Junior, Senior, and Intermediate 4-H members who participated in the 4-H Chick Chain last year will compete in avian ventures by preparing and delivering a demonstration, or illustrated talk.
Follow the guidelines below, and develop a presentation that you'll deliver at the district show. We use the same rules and score sheets as 4-H County & District Events.
To help you prepare, watch the videos below.
This is a recording of our online workshop on how to prepare your presentation.
Example of a Junior Division Demonstration
Example of an Intermediate Division Illustrated Talk
Example of an Intermediate Illustrated Talk
Example of an Intermediate Ilustrated Talk
Show and tell how to do something and create a finished product to show off at the end of the presentation. Your topic should be related to poultry science.
Use the following steps to guide your demonstration:
Introduce yourself
Get your audience’s attention, and introduce your topic
List your supplies
Demonstrate/show how to do your topic step-by-step
Show off your finished product
Summarize your demonstration
Display your title and supply list on a sign large enough for your audience to see from 15 feet.
Present information about a topic using visuals to help explain, support, or enhance your information. Visuals can include posters, items or objects, handouts, computer generated presentations, and more. Your topic should be related to poultry science.
Use the following steps to guide your illustrated talk:
Introduce yourself
Get your audience’s attention, and introduce your topic
Introduction - describe in more detail what you’ll be talking about
Body – share information and knowledge about your topic
Conclusion – summarize the key points of your talk
All visuals should visible from 15 feet.
Watch an example Illustrated Talk video.