Lesson Plans-Curriculum

Life is tough today, but if we face our fears, push through the pain and face the obstacles life throws at us, we can reap the rewards in the end. In the retiring address of 2021-22 National FFA Central Region Vice President Cortney Zimmerman, we learn how to have the courage to live the life we are given and to face our battles without giving up.

We all have “lions” in our lives that cause us to have pain, fear or struggles. In his retiring address, 2021-22 National FFA Southern Region Vice President Erik Robinson shares how to face that lion and turn your pain, fear and struggle into strength, courage and wisdom.

Every person walks in a different pair of shoes every day. During each walk, we are faced with opportunities to serve and be served. Through his retiring address, 2021-22 National FFA Secretary Jackson Sylvester shares how choosing to serve may require us to disregard our own needs, but it is necessary to live a fulfilling life.

FFA is a place for all, no matter your style or milestones. Zipping up that blue corduroy jackets means you are in a place that provides both unity and individuality. Through his retiring address, 2021-22 National FFA President Cole Baerlocher shares how he has learned to embrace his story and how you can also.

This lesson series is designed to guide students to become better leaders through personal growth in working with others. Lessons can be used in order or on their own.

Introduce careers and career focus areas in the agriculture industry through this team-based competitive quiz.

This lesson series is designed to teach Food Science concepts using the Food Science & Technology CDE components.

Dive into the world of agricultural byproducts and sustainability by learning about Darling Ingredients, one of the world’s leaders in utilizing sustainable ingredients and maximizing the use of natural resources.

Peek into this floral shop supervised agricultural experience (SAE)to motivate your students to try new opportunities in FFA by learning about a unique SAE.

Love brings us happiness. In this retiring address, 2016-17 National FFA Western Region Vice President Trey Elizondo dives into the meaning of loving yourself and those around you to find true happiness. Students will identify others they can serve in their homes and community.

Have your students ever visited an animal shelter or the local humane society? This lesson gives them a chance to see a student in action through her SAE at the local humane society where she provides treats and toys to the animals and works with them on their obedience and training.

Learn to step out of your comfort zone and start a new SAE raising market swine for show and food purposes. Kaylie’s SAE has taught her how to care for other living creatures and will help her with her future career as a nurse.