9.5 Membership Development
This Reaching New Heights lesson (RNH.9.5, “Membership Development”) teaches students the significance of FFA membership and helps them encourage recruitment of peers into FFA. Through discussion, group work on member benefits, and brainstorming membership development activities, students plan an event to recruit new members. It includes a student handout of potential membership development activities and reflective connection questions.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe the importance and benefits of membership.
- List ways to encourage students to become members.
- Time required
- 45 minutes
- Materials
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- Writing Surface
- RNH.9.5.AS.A – one copy per student or student group
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to teach students the significance of FFA membership and help members encourage recruitment of others into FFA.
- LifeKnowledge Connections – Precept(s) Addressed
- Action: A2. Focus on results; A3. Plan effectively. Relationships: B5. Participate effectively as a team member. Continuous Improvement: F3. Use innovative problem-solving strategies. Mental Growth: J1. Think critically; J3. Practice sound decision-making. Decision-Making: N1. Demonstrate the decision-making processes; N2. Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- LK Lesson Suggestion
- AHS.46 – Recruiting FFA Members