This is a compilation of FFA Officer Election resources:  applications, recommendation letter templates, interview questions, ballot, and contracts. Also included are notes and sample constitutions from chapters who have successfully restructured officers to President, Secretary, and multiple Vice Presidents, foregoing traditional role titles. 

Against the backdrop of the devastating 1930's Dust Bowl, this video segment adapted from Interactive NOVA profiles an organic farmer and the techniques he uses to conserve topsoil.

Students will understand how ethics and psycho-emotional factors influence our relationship to and our use of the natural world. Students will read, mark, and summarize text and will use writing as a tool to explore the connections between ethics, psychology, and sustainability.

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From the Laurentian Outdoor Survival curriculum, this can be a multiple day lesson for Natural Resources or Wildlife Management class. Students discuss ways to survive and signals to be rescued.

This author specializes in portfolio assessment methods. They possess in-depth knowledge and experience in evaluating individuals' portfolios, which typically consist of a collection of work samples, projects, or artifacts. They offer expertise in designing assessment criteria, rubrics, and guidelines to evaluate the quality, diversity, and depth of portfolio contents. This author provides valuable insights on how to use portfolios as a comprehensive assessment tool to showcase skills, track progress, and demonstrate competence in various academic or professional contexts.PORTFOLIO_ASSESSMENT.docx

This Processed-Based Assessment Module focuses on assessing student learning in the context of coconut sugar production, utilizing the processed-based assessment approach. This module provides educators with an assessment tool that aligns with the principles of processed-based assessment. By utilizing this module, educators can effectively evaluate student performance, promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and facilitate a deeper understanding of the coconut sugar production process.

Process-oriented based authentic assessment centers on evaluating a student's learning by focusing on the process they go through to complete a task or solve a problem. It emphasizes the student's thinking, problem-solving skills, and decision-making abilities rather than just the end product. This approach encourages students to actively engage in activities that mirror real-world scenarios and requires them to demonstrate their understanding and application of knowledge in authentic contexts. The assessment is typically based on observations, reflections, and evidence of the student's thinking and learning process. PROCESS-ORIENTED_BASED_AUTHENTIC_ASSESSMENT.docx 

This scale template will assist students in learning parliamentary procedure.Created by AnnaLisaMosel, Nebraska

Whole unit plan is designed for training and teaching parliamentary procedures to high school students. Based on the National FFA LDE.

This lesson introduces students to the parts of fish (both internal and external), covers adaptations of fish, and assesses student's understanding of the parts of fish.

La rápida expansión de la frontera agrícola como consecuencia desmesurada de la deforestación y cambios antropogénicos a nivel mundial, es un tema de preocupación por la comunidad científica internacional. Además, frente a una lucha contra el cambio climático por efecto de la ganadería, una de las principales estrategias para la mitigación de gases de efecto invernadero, lo constituyen alternativas sostenibles si uso de productos con alta huella de carbono, revalorizando, además, los recursos locales. En el caso de la zona norte de Ecuador, a pesar de los limitados atributos respecto a gradiente de fertilidad de los suelos, la cría de ganado ya sea de leche y/o doble propósito representa uno de los eslabones más fuertes dentro de la economía de las familias. Por lo tanto, es menester investigar alternativas de producción que nos permitan conservar los recursos naturales dada la fragilidad de estos ecosistemas megadiversos. Mediante este libro se plasma que el uso de sistemas ganaderos convencionales, degradan los recursos naturales con mermas significativas de la productividad, así como bajo réditos económicos. En consecuencia, la implementación de sistemas silvopastoriles como alternativa tecnológica de fácil instalación, es sin duda el camino para alcanzar sistemas ganaderos más eficientes, amigables con el medio ambiente, diversificando además los ingresos económicos de la población.

This dissection laboratory content and activity will familiarize students with the major internal and external anatomical features and structures of the perch fish and with the functions of each part and system.  

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This book is predominantly about climate, and the macro influences of climate and climate change on design. As we get through the topics of climate analogues and climate change forecasting, we will end up moving down this list to see the climate’s influence on specific design choices. Data dashboard

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This is a page on the Fast Plants website, describing the Petite variety of Fast Plants (Brassica rapa). This page includes suggestions for investigations and teaching applications using this seed variety.

How are the majority of plants in our world classified into groups? In this lesson, students will explore the similarities and differences that exist between the structures of monocot and dicot plants through the context of a corn and soybean plant. 

 Plant Deficiencies Grade Level:8th-9thSubject: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural ResourcesDuration: 50 minutesDOK Level: 2SAMR Level: Substitution Indiana Standard: IAFNR-4.2 Prepare a plant management plan that addresses environmental factors, nutrients and soil on plant growth Objective: Students will know the definition of deficiency, nutrient, toxicity, macro nutrients, micro nutrients and identify the plant deficiencies from pictures.Essential Question: What is the impact on deficiencies on plants?Procedure: Show the picture of a normal crop and a crop deficient in nitrogenAsk the students to predict what caused the change in the crops.Have the students create a flip book for the deficienciesTell the students to draw a picture that will help them remember the deficiencies symptomsGive the presentation called Plant Deficiencies Play around the world with the deficiencies picturesHave the students write down two things learned from today’s lecture.Product or Assessment: Students will be evaluated in class. They will be given three pictures to identify. Each picture will be worth 3 points.

Students see the effects that poor soil, excess/insufficient water, and insufficient light have on a plant’s ability to survive. Students make the connection between caring for crops, successful production, and the role of stewardship in Wyoming’s agriculture.

This lesson covers plant processes including photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration. This represents a portion of the Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) series in Nebraska middle and high school agricultural education.