8.1 Partnerships
This Reaching New Heights leadership lesson (RNH.8.1, “Partnerships”) helps students understand the importance of forming partnerships and developing strong relationships with individuals and organizations that share common interests. Through a partnership example, discussion of synergy, and identification of potential partners, students learn to recognize and pursue partnerships for their FFA chapter or organization, supported by worksheets and an optional partnership scavenger hunt.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define partners.
- Discuss partnerships and how to develop them.
- Identify potential partners in their school and community.
- Time required
- 60 minutes (Three 60-minute class sessions with extended thinking activity.)
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- Writing utensil
- RNH.8.1.AS.A – one per student
- RNH.8.1.AS.B – one per student
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the importance of forming partnerships and how to develop strong relationships with the individuals and organizations with whom they share common interests.
- Connection Questions
- 1. Why are partnerships important for our organization? 2. How can our organization serve as a partner for other school and community organizations? 3. As an adult, how can you serve as a partner for school and community organizations?
- LifeKnowledge Precept(s) Addressed
- Action: A3. Plan effectively; A4. Identify and use resources. Relationships: B1. Practice human relations skills including compassion, empathy, unselfishness, trustworthiness, reliability, and listening; B2. Interact and work with others. Awareness: E1. Address issues important to the community. Emotional Growth: K6. Seek appropriate counsel.
- LK Lesson Suggestion
- MS.19, MS.20, MS.33, MS.34, MS.54, MS.57, MS.60, HS.51, HS.52, HS.53, HS.54, HS.62, HS.63, HS.89, HS.95, HS.105, HS.106, AHS.26, AHS.28, AHS.29, AHS.33, AHS.48