Lesson Plans September 12-16

Lesson Plans May 16-20

Upcoming events: State FFA Convention May 31-June 3
Senior Finals Wed. 1-3-5-7
Thursday 2-4-6
Senior Awards Friday

Monday May 16

Ag Tech-Evaluate Record Book

8th Grade (Green)-Work on Mice Maze

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Par Law/Quiz bowl

Tuesday May 17

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade (White)-Monitor Garden in the Glove-Par Law

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Par-Law/Quiz Bowl

Wednesday May 18

Ag Tech-Shop Skills

8th Grade (Blue)-Work on Tool Boxes

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Final Seniors

Thursday May 19

Ag Tech-Shop Skills

8th Grade (Green)-Race Mice

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Juniors work on Par Law and Quiz bowl

Friday May 20

Ag Tech-No Class

8th Grade (Green)-No Class

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Juniors work on Par Law and Quiz Bowl

Lesson Plans May 9-13

Congratulations to our State FFA CDE teams. The Ag Communications team placed 2nd in the state.

Monday, May 9

Ag Tech-Update record book and then burn a CD of their record book

8th Grade-white-Garden in a glove activity

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on parts and and par-law

Tuesday, May 10

Ag Tech-Work in shop

8th Grade-blue work on tool boxes

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-work on parts/par law

Wednesday, May 11

Ag Tech-work on shop skills

8th Grade-Green work on mice mazes

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-Work on par law and quiz bowl competition

Thursday, May 12

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade-white monitor garden in the glove, measurement activity

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-work on par-law or quiz bowl

Friday, May 13

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade-blue work on tool boxes

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on par-law, parts or quiz bowl

Lesson Plans May 2-6

Announcements: State FFA Contests May 1-2-3. Students leaving with Mr. Curran will depart Sunday, May 1st at 10:30. Students departing with Mr. Boultinghouse will leave Monday at 9:00. Students will be back from state contests on Tuesday night approximately 8-9:00.

Monday, May 2

Ag Tech-Work on record book catching up on it.

8th Grade-(Blue) finish watching Hildago

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Only two left and you may work on other homework

Tuesday, May 3

Ag Tech- Watch Oxyacetylene welding and write down 10 facts from the video.

8th Grade-(Green) Do the worksheet over measurements

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on other homework

Wednesday, May 4

Ag Tech-Work in shop

8th Grade-(white) finish presentations, measurements and farewell to our student teacher

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Catch up on classes missed. Start working on quiz bowl and par-law

Thursday, May 5 (This afternoon is the community clean up day)

Ag Tech-Work in shop

8th Grade-Blue-Finish presentations in class

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Par-law- quiz bowl

Friday, May 6

Ag Tech-watch dvd

8th Grade-Start on mice mazes

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Par-law and quiz bowl

Lesson Plans April 25-29

Upcoming Events: State CDE's May 1-3. The Horse and Ag Communications team will leave on Sunday. Everyone else will be leaving on Monday. We will be home around 9:00 Tuesday evening.

Monday 25

Ag Tech-Update Record book, catch up on shop skills. Record book should be ready to turn in the first part of May.

8th Grade Ag-Go over their insect and plant

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on state contests

Tuesday April 26

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade Ag-Go over your plant and insect

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-Work on state cde's

Wednesday April 27

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade Ag-Go over your plant and insect

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership- Work on state cde's

Thursday April 28

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade Ag-Measurements

Small Engines-Work ins shop

Leadership-work on cde's

Frilday April 29

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade Ag-Measurements

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on state cde's

Lesson Plans April 18-21

Announcements: Thanks for coming to the FFA Banquet. State CDE's are May 1-2-3. Earth Day is April 21 and we have our Petting Zoo on April 23 from 9-10:30

Monday, April 18

Ag Tech-update record books, work on shop skils

8th Grade-Meet in the Library-pick a vegetable to grow in the garden or greenhouse and look up some information.

Small Engines-Work in Shop

Leadership-Evaluate banquet-start preparing for CDE's

Tuesday, April 19

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade-Meet in the Library-pick a vegetable to grow in the garden or greenhouse and look up some information.

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on State CDE's

Wednesday, April 20

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade-Meet in the Library-pick a vegetable to grow in the garden or greenhouse and look up some information.

