S.A.E. What is it? Class-SAE-FFA Unit All Ag Ed Classes

What is S.A.E.?  Supervised Agricultural Experience are… Planned, practical activities conducted outside of class time (homework), in which students develop and apply agricultural knowledge and skills.  YOU design & complete your S.A.E. Others can help you: teacher, parents, etc…

Agricultural Education Program AHS 49 TM A Classroom FFASAE Total Program

The 4 Types of S.A.E.  Entrepreneurship - This category of SAE involves ownership of something.

The 4 Types of S.A.E.  Placement - This category of SAE involves regularly working for someone. It can be paid or unpaid.

The 4 Types of S.A.E.  Exploratory - This category of SAE is short-term and there is no ownership involved. It allows students to explore ag subjects or careers.

The 4 Types of S.A.E.  Experimentation - an SAE where you use the scientific method to conduct research in studying a problem.

What are the characteristics of a successful SAE? BBased on the student’s interests. HHas an agricultural focus. PProvides for the development of a large number of abilities. IIs a large enough project to be challenging. PProvides opportunity for expansion. HHas thorough recordkeeping.

Why SAE – What are the benefits? CCan help you make career decisions. PProvide specialized learning experiences. GGive practical meaning to classes. OOpportunity to earn money. AA source of pride DDevelop employable skills. OOpportunity to earn FFA awards.

3 SAE Project Requirements: 1 - SAE Plan  Create a plan in your AET online SAE recordbook. Describe your project Set S.M.A.R.T. goals (Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)  Due early in semester

3 SAE Project Requirements: 2 - Journal  In your AET online SAE recordbook keep track of time spent money spent & earned skills & knowledge developed  Graded end of each month (3 grades)

3 SAE Project Requirements: 3 - Display  This is to communicate to fellow students, teachers, parents & guardians, and community members what you did & learned with your SAE!  Graded at the end of the semester  10 displays (community judges) will be displayed at the Ag Ed Expo at Black River Country Bank in early June! And they will provide lunch!