7th & 8th Graders
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MINI MODULES
7TH AND 8TH GRADE - $250 PER MODULE
Mini Modules are course offerings specific to students who are in 7th and 8th Grade. Nebraska Agriculture Academy defines “7th and 8th Grade” as students who are 12-14 years old. These four Mini Modules lay a firm foundation for those who seek involvement in our agriculture program by demonstrating the inner-workings of the three-circle model; Classroom, Supervised Agricultural Experiences, and FFA.
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Pathways In Agriculture
| September 2 - October 4, 2024 |
Prerequisite: Must be in 7th or 8th Grade
Description: The Pathways in Agriculture Mini Module is designed to develop inquiry and communication skills while also providing an understanding and awareness of careers in agriculture for 7th and 8th grade students. Students will research and communicate with a variety of people working in agriculture careers, develop a poster board of student findings, and prepare to discuss career requirements of the people interviewed.
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Junior High Leadership in Agriculture
| October 7 - November 8, 2024 |
Prerequisite: Must be in 7th or 8th Grade
Description: Junior High Leadership in Agriculture Mini Module develops the ability of 7th and 8th graders to competently express themselves as they assume the responsibilities of leadership within the agriculture industry. Students will also be introduced to various competitions and leadership opportunities within the FFA organization.
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| NEW | Supervised Agricultural Experiences Basics
| January 6 - February 7, 2025 |
Prerequisite: Must be in 8th Grade
Description: Through this module, students will gain a greater understanding of what a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is, how it’s designed and conducted, and best reflective practices through these real world experiences. Experiences develop career and employability skills in alignment with the students’ personal goals. SAEs are unique to each student and may be structured as a student business, internship, or a research experiment/study. Experiences may be paid or unpaid based on local resources and opportunities.
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| NEW | FFA Basics
| February 10 - March 14, 2025 |
Prerequisite: Must be in 8th Grade
Description: Students will gain knowledge of leadership and competitive opportunities to prepare for starting their freshman year. By this time, junior high students will have been exposed to junior high competitive events, and the purpose of this class is to highlight the expanded opportunities in FFA once they’re a freshman. Students will also be able to demonstrate parliamentary procedure to conduct an orderly and efficient meeting, communicate and participate effectively as a team member, demonstrate critical thinking, and use teamwork for effective decision making.