Virginia SAE Record Book

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1 Virginia SAE Record Book STUDENT EDITION Name: School: Dates Covered: From through

2 Copyright 2009 by the Virginia Department of Education P.O. Box 2120 Richmond, Virginia All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials for instructional purposes in public school classrooms in Virginia is permitted. Developed by the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the Office of Career and Technical Education Services Agricultural Education Service Virginia Department of Education Edited, designed, and produced by the CTE Resource Center Margaret L. Watson, Administrative Coordinator Bruce B. Stevens, Writer/Editor Richmond Medical Park Phone: Bremo Road, Lower Level Fax: Richmond, Virginia Web site: The CTE Resource Center is a Virginia Department of Education grant project administered by Henrico County Public Schools. NOTICE The Virginia Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or in its educational programs or services.

3 Virginia SAE Record Book Table of Contents Introduction... v Exploratory Project Records... 1 Career-Research Report... 3 Exploratory Project Time Log... 4 Exploratory Project Completion Checklist... 5 Main Records... 6 Student Information Sheet... 7 Record of Leadership Positions Held in the FFA... 8 Record of Participation in Other FFA Agricultural Education Activities... 9 Record of Leadership Positions Held Outside the FFA Record of Community Service SAE Project Abstract SAE Questions Record of SAE Skill Development Record of Personal Assets Record of Business Assets Record of Personal Liabilities Record of Business Liabilities Net Worth Statement Summary of SAE Income, Expenses, and Hours Main Records Completion Checklist Entrepreneurship Project Records Entrepreneurship Project Time Log Record of Income Record of Expenses Record of Tax Expenses Record of Current Inventory Record of Non-Current Inventory Record of Liabilities Record Totals Record of Skills, Competencies, and Knowledge Development Record of Efficiencies Entrepreneurship Project Completion Checklist Improvement Project Records Improvement Project Time Log Record of Materials to Purchase Record of Donated Materials Record of Time Planned for Project Activites Improvement Project Report Improvement Project Completion Checklist Experimental Project Records Experimental Project Time Log Experimental Project Abstract Project Introduction iii

4 Virginia SAE Record Book Description of Methodology Record of Materials Used Record of Equipment Used Results of Experiment Discussion and Conclusions Acknowledgments Bibliography Scientific Journal Project Presentation Components Experimental Project Checklist Non-Experimental Research Project Records Non-Experimental Research Project Time Log Non-Experimental Research Project Abstract Project Introduction Description of Methodology Record of Materials Used Record of Equipment Used Analysis of Data Discussion and Conclusions Acknowledgments Bibliography Project Presentation Components Non-Experimental Research Project Checklist Placement Project Records Placement Project Time Log Record of Income Record of Expenses Record of Tax Expenses Record Totals Record of Skills, Competencies, and Knowledge Development Placement Project Checklist Supplementary Activity/Skill Records...78 Supplementary Activity/Skill Time Log Supplementary Activity/Skill Report Supplementary Project Checklist SAE Checklist SAE Checklist Cooperative Education Training Plan Individualized Cooperative Education Training Plan Procedures for Employers Sample Training Plan Cooperative Education Training Plan Evaluation Sheet Cooperative Education Training Agreement Cooperative Education Training Agreement iv

5 Virginia SAE Record Book Introduction Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is an essential component of a quality agricultural education program. Along with classroom instruction, laboratory experience, and participation in FFA activities, SAE provides students with opportunities to participate in and keep records on reallife, hands-on experiences that help prepare them for further agricultural education and/or future careers. In addition, SAE addresses many of the Virginia Standards of Learning. The Virginia SAE Record Book is a project created by the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute for use by students in agricultural education programs in Virginia public schools. Special thanks go to Sherilee Strickland at Northwest Cabarrus High School for providing the initial framework for the various SAE projects from which this comprehensive book evolved. Special thanks go as well to the students and instructors at South Granville High School who experienced the evolution of this book into its current form. Finally, particular thanks go to Dr. Gary E. Moore of North Carolina State University for providing the SAE knowledge, experience, and guidance to help the lead author develop a successful SAE for his students throughout his teaching career. Stephen Edwards Katherine McKee Andy Seibel Dan Swafford Jessica Waknine Dr. Glenn A. Anderson v

