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Introduction to the FFA
Flower: Standard Carnation
Term: Mass Flower
Standard Carnation
Genus Name: Dianthus Availability: year-round Color: white, red, yellow, orange, pink, lavender,
purple, green, and various bi-colors Unique Characteristics: Flower is fragrant, long
lasting and durable Shows ethylene sensitivity. Design Applications: Medium mass flower, uses are
unlimited An excellent choice for paving, terracing, or
pillowing techniques. Sold by bunch 25, Cost: $.35 each
Mass Flower
One of four major flower types, mass flowers are single stemmed flowers with large rounded heads and are used inside of the framework of an arrangement.
Notebooks
Syllabus ----Divider Safety ---- Divider Daily sheets ----Divider Handouts ----Divider Quizzes
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Complete the log onComplete your student page
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FFA Opinion Questions
FFA MembershipA. I am an active member
B. I am a member but not very active
C. I would like to be a member
D. I would not like to be a member
Senteo QuestionTo set the properties right click and selectSenteo Question Object->Properties...
Senteo Quiz Results (Correct answer:This is an opinion question.)
A20%
D80%
FFA Opinion Questions
What I think about the FFAA. I would not feel welcomed
B. It won’t help me succeed
C. It offers opportunities for my future
D. I’m too busy with other things
Senteo QuestionTo set the properties right click and selectSenteo Question Object->Properties...
Senteo Quiz Results (Correct answer:This is an opinion question.)
A20%
B40%
C20%
D20%
FFA Opinion Questions
What I think about the FFAA. Its just about farming
B. It isn’t for students who want to go to college
C. It is a good source of scholarship money
D. It offers opportunities for learning at a higher level
Senteo QuestionTo set the properties right click and selectSenteo Question Object->Properties...
Senteo Quiz Results (Correct answer:This is an opinion question.)
A40%
B40%
C10%
D10%
The Basics
FFA MissionThe basis of it all
All programs and activities in FFA are based on the components of the mission
What are the 3 main parts?Premier LeadershipPersonal Growth Career Success
Play introduction movie
The Basics
FFA Organization• Local – Fauquier Chapter – Have our own Officers & Delegates
• Federation – Schools in Fauquier, Culpeper & Madison• Area (Central) – Piedmont area north of Richmond
• State – Officers selected from last year’s seniors• National – Selected from last year’s state officers
National FFA
Play Convention Movie
The Basics
Levels of FFA Membership– Like moving from pre-school to elementary to middle school to high school
– 4 levels for membership• Enter a new level as we get older and more
experienced
The Basics Levels of FFA Membership
1. Active Middle and High School Enrolled in an Ag Ed Class Paid FFA dues
2. Collegiate Post-high school Pursuing an ag-related career or interest in the
future of the agricultural industry Paid FFA dues
The Basics
Levels of FFA Membership3. Alumni
Past FFA members and supporters of FFA Paid FFA alumni dues 40,000 members across the United States
4. Honorary FFA supporter who’s gone above and beyond
the necessary Nominated to receive the membership – no
dues
The Basics
FFA Motto12 words for FFA members to live by:
Learning to Do,Doing to Learn,Earning to Live,Living to Serve
What does it mean?
The Basics
FFA ColorsAdopted in 1929What are they?
National Blue: Nation’s Flag
Corn Gold Fields of Ripened Corn
The Basics
The FFA Salute
You’ve done this one a time or two! “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
What do you notice about the punctuation?
The Basics
The Code of EthicsRead on page 27Select an item from the bagRead it to the others at your tableAgree on an example of this principle
Can either be positive or negativeShare your answer with the class
The FFA Emblem (28-29)
KnowledgeProgressUnityFreedomLabor and Tillage of the Soil
FFA Official Dress
FFA Degrees
Grades SAE Rqd? # yrs Ag Ed
Discovery
Greenhand
Chapter
State
American
Complete the chart in your notebook
The Creed
Creed MovieCreed activity
Problems
Sometimes what seem like overwhelming problems to us have simple solutions.
Balloons
Air filled – for arches, last longer
Helium filled – float
Breathing Helium can make you pass out!!!!!!!!
Mylar Lasts 1 – 2 weeks Wholesale cost: $1
Latex Lasts 8 hours Wholesale cost:
$.30
Hi-Float