HS.1 Defining Leadership (PowerPoint)
This is a LifeKnowledge high school lesson plan (HS.1, “Defining Leadership”) from the National FFA Organization that introduces students to the concept of leadership. Through activities such as “Leadership Island,” identifying real and fictional leaders, and “Leadership Detectives,” students learn to recognize leadership characteristics, define leadership as influence, and identify everyday opportunities to lead. The lesson includes handouts, transparencies, an assessment, and application activities.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify at least 5 characteristics of leadership.
- Define the term, "leadership."
- Identify leadership opportunities available in daily life.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- HS.1.AS.A-D – one per student
- HS.1.AS.E – one per group
- Transparencies
- Writing surface and markers
- Overhead projector
- TV and VCR (optional)
- Unit
- Introduction to Leadership, Personal Growth and Career Success
- Problem Area
- Introduction
- Precepts
- Foundational
- Key Terms
- Leadership
- Resources
- Maxwell, John. Developing the Leader Within You. Nashville, Tennessee. Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1993. Suggested Videos: Remember the Titans, The Patriot, The Lion King.
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NL-ENG.K-12.12Applying Language Skills