Part 1B: Who Are We Now – Three Component Model
This is an introductory agricultural education lesson plan (“Who Are We Now: Three-Component Model”) created by the National FFA Organization. Through an interest approach, image-sorting activities, and a role-playing/research activity, students learn to identify and provide examples of the three components of a school-based agricultural education program: classroom/laboratory instruction, FFA, and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify the parts of the three-component model.
- Provide one to two examples of the three parts of the three-component model: a. Classroom Instruction/Laboratory, b. FFA, c. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
- Time required
- Interest Approach – 15 minutes; Activity 1 – 20 minutes; Activity 2 – 20 minutes
- Materials
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- Biographies – three examples of students excelling in a classroom/laboratory, in FFA and in an SAE
- Picture Scavenger Hunt – various types of pictures of students learning in a classroom, different SAE programs and leadership opportunities through FFA
- NH.Section1.Who Are We Now – PowerPoint Presentation
- Official FFA Student Handbook – one copy per student
- Internet access for students (optional)
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Initiative and Self-Direction; Think Creatively
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As
- An introduction to agricultural education; An introduction to the three components of agricultural education.
- Additional Resources
- "45 Wonderful Things that Come in Three's" – http://hooplaha.com/2012/12/wonderful-things-coming-in-3/; NH.Section1.Who Are We Now – PowerPoint Presentation; "Official FFA Student Handbook" – one copy per student.
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Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- 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.
AFNR Cluster Skills
- CS.05Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources career pathways.
Common Career Technical Core
- AG5Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Pathways.
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.W9-10.2Write 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-CS-M.CommunicationEffectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PL-B.RelationshipBuild relationships, work as a team player and appreciate the talents of others.
- FFA.PL-C.VisionVisualize the future and how to get there.
- FFA.PL-E.AwarenessUnderstand personal vision, mission and goals.