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“Leadership on the GO!” is a grab-and-go activity book (a special project of the National FFA Foundation’s LifeKnowledge Center for Agricultural Education) containing a library of short leadership activities for use inside and outside the classroom, during FFA events, or while practicing for CDE events. The activities are organized into five focus areas — Ice Breakers, Team Building, Communication, Relationships, and Problem Solving — and each activity includes a description, step-by-step directions, debriefing questions, a scripted wrap-up, a quick reference, research methodologies, and a LifeKnowledge lesson reference. Activities emphasize auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning while building leadership skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem solving.

At a glance

Learning objectives
  • Listen to the directions, lead by doing the activity, and learn about themselves and one another while honing their leadership skill sets
Materials
  • Index cards
  • Writing utensil/markers
  • Paper
  • Slips of paper
  • Tape
  • Balloons
  • Tennis balls
  • Plastic or foam cups
  • Ball of string/yarn
  • Scissors
  • Scrap paper
  • Star patterns
  • Peanut butter, jelly, bread (non-edible alternatives)
  • Blindfold
  • Desks, chairs, book bags (to build obstacle trail)
  • Masking/painter's tape or chalk (to make grids)
  • Public drawing surface
  • Five film canisters/containers and small items
  • Maps or computer access
  • Dictionary or Internet access
  • Open space to perform
Focus Areas
Ice Breakers, Team Building, Communication, Relationships, Problem Solving
Created by
LifeKnowledge Center for Agricultural Education, a special project of the National FFA Foundation
Copyright
© 2009 National FFA Organization

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Aligned Standards

LifeKnowledge Precept – Action

  • A1Work independently and in groups to get things done
  • A2Focus on results
  • A4Identify and use resources
  • A5Communicate effectively with others
  • A8Evaluate and reflect on actions taken and make appropriate modifications

LifeKnowledge Precept – Awareness

  • E1Address issues important to the community

LifeKnowledge Precept – Character

  • D1Live with integrity
  • D4Respect others

LifeKnowledge Precept – Communications

  • M3Makes effective business presentations
  • M4Communicates appropriately with co-workers and supervisors

LifeKnowledge Precept – Continuous Improvement

  • F3Use innovative problem solving strategies
  • F5Acquire new knowledge

LifeKnowledge Precept – Decision Making

  • N1Demonstrate the decision making process
  • N2Demonstrate problem solving skills

LifeKnowledge Precept – Flexibility and Adaptability

  • O2Manages change
  • O3Reacts with openness to feedback and professional growth opportunities
  • O4Experiments and takes risks

LifeKnowledge Precept – Mental Growth

  • J1Think critically
  • J2Think creatively
  • J4Solve problems
  • J6Persuade others

LifeKnowledge Precept – Professional Growth

  • I3Demonstrate exemplary employability skills

LifeKnowledge Precept – Relationships

  • B1Practice human relations skills including compassion, empathy, unselfishness, trustworthiness, reliability and listening
  • B2Interact and work with others
  • B4Eliminate barriers in building relationships
  • B5Participate effectively as a team member

LifeKnowledge Precept – Social Growth

  • H1Acknowledge that differences exist among people
  • H2Present self appropriately in various settings
  • H3Develop, maintain and grow healthy relationships

LifeKnowledge Precept – Vision

  • C4Adapt to opportunities and obstacles

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