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Kim Clark
Kim Clark
High School CTE Instructor
Royal Valley High School
About the Author

I am an Agriculture instructor at Royal Valley High School in Northeast Kansas. I have taught since 2005, but worked for the Kansas State Department of Education for four years on the Career and Technical Education team. I received my Bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in Agriculture Education in 2005 and my Master's of Arts in Education from Baker University in 2007. I was named the National Association of Agricultural Education Outstanding Young Member for Region 2 in 2015 and my program was named the National Association of Agricultural Education Outstanding Secondary Program for Region 2 in 2018. I have served as a National FFA Teacher Ambassador from 2016-2019 and 2020-2021. Since the 2021-22 school year, I have served as a National FFA Teacher Ambassador Mentor.

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Ag Leadership and Communications Semester 2

Lesson Plans Rubrics Student Activities Complete Course Materials High School Agriculture
Description
One semester of coursework for Ag Leadership/Communications. Agricultural Leadership courses help students develop leadership skills with a focus on opportunities in the food, fiber, and natural resources industries. Topics may include but are not limited to: grant writing, the FFA Marketing Plan LDE, the FFA Ag Issues LDE, and writing FFA applications.
Course Length: 1 Semester
Last Updated: 02/16/2024
KSDE Course No. - 18203
Materials
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Unit 1 Grant Writing
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U1L1 Types and Purposes of Grants1-80 minute block
Differentiate between various types of grants, understand their purposes, and identify their potential benefits for individuals and organizations.
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U1L2 Key Elements to Consider2-80 minute blocks
Understand the key components of a grant proposal, identify the steps involved in writing a grant proposal, and be prepared to write a grant proposal.
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U1L3 Learning to Serve Grant2 to 3-80 minute blocks
-Understand the National FFA Living to Serve Grant opportunities. -Write a National FFA Living to Serve Grant
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Last Updated: 1/18/2024
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U1 Test Grant Writing1 - 80 minute block
Each student writes their own grant application
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Unit 2 Leadership in Action
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U2L1 What is a Leader80 minute block
Students will explore and critically analyze various definitions and perspectives of leadership, recognizing the diverse qualifies and characteristics that make a person a leader. By the end of the lesson, the students will be able to identify and explain different viewpoints on what constitutes effective leadership.
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U2L2 Myths about Leadership80 minute block
Students will examine common myths surrounding leadership, fostering a deeper understanding of what effective leadership truly entails.
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U2L3 Good Leaders80 minute block
-Students will determine the key qualities and skills that make someone a good leader. -Students will reflect on their own personal leadership.
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U2L4 Leadership Opps80 minute block
-Students will explore various leadership roles in the agriculture industry. -Students will understand the importance of leadership skills in agricultural careers.
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U2L5 Leadership Book Review80 minute block
-Students will read a leadership book of their choosing and write a report over the book. -Students will give a presentation over the book to the class.
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U2L6 Create Mini Lessons3 to 5 80 minute blocks
-Students will understand the fundamental principles of leadership and how to communicate them effectively to elementary students. -Students will collaborate to design engaging and age-appropriate leadership lessons.
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Unit 3 Ag Issues Forum
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U3L1 Ag Issues Forum LDE 180 minute block
-Students will understand the importance of agricultural issues in society -Students will explore various agricultural topics and their impact on communities -Students will develop critical thinking and public speaking skills through participation in the National FFA Ag Issues Forum LDE
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U3L2 Ag Issues Forum LDE 280 minute block
-Students will understand the importance of agricultural issues in society -Students will explore various agricultural topics and their impact on communities -Students will develop critical thinking and public speaking skills through participation in the National FFA Ag Issues Forum LDE
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U3L3 Researching Issues3 to 4 80 minute blocks
-Students will understand the importance of agricultural issues in society -Students will explore various agricultural topics and their impact on communities -Students will develop critical thinking and public speaking skills through participation in the National FFA Ag Issues Forum LDE
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U3L4 Presenting Issues3 80 minute blocks
-Students will understand the importance of agricultural issues in society -Students will explore various agricultural topics and their impact on communities -Students will develop critical thinking and public speaking skills through participation in the National FFA Ag Issues Forum LDE
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Unit 4 Marketing Plan LDE
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U4L1 Intro to Marketing80 minute block
Students will understand key marketing concepts.
U4L1 LP Intro to Marketing 80 minute block
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U4L2 Marketing Plan CDE2 to 3-80 minute blocks
Students will understand the marketing plan CDE.
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U4L3 FFA-A Primer80 minute block
Students will understand the marketing plan CDE.
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U4L4 Complete Marketing Plan6 to 10-80 minute blocks
Students will complete an FFA Marketing Plan and compete at the local and state competition.
Kim Clark
Kim Clark
High School CTE Instructor
Royal Valley High School
About the Author

I am an Agriculture instructor at Royal Valley High School in Northeast Kansas. I have taught since 2005, but worked for the Kansas State Department of Education for four years on the Career and Technical Education team. I received my Bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in Agriculture Education in 2005 and my Master's of Arts in Education from Baker University in 2007. I was named the National Association of Agricultural Education Outstanding Young Member for Region 2 in 2015 and my program was named the National Association of Agricultural Education Outstanding Secondary Program for Region 2 in 2018. I have served as a National FFA Teacher Ambassador from 2016-2019 and 2020-2021. Since the 2021-22 school year, I have served as a National FFA Teacher Ambassador Mentor.

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