Agriscience Fair Lesson 7 – What Did I Get
This lesson is part of a series guiding students through the agriscience research process in alignment with the National FFA Agriscience Fair award area. It focuses on the results section of a scientific research paper, teaching students its purpose and how to develop one, including translating data into visual representations and objective written descriptions.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe the purpose of a results section in a research project.
- Develop a results section of a scientific research paper.
- Time required
- 45 minutes (*Time requirements may vary based upon student understanding and class schedule.)
- Grade level
- Grades 9 and 10
- Materials
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- A copy of the “Explain It to Me” worksheet for each student
- A copy of the “Skiing to the Result” worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Description
- The purpose of this lesson series is to guide students through the agriscience research process. Skills learned through this process are in alignment with the National FFA Agriscience Fair award area.
- Cross-Curricular Connections
- Science; English/Language Arts; Mathematics. Write the results section of a scientific study. Develop visual representations of data.
- Resources/References
- Website: Wordvice, https://wordvice.com/writing-the-results-section-for-a-research-paper/; Video: “The Last Run Is All David Wise Needed to Defend Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe Gold – PyeongChang 2018,” https://youtu.be/VZSzNx1ND9w; Document: Agriscience Fair Manuscript Examples; Template: Agriscience Fair Written Report Template
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Flexibility and Adaptability; Initiative and Self-direction; Leadership and Responsibility; Think Creatively
- Created
- 06/2021 by the National FFA Organization
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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.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 – Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects: Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9.10.7Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9.10.4Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Common Core – Math
- MP5Use appropriate tools strategically.
Common Core – Math (Specific)
- MP1Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Common Core – Math Practices
- MP6Attend to precision.
Common Core – Science & Technical Subjects
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.7Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
FFA Precept
- FFA.PG-I.Professional GrowthAssume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.
- 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-C.VisionVisualize the future and how to get there.
- FFA.PL-E.AwarenessUnderstand personal vision, mission and goals.
- 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.