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on shop skills

Thusday, April 21 Half a Day for students Classes will be 7-6-5-4

Leadership-Work on state cde's

Small Engines-Work in Shop

Ag Tech (4th hour) Work on shop skills

Friday, April 22 No School Good Friday

Petting Zoo from 9-10:30 on April 23rd

Lesson Plans April 4 - April 8

Upcoming Events: April 7-Allen County Aggie Days, April 14- Southeast District Banquet at Girard, April 16- Girard FFA Chapter Banquet

Monday, April 4

Ag Tech- Update record books, Arc Welding Info & Demo

8th Grade Ag-Blue group- Soils Unit

Small Engines-Work on engines or wiring skills

Leadership- Prepare for Chapter Banquet

Tuesday, April 5

Ag Tech- Arc Welding in Shop

8th Grade Ag-Green group- Soils Unit

Small Engines-Work on engines or wiring

Leadership- Prepare for Chapter Banquet

Wednesday, April 6

Ag Tech- Students work on Arc Welding Skills

8th Grade Ag-White Group-Soils Unit

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership- Prepare for Chapter Banquet

Thursday, April 7 **Allen County Aggie Days**

Ag Tech- Arc Welding Worksheets

8th Grade Ag-Blue Group- Soils Unit Worksheets

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership- Prepare for Chapter Banquet

Friday, April 8

Ag Tech- Work on completing Arc Welding Skills

8th Grade Ag- Green Group- Soils Unit

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership- Prepare for Chapter Banquet

Lesson Plans March 28 - April 1

March 21 - 25 SPRING BREAK


Upcoming Events: April 1-Fort Scott Aggie Days, April 7-Allen County Aggie Days, March 30 National Chapter Award due.

Monday, March 28

Ag Tech- Update record books, Safety Quiz, Oxyacetylene Welding Demo

8th Grade Ag-Green group-Begin Soils & Crops Unit

Small Engines-Work on engines or wiring skills

Leadership-Work on National Chapter Award

Tuesday, March 29

Ag Tech- Safety Quiz, Oxyacetylene Welding

8th Grade Ag-White group- Begin Soils & Crops Unit

Small Engines-Work on engines or wiring

Leadership-Work on National chapter award

Wednesday, March 30

Ag Tech-Oxyacetylene welding

8th Grade Ag-Blue Group-Begin Crops & Soils Unit

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership-National Chapter award

Thursday, March 31

Ag Tech- Oxyacetylene welding

8th Grade Ag-Green Group- Soils

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership-Work on National Chapter Award

Friday, April 1 **Fort Scott Aggie Days**

Ag Tech- Oxyacetylene Welding

8th Grade Ag- White Group- Soils

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership- Work on National Chapter Award

Lesson Plans March 14-18

Upcoming Events: April 1-Fort Scott Aggie Days, April 7-Allen County Aggie Days, March 30 National Chapter Award due.

Monday, March 14

Ag Tech- Update record books, fill out participation awards, intro to livestock judging

8th Grade Ag-Blue group-make butter and evaluate key chains, cover milk information

Small Engines-Work on engines or wiring skills

Leadership-Work on National Chapter Award

Tuesday, March 15

Ag Tech-Livestock judging

8th Grade Ag-Green group-Work on laying out metal tool boxes or talk about mice mazes.

Small Engines-Work on engines or wiring

Leadership-Scholarship due to state today or MFA scholarship due, work on National chapter award

Wednesday, March 16

Ag Tech-Oxyacetylene welding

8th Grade Ag-White Group--Work on laying out metal tool boxes or talk about mice mazes.

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership-National Chapter award

Thursday, March 17

Ag Tech-Demonstrate oxyacetylene welding

8th Grade Ag--Work on laying out metal tool boxes or talk about mice mazes.

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership-Work on National Chapter Award

Friday, March 18

Ag Tech-Review what you need to bring back after break for shop

8th Grade Ag-Fun day

Small Engines-Shop clean up and take home anything needed for break.

Leadership-Present 3rd-4th graders safety presentation

Lesson Plans Feb. 29 through March 4

Congratulations on a great FFA week. Upcoming events: District Officer, Star Greenhand interviews on Saturday, March 5. Ag Sales, Dairy and Poultry March 8th at Iola.

Monday, Feb. 28th-

Ag Tech-Scavenger hunt in shop

8th Grade-White-Meat cuts-judging and play dough to design meat cuts

Small Engines-Go over electrical terms and wiring introduction

Leadership-Ag Sales information

Tuesday, March 1-We will be gone to Neodesha today for review of proficiency applications and state degrees.

