to be used for 4-H projects. Exhibitors are encouraged to laminate all posters/maps or cover them with clear plastic film

Group Projects (Developed by two or more 4-H members).
A. At least a one page story about the project including these items:
purpose of map, goals, plan, accomplishments, evaluation, and how each person on the team contributed to the project.

B. Hand drawn or computer generated map (map can be either informational or directional).

C. Posters/Maps must be presented on display board. The standard size of display boards is 4ft x 3ft.is to be used for 4-H projects. Exhibitors are encouraged to laminate all posters/maps or cover them with clear plastic film.

Note: For more information on displays and projects, go to http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf and look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips.

 

Updated Monday, October 27, 2008.