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Grant Norfleet – Life’s Real Passengers


Lesson Plans & Curriculum
High School
60 minutes

This lesson plan accompanies the 2023-24 National FFA Secretary Grant Norfleet’s retiring address “Life’s Real Passengers,” in which students watch the video and complete worksheet activities. Through guided questions and a self-portrait reflection, students explore the traits, experiences, and values that make them unique and consider how embracing individuality and equality builds a more inclusive environment.

At a glance

Learning objectives
  • Identify traits, experiences and values that contribute to their individuality.
  • Understand how embracing individuality and equality creates a more inclusive environment.
Time required
60 minutes (*Time requirements may vary based upon student understanding and class schedule.)
Grade level
Grades 9 and 10
Materials
  • A copy of the “Life’s Real Passengers” worksheet for each student
  • Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
Description of Lesson
We are all real people with real stories. In this retiring address, 2023-24 National FFA Sectary Grant Norfleet shares his story about life's real passengers.
Vocabulary
1. Individuality 2. Unique
Cross-Curricular Connections
English/Language Arts — Write about unique traits.
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Communication; Initiative and Self-direction; Leadership and Responsibility; Productivity and Accountability; Think Creatively
Resources/References
Vimeo Video: “Life's Real Passengers” | Grant Norfleet 2024 Retiring Address, https://vimeo.com/1023058399
SAE and FFA Connections
Agricultural Communications and Education SAE Idea Cards; Extemporaneous Public Speaking LDE; Prepared Public Speaking LDE

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Life’s Real Passengers — Grant Norfleet

National FFA Secretary Grant Norfleet shares personal reflections, recounts a powerful dream that illustrates difficult choices, and discusses his journey of overcoming feelings of unworthiness and superiority. Grant emphasizes the importance of empathy, recognizing shared humanity, and understanding that everyone faces unseen struggles.

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Aligned Standards

AFNR Career Ready Practices

  • CRP.01Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
  • 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.

FFA Precept

  • 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-D.CharacterConduct oneself appropriately in relation to others regardless of the situation.
  • FFA.PL-E.AwarenessUnderstand personal vision, mission and goals.

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