Ag Tech-Assignment in class

8th Grade-Blue assignment in class

Small Engines-Assignment in class

Leadership-Ag sales project

Wednesday, March 2 1/2 of school Classes 1-2-3-4

Ag Tech-Identifying shop machinery

8th Grade-Green work on leather key chains

Small Engines-No Class

Leadership-No Class

TThursday, March 3

Ag Tech-Review for test

8th Grade-White group judging, next time will be a test over the unit

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-Project summaries due on Friday

Friday, March 4

Ag Tech-Test over safety in shop

8th Grade-Blue review and test over unit

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-Hand in project summaries and work on portfolios

Feb. 21-25, 2011 **FFA WEEK**

Announcements: Congratulations to the Meats and Dairy Foods students on their success and hard work at the competition at Erie last Friday!


***FFA WEEK****
This week is FFA week so we will be having different activities and events to celebrate!


Monday, Feb. 21 –Drive Your Tractor to School Day

Agriculture Technology- Agriculture Mechanics/Introduction to Shop
8th Graders- (Blue) Meats Unit
Small Engines- Work out in Shop
Leadership- Wrap Up & Catch Up Day


Tuesday, Feb. 22 –Wear your FFA T-Shirt, State Officers Visit During Seminar/SSR

Agriculture Technology- Agriculture Mechanics/Introduction to Shop
8th Graders- (Green) Meats Unit Review
Small Engines- Work out in Shop
Leadership- Closure to State Degrees, District Officers & Introduction to Ag. Sales


Wednesday, Feb. 23 –Teacher Appreciation Breakfast

Agriculture Technology- Agriculture Mechanics/Introduction to Shop Review
8th Graders- (White) Meats Unit- Judging
Small Engines- Work out in Shop
Leadership- Closure to State Degrees, District Officers & Introduction to Ag. Sales


Thursday, Feb. 24 –Cookies & Water/Pop during class

Agriculture Technology- Agriculture Mechanics/Introduction to Shop Test
8th Graders- (Blue) Meats Unit- Judging
Small Engines- Work out in Shop
Leadership- State Degrees, District Officers & Introduction to Ag. Sales

Friday, Feb. 25 –Early Release: Students wearing Official Dress will be released at SSR & Students wearing FFA T-Shirt will be released at Seminar.

Agriculture Technology- Agriculture Mechanics/Introduction to Shop
8th Graders- (Blue) Meats Unit
Small Engines- Work out in Shop
Leadership- Ag. Sales

Lesson Plans Feb. 14-18

FFA Announcements: Congratulations to the Ag Communications and Job Interview teams for having an outstanding day at Coffeyville last week.
Meats and Dairy Foods CDE-Friday, Feb. 18 at Erie. Leave at 7:30 a.m.
Meats practice at 7:30 a.m. everyday this week or after school. Dairy Foods practice after school this week. Tuesday-Meats team will go to Schroeders for practice during 7th hour and SSR-Seminar.
Sat. Feb. 19-dodgeball tournament at Fredonia. Leave time at 8:30. First year officers serve the soil conservation banquet at 5:45 p.m. in official dress in the Cafeteria.
FFA Week Feb. 19-26

Monday, Feb. 14-Happy Valentines Day

Ag Tech-Go over yield grading worksheets, review for test which will be on Tuesday.

8th Grade Ag- (Green) Continue meats unit, record what you ate from the weekend. In class activity

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on meats, dairy foods, proficiency or state degree

Tuesday, Feb. 15-

Ag Tech-Meats test

8th Grade Ag-(white) start meats unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on meats, dairy foods, proficiency or state degree


Wednesday, Feb. 16-

Ag Tech-Start Ag Mechanics unit

8th Grade Ag-(blue) continue on meats unit. Record what you ate from the last two days.

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on meats, dairy foods, proficiency or state degree


Thursday, Feb. 17-

Ag Tech-Ag Mechanics unit

8th Grade Ag-Green-Review for test which will be next time we meet

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on meats, dairy foods, proficiency or state degree


Friday, Feb. 18-

Ag Tech-Ag Mech unit

8th Grade Ag-(White)-Meats unit-activity in class

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-Most students will be gone to the meats or dairy foods cde so the rest may work on other things

Lesson Plans Feb. 7-11

FFA Announcements: The Ag Communication-Job Interview contests will be on Tuesday, Feb. 8th in Coffeyville. We will leave at 6:30 a.m. in front of the Ag Department. Be in official dress as we leave and have clothes to change into when you are finished with your event. We will be shuttling kids back early as Homecoming has been rescheduled to this night.
Meats and Dairy Foods contest is Feb. 18 at Erie. FFA week is Feb. 19-26. Watch for events going on that week.

