11.4 National FFA Week
This Reaching New Heights leadership lesson (RNH.11.4) teaches FFA students how to organize and manage National FFA Week activities. Students explore the National FFA website for ideas, then work in teams to develop daily themes and assign committees, using a planning worksheet to map out events. The lesson emphasizes leadership development, public relations, and event planning.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define National FFA Week.
- Describe what their chapter will do for National FFA Week.
- Plan National FFA Week activities.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Materials
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- National FFA Week Materials – www.ffa.org
- Internet connection
- Computer and projector
- RNH.11.4.AS.A – one copy per student
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to teach students how to organize and manage National FFA Week activities.
- LifeKnowledge Precept(s) Addressed
- Action: A3. Plan effectively; A5. Communicate effectively with others. Relationships: B1. Practice human relations skills including compassion, empathy, unselfishness, trustworthiness, reliability, and listening; B2. Interact and work with others; B5. Participate effectively as a team member. Character: D2. Accurately assess my values; D4. Respect others. Mental Growth: J1. Think critically; J2. Think creatively. Flexibility/Adaptability: O3. Reacts with openness to feedback and professional growth opportunities.
- LK Lesson Suggestion
- MS.45 – Planning a Public Presentation; HS.85 – Magic Formula of Presentation Planning; HS.87 – Developing Workshops Using the Magic Formula; AHS.47 – Creating Engaging Chapter Meetings; AHS.48 – Developing Partners for Your FFA Chapter; AHS.49 – Promoting FFA
- Connection Questions
- 1. How does planning events for National FFA Week develop leadership skills in each of us? 2. Why are public relations activities such as National FFA Week important to your development as leaders? 3. What is the importance of you planning, conducting, and evaluating events such as National FFA Week rather than faculty, staff, alumni, or parents?