Aug 10
The Kansas State Fair is seeking adult volunteers (18+ and not enrolled in 4-H) or extension staff to learn how Engineering Technology (ET) projects are judged. Selected participants will shadow judges across various ET areas to gain insight and may become future judges. Registration is available online; lunch is provided.
Jul 27
Have you ever wanted to be immersed in how the STEM projects (Ag Mechanics, Architecture Block Creations, Astronomy, Computers Robotics, Rocketry, and UAS) are judged at the Kansas State Fair? Maybe you want to see if you have what it takes to be a STEM judge. This year we have 10 openings for those interested …
May 18
The 2023 STEM forms have been posted to the site. You can find them under each of the different STEM sections at the top of the site. They should all be updated and say 2023 at the top. If you find a link that does not work or something that doesn’t seem correct please use …
Jul 29
Have you ever wanted to be immersed in how the STEM projects (Ag Mechanics, Architecture Block Creations, Astronomy, Computers Robotics, Rocketry, and UAS) are judged at the Kansas State Fair? Maybe you want to see if you have what it takes to be a STEM judge. This year we have 10 openings for those interested …
Aug 16
The 2020 Kansas State Fair 4-H SpaceTech exhibits are going virtual. Below you will find the forms for each of the SpaceTech exhibit classes. These are designed to provide a consistent experience for both youth and judges. You can see an example of the rocketry exhibit form completed to give you and idea what a …
Jun 27
This is a safety reminder about Kansas 4-H rocketry rules as they relate to fire bans in Kansas. While many parts of Kansas have recently experienced strong storms, we know that weather conditions can change rapidly, often in only a few days or weeks. The 2020 Kansas State Fair rocketry rules state “if a fire burn ban is in effect for any county …
Jan 19
Each participant in the SpaceTech workshop would have participated in 3 projects geared toward developing stronger leadership skills in STEM programs. Had the session been held, participants would have received a kit with all the materials needed to create these projects. The projects that were planed were:
* Fizzy Rockets
* Straw Rockets
* A Simple Altitude Tracker
May 22
This is a copy of the NAR High Power Rocket Safety Code and is only listed here for referance. The original document can be found at http://www.nar.org/safety-information/high-power-rocket-safety-code/ Please refer to this link for the most up to date version of the High Power Rocket Safety Code. High Power Rocket Safety Code Effective August 2012 Certification. I …
May 22
This is a copy of the NAR Model Rocket Safety Code and is only listed here for referance. The original document can be found at http://www.nar.org/safety-information/model-rocket-safety-code/ Please refer to this link for the most up to date version of the Model Rocket Safety Code. Model Rocket Safety Code Effective August 2012 Materials. I will use only …
May 22
This is a quick crib sheet to help you as you build model rockets. There is much more to be found on the Internet. If you find a helpful link please share it in the comments section below. To Convert Inches (in) to Centimeters (cm): (in) * 2.54 = (cm’s) Example: 5 in * 2.54 …
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