FFA Degrees Reminder: student learning activities are at the end of this power point.

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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources – Career Cluster Content Standards. CS.01. Performance Element: Premier Leadership: Acquire the skills necessary to positively influence others. CS.01.01. Performance Indicator: Action: Exhibit the skills and competencies needed to achieve a desired result. CS.01.01.01.a. Work productively with a group or independently.

Bell Work What degree do you plan to attain in the FFA organization? What are your plans for an SAE? Which SAE division is the most appealling to you? Why?

What are the five FFA degree areas?

The National FFA organization has five degree areas for active members.

The Discovery Degree The Discovery degree may be awarded to FFA member enrolled in Agriculture Education classes at the junior high level.

First year members at the ninth grade level are called greenhands.

Requirements of a greenhand include the following: Be enrolled in an agriculture class and plan an Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). Know the creed, motto, salute, and FFA mission. Explain the FFA emblem and colors.

Requirements - Cont. Demonstrate the FFA code of ethics and proper use of the FFA jacket. Know the history of the FFA. Have access to an FFA Official Manual and the FFA Student Handbook. Submit a written application for the greenhand degree.

Greenhands receive the Greenhand pin, which is a bronze emblem of the FFA.

Each year a Greenhand is selected to receive the Star Greenhand Award Each year a Greenhand is selected to receive the Star Greenhand Award. The requirements are: a. Must be an active first year member. b. Must demonstrate leadership skills. c. Must have an SAE program.

After completing at least two semesters of an agriculture course, members can earn the Chapter FFA Degree.

The chapter degree is the highest degree of membership a chapter can bestow on its members.

This is usually awarded during the second or third year of membership.

Other requirements for the Chapter FFA Degree include: Having an SAE program. Earning and productively investing $150, at work or at least 45 hours outside of class time in a SAE program. Effectively leading a group discussion for 15 minutes.

Chapter FFA degree requirements - Cont. Demonstrating five procedures of parliamentary law. Showing progress toward individual achievements in the FFA award program. Having a satisfactory scholastic record.

The Chapter FFA degree pin replaces the greenhand pin on the FFA jacket. It is a silver emblem of the FFA.

Chapter FFA Degree recipients may be chosen as stars. The Chapter Star in Agribusiness has an outstanding agribusiness SAE. The Chapter Star Farmer has an outstanding production agriculture SAE. The Chapter Star in Placement has an outstanding agriculture employment station. The Chapter Star in Agri Science has developed an outstanding agriculture science based research program.

The State FFA Degree is granted by the state association.

2. Requirements for the State FFA Degree include: Must hold the Chapter FFA Degree. Must be an active member for at least 2 years. Complete at least 2 years of agriculture courses.

State FFA Degree requirements - cont. Earn and productively invest at least $1000, or work at least 300 hours outside of class time in an SAE program. Be able to demonstrate leadership ability by:

Performing 10 procedures of parliamentary law.

Giving a six-minute speech on FFA or an agriculture topic.

Serving as an officer, committee chairperson or participating committee member.

Having a satisfactory scholastic record.

Participating in the POA.

Participating in at least five FFA activities above the chapter level.

Members receiving the State FFA Degree are presented with a gold emblem charm during a ceremony at their state FFA convention.

The State FFA Degree charm replaces the silver Chapter FFA Degree pin on their jacket.

The state association selects a State Star Farmer, Star in Agribusiness, a Star In Agriculture Placement and a Star winner in Agri-Science. These winners receive a plaque and cash awards.

The American FFA Degree is the highest degree in the FFA.

This degree is awarded to members by the National FFA Organization.

Obtaining this degree requires a solid commitment to the FFA and agriculture.

In order to receive the American FFA Degree, a member must: Hold the State FFA Degree. Be an active member for at least 3 years or complete the program of agricultural education offered at the school last attended. Complete at least 3 years of agriculture courses. Graduate from high school at least 12 months prior to receiving the degree.

American FFA Degree Requirements - cont. Have an operation and records to substantiate an outstanding SAE program. Earn and productively invest at least $7,500, or earn and productively invest at least $1,500 and work at least 2,250 unpaid hours outside class time in an SAE.

American FFA Degree Requirements - cont. Have a record of outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement.

American FFA Degree recipients receive the gold key during a ceremony at the National FFA Convention.

The American FFA Degree key replaces the State FFA Degree charm The American FFA Degree key replaces the State FFA Degree charm. It should be worn either pinned on the jacket or on the standard key chain.

b. Each recipient receives cash awards, plaques, and medals. The National FFA selects four national finalists for the titles of Star in Production Agriculture, Star in Ag. Placement, Star in Ag. Business and Star in Agri-Science. The National FFA Organization selects a top American FFA Degree recipient in production agriculture as the American Star Farmer, and in an outstanding agribusiness SAE as the American Star in Agribusiness. b. Each recipient receives cash awards, plaques, and medals.

