4.8 What Are CDEs
This FFA lesson, “What are CDEs?” (FFA.OH.4.8), introduces students to Career Development Events by defining what a CDE is and connecting CDEs to the eight agricultural career pathways. Through two activities, students compare CDEs to Olympic events, explore events of interest using The Official FFA Student Handbook, and match specific CDEs to their corresponding career pathways. The resource includes activity sheets, a word search, and an assessment with answer keys.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define Career Development Event (CDE).
- Associate CDEs with career pathways (CDE).
- Time required
- Activity 1 – 20 min; Activity 2 – 20 min
- Materials
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- The Official FFA Student Handbook – one copy per student
- Public writing surface
- FFA.OH.4.8.AS.A – one copy per student
- FFA.OH.4.8.AS.B – one copy per student
- Content Outline
- 1. Define Career Development Event (CDE). a. It's an opportunity to develop skills today that can be used in future careers. b. How are CDEs like the Olympic Games? 2. Associate CDEs with career pathways. a. Align with the eight career pathways.
- Additional Resources
- FFA.OH.4.8.ASSESS – Ask students to complete the form and turn it in for a participation grade; FFA.OH.4.8.AS.C – Word search; National FFA Career Development Events Handbook; National FFA Career Development Event Questions and Answers – www.ffa.org/shop