FFA… What’s It All About
This is a 50-minute FFA lesson plan titled “FFA…What’s it all about?” in which students identify the aspects of FFA that attract new members and then design a visual aid (poster, flyer, brochure, video script, etc.) to recruit new FFA members. Activities include a sticky-note interest approach, viewing the “Join FFA Today!” video, group creation of recruitment visuals using a “Why FFA?” worksheet, and a class vote on the best creations.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify the aspects of FFA that attract new members.
- Design a visual aid to recruit new FFA members.
- Time required
- 50 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Why FFA?" worksheet for each student.
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time.
- Computer/printer access-for visuals.
- Sticky notes and collection area (board).
- Visual aid materials-poster, markers, etc. (depends on the groups).
- Resources
- FFA.org
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As
- 1. As a portion of a FFA unit. 2. As a portion of a leadership unit.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Collaboration; Communication; Think Creatively; Work Creatively with Others
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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.06Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
- CRP.11Use technology to enhance productivity. Career-ready individuals find and maximize the productive value of existing and new technology to accomplish workplace tasks and solve workplace problems.
- CRP.12Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.
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.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.6Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
FFA Precept
- CS-MCommunication: Effectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- PG-HSocial Growth: Successfully interact with others and adapt to various social situations.
- PL-AAction: Assume responsibility take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.