2017 Student Handbook
The Official FFA Student Handbook (16th edition, 2017) is the member’s guide to FFA information and involvement, published by the National FFA Organization. It covers what FFA is, its history and traditions, premier leadership (chapter operations, officers, parliamentary procedure, ceremonies, degrees, conferences), personal growth (the Me/We/Do/Serve model), and career success (supervised agricultural experiences, proficiencies, career and leadership development events, and careers in agriculture). The included teacher front matter pairs two quick lesson plans with the handbook—one introducing FFA (“Who Are We Now: What Is FFA?”) and one on the Program of Activities.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- After completing these activities, students will… Define a Program of Activities (POA).
- Describe the three POA divisions.
- Provide examples of activities for each division.
- After completing these activities, students will… Identify career opportunities available within agriculture and the natural resources industry.
- Describe FFA.
- Identify eight opportunities available in FFA.
- Time required
- IA – 15 minutes; Activity 1 – 20 minutes; Activity 2 – 20 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "POA Divisions" worksheet for each student
- A copy of the "POA Bullseye" worksheet for each student
- A copy of "The Official FFA Student Handbook" for each student
- FFA.NH.1.1.A. – Bingo Card – One copy per student
- FFA.NH.1.1.AS.A. – Opportunities Within FFA – One copy per student
- NH.Section1.Who Are We Now – PowerPoint Presentation
- Internet access for students (optional)
- Resources
- "The Official FFA Student Handbook," FFA.org and additional resources outlined below.
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As (POA)
- An introduction to POAs; An introduction to chapter planning.
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As (What Is FFA?)
- An introduction to FFA; An introduction to opportunities available within agriculture because of the National FFA Organization.
- Section/Chapter
- Section 2: Part 2 — Chapter: Program of Activities (Created January 2017 by the National FFA Organization); Section 1: Part 1 — Who Are We Now: What Is FFA? (Created June/2016 by the National FFA Organization)
Downloads & Links
Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.02Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education to be more productive.
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
- CRP.06Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
AFNR Cluster Skills
- CS.05Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources career pathways.
Common Career Technical Core
- AG5Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Pathways.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W9-10.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
FFA Precept
- FFA-CS-M.CommunicationEffectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PG-H.Social GrowthSuccessfully interact with others and adapt to various social situations.
- FFA.PG-J.Mental GrowthEmbrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- FFA.PL-A.ActionAssume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-C.VisionVisualize the future and how to get there.
- FFA.PL-E.AwarenessUnderstand personal vision, mission and goals.
- FFA.PL-F.Continuous ImprovementAccept responsibility for learning and personal growth.
NASDCTEc
- AGC05.02Identify how key organizational systems affect organizational performance and the quality of products and services to demonstrate an understanding of how AFNR systems are managed and improved.
- AGC09.01Explain written organizational policies, rules and procedures common to AFNR workplaces to ensure employees perform job functions effectively.