6 EXPLORATORY PROJECT RECORDS

7 Virginia SAE Record Book: Exploratory Project Records Dear Agriculture Student: Virginia FFA Association 206 Litton-Reaves Hall (0343) Blacksburg, VA Agriculture is our nation s most important industry, providing food, fibers, and other natural resources that are needed for our nation not only to survive, but to thrive. The agricultural industry offers more than 300 careers in seven major divisions: Plant Science Animal Science Natural Resources Food Products and Processing Power, Structure and Technology Systems Agribusiness Biotechnology The goal of the Supervised Agricultural Experience exploratory project is to introduce you to the many career options available to you after you have acquired the necessary education in high school and, perhaps, beyond. This project will enable you to take an in-depth look at a number of careers in the agricultural industry, and for each career you examine, you will complete a short written report. Here are several activities that could be appropriate for your exploratory project: Job shadow a professional working in an agricultural career(s) Create a scrapbook about an agricultural career(s) Assist with an agricultural job for a day Attend a career show to examine an agricultural career(s) Watch a video about a specific agricultural career(s) Read a book, magazine article, or journal article about an agricultural career(s) Besides writing your reports, you must be sure to keep a record of the time you spend on your exploratory SAE project. These hours will count towards earning your Greenhand, Chapter, State, and American FFA degrees. Good luck with your project, and welcome to the agricultural industry! The Virginia FFA Association 2

8 Virginia SAE Record Book: Exploratory Project Records Career-Research Report The career-research reports you write about the agricultural careers you examine are important parts of these primary learning experiences. If you observe several persons at one business working in different careers, you may choose to write a report on any or all of the careers at that particular business. For example, if you observe workers at a veterinarian s office, you may write your report on the career of veterinarian and/or the career of veterinarian technician. Each report must be typed or neatly handwritten and must be three-fourths to one page in length. It must include a complete list of the references you used to write it. Grammar, punctuation, and your organization of ideas will be considered in grading the report. When all of your career-research reports are finished, attach them together, and hand them in with the time log and the completion checklist, which are found on the next two pages. 3

9 Virginia SAE Record Book: Exploratory Project Records Student name: Exploratory Project Time Log This time log is important for showing your instructor the number of hours you spent performing activities and developing certain skills, competencies, and knowledge during your exploratory project. Whenever you spend time on your project, complete an entry in the table below. Be sure to keep a running total of your hours. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Remember that for each career you explore, you must also complete a short career-research report, as described on the next page. Date Activity Performed Skill, Competency, or Knowledge Developed Number of Hours Total 4

10 Virginia SAE Record Book: Exploratory Project Records Exploratory Project Completion Checklist Required Component Exploratory Project Time Log Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Career-Research Report on Exploratory Project Completion 5 Complete Yes/No Agriculture Teacher s Initials

11 MAIN RECORDS

12 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records Student Information Sheet Date of Birth: FFA Member Number: FFA Chapter Number: Projected Date of High School Graduation: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone Number: Address: Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) Name(s): FFA Degree Discovery FFA Degree Greenhand FFA Degree Chapter FFA Degree State FFA Degree American FFA Degree Month & Year Earned 7

13 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION A: Student Development Record of Leadership Positions Held in the FFA List all offices and/or major committee-chairperson positions you have held in the FFA. Identify your Level of Participation as Chapter, Federation, Area, State, or National. Record each office or committee-chairperson position separately. FFA Office or Committee-Chairperson Position Level of Participation Main Responsibilities 8

14 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION A: Student Development Record of Participation in Other FFA Agricultural Education Activities List all other FFA agricultural education activities in which you have participated. Identify your Level of Participation as Chapter, Federation, Area, State, or National. Record each activity separately. FFA Activity Level of Participation Main Responsibilities 9

15 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION A: Student Development Record of Leadership Positions Held Outside the FFA List all offices and/or major committee-chairperson positions you have held outside the FFA. Identify your Level of Participation as Local, County, State, or National. Record each office or committee-chairperson position separately. Organization Office or Committee-Chairperson Position Level of Participation Main Responsibilities 10

16 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION A: Student Development Record of Community Service List the activities and hours of volunteer community service that you have completed in groups, organizations, and agencies. Record each activity separately. Organization Description of Community Service Activity Hours Total 11

17 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION B: SAE Reflection SAE Project Abstract In the space below, write an abstract or summary of your proposed SAE project. The abstract should be approximately 300 words and describe the purpose of your project, the procedures you plan to use, the types of data you plan to collect, and the conclusions you hope to draw from your research. The abstract may also contain ideas for futher research or use of the information you gather. My SAE project will consist of 12

18 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION B: SAE Reflection SAE Questions 1. Briefly describe your SAE as it is related to the agricultural program. Describe how you started your SAE. What interested and motivated you to begin? 2. When you were planning your SAE, what two or three goals and objectives did you hope to achieve at this point in your development? 3. Describe any special advantages or disadvantages that had a major impact on your achievements in your SAE. 13

