Great Enemies of Growth & Happiness
This National FFA lesson plan, “3 Great Enemies of Growth & Happiness,” uses a video, a goal-setting worksheet, the Hermann Grid optical illusion, and a cross-cultural proverbs matching activity to help students identify obstacles to their dreams and goals. Through these activities students explore how perceptions can mislead, recognize shared similarities among people who seem different, and develop plans to overcome the obstacles standing in the way of their goals.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify enemies/obstacles to his/her dreams and goals.
- Understand that even people who seem very different also share many similarities.
- Develop a plan to overcome obstacles.
- Time required
- 30-45 minutes (depending on if the video has been watched in advance and number of activities chosen)
- Materials
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- A copy of the worksheets and activities for each student as needed.
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time.
- Resources
- 1. FFA.org 2. Video: "3 Enemies to Our Personal Growth" http://youtu.be/54sHYj6DRX4
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Collaboration; Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Social and Cross-cultural Skills; Think Creatively
Downloads & Links
Aligned Standards
AFNR Performance Element
- CS.01Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the agriculture, food & natural resources career cluster.
Common Core – Math Practices
- CCSS.MP3Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1.CPropel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.