Part 1: SAEs Defined
This is a National FFA lesson plan (Section 4: Part 1, “Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Programs: SAEs Defined”) that introduces students to what an SAE is, its purpose, and the different types of SAEs and their benefits. Through paired activities, envelope analysis exercises, and a definition-writing task, students explore the six SAE types and begin planning their own projects. The resource includes supporting student-success articles profiling real FFA members’ SAEs and a “Planning a Supervised Agricultural Experience” worksheet with an SAE work contract.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Be able to answer the questions, "What is an SAE?" and "What is the purpose for having an SAE?"
- Be able to identify examples of the six types of SAEs and assess the benefits of each type.
- Be able to list current available factors for beginning an SAE project.
- Be able to observe the positive influence that SAE projects can have on community members.
- Time required
- 30-37 minutes or 40-55 minutes (with the Leveling Up activity)
- Materials
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- $1 bill
- $5 bill
- $100 bill
- Note cards/paper
- Two stickers per student
- Eight envelopes
- Eight examples of SAEs
- Resources
- FFA.org
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Global Awareness; Implement Innovations; Initiative and Self-direction; Leadership and Responsibility; Think Creatively
- Created
- December/2016 by the National FFA Organization
Downloads & Links
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.12Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.
Common Core – Language
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Common Core – Reading: Informational Text
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.2Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
FFA Precept
- 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.
- FFA.CS-P.Technical/Function Skills in AgricultureObtain knowledge and skills needed for a career in agriculture and related industries.