MS.63 FFA Opportunities
This LifeKnowledge middle school lesson (MS.63, “FFA Opportunities”) is part of the unit “FFA—an Integral Component of Agricultural Education.” Through interactive activities, students imagine the possibilities within FFA, explore opportunities for getting more involved using FFA resources, and identify barriers that keep them from participating. The lesson introduces the concept of WIIFM (“What’s In It For Me”) to motivate student engagement in the organization.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Imagine the possibilities that exist in FFA.
- Explore opportunities for getting more involved in FFA.
- Identify barriers to involvement in FFA.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- Middle School
- Materials
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- Official FFA Manual
- Official National FFA Web site
- Four FFA manuals
- Four FFA New Horizons
- FFA web address posted on your computer
- State FFA officers contact information list
- Senior FFA members contact information list
- Overhead projector
- Tear sheet paper
- Markers
- Tape
- MS.63.TM.A
- MS.63.TM.B
- MS.63.AS.A—one per student
- MS.63.AS.B—one per student
- MS.63.Assess—one per student
- Problem Area
- What Are the Components of a Successful Organization?
- Precepts
- C4: Adapt to opportunities and obstacles
- Key Terms
- Possibility, WIIFM, Opportunities
Downloads & Links
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NL-ENG.K12.11Participating in Society – Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.