19 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records 4. Briefly describe the location of your SAE. Include a description of the business and/or farm, working conditions, size of the farm, number of employees, type of facilities, equipment available, etc. 5. How have your SAE description and/or responsibilities changed during the time of your program? 6. Describe your level of achievement and progress towards your overall SAE goals. 7. Describe the personal goals, educational goals, and career goals you would like to achieve in the next ten years. 14

20 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION B: SAE Reflection Record of SAE Skill Development List and describe 10 skills you have developed during your SAE. For each skill, give a short description of the skill, identify where you developed the skill, and list the amount of time you spent on the skill. Skill Description Where Developed Time Spent

21 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION C: Personal Financial Statements Record of Personal Assets Personal assets are any items that you own. Include assets over $25 in value except your vehicle. Write NA in the Item column and 0 in the Total Value column if you have no personal assets. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Value of Item Quantity Total Value Each Ex.: Apple I-Phone Total 16

22 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION C: Personal Financial Statements Record of Business Assets Business assets are any current and non-current items owned by your business. These assets can be copied from the Entrepreneurship, Placement, Improvement, and/or Experimental SAE project totals. Write NA in the Item column and 0 in the Total Value column if you have no business assets. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Item Date Acquired Quantity Value of Each Total Value Ex.: Lawnmower 4/ ,000 Total 17

23 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION C: Personal Financial Statements Record of Personal Liabilities Personal liabilities are any items for which you owe money. Include all liabilities over $25 in value except your vehicle and/or mortgage. Write NA in the Item column and 0 in the Total Value column if you have no personal liabilities. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Item Quantity Value of Each Total Liability Ex.: FAA Camp Total 18

24 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION C: Personal Financial Statements Record of Business Liabilities Business liabilities are any current and non-current items for which your business owes money. These liabilities can be copied from the Entrepreneurship, Placement, Improvement, Experimental, or Non-experimental research SAE project totals. Write NA in the Item column and 0 in the Total Value column if you have no business liabilities. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Item Date Acquired Quantity Value of Each Total Liability Ex.: Horse Feed 10/ Total 19

25 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION C: Personal Financial Statements Net Worth Statement 1. Item Cash on hand and checking account Beginning of Ag. Ed. End of Year 1 End of Year 2 ASSETS End of Year 3 End of Year 4 End of Year 5 End of Year 6 2. Savings account 3. Value of stocks/bonds 4. Value of real estate 5. Value of vehicle Personal assets (total from Personal Assets page) Business assets (total from Business Assets page) Total assets (add lines 1 7) Personal liabilities (total from Personal Liabilities page) Business liabilities (total from Business Liabilities page) LIABILITIES 11. Vehicle payoff 12. Mortgage payoff 13. Total liabilities (add lines 9 12) Net worth (subtract line 13 from line 8.) Change in net worth (calculate for each year) XXX 20

26 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records SECTION C: Personal Financial Statements Summary of SAE Income, Expenses, and Hours This page should be a record of your entire SAE. To locate these numbers, refer to the individual SAE project records. Report on calendar year from January 1 through December 31. Year SAE Description Total Hours Worked Unpaid Paid Total Gross Earnings Total Expenses Net Earnings 20 Totals for Year 1 20 Totals for Year 2 20 Totals for Year 3 21

27 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records Year SAE Description Total Hours Worked Unpaid Paid Total Gross Earnings Total Expenses Net Earnings 20 Totals for Year 4 20 Totals for Year 5 20 Totals for Year 6 22

28 Virginia SAE Record Book: Main Records Main Records Completion Checklist Required Component Student Information Sheet SECTION A: Student Development Record of Leadership Positions Held in the FFA Record of Participation in Other FFA Agricultural Education Activities Record of Leadership Positions Held Outside the FFA Record of Community Service SECTION B: SAE Reflection SAE Project Abstract SAE Questions Complete Yes/No Agriculture Teacher s Initials Record of SAE Skill Development SECTION C: Personal Financial Statements Record of Personal Assets Record of Business Assets Record of Personal Liabilities Record of Business Liabilities Net Worth Statement Summary of SAE Income, Expenses, and Hours Main Records Completion 23

29 ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT RECORDS

30 Virginia SAE Record Book: Entrepreneurship Project Records Entrepreneurship Project Time Log This time log is important for showing your instructor the number of hours you spent performing activities and developing certain skills, competencies, and knowledge during your entrepreneurship project. Whenever you spend time on your project, complete an entry in the table below. Be sure to keep a running total of your hours. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Date Activity Performed Skill, Competency, or Knowledge Developed Number of Hours Total 25

31 Virginia SAE Record Book: Entrepreneurship Project Records Record of Income Make sure that you record all income from your entrepreneurship project. In the last row, record the total amount earned. If you received no income from this SAE, write NA in the Source column and 0 in the Amount column. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Date Source Product Sold or Service Rendered Amount Total 26

