MS.11 Being a Self-Starter (PowerPoint)
This is a LifeKnowledge middle school leadership lesson (Lesson MS.11, “Being a Self-Starter”) from the National FFA Organization. Using an interest approach comparing a power drill to a hand screwdriver, students learn to define a self-starter, identify the qualities of an independent worker, and assess their own work habits and shortcomings when working independently. The lesson includes interactive activities, a written assessment, and FFA/SAE application activities.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define the qualities of a self-starter.
- Identify qualities of an independent worker.
- Assess his or her qualities and shortcomings when working independently.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- Middle School
- Materials
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- Battery-powered drill with screwdriver attachment
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Overhead projector
- Paper slips with roles for Party Host Moment
- MS.11.TM.A
- MS.11.TM.B
- MS.11.TM.C
- MS.11.Assess—one per student
- Unit
- Stage One of Development—ME
- Problem Area
- What Foundational Skills Do I Need for Leadership?
- Precepts
- A1 Work independently and in groups to get things done.
- Key Terms
- Independent worker; Self-starter
- Resources
- Connellan, T.K. How To Grow People into Self Starters. Ann Arbor, MI: The Achievement Institute, Inc., 1988. National FFA Organization's Essential Learnings, 2003.
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NL-ENG.K12.7Evaluating Data–Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.