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- Important Correction to 2023 ABC State Fair Rules — 2 comments
- Rocketry Crib Sheet (Finding height & other math) — 1 comment
Tony Foster
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May 18
2023 STEM forms have been posted
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 …
Mar 21
Important Correction to 2023 ABC State Fair Rules
It has come to our attention that that the class descriptions for Architectural Block Construction (ABC) published in the Kansas State Fair book did not align with the rule set for this year. As such we are making an important correction to the 2023 ABC State Fair Rules to correct the difference between the rule …
Jul 29
2022 Kansas State Fair STEM Judges Training
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 …
Jun 02
2021 State Fair Forms Available
The 2021 State Fair forms are available and have been published in their respective areas on the website. You can use the navigation menu across the top to find the area you are looking for. If you have questions about the forms or any other STEM content please use the Contact us page and let …
Sep 22
2020 KSF – Best In Show
For the last 20 or so years the STEM division (Astronomy, Computer Systems, Robotics, Rocketry, and UAS) judges have had a tradition where while they judge they look for entries that are considered “Best In Show.” There are no defined rules that distinguish a rocket as “best in show,” it is entirely at the discretion …
Aug 16
2020 Kansas State Fair Virtual Exhibit Packets
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
Rocket launches and fire safety
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 …
Jul 28
Remote Control Robots vs. Remote Controlled Cars
Is a robot with a remote control that takes a step with each press of the remote (walks) the same as a remote controlled car? Rule 9 in robotics for the Kansas State Fair states: “Remote controlled robots are allowed under certain conditions provided that the robot is not drivable. Remote controlled cars, boats, planes and/or action figures, etc. are not allowed.”
Jan 19
2019 Northeast Leadership Event – SpaceTech
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
Nov 19
November 2018 Robotics Experience
On November 16th and 17th, Kansas 4-H and the Cosmosphere offered a Robotics Experience to youth and adults across Kansas.Thank you to everyone who was able to Join us at the SpaceTech Robotics experience at the Kansas Cosmosphere. We hope everyone had a great time at the event. Photos from the event are available through …
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