Common Core/Next Generation Science Standards Addressed!
• WHST.11‐12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. (HS‐LS1‐3)
Bell Work
• Are you more interested in a team or individual activity? Why?
• Are you afraid of public speaking? Why?
• How can a person overcome their fear of public speaking?
Prepared Public Speaking
• Speeches are based on agriculture or leadership topics
• Junior high, Greenhand and Chapter divisions
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
• Public Speaking• Given a topic and you
have 30 minutes to create a 4-6 minute speech
Creed Speaking
• There are two categories in New Mexico.
• Junior High competition.
• Greenhand Creed competition.
Job Interview Comptition
• Contestants develop a resume
• Apply for a position of interest
• Complete a phone interview
• Face to face interview
Junior High Illustrated Talk
• Develop a power point in regards to an area of interest.
• Combines public speaking and presentation skills
Junior High Opening Ceremonies
• Team members perform the official FFA opening ceremonies before a panel of judges.
Junior High Quiz Bowl
• Members “buzz” in on a game show type of event.
• First person to buzz in has the opportunity to answer questions from the Junior High Agriculture Education curriculum.
Agriculture Marketing Plan
• Team members will develop a product and marketing concept.
• Present the concept to a panel of judges.
Agriculture Issues
• Select an Agriculture topic that is currently in the news and develop a program in regards to the issue
• Wide open formats may depict a trial, farm scene, TV program etc.
Agricultural Mechanics
• 1. Welding
• 2. Small Engines
• 3. Electricity
• 4. Carpentry
• 5. Surveying
Land/Homesite • Soil Profile• Soil Textures• Soil Structures• Drainage indication• Soil Management• Slope Determination
Landscape Design
• Interpret directions and draw a homesite to fit the clients specifications.
• Calculate landscape installation cost.
Agronomy• Crop Seed
Identification
• Weed Slide Identification
• Roughage Evaluation - Hay and Silage
• Grain Evaluation - Corn, Soybeans, Oats, Wheat
Milk Quality and Products
• Taste ID 14 cheeses
• Taste ID 10 milks
• Taste ID Real vs Artificial products
• Dairy Foods Exam
• Examine Dairy Milker
Pasture and Range Evaluation
• Evaluate range sites in regards to livestock and wildlife utilization!
Ag Business Management
• Management Knowledge about……
• Insurance• Finance / Banking• Marketing• Cost Analysis
Parliamentary Procedure• Organize a Meeting• Uphold the “rule” of the
Majority.• Uphold the “rights” of the
minority• Serve as Chairperson• Serve as Secretary• Serve as a floor member• Greenhand & Chapter
events
Wool Evaluation
• Grade fleeces
• Place Commercial wool classes
• Place breed wool classes
• Oral reasons