Abbigail Lozon – SAE – Micro Algae
A National FFA quick lesson plan built around the “Abbigail Lozon – SAE – Micro Algae” video, in which an FFA member grows algae to feed species in her school’s lab. Using the “Green Energy” worksheet, students learn about supervised agricultural experiences (SAE) and algal biofuel, illustrate the algal biofuel production process, and brainstorm a new biofuel source. It works as an SAE, plant science, or biofuel lesson.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe an SAE.
- Describe algal biofuel.
- Describe and illustrate algal biofuel production.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Green Energy" worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Resources
- 1. "Abbigail Lozon – SAE – Micro Algae," https://vimeo.com/300298469; 2. Algae as Biofuel, http://large.stanford.edu/courses/2014/ph240/anderson-m1/
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As
- 1. An SAE lesson. 2. A plant science lesson. 3. A biofuel lesson.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Environmental Literacy; Flexibility and Adaptability; Initiative and Self-Direction; Leadership and Responsibility; Think Creatively
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Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.02Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education to be more productive.
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
- CRP.05Consider the environmental, social and economic impact of decisions.
- CRP.06Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
- CRP.07Employ valid and reliable research strategies. Career-ready individuals are discerning in accepting and using new information to make decisions, change practices or inform strategies.
- CRP.08Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Career-ready individuals readily recognize problems in the workplace, understand the nature of the problem, and devise effective plans to solve the problem.
Common Core – Math Practices
Common Core – Reading: Informational Text
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.2Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper).
Common Core – Science & Technical Subjects
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.4Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9-10 texts and topics.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.9Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.2Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
FFA Precept
- FFA.PG-J.Mental GrowthEmbrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- FFA.PL-A.ActionAssume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-F.Continuous ImprovementAccept responsibility for learning and personal growth.
FFA Precepts
- FFA.CS-N.Decision MakingAnalyze a situation and execute an appropriate course of action.