Part 1D: The Basics – Levels of Membership
This two-part FFA lesson plan, “The Basics: Levels of Membership,” teaches students about the three levels of FFA membership—active, alumni, and honorary. Through journaling, a Mother Goose nursery rhyme e-Moment activity, and research projects, students describe the membership levels, identify and profile local leaders from each level, and evaluate career opportunities available through alumni and honorary membership relationships.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe the three levels of membership.
- Identify local leaders from each membership level and assess leadership strategies.
- Evaluate career opportunities available for students through alumni and honorary membership relationships.
- Time required
- Two Part Lesson — Part 1 (55 minutes): Interest Approach 10 minutes, Activity 1 25 minutes, Activity 2 20 minutes; Part 2 (55 minutes): Interest Approach 10 minutes, Activity 1 35 minutes, Activity 10 minutes
- Materials
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- Levels of Membership
- Leaders in Membership Levels
- NH.Section2.The Basics – PowerPoint Presentation
- “Official FFA Student Handbook” – one copy per student
- Internet access for students (optional)
- Nursery Rhymes, http://www.nurseryrhymes.org/nursery-rhymes.html
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As
- 1. An introduction to FFA/FFA basics. 2. An introduction to FFA traditions.
- Resources
- “Official FFA Student Handbook,” FFA.org and additional resources outlined below.
- Created
- June/2016 by the National FFA Organization
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
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.
- CRP.06Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
- CRP.07Employ valid and reliable research strategies. Career-ready individuals are discerning in accepting and using new information to make decisions, change practices or inform strategies.
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 – Reading: Informational Text
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.3Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Common Core – Writing
- 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-CS-M.CommunicationEffectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PG-I.Professional GrowthAssume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.
- FFA.PL-B.RelationshipBuild relationships, work as a team player and appreciate the talents of others.
- FFA.PL-D.CharacterConduct oneself appropriately in relation to others regardless of the situation.
- FFA.PL-E.AwarenessUnderstand personal vision, mission and goals.
- FFA.PL-F.Continuous ImprovementAccept responsibility for learning and personal growth.