Who Is Syngenta
“Who is Syngenta?” is a short FFA lesson plan that introduces students to the agriculture company Syngenta. Students watch a video, complete a “Get to Know Syngenta” worksheet, discuss what they learned, and can optionally create and deliver a presentation about the company. It works well as part of a careers or agriculture companies unit.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Discover what Syngenta does as a company.
- Explain how Syngenta impacts the agriculture industry.
- Create and deliver a presentation about Syngenta.
- Time required
- 30 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Get to Know Syngenta" worksheets for each student.
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time.
- Internet access for students.
- Resources
- 1. FFA.org 2. Video: Syngenta https://youtu.be/bu_u9zzEFfs
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As
- 1. As a portion of a careers unit. 2. As a portion of an agriculture companies lesson/unit.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Information Literacy; Collaboration
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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.02Evaluate the nature and scope of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster and the role of agriculture, food and natural resources (AFNR) in society and the economy.
- CS.05Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources career pathways.
AFNR Performance Element
- CS.01Analyze 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.
FFA Precept
- FFA.CS-MCommunication: Effectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PL-AAction: Assume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-CVision: Visualize the future and how to get there.
- FFA.PL-EAwareness: Understand personal vision, mission and goals.
- FFA.PL-FContinuous Improvement: Accept responsibility for learning and personal growth.