Jordan Stowe – The Small Moments
This is a National FFA lesson plan built around the retiring address “The Small Moments” by 2018-19 National FFA Southern Region Vice President Jordan Stowe, in which she discusses remembering and respecting the small everyday moments where we learn, are present, and find where we are. Students watch the video and complete a worksheet exploring the importance and lasting impact of small moments. The lesson includes a bell ringer, introduction, activity, follow-up, leveling-up extension, and exit ticket, plus an answer key.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe the importance of the small moments.
- Describe the impact small moments can have.
- Time required
- 45 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the worksheet "The Small Moments" for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Video: "The Small Moments | Jordan Stowe, Retiring Address," https://vimeo.com/370431027
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Worksheet
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.
FFA Precept
- FFA.PG-J.Mental GrowthEmbrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- 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-C.VisionVisualize the future and how to get there.
- FFA.PL-E.AwarenessUnderstand personal vision, mission and goals.
FFA Precepts
- FFA.CS-N.Decision MakingAnalyze a situation and execute an appropriate course of action.