School/Community Profile

You will be assigned a school in Texas. Using data from the US Census, USDA, TEA, and school web sites, develop a profile of that school, the community, and local agriculture. For the school, the profile should contain school demographics for students and faculty, administrative structure, current information about agriculture science programs, and student performance on state tests. For the community, the profile should include demographics and major industries. For agriculture, include local commodities and agribusinesses. This profile should not exceed 4 typed pages.

You will be provided data of a fictitious student. Using that data, complete the online SAE recordbook at www.theaet.com . It is recommended that you complete the paper book as we cover each section in class, and then transfer that information into the online book.

You will memorize the advisor’s parts in the official FFA opening ceremonies and then recite those parts orally to your learning community. The recitation must be accurate and have appropriate inflection.

Your learning community will act as a group of “FFA officers” and will work together to develop a Program of Activities for a local FFA chapter.  The Program of Activities will include “goals” and “ways of means” for at least three activities in each of the three divisions (Student Development, Chapter Development, and Community Development) of a POA. Each learning community will also develop a calendar of events that spans from July 1st through June 30th of the following year.

CDE/LDE Presentation

Each learning community will be assigned a set of Career Development Events or Leadership Development Events and teach a 15-20 minute lesson that includes: (1) a description of the events, (2) the rules and regulations for the events, and (3) training tips and ideas for the events.

CDE/LDE Training Notebook

Each learning community will be assigned a set of Career Development Events or Leadership Development Events compose a training notebook that consists of a description of the event, the rules and regulations of the event, and training materials and tips. The materials and tips can consist of, but not limited to, the following items: Powerpoints, Activities, Worksheets, Video Clips, Websites, Lesson Plans, and a contact list of potential community contacts (volunteers) that can assist in training a team.

Write a three page paper, using information from class discussion, readings, and outside sources, on your philosophy of how classroom instruction, FFA, and SAE relate to a total agriculture science program. Be sure to cite appropriate references when necessary. Remember that spelling and grammar will be checked.

You are required to attend a scheduled practice for an FFA Chapter preparing for competition in a CDE or LDE. Prepare a 1 page report on what you observed. Include the organization of the practice, the interaction between teachers and students, and your personal reflections.

You are required to attend an official Texas FFA CDE or LDE. Prepare a 2 page report on what you observed. Include the organization/Description of the event, the interaction between teachers and students, and your personal reflections.

Two tests will be given during the semester, each covering the material since the last test. Tests may consist of multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and essay questions. No references will be used during the tests.

Students are expected to attend each class session and participate in class discussions. Unexcused absences and/or lack of participation will result in a penalty of 10 points per day.