Kourtney Lehman – Behind the Dinosaur
This National FFA lesson plan centers on the “Behind the Dinosaur” retiring address by 2019-20 National FFA Secretary Kourtney Lehman, which addresses mental health and the importance of “facing it” rather than “faking it.” Students watch the video, complete an accompanying worksheet, and develop a “kindness tree” of uplifting words for their school community.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe how to show up for others.
- Describe mental health and how to face what is inside.
- Develop a kindness tree.
- Time required
- 45 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Behind the Dinosaur" worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Cross-Curricular Connections
- English/Language Arts — Students will write words to uplift others.
- Resources/References
- Video: "Behind the Dinosaur | Kourtney Lehman Retiring Address," https://vimeo.com/showcase/7865594/video/477811246
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.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4Produce clear and coherent writing the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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.