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Lesson 1 – Identifying Career Opportunities

This substitute teacher lesson plan, part of the Career Exploration 7th-9th Grade Series, guides students in identifying agricultural careers related to their current area of study. Students refresh prior learning, build an A-to-Z list of related agricultural careers, share their lists, and then match those careers to appropriate FFA Career Development Events.

At a glance

Learning objectives
  • Identify agricultural careers related to the current agricultural area of study.
  • Explain relationships between related careers and appropriate FFA Career Development Event opportunities.
Time required
50-90 minutes
Grade level
7-9th grade
Materials
  • Class Text (For Technical Subject Area)
  • FFA Manuals and FFA Student Handbooks (One handbook and manual for each pair of students)

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