Monday, Feb. 7

Ag Tech-Catch up on record books and go over yield and quality grading

8th Grade Ag-(Green) Finish powerpoints, hand in notes over powerpoints and start a unit on meats.

Small Engines-Work in Shop

Leadership-Finish Job interviewing-work on Ag Com

Tuesday, Feb. 8

Ag Tech-Yield Grading worksheet/Video

8th Grade Ag-(White) Start a unit on meats

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Several students will be on Ag Com on Job interview-rest catch up on state degrees and proficincies.

Wednesday, Feb. 9

Ag Tech-Quality Grading

8th Grade Ag-(Blue) Finish powerpoints and start on meats unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on Dairy Foods and Meats-state degrees or Proficiencies

Thursday, Feb. 10

Ag Tech-Review for final on meats test which will be on Friday

8th Grade Ag-(Green) Meats Unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on Dairy Foods and Meats-state degrees or Proficiencies

Friday, Feb. 11

Ag Tech-Test over Meats unit

8th Grade Ag-(White) Meats unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on Dairy Foods and Meats-state degrees or Proficiencies

Lesson Plans Jan. 31-Feb. 4

Upcoming FFA Events: Ag Communication and Job Interview at Coffeyville Feb. 2nd. Leave time at 6:30 a.m. Half a day of school on Feb. 2nd as well. Due to weather this may be rescheduled. Feb. 18-Meats and Dairy Foods CDE at Erie. FFA week Feb. 19-26

Monday, Jan. 31

Ag Tech-Update record books and start yield and quality grading on meats

8th Grade Ag-Blue-Continue powerpoints on breeds

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Job interviewing

Tuesday, Feb. 1

Ag Tech-Yield and Quality grading

8th Grade Ag-Green finishes two powerpoints and collect notes from all presentations

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Job interviewing and Ag communications

Wednesday, Feb. 2 Half a day of school, following the 7-6-5-4 schedule

Leadership-Dairy Foods/Meats

Small Engines-Work in shop

Ag Tech-Yield and Quality grading

Thursday, Feb. 3

Ag Tech-Quiz over yield and quality grading

8th Grade Ag-White Meat cuts and where they come from

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Dairy Foods and Meats

Friday, Feb. 4

Ag Tech-Final Meats unit

8th Grade Ag-Blue Finish power points and collect notes

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Dairy Foods and Meats

Lesson Plans Jan. 24 - 28, 2011

Lesson Plans Jan. 24-28, 2011

Upcoming Events:
Jan. 25-Ag Mechanics and Agronomy CDE @ Labette County
Jan. 27-FFA Fun Night
Feb. 2- Job Interview/Ag. Communications CDE @ Coffeyville
Feb. 18- Meats CDE @ Erie
Feb. 19-26- FFA Week

Monday, Jan. 24

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Cover pork cuts.
8th Grade Ag- (Green) Students will give breed power point presentations.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop.
Leadership- Working on resumes, cover letters & job interview questions.


Tuesday, Jan. 25

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Finish discussing pork cuts. In class quiz over pork cuts.
8th Grade Ag- (White)Students give breed power point presentations.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop.
Leadership- Working on resumes, cover letters & job interview questions.


Wednesday, Jan. 26

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Cover lamb cuts and begin introduction to yield grading.
8th Grade Ag- (Blue)Students will give their breed power point presentations.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop.
Leadership- Working on resumes, cover letters & job interview questions.


Thursday, Jan. 27

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Cover yield grading & quality grading.
8th Grade Ag- (Green)Students will give their breed power point presentations.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop.
Leadership- Working on resumes, cover letters & job interview questions.


