Jared Poldervaart – SAE – Dairy Farm
This is a 45-minute FFA lesson plan built around a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) video of a student, Jared, working at a dairy farm to manage herd genetics. Students watch the video, learn key genetics terminology via a crossword, and practice using Punnett squares to predict offspring genotypes and phenotypes, with a hands-on jellybean/Easter egg genetics activity as follow-up.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe a dairy farm SAE.
- Identify key genetics terminology.
- Use a Punnett square.
- Demonstrate terminology understanding through the use of Punnett squares.
- Time required
- 45 minutes
- Grade level
- 9-10
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Dairy Farm" worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Plastic Easter eggs
- Jellybeans
- Resources
- 1. "Jared Poldervaart – SAE – Dairy Herd," https://vimeo.com/279310671; 2. AgExplorer, AgExplorer.ffa.org; 3. Gregor Mendel's Punnett Squares, https://youtu.be/d4izVAkhMPQ
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As Part Of
- 1. An SAE lesson/unit. 2. An animal genetics lesson. 3. A biotechnology lesson.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Flexibility and Adaptability; Initiative and Self-Direction; Leadership and Responsibility
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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.
Common Core – Math
- MP5Use appropriate tools strategically.
Common Core – Math (Specific)
Common Core – Math Practices
- MP6Attend to precision.
Common Core – Science & Technical Subjects
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.4Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9-10 texts and topics.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.7Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.9Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.
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.
FFA Precept
- FFA.CS-MCommunication: Effectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- 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.
- FFA.PL-EAwareness: Understand personal vision, mission and goals.
- FFA.PL-FContinuous Improvement: Accept responsibility for learning and personal growth.