Fiona Haggerty – SAE – Mapping of River
This FFA lesson plan accompanies the “Fiona Haggerty – SAE – Mapping of River” video, in which a student describes her supervised agricultural experience (SAE) of mapping the Quinnipiac River using GIS technology to help a local river and trail committee. Through video viewing and three worksheets, students explore the components of a natural resources systems SAE, research related SAEs and careers, and investigate national/state parks and their volunteer opportunities.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe the components of a natural resources systems SAE.
- Examine relatable SAEs and careers.
- Examine national parks and the associated volunteer opportunities.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Mapping the River" worksheet for each student
- A copy of the "SAEs and Careers" worksheet for each student
- A copy of the "National and State Parks" worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- “Fiona Haggerty – SAE – Mapping of River,” https://vimeo.com/300298494
- Ag Explorer, AgExplorer.ffa.org
- National FFA SAE Idea Cards, https://FFA.box.com/v/saeideacards
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As
- 1. An SAE lesson. 2. A natural resource and environmental lesson. 3. An agricultural careers lesson.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Collaboration; Communication; Flexibility and Adaptability; Information, Communications, and Technology Literacy; Initiative and Self-Direction; Leadership and Responsibility; Productivity and Accountability; Think Creatively; Social and Cross-Cultural Skills; 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.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.
- 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.
AFNR Performance Element
- NRS.02Analyze the interrelationships between natural resources and humans.
Common Career Technical Core
- AG-NR2Analyze the interrelationships between natural resources and humans.
Common Core – Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects: Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.6Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology's capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9.10.2Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
- 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 Practices
Common Core – Reading: Informational Text
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper).
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4Produce clear and coherent writing the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.6Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology's capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibility and dynamically.
FFA Precept
- FFA-CS-M.CommunicationEffectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.CS-O.Flexibility/AdaptabilityBe flexible in various situations and adapt to change.
- FFA.PG-H.Social GrowthSuccessfully interact with others and adapt to various social situations.
- 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-B.RelationshipBuild relationships, work as a team player and appreciate the talents of others.
- FFA.PL-D.CharacterConduct oneself appropriately in relation to others regardless of the situation.
- 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.