NAME: ______
Student Work Book
“Getting to Know the FFA”
Resources:
-FFA Student Handbook
-FFA Manual
-Internet: FFA.org, illinoisffa.org
Grade Chart
Lesson / GradeChapter 1: What is in FFA for me? / /10
Illinois FFA Scavenger Hunt / /11
National FFA Scavenger Hunt / /18
Chapter 2: FFA Then and Now / /20
FFA Crossword Puzzle / /15
Chapter 3: Today’s FFA / /12
FFA Official Dress Quiz / /12
Chapter 4: FFA Chapter Involvement / /12
FFA Art Time / /15
FFA Word Search / /10
FFA Fallen Phrase / /10
FFA Email Challenge / /32
Total: /145
Chapter 1: What is in FFA for Me? (10 points)
1. What are the three components of agricultural education? Please offer a brief description of each. Hint: “Vin diagram”
2. True or False? Do you have to live on a farm to be in FFA? Explain!
3. Please list four benefits of becoming an FFA member with examples.
4. What percentages of all jobs in the United States are in agriculture and its related fields?
5. What percentage of those jobs is in production agriculture? What are the other ones in?
FFA Internet Scavenger Hunt! (11 points)
** Use the following website to find the answers the theses questions:
http://www.illinoisffa.org/
1. Who is our FFA state president?
2. Using the Directory name five other schools that are in section 15:
3. Who is the state treasure?
4. When is the State Horse CDE?
5. What was the first year Illinois had an agriculture education program?
6. Please sign the guestbook!
7. What officer position does the only girl on the offer team hold?
8. When is National FFA Convention?
9. What, when and who as the national FFA Office from Pleasant Plains? (Use the history tab)
10. What was the first year Illinois had an FFA association?
11. When did IL FFA reach its peak size? How many chapters were there?
FFA Online Scavenger Hunt(18 points)
Visit ffa.org
1. Begin Shopping! Go to the “Blue” catalog, how much is a men’s or women’s standard jacket?
2. Under events, what is the 212* conference and why is it called that?
3. Also under events, what does “WLC” stand for and what are next years dates?
4. In what city is the National FFA Center located?
5. Under programs, what are the 6 Agriscience Fair categories?
6. Research under the resources tab, what is the name of the National FFA magazine?
7. How many students are currently FFA members (Hint: look for statistics)?
8. Agriculture is the nation’s ______employer, with more than ______jobs (______of the civilian workforce) involved in some facet of American agriculture!
Chapter 2: FFA Then and Now (18 points)
1: What piece of legislation began the idea of the National FFA?
2: When was the organization started?
3: Who was the first National FFA president and where was he from?
4: Who was the first National FFA Advisor?
5: Who wrote the creed? When was it adopted? When was it revised?
6: Who designed the Jacket? Where was he from?
7: When did FFA Band and Chorus develop?
8: When were girls allowed to be members?
9: Describe the name change in 1988. What happened and why?
10: List the degrees an FFA member can earn:
North Mac FFA Crossword Puzzle (15 points)
Across
1. One of the official FFA colors (2 words).
3. Gentlemen wear this around their neck for official FFA dress.
8. The National FFA Organization was founded in this city (2 words).
11. This it the "uniform" of the National FFA Organization.
13. This is an organization for former members, parents, and supporters of FFA.
14. This is the highest degree an FFA member can attain.
15. The FFA Creed was written by E.M. _____.
Down
2. This is the first degree an FFA member can attain.
4. One of the official FFA colors.
5. The National FFA Advisor is ______.
6. Women wear this around their neck for official FFA dress.
7. These awards recognize FFA members for excellence in their SAE.
9. This city is where the National FFA Convention is held.
10. The organization that merged with the FFA in 1965 was the ______of America.
12. There are ____ (number) National FFA Officers.
Chapter 3: Today’s FFA (12 points)
1: What is the FFA Mission Statement?
2: What is our section, and district?
3: What are the four types of membership?
4:What are the elements of the emblem and what do they mean?
5: What are the National FFA Colors and Motto?
