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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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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