4.7 Proficiency and Star Awards
This FFA lesson (FFA.OH.4.7) introduces students to FFA’s Agricultural Proficiency Awards and the American Star Awards. Through two activities, students explore proficiency award areas using FFA resources, learn the placement and entrepreneurship award categories, examine the four American Star Award areas, and write a mock press release as if they won a Star award. Includes a matching assessment with key and supplemental worksheets and a field trip reflection.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Recognize proficiency and star award opportunities.
- Time required
- Activity 1 – 30 min; Activity 2 – 30 min
- Materials
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- Public writing surface
- Internet access – in pairs
- FFA.OH.4.7.AS.A – one copy per student
- Content Outline
- 1. Define FFA proficiency awards. 2. Describe the Star Awards.
- Additional Resources
- FFA.OH.4.7.ASSESS; FFA.OH.4.7.AS.A – FFA Awards Match-Up, cards could be used as a memory game or Go-Get-It e-Moment®; FFA.OH.4.7.AS.B – Using The Official FFA Student Handbook, allow students to explore the proficiency areas; FFA.OH.4.7.AS.C – Take your students on an SAE/Proficiency Field Trip; National FFA Organization website – www.ffa.org