32 Virginia SAE Record Book: Entrepreneurship Project Records Record of Expenses Make sure that you record all expenses related to your entrepreneurship project, but do not include personal expenses or tax expenses on this page. In the last row, record the total expenses accrued. If you accrued no expenses from this SAE, write NA in the Expense column and 0 in the Amount column. For all expenses, keep a copy of your receipts! If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Date Description of Expense Amount Total 27

33 Virginia SAE Record Book: Entrepreneurship Project Records Record of Tax Expenses Make sure that you record all tax expenses related to your entrepreneurship project i.e., your FICA (Social Security) deductions and the federal, state, and local income taxes you paid. For any listed items that are not required or not paid, write either NA or 0. At the bottom of the page, record the total amounts paid. If you have accrued no tax expenses on this SAE, write NA in the Check # column and 0 in the Total Tax Expenses column. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Date Check # FICA Federal Income Tax State Income Tax Local Income Tax Total Tax Expenses Total Taxes 28

34 Virginia SAE Record Book: Entrepreneurship Project Records Record of Current Inventory List all inventory that is to be used or sold within the next 12 months. Do not include items that can be depreciated. Examples of current inventory include harvested and growing crops, feed, seed, fertilizer, chemicals, fuel, spare parts, business consumables, non-breeding livestock, and crops or livestock that are purchased for resale. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Item Value Quantity Total Amount Total 29

35 Virginia SAE Record Book: Entrepreneurship Project Records Record of Non-Current Inventory List all inventory that will not be used or sold within the next 12 months. Examples of non-current inventory include draft, pleasure, and breeding livestock; land; machinery; equipment; fixtures; land improvements; buildings; and fences. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Item Value Quantity Total Amount Total 30

36 Virginia SAE Record Book: Entrepreneurship Project Records Record of Liabilities List all liabilities that are owed within your entrepreneurship project, and determine whether the liability is current or non-current. Examples of current liabilities include accounts and notes payable and current portion of non-current debt. Examples of non-current liabilities include notes, chattel mortgages, and real estate mortgages. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Liability Current or Non-Current Total Amount Total 31

37 Virginia SAE Record Book: Entrepreneurship Project Records Record Totals Record data totals from your Entrepreneurship Project Time Log, Record of Income, Record of Expenses, Record of Tax Expenses, Record of Current Inventory, Record of Non-Current Inventory, and Record of Liabilities. You may then transfer the data from this page to your Main Records. Record Total Total Hours Total Income Total Non-Tax Expenses Total Tax Expenses Total Net Gain (Net Gain = Total Income Non-Tax Expenses Tax Expenses) Record of Current Inventory Record of Non-Current Inventory Record of Liabilities 32

38 Virginia SAE Record Book: Entrepreneurship Project Records Record of Skills, Competencies, and Knowledge Development List the top ten skills, competencies, or knowledge components you developed over the course of your entrepreneurship project (see these items in your time log). For each skill, competency, or knowledge component, explain its contributions to your success. Skill, Competency, or Knowledge Component Contribution to Your Success

39 Virginia SAE Record Book: Entrepreneurship Project Records Record of Efficiencies List and explain the top efficiencies that you have gained through your entrepreneurship project. For examples of efficiencies, refer to the National FFA Proficiency Handbook. List your level of achievement, and describe how the factor helped you manage the enterprise. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Efficiency Level of Achievement How It Helped You Manage

40 Virginia SAE Record Book: Entrepreneurship Project Records Entrepreneurship Project Completion Checklist Required Component Entrepreneurship Project Time Log Record of Income Record of Expenses Record of Non-Tax Expenses Record of Current Inventory Record of Non-Current Inventory Record of Liabilities Record Totals Record of Skills, Competencies, and Knowledge Development Record of Efficiencies Entrepreneurship Project Completion Complete Yes/No Agriculture Teacher s Initials 35

41 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RECORDS

42 Virginia SAE Record Book: Improvement Project Records Improvement Project Time Log This time log is important for showing your instructor the number of hours you spent performing activities and developing certain skills, competencies, and knowledge during your improvement project. Whenever you spend time on your project, complete an entry in the table below. Be sure to keep a running total of your hours. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Date Activity Performed Skill, Competency, or Knowledge Developed Number of Hours Total 37

43 Virginia SAE Record Book: Improvement Project Records Record of Materials to Purchase List materials that must be purchased for your improvement project. Item Quantity Location/Store from WhichPrice Obtained Unit Cost Total Cost Total 38

44 Virginia SAE Record Book: Improvement Project Records Record of Donated Materials List materials that will be donