Category Archives: Prompts

Complex Projects

Posted on February 23, 2015 by

Recall a time when you were assigned what you considered to be a complex project.  What was the project? What steps did you take to prepare for and finish the project? Were you happy with the outcome?  What one step … Continue reading →

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Things I wish I understood earlier!

Posted on February 17, 2015 by

Let’s re-cap a bit now that most of you have competed your research and reporting on Global Food Insecurity.  There was a reason that you were researching the specific things I asked you to learn about. If you are the … Continue reading →

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Spring CDE Prep

Posted on February 12, 2015 by

General information and rules for all of our Spring CDEs can be accessed here.  Scroll down past all of the dates of CDEs and you’ll find the rules. We will attend and compete in the Flandreau, Tri Valley, and Lennox … Continue reading →

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More Hunger

Posted on February 10, 2015 by

Continuing on with our study of Global Food Insecurity; research and answer the following: How will other major issues (climate volatility, population growth, water scarcity, urbanization, energy demand, pollution, etc.) affect your chosen factor and the wellbeing of your sample … Continue reading →

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Still Hungry!

Posted on February 4, 2015 by

Continuing on with the Country that you selected in your last post, complete the following: Select ONE factor affecting food insecurity in the country you selected from the following list. IE:  This factor would help to improve food production and decrease … Continue reading →

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Video Views Needed

Posted on January 26, 2015 by

One of our videos made it into the finals for the SD Soybean Contest.  All videos appear to be stuck at 301 views.  This is Youtube’s way of assuring that all views are actual views.  Please watch the video and … Continue reading →

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Pork Shortage? But I need Bacon and Sausage to Live!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by

Several of the seniors have completed their National FFA Scholarships and have been approved by me.  You should have received an email from FFA directing you to print your signature page.  Please print that, take it home and get it … Continue reading →

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History

Posted on January 12, 2015 by

Seniors – State Degree applications are due Wednesday, January 14th by 3:30 p.m. – Printed AND signed!  This is a requirement if you are a 3 or 4 year FFA member. Seniors – FFA Scholarships – online at ffa.org  If … Continue reading →

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GMO labeling – Semester Post!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by

It’s research time!   Over the past few years, several states have introduced ballot initiatives that relate to the labeling of GMO products or crops. Which states have had such legislation? Which state/states recently had this issue on their ballot? … Continue reading →

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Searching

Posted on December 15, 2014 by

Seniors:  We’ll be starting on State FFA Degree applications SOON!  They are due January 14th.  Make sure your records are up to date enough that you’ll be able to fill things in.  I’m working with the folks at AET to … Continue reading →

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