Global – Learning Journey: Africa
This is a 30-minute National FFA quick lesson plan built around the “Cargill: Africa Learning Journey” video, exploring agricultural development, opportunities, and challenges facing smallholder farmers in African countries such as Zambia and South Africa. Students watch the video, record observations on an accompanying worksheet, and engage in class discussion about agricultural development and advocacy in developing countries.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Reflect on agricultural opportunities in Africa.
- Understand factors influencing development in Africa.
- Discuss with classmates potential ways to advocate for agriculture in developing countries.
- Time required
- 30 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Learning Journey: Africa" worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Resources
- FFA.org; Video – Cargill: Africa Learning Journey (http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4199086649001?bckey=AQ~~,AAABexgSXbE~,bAKYV6SvEJNwVP3nQkRzcL-iNotVAK4&bclid=4195522083001&bctid=4414473197001)
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As
- 1. Supplement to agribusiness curriculum; 2. Reflection activity for ag leadership curriculum; 3. Topic for ag issues discussion/CDE
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Information, Communications, and Technology Literacy; Global Awareness; Think Creatively; Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Downloads & Links
Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.02Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education to be more productive.
- 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.
AFNR Cluster Skills
- CS.02Evaluate the nature and scope of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster and the role of agriculture, food and natural resources (AFNR) in society and the economy.
AFNR Performance Element
- CS.01Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the agriculture, food & natural resources career cluster.
Common Career Technical Core
- AG1Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster.
- AG2Evaluate the nature and scope of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster and the role of agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) in society and the economy.
Common Core – Math Practices
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.9-10.4Present 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.
FFA Precept
- FFA.CS-NDecision Making: Analyze a situation and execute an appropriate course of action.
- FFA.PG-JMental Growth: Embrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- FFA.PL-AAction: Assume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
NASDCTEc
- AGC10.04Envision emerging technology and globalization and project its influence on widespread markets to demonstrate an understanding of technologies and trends that will impact the AFNR industry.