2017 Chapter Agricultural Advocacy Award Application

Chapter Agricultural Advocacy Award Application

Purpose

This program is designed to make today’s elementary students more aware of the world of agriculture and how it affects their daily lives. Middle and high school FFA members are challenged to utilize new and innovative ways to teach elementary students about food, fiber and natural resources.

Eligibility

Open to active, chartered FFA Chapter in Florida. Middle Chapters, Junior High, and Senior Chapters in the same community are eligible, however, consultation among advisors is recommended to prevent duplication of programs with certain classes.

Resources

National FFA

A complete packet of materials of lessons and resources is available from the National FFA Organization. https://www.ffa.org/FFAResources/ffalearn/foodforamerica/Pages/default.aspx#

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Extreme Cuisine Cooking School: Teach students about Fresh from Florida products and how to create delicious and nutritious recipes.
http://www.florida-agriculture.com/xtreme.htm
Fresh from Florida Activity Book: Offers games, puzzles and information to teach students about Florida’s more than 300 agricultural commodities.
http://www.florida-agriculture.com/pubs/pubform/pdf/Fresh_From_Florida_Activity_Book.pdf
Fresh from Florida coloring: Coloring pages to utilize when showcasing agriculture to our younger learners.
http://www.freshfromflorida.com/teachers_students.html#books

Florida Agriculture in the Classroom

Lesson plans and guides offer interactive ideas for engaging students on a variety of agricultural topics ranging from gardening to aquaculture to livestock.
http://www.flagintheclassroom.com/lessons.html

Online Application Guidelines

Online award applications should only be submitted once.
Online award applications can be saved and edited for up to 30 days from the date of creation.
An email confirmation will be sent immediately after submission with a copy of the information submitted.
Uploaded files must be inclusive - You cannot upload more than one document per section/field. (Uploading Microsoft Word documents with multiple pages is recommended)

Chapter Information

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Program Visits (25 points)

Please Note: Middle, Junior and Senior FFA Chapters may present programs at the same school; however, consultation among advisors is required to prevent duplication to certain classes.

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Program Content (25 points)

Describe teaching methods used, number of FFA members involved, props and/or activities.

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Lesson plans utilized may be attached to this form.

Effectiveness of Program (15 points)

Describe the situation, attitude of elementary students, and acceptance of program by elementary staff.

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Please include a recommendation letter from elementary teacher or staff to support your efforts and recognition for this award.

Partnership Outreach

Please list names of individuals or organizations in your community that your program reached or partnered with, including businesses, community service groups, etc.

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Attach at least one letter of recommendation from a partner that you worked with, outside of your FFA chapter.

Supporting Evidence

Submit no more than six photographs, either color or black and white, with a brief caption (50 words or less) for each. News clippings may be submitted in lieu of photographs.

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