Does the thought of speaking in front of large groups make you nervous? Do you want to learn how to be a better speaker? Overcome fear of crowds and improve your presentation skills in the public speaking project! You’ll learn how to prepare with research and organization, and then present on any given topic. By the end of this project, you will be able to speak on fascinating topics with style and poise.
Tackle fear of speaking in public and be a star at the podium! By the end of this project you will be able to present on any given topic.
Skills you will learn in this project:
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
Resources
- Project Information Sheet
- Explore Guide: Public Speaking
- 4-H Public Presentation Guide – Educational Presentations and Talks
- Educational Presentation Guides – See Roundup Webpage
- Public Speaking Guide – See Roundup Webpage
Events and Activities
Club Officer
Serving as a club officer provides you the opportunity learn public speaking, team building, develop leadership abilities, improve your citizenship and have fun! To learn about county officer, district officer and/or state officer opportunities speak with your club leader.
Educational Presentation Contests
An educational presentation is a structured demonstration of knowledge and skills in a specific project area conducted by a 4-H member. It is designed to showcase the member’s ability to effectively communicate information on a particular topic to an audience.. These presentations can take various forms, including Method Demonstration or Illustrated Talk. Visit the State Roundup webpage to learn more.
- Method Demonstration: In a method demonstration, 4-H members showcase their knowledge and expertise by physically performing a
skill or process. They use props, materials, and equipment to demonstrate how a particular task is accomplished. - Illustrated Talk: An illustrated talk involves 4-H members delivering a presentation that combines spoken communication with visual aids like posters, slides, or multimedia materials. During the talk, they explain a specific topic while using visuals to enhance audience comprehension.
Public Speaking Contest
4-H public speaking is a program and activity within the 4-H youth development organization that focuses on helping young people develop their communication and public speaking skills. 4-H is a global youth organization that provides hands-on learning experiences to young people in
a variety of areas, including agriculture, leadership, and communication. Visit the State Roundup webpage to learn more.
Science Fair
The 4-H Roundup Science Fair allows 4-H members youth to showcase their 4-H project work through the application of scientific research, engineering, technology and/or experimentation. Participants will 1) construct a poster, 2) deliver a short oral presentation, and 3) respond to judges’ interview questions. Projects should follow either the scientific method or engineering design process, and the poster should be formatted accordingly. Visit the State Roundup webpage to learn more.
Other Public Speaking Contest Opportunities
Public speaking contest are offered for 4-H members through many of our major stock shows such as State Fair of Texas, Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo, San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Visit these various stock show’s websites for more information on contest rules and registration.
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