Flexibility Is Key
A 50-minute FFA lesson plan on workplace flexibility and adaptability. Students read an article on workplace flexibility, complete an “Importance of Flexibility” worksheet (including a hands-on arm-crossing change exercise), and create their own activity to teach others how to be flexible. Designed to fit within an agriscience or agribusiness lesson/unit.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define and discuss flexibility.
- Demonstrate flexibility.
- Interpret the importance of flexibility.
- Create scenarios to show flexibility.
- Time required
- 50 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Importance of Flexibility" worksheet for each student
- Internet access to access the article or copies of the article for each student
- Resources
- 1. FFA.org; 2. Article: "Workplace Flexibility Definition, Skills, and Examples," https://www.thebalance.com/workplace-flexibility-definition-with-examples-2059699; 3. Article: "The Change Game: Engaging Exercises to Teach Change," https://www.isixsigma.com/training/training-materials-aids/change-game-engaging-exercises-teach-change/; 4. Article: "Skills: Further lessons on adaptability," http://www.sec-ed.co.uk/best-practice/skills-further-lessons-on-adaptability/
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As Part Of
- 1. An agriscience lesson/unit. 2. An agribusiness lesson/unit.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Information, Communications, and Technology Literacy; Initiative and Self-direction; Leadership and Responsibility; Think Creatively
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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.
Common Core – Reading: Informational Text
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.2Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the 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.
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.PG-I.Professional GrowthAssume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.
- FFA.PG-J.Mental GrowthEmbrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- 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-C.VisionVisualize the future and how to get there.
- FFA.PL-D.CharacterConduct oneself appropriately in relation to others regardless of the situation.
- FFA.PL-E.AwarenessUnderstand personal vision, mission and goals.
- 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.