Lesson 5: Careers With Plants: Supply Chain

At a glance

Learning objectives

• Analyze the stages of the agricultural supply chain from farm to consumer.
• Identify key careers involved in the plant supply chain (e.g., logistics coordinator, supply chain manager, transportation specialist, retail manager).

Time required

100 minutes

Grade level

Grades 9 and 10

Materials

• A copy of the "Supply Chain Challenge" worksheet for each student
• A copy of the "Supply Chain Career Cards" cut out ahead of time, one card per student
• A copy of the "Supply Chain Relay Race Challenge Cards" cut out ahead of time, placed at each station
• A copy of the "Supply Chain Relay Race Cards", one set hung up around the classroom or gym
• A bean bag or small ball, one per group for Station 1
• A bucket or hula hoop for Station 1
• A piece of paper or cloth for Station 2
• Sticky notes for Station 2
• Blindfold, one per group for Station 3
• Cones or tape for the course in Station 3
• Plastic spoon, one per group for Station 3
• Clipboard, tray or plate, one per group for Station 4

Vocabulary

Distribution; Logistics; Supply chain

Cross-Curricular Connections

English/Language Arts – Research careers and the role they play in the supply chain.

Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Initiative and Self-direction; Leadership and Responsibility

Resources/References

Website: AgExplorer (2023), AgExplorer.FFA.org

SAE and FFA Connections

Agronomy CDE; Floriculture CDE; Nursery/Landscape CDE; SAE Idea Cards