Friday, Jan. 28

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Finish covering yield grading & quality grading.
8th Grade Ag- (White)Students will give their Breed power point presentations.
Small Engines- Work on engines in shop.
Leadership- Working on resumes, cover letters & job interview questions

Lesson Plans Jan. 17 - 21, 2011

Lesson Plans Jan. 17-21, 2011

Upcoming Events:
Jan. 20-Ag Mechanics and Agronomy CDE @ Labette County
Jan. 22 Speech contest at Kansas State University-Leave after school on the 21st and spend the night in Manhattan.
Jan. 27-FFA Fun Night

Monday, Jan. 17

Ag Technology- Test over Tools Notes
8th Grade Ag- (Blue) Students will be working on their Breed power point presentations
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop
Leadership- Working on Resumes & Cover Letters


Tuesday, Jan. 18

Ag Technology- Begin Meats Unit- Cover terminology
8th Grade Ag- (Green )Students will begin presenting their Breed power point presentations. Power point presentations should be in drop box before class.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop
Leadership- Work on Resumes & Cover Letters


Wednesday, Jan. 19

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Cover Beef Cattle Cuts and Identification
8th Grade Ag- (White)Students will begin giving their Breed power point presentations. Power points should be in drop box before class.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop
Leadership- Work on Job Interview material/Ag. Communications material


Thursday, Jan. 20

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Cover Meats judging score card
8th Grade Ag- (Blue)Students will begin giving their Breed power point presentations. Power points should be in the drop box before class begins.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop
Leadership- Job Interview material/Ag. Communications material


Friday, Jan. 21

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Cover Pork cuts and identification
8th Grade Ag- (Green)Students will begin giving their Breed power point presentations. Power points should be in the drop box before class begins.
Small Engines- Work on engines in shop
Leadership- Job Interview material/Ag. Communications material

Lesson Plans Jan. 10-14, 2011

Upcoming Events:
Jan. 20-Ag Mechanics and Agronomy CDE @ Labette County
Jan. 22 Speech contest at Kansas State University-Leave after school on the 21st and spend the night in Manhattan.
Jan. 27-FFA Fun Night

Monday, Jan. 10

Ag Technology- Tools Unit, Update record book
~We will be covering fasteners, laminate, nails & screws
~We will also cover the next set of tool identification
8th Grade Ag- Students will be working on their Breed power point presentations
Small Engines- Working on engines in class
Leadership- Work on scholarships


Tuesday, Jan. 11

Ag Technology- Tools Unit
~We will be covering screws, bolts, and washers
~We will also cover the next set of tool identification
8th Grade Ag- Students will be working on their Breed power point presentations
Small Engines- Working on engines in class
Leadership- Work on scholarships


Wednesday, Jan. 12

Ag Technology- Tools Unit
~Tool Identification Quiz (Part 1)
~Hands on tool workshop
8th Grade Ag- Students will be working on their Breed power point presentations
Small Engines- Working on engines in class
Leadership- Work on scholarships


Thursday, Jan. 13

Ag Technology- Tools Unit
~Tool Identification Quiz (Part 2)
~Hands on tool workshop
8th Grade Ag- Students will be working on their Breed power point presentations
Small Engines- Working on engines in class
Leadership- Work on scholarships


Friday, Jan. 14

Ag Technology- Begin Fire Extinguisher Unit
8th Grade Ag- Students will be working on their Breed power point presentations
Small Engines- Working on engines in class
Leadership- Work on scholarships

Lesson Plans Jan. 4-7 2011

Welcome Back!

Upcoming Events: Jan. 20-Ag Mechanics and Agronomy CDE @ Labette County, Jan. 22 Speech contest at Kansas State University-Leave after school on the 21st and spend the night in Manhattan.
Jan. 27-FFA Fun Night

Tuesday, Jan. 4

Ag Technology-Meet our student teacher, What am I worth is due to be handed in and we are going to enter this information in the record book.

8th Grade Ag-Breed information and choose the breed of your choice. Start looking up information on this.

Small Engines-Micrometers

Leadership-Meet our student teacher and work on scholarship applications

Wednesday, Jan. 5

Ag Technology- Bell Work- Name three name brands of tool. Finish what am I worth project in record book. Start Ag Mechanics unit on tools.

8th Grade Ag-Breed lookup

Small Engines-Quiz over micrometer reading

Leadership-Scholarship applications

Thursday, Jan. 6-

Ag Technology-Bell Work- Pick one of the tools we have covered and explain a situation/time you would need to use that tool. Tools Unit

8th Grade Ag-Look up breeds to make your own powerpoint

Small Engines-Work on Engines

Leadership-Work on Scholarships

Friday, Jan. 7-

Ag Technology-Quiz in class over the next 10 Tools we covered in class yesterday.

8th Grade Ag-Powerpoint over breed

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on scholarships