American Stars - cont. All sixteen finalists receive part of their travel expenses to the National FFA Convention and a European agriculture tour. d. These are the highest honors the FFA bestows to a member.

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Student Learning Activities Sample tests are available in the Lesson Plan tab.

Have students create posters describing the requirements to receive their degrees. Here are some examples of posters.

Jeopardy FFA Degrees

Greenhand Chapter State American Stares 10 20 30 40 50

Question1-10 Who is eligible to apply for their greenhand degree?

Answer 1-10 First year members begging at the 9th grade are eligible to apply for their greenhand degree.

Question 1-20 What do you have to know in order to receive your greenhand degree?

Answer 1-20 To receive your greenhand degree you have to know the FFA creed, the FFA motto, salute, the FFA mission, and the history of the FFA.

Question 1-30 Describe the Greenhand degree pin.

Answer 1-30 Greenhands receive the greenhand pin which is a bronze emblem of the FFA.

Question 1-40 In order to receive your greenhand degree what must you began to plan?

Answer 1-40 You must plan your Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE).

Question 1-50 What is the final step that you must take to receive your greenhand degree?

Answer 1-50 The final step that you must take to receive your greenhand degree is submit a written application.

Question 2-10 Who is eligible to apply for a Chapter degree?

Answer 2-10 Members who have completed at least tow semester of an agriculture course, and have received their greenhand degree.

Question 2-20 What SAE requirements must be met in order to receive your Chapter degree?

Answer 2-20 Members must have a earning and productively investing $150, at work or at least 45 hours outside of class time in an a SAE program.

Question 2-30 Describe the Chapter degree pin.

Answer 2-30 The Chapter degree pin is silver emblem of the FFA. It replaces the greenhand pin on your FFA jacket.

Question 2-40 How many procedures of parliamentary law should you be able to demonstrate to receive your chapter degree?

Answer 2-40 Members must be able to demonstrate five procedures of parliamentary law.

Question 2-50 How long do you have to lead a group discussion to receive your chapter degree?

Answer 2-50 Members must effectively lead a group discussion for at least 15 minutes.

Question 3-10 Who grants State FFA degrees?

Answer 3-10 The state association grants the State FFA degree.

Question 3-20 What must you have in order to receive your State FFA degree?

Answer 3-20 Members must have a chapter degree in order to receive their state degree.

Question 3-30 Describe the State degree pin.

Answer 3-30 The state degree pin is gold emblem of the FFA and replaces the silver chapter pin on your jacket.

Question 3-40 You must serve as what to receive your stare degree?

Answer 3-40 Members must serve as an officer, committee chairperson, or participating committee member in order to receive their state degree.

Question 3-50 What are the SAE requirements to receive your state degree?

Answer 3-50 In order to receive their state degree members must have eared and productively invested at least $1000, or work at least 300 hours outside of class time in an SAE program.

Question 4-10 Who awards the American degrees?

Answer 4-10 The National FFA Organization awards American degrees.

Question 4-20 Name three requirements that you must have met in order to receive your American degree.

Answer 4-20 In order for members to receive their American degree they must: Hold the State FFA degree Be an active member for at least 3 years Complete at least 3 years of agriculture courses Graduate high school at least 12 months prior to receiving the degree. Have an operation and records to substantiate an outstanding SAE program

Question 4-30 Describe how the American degree key should be worn.

Answer 4-30 The American FFA Degree key replaces the State FFA Degree charm. It should be worn either pinned on the jacket or on the standard key chain.

Question 4-40 Describe the SAE requirements that must be met in order to receive the American degree.

Answer 4-40 Members must earn and productively invest at least $7,500, or earn and productively invest at least $1,500 and work at least 2,250 unpaid hours outside class time in an SAE.

Question 4-50 Where are American FFA Degrees awarded?

Answer 4-50 American FFA Degrees are presented during a ceremony at the National FFA Convention.

Question 5-10 What are the requirements to receive a star greenhand award?

Answer 5-10 To be eligible to receive a star greenhand award members must: An active first year member Demonstrate leadership skills Have an SAE program

Question 5-20 What are the four categories that members can receive Stars in?

Answer 5-20 The four categories of Stars are: Star Farmer Star in Placement Star in Agribusiness Star in Agri Science

Question 5-30 What do members who are selected as state stars receive?

Answer 5-30 Members who receive state stars receive a plaque and cash awards.

Question 5-40 What do members who receive American Stars receive?

Answer 5-40 Members who receive the American Stars each receive cash awards, plaques, and medals.

Question 5-50 What is the highest honor bestowed to a member of the FFA?

Answer 5-50 The highest honors the FFA bestows to a member are the American Star recipients.