Transcript SAE ppt - Teacher Induction Program

Supervised Agriculture
Experience
(Relevancy)
SAE: What it is and how it is
implemented.
Agriculture Education Trilogy
Classroom
(Rigor)
SAE
(Relevancy)
FFA
(Relationships)
Agriculture Education Trilogy
• The 3 components that make up a
comprehensive Agriculture Education
Program are:
- Classroom (Rigor)
- Youth Leadership Development
(Relationships)
- Supervised Agriculture Experience
(Relevancy)
SAE - Definition
• SAE –Supervised Agricultural Experience Supervised program consisting of all the
planned practical learning activities
conducted outside of scheduled class time
in which the student develops and applies
agricultural skills and knowledge. 1
SAE Definition (continued)
• What did that mean?
• This is a project designed to encourage
students to learn more about an area of
interest to them in agriculture.
How do we complete it?
• Complete the SAE plan and turn it in for
approval.
• Pick a topic/project that is of
interest to you!
• A minimum of 10 hours outside of class
must be spent on this project.
• This will make up 10% of your grade.
How do we complete it? (continued)
• Present the project to the class. You must
have a visual aid (poster board, Power
Point, video, etc) and present for 3-5 min.
• All projects must include a 2+ paragraph
summary/personal reflection about the
project and what was learned.
Possible SAE Topics
• Animal Health
• Animal Science
• Ag Mechanics
• Biotechnology
• Floriculture
• Landscaping
• Natural Resources
• Plant Science
• Wildlife
• Any other topic related to
Agriculture!!!
SAE Project Idea Suggestions
• 1. Start your own business
o Example: build and sell bird feeders, make and sell corsages,
plant and sell blue berries, etc.
Product:
a. Develop a business plan
- What are you going to sell? How are you going to get started?
What is your timeline for completion of each step? How are you
going to market your product? Who is your target market?
b. Explain how your business has grown and developed.
SAE Project Idea Suggestions
(continued)
• 2. Conduct an Experiment
o
Examples: research plant fertilizers, compare the effectiveness of
different fishing lures, etc.
Product:
a. Hypothesis – what do you expect to find out doing the
experiment?
b. List of supplies needed.
c. Keep a journal/log of the experiment data and results.
d. Results – What did you find out?
e. Why do you think the experiment turned out the way it did
f. What would you change about the experiment if you were to do
it again.
SAE Project Idea Suggestions
(continued)
• 3. Build/Design a Product
examples: birdhouse, a series of floral
arrangements, sawhorses, design and plant a
flower garden, etc.
Product:
a. Turn in what you built/designed and/or pictures
of the final product and its construction. A video
tape or power point presentation are also options.
SAE Project Idea Suggestions
(continued)
• 4. Teach a topic to a group
o
Examples: teach a 4-H group Parliamentary
Procedure – teach an Elementary group something,
set up and guide a field trip to a greenhouse or dairy
farm etc.
Product:
a. A videotape, power point presentation or pictures
of the experience.
SAE Project Idea Suggestions
(continued)
• 5. Raise and care for an animal or plant.
Product:
a. Explain the basic needs of the animal or
plant.
b. What are the signs of health?
c. What are the common illnesses or
diseases?
SAE Project Idea Suggestions
(continued)
• 6. Report/Research Paper
o
Examples: compare different colleges and choose
one, types of dogs, how to care for a salt water
aquarium, etc.
Product:
a. A 5 page paper, typed and double- spaced, 12 pt.
font.
b. At least 3 different sources, only one source may
be from the internet
SAE Project Idea Suggestions
(continued)
• 7. Volunteer or Job Shadow
-Examples: Volunteer at a humane society, animal shelter
or other business. Job shadow at an agriculture business,
horse barn, etc.
Product:
a. Keep a journal of the experience
b. Provide information about the institution/business. Ex.:
create a videotape, power point presentation, or gather
information into a binder
SAE Project Idea Suggestions
(continued)
• Any other agriculture related project,
talk to Mr. Hinrichs or myself about
your plan!!
Some Examples….
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Assignments along the way
• To help you out, we have given you some
assignments along the way. These are to
help encourage you to learn more
information associated with your SAE.
Assignments along the way
(continued)
• Assignment #1 – Due 6 weeks into the
course (pages 2 & 3 in your packet).
Assignments along the way –
Assignment #1
• SAE Related Web-Site Assignment
o
Locate 5 web sites related to your SAE Project. Record the web
site address, name, and briefly describe the web site and how it is
useful for your project.
AND
• SAE Career Study Assignment
o
Select and describe 3 careers related to your SAE Project. Include
Name of career; Preparation Required (Education Needed);
Personal Qualities Needed; Income Possibilities; Future of
Occupation; Desirable Qualities Associated With The Position;
Undesirable Qualities Associated With The Position.
Assignments Along the Way
(continued)
• Assignment #2 – Due 12 weeks into the
semester (Page 4 of your packet).
Assignments Along the Way –
Assignment #2
• SAE Interview
o
Interview a local businessperson who has a career related to your
SAE Project. The interview should include, but is not limited to:
a. Job title and description
b. Type of education needed for the job
c. Advantages/Disadvantages of the job
d. Skills/interests needed for the job
e. Salary Range
f. Include the name of the person interviewed, date, and location
of the interview
Or
Assignments Along the Way –
Assignment #2
• Education Assignment
o
Locate 3 Post-Secondary institutions that have a
degree related to your SAE project. Provide the
following information about each institution:
a. Name of institution
b. Location of institution
c. Name of Degree
d. Description of the degree
e. How long will it take to obtain the degree
Assignments Along the Way
(continued)
• SAE Log Sheets
- Should be filled out on a weekly basis
a. Fill out time spent and a brief description
of activity for corresponding day.
b. Circle the appropriate range for
completion of SAE.
Date
SAE (Relevancy) Log Sheet
Hours
Activity
Assignments Along the Way – Final
Project
• Final Project – Due at the end of
Semester
Poster board/Power Point Presentation, etc.
May Do this at any time before the end of the
semester as well.
o 3- 5 minute presentation to the class.
o Include your 2+ paragraph Reflection and
Summary Sheet
o
o
SAE (Relevancy) Summary Sheet
Dates Covered:
Total Hours Spent on SAE:
Total Costs Involved with SAE:
Grade You Believe You have earned:
Why?
Summary (Use the space below to write your summary - use the back if needed)
SAE – Final Thoughts
• Be sure to pick a topic that Interests
You!
• The Final Project is NOT your SAE – Your
SAE is the experience and knowledge
gained along the way.
• Start early – Don’t wait!
Credits
• 1 Jim Armbruster, National FFA – “Supervised
Agriculture Experience,” Local Program Success,
slide 3
• 2 Pictures are from “SAE Central” on the National
FFA Web Site.
• All other materials come from what was
discussed in class, and from what we are using
at Plainview High School.