AW Greenhand Lesson

AW Greenhand Lesson

​What we've covered so far...

• Important people & events

• ​The FFA Motto & Mission

• ​The FFA Creed

• ​The FFA Emblem

• FFA Colors​

• Official Dress​

• The Three-Circle Model​

• SAE for All

• ​Various FFA Opportunities (CDEs & LDEs, National FFA Convention, proficiencies & awards, etc.)

What you'll cover here...

• FFA Salute

• ​FFA Degrees

• ​FFA Code of Ethics

• Ohio FFA Officer Team

• ​Anthony Wayne FFA Chapter

  • District​

  • Executive Team

  • ​Constitution

• ​How to get your Greenhand Degree

Multiple Choice

When was vocational agriculture establish?

• 1917

• 1928

• 1932

• 1950

​FFA Degrees

​There are five types of degrees through the FFA Organization.

​Chapter Level:

• Discovery Degree - the first degree a member can be eligible for, and it is intended for seventh and eighth grade members who participate in FFA activities.

• Greenhand Degree - awarded to ninth grade or older members who learn about the FFA history, mission, creed and emblem and make plans for an SAE.

• ​Chapter Degree - awarded to members in 10th grade or higher who are involved in chapter activities and community service and complete the minimum hours of instruction and SAE project growth.

​State Level:

• ​State Degree - awarded by State Associations and is open to members in 11th grade or higher who are involved in chapter leadership, state–level activities and community service, and who complete a set number of hours of instruction and SAE growth and productivity.

​National Level:

• ​American FFA Degree - considered the gold standard, is the highest FFA degree. It is awarded to high school graduate members with demonstrated leadership, community service, academic success and outstanding SAE programs.

Multiple Choice

When did the NFA merge with the FFA?

• 1928

• 1950

• 1965

• 1969

Multiple Choice

When was FFA founded?

• 1917

• 1928

• 1932

• 1950

Poll

What kind of SAE sounds the most interesting to you? (Hint: refer to the SAE for All on Google Classroom if you need a description).

• Placement/

  Internship

• Ownership/

  Entrepreneurship

• Research

• School-Based

  Enterprise

• Service Learning

Multiple Choice

What year were ladies allowed into the FFA?

• 1928

• 1950

• 1965

• 1969

Fill in the Blanks

The FFA __________

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier __________, personal __________ and career __________ through __________ Education.

​I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God individual liberty and justice for all.

​

​Look familiar?

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​The FFA Salute is simply the Pledge of Allegiance.

​The FFA Salute

​Ohio FFA Facts & History

• The United States is split into 4 districts.

  • ​Ohio resides in the Eastern District.

• Vocational Agriculture was established in Ohio in 1918.

• ​There are 10 FFA districts.

  • Anthony Wayne resides in District 1.​

• The current State FFA Advisor is Matt Winkle.​

  ​The current State FFA President is Jacob Zajkowski (do you know what chapter he is from? Hint: the same one you are!)

Open Ended

Pick one paragraph of the FFA Creed and explain what it means to you.

Fill in the Blanks

The FFA Motto

__________ to do,

Doing to __________,

___________ to live,

Living to __________

​The FFA Salute

As an FFA member, I pledge to:

• Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

• Make a positive difference in the lives of others.

• Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion. (See page 23 & 24 of the Official FFA Manual for proper use of Official Dress)

• Respect the rights of others and their property.

• Be courteous, honest and fair with others.

• Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful and positive manner.

• Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat.

• Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant.

• Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program.

• Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.

• Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.

​Anthony Wayne FFA

• ​Constitution & Bylaws: contains the fundamental principles which govern its operation & establish the specific rules of guidance by which the chapter is to function.

  • Can be found on the bookshelf by the backroom door.​

• 2021-22 Executive Team Members:

  • ​Anna Wright

  • ​Mikalyn D'Amore

  • ​Nicholas Wacha

  • ​Shelby Navarre

  • ​Vesta Miller

  • ​Summer Muhlenkamp

  • ​Lily Fries

Multiple Choice

Which is not a part of the FFA Emblem?

• the Owl

• the Moon

• the Sun

• the Plow

Multiple Choice

Which part of the FFA Emblem represents wisdom?

• Cross-section of an ear of corn

• the Plow

• the Owl

• the Rising Sun

​What next?

​You're almost done!

• ​Once you complete this activity, you will be one (easy) step away from earning your Greenhand Degree.

• ​Finish the remainder of the questions and then submit.

• ​Miss. Loxley will make a list of individuals considering getting their degree.

• ​She will meet with those interested prior to break to go into more detail on what will have to be completed.

• ​The last step will not be started nor completed until after we return from break.

Open Ended

What are two ways you can take advantage of being a member of the FFA?

Poll

Do you want to recieve your Greenhand Degree?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe