#SpeakAg Dialogues: Why Is U.S. Technology More Efficient in Agriculture Compared to Other Countries?
This is a National FFA “#SpeakAg Dialogues” quick lesson plan built around a video discussing why U.S. agricultural technology is more efficient than other countries’. Students watch the video, vote on a question of the day, and complete activities and a worksheet to practice classifying different perspectives on agricultural issues and using effective communication strategies to persuade others. It is designed to fit into introductory agriculture, public relations, or agricultural business lessons.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Classify varying perspectives on issues impacting the industry of agriculture.
- Demonstrate effective communication strategies to persuade others.
- Time required
- 1 hour
- Grade level
- 9-10
- Materials
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- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- A copy of the “#SpeakAg Dialogues: Why is U.S. technology more efficient in agriculture compared to other countries?” worksheet
- Resources
- FFA.org/literacy-and-advocacy; Video: #SpeakAg Dialogues: Why is U.S. technology more efficient in agriculture compared to other countries? https://vimeo.com/288062960
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As Part Of
- An introductory agriculture lesson; A public relations lesson; An agricultural business lesson.
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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 Performance Element
- CS.01Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the agriculture, food & natural resources career cluster.
Common Career Technical Core
- AG1Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster.
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-CS-M.CommunicationEffectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PG-J.Mental GrowthEmbrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- FFA.PL-A.ActionAssume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
NASDCTEc
- AGC10.03Compare and contrast issues affecting the AFNR industry including biotechnology, employment, safety, environmental and animal welfare to demonstrate an understanding of the trends and issues important to careers in this industry.