6: What is the FFA Official Dress?
North Mac FFA Official Dress Quiz
· Please indicate colors if appropriate.
· You should have at least 7 items labeled. /
1. (2 pts.) State why you may not give your FFA jacket to a non-member.
2. (3 pts) What are the three pins that may be worn below your name on the FFA jacket?
3. (Bonus) What former US president was an FFA member?
4. (Even More Bonus) What country singer has an agriculture education degree?
Chapter 4: FFA Chapter Involvement (12 points)
1: What are the ten essentials of a successful FFA Chapter?
2: What is a POA? What are the three divisions? Describe each.
3: What are the six constitutional offices and what is one duty of each?
FFA ART TIME (15 points)
Pick three of the following code of ethics and create an ICON or HIEROGLYPHIC that could be used on a sign to convey the meaning. Take time and put effort into it.
North Mac FFA Code of Ethics
We will conduct ourselves at all times in order to be a credit to our organization, chapter, school and community by:
1. Dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion.
2. Showing respect for the rights of others and being courteous at all times.
3. Being honest and not taking unfair advantage of others.
4. Respecting the property of others.
5. Refraining from loud, boisterous talk, swearing and other unbecoming conduct.
6. Demonstrating sportsmanship in the show ring, judging contests and meetings.
7. Being modest in winning and generous in defeat.
8. Attending meetings promptly and respecting the opinion of others in discussion.
9. Taking pride in our organization, activities, supervised experience program, exhibits, and the occupation of agriculture.
10. Sharing with others experiences and knowledge gained by attending national and state meetings.
11. Striving to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.
12. Appreciating and promoting diversity in our organization.
SIGN ONE / SIGN TWO / SIGN THREE
FFA Word Search (10 points)
P U D X Z B E A P Y W E L B X N E S T A R U
Y M R I O M T M O A N L D J V N A P B G L F
O K I G S E T R B V R O F S D O R E C R B B
I V B Y K C U M O L C L E H W X O A R I O H
M O F C X D U L I I E C I S I M F K E C K F
D W A F R J V S R R R M U A O U C I E U V E
N J R O N E E O S E L O T T M P O N D L A C
A P C K M S T B T I E N T R Q E R G P T T N
H Z B E S R M A U N O O O A B D N X D U Y E
N L N F E L R J A N K N X T I L U T Y R N L
E T N U R Y C R T E A M U O G K Y U A E T L
E Q P L Y W O S E N T I N E L N L S H R A E
R D W W E P C O M M U N I C A T I O N M Y C
G O G L M C O N V E N T I O N R T H E R T X
S N D E R A P E R P Y S N W F T O R S Z X E
R Q T R E R U S A E R T S E M F I S W A F C
E X G I P I H S R E D A E L D C I M I L W Y
E A L U M N I E T A T S W F A I I C S V C B
R D K U A O O L A X Z E O N B O S B E U D E
A B N F I M X O H R D N L S E S G E O R M A
C L N W S N E G M M T N P D O L T T R A S K
S U R Z V V N Q L L N K Y V A D J D T P K L
ADVISORAGRICULTURE
ALUMNI
AMERICAN
CAREERS
COMMUNICATION
CONVENTION
CORDUROY
CREED
DISCUSSION
EAROFCORN
EMBLEM
INVOLVEMENT
EXCELLENCE
EXTEMPORANEOUS
GOALS
GREENHAND / JACKET
LEADERSHIP
MOTTO
OFFICERS
OWL
PARLIAMENTARY
PLOW
PREPARED
PRESIDENT
PUERTORICO
SECRETARY
SENTINEL
SPEAKING
STATE
TREASURER
WASHINGTON
10 points
FFA Email Challenge (Extra Credit)
Using the following websites:
www.ffa.org
www.illinoisffa.org
Email all National (6) and State (10) FFA officers and ask them the following questions:
1) Why are they in FFA?
2) Why are they officers?
3) What would they recommend for a freshman?
4) One question that you create.
Print off their responses and staple them to this packet. 4 Responses required for credit.