Bailey Morrell – Organic Oat Hay SAE
This National FFA lesson plan, “Certified Organic,” centers on a short video featuring student Bailey Morrell and her supervised agricultural experience (SAE) producing organic oat hay. Through three worksheets, students learn about the steps and challenges of an SAE program, the USDA process for becoming a certified organic producer, and the similarities and differences between organic and conventional production methods. The lesson includes a bell ringer, video activity, mini-debates, and an exit ticket, with answer keys provided.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe the challenges and steps in an SAE program.
- Identify and describe the steps to become certified organic by the USDA.
- Compare and contrast organic and conventional production methods.
- Time required
- 45 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the “Organic Oat Hay” worksheet for each student
- A copy of the “Becoming Certified Organic” worksheet for each student
- A copy of the “Organic vs. Conventional” worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Internet access for students
- SAE Video Summary
- Bailey walks us through how she developed her supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program by producing organic oat hay. She discusses the steps she took to become a certified organic producer and the challenges she has faced with her SAE.
- Resources
- 1. Video: “Bailey Morrell – SAE – Organic Oat Hay,” https://vimeo.com/279517525; 2. Website: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification/becoming-certified; 3. PDF: “National FFA Agricultural Issues Forum LDE Handbook,” https://FFA.box.com/s/6wxoo00dedbdfgd9qd82sd8l7f9h0ygc
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As Part Of
- 1. An SAE lesson/unit. 2. A plant science lesson. 3. An agricultural issues lesson.
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Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- 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.10Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. Career-ready individuals take personal ownership of their own educational and career goals, and they regularly act on a plan to attain these goals.
AFNR Performance Element
- PS.03Propagate, culture, and harvest plants and plant products based on current industry standards.
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.
- 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.CS-MCommunication: Effectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PG-IProfessional Growth: Assume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.
- FFA.PL-AAction: Assume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-CVision: Visualize the future and how to get there.
- FFA.PL-EAwareness: Understand personal vision, mission and goals.
- FFA.PL-FContinuous Improvement: Accept responsibility for learning and personal growth.