FFA Values Lesson Series

At a glance

Learning objectives

• Analyze the FFA Value Statements.
• Compare the FFA Value Statements with another organization's statements.
• Develop a values statement for their current grade in school.
• Define personal values and beliefs as they relate to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Define values.
• Identify personal values.
• Identify the benefits of living by personal values.
• Recognize and evaluate emotions and behaviors when challenged with differing perspectives.
• Define the terms "emotion" and "range of emotions."
• Identify various human emotions.
• Identify situations that require emotional coping.
• Manage emotion and behaviors when challenged with differing perspectives.
• Write counterclaims for a conversation.
• Practice conducting a respectful conversation when you may not agree.
• Discover multiple perspectives to identify shared needs and commonalities.
• Discover why accommodations are important.
• Critically think about global issues from a local viewpoint.
• Engage in real-world challenges.
• Examine the role that all people play in the agriculture industry.
• Develop skills working with students from different backgrounds/perspectives to reach a common goal.
• Develop a leadership style that drives social change in agriculture.
• Define persuasive communication.
• Explain how persuasive communication can influence people.
• Create a podcast about a common misconception in agriculture.
• Explore diversity in individual backgrounds and perspectives to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Research well known agriculture scientists.
• Create a profile for a well-known agriculture scientist.
• Identify well-written survey questions.
• Identify common mistakes made when developing survey questions.
• Weigh multiple points of view and experiences when seeking to address agricultural challenges.
• Develop survey questions.
• Explore your role in creating an equitable and inclusive world through an agricultural context.
• Create a reel/video to showcase what has been learned.
• Develop skills in interviewing others about themselves.
• Describe Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) as a key competency in leadership for the industry of agriculture.
• Determine how to navigate different situations.
• Work through scenarios to build relationships through critical thinking.
• Plan respectful responses.
• Construct respectful responses to build partnerships and relationships.
• Identify how inclusion in agriculture can improve local communities.
• Describe how different backgrounds play an important role in the agriculture industry.
• Critically think about global issues from a global viewpoint.
• Envision yourself and create a global mindset to be a part of the greater agricultural community.
• Describe how major agricultural companies are being inclusive.
• Describe the role of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in sustaining and reinforcing the global agriculture/food economy.
• Plan an inclusive event.
• Communicate effectively with those involved in planning an event.
• Involve others that think differently from you.
• Coordinate many individuals to make an event happen.

Time required

Varies by activity (e.g., 30 to 120 minutes per activity; Activity 15 Conclusion: Planning – 90 minutes, Execution – 2 weeks)

Grade level

Grades 9 and 10

Materials

• Student activity sheet/worksheet for each activity
• Internet access
• Notecards
• Colored pencils or markers
• Tape
• Paper
• Calculators
• Ruler
• Paper plates
• Purple and red writing utensils (markers, crayons, pens)
• Sticky notes
• Green and blue markers/colored pencils
• Masking tape/painter's tape
• Lemonade drink mix
• Water
• Measuring spoons and measuring cups
• Three blindfolds
• Plastic cups
• Paper towel for spills
• Containers and mixing spoons
• Technology/electronic device to record a podcast or reel/video
• Colored paper cut into small squares
• Whiteboard
• Crayons
• Stakeholder/country profile sheets
• "Where Do We Go from Here?" worksheet

Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Flexibility and Adaptability; Global Awareness; Information, Communications, and Technology Literacy; Initiative and Self-direction; Leadership and Responsibility; Think Creatively

Created

05/2023 by the National FFA Organization

Reflection Journal

A separate accompanying resource that allows students to reflect as they work through each lesson, with a final reflection activity at the end; intended for use if the entire lesson series is completed.

Spanish Translated Versions

Full Lesson Series and Student Journal available in Spanish via provided FFA Box links.