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4.6 Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Ideas

This FFA lesson plan (FFA.OH.4.6) introduces students to Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) ideas by having them identify the eight agriculture career pathways and brainstorm SAE project possibilities. Through an interest approach, a Go-Get-It group activity, and reading from The Official FFA Student Handbook, students explore careers within each pathway and select favorites to consider potential SAE projects. Includes an assessment and student worksheets.

At a glance

Learning objectives
  • Identify the eight career pathways.
  • Brainstorm six SAE project ideas.
Time required
IA – 5 min; Activity 1 – 20 min; Activity 2 – 25 min
Materials
  • The Official FFA Student Handbook – one copy per student
  • Public writing surface – enough room for eight lists
  • FFA.OH.4.6.AS.A – one copy cut into eight slips
  • FFA.OH.4.6.AS.B – one copy per student
Additional Resources
FFA.OH.4.6.ASSESS; LifeKnowledge Lessons – http://ffa.learn.com/lifeknowledge: MS.68 Understanding SAEs, HS.126 Taking My Trip (Understanding SAEs), HS.127 Choosing My Vehicle (Planning SAEs), AHS.50 Developing Innovative SAEs

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