1.4 Emblem and Colors
This FFA Basics lesson (Lesson Number FFA.OH.1.4, “Emblem and colors”) teaches students to identify and describe the parts of the National FFA Emblem and the symbolism each represents. Through a guided activity, students examine the emblem, list the symbols, describe what they believe each represents in their own words, and then record the official meanings using their handbooks.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe the parts of the FFA Emblem.
- Time required
- Activity 1 – 20 min
- Materials
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- The Official FFA Student Handbook – one copy per student
- Writing utensils
- FFA.OH.1.4.AS.A – one copy per student
- Content Outline
- 1. Parts of the FFA Emblem: a. Cross section of corn represents unity; b. Rising sun represents progress; c. Plow represents labor and tillage of the soil; d. Eagle represents freedom; e. Owl represents knowledge; f. The words Agriculture Education and FFA signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture
- Additional Resources
- National FFA Official Manual – https://www.ffa.org/shopffa/pages/index.html; National FFA Web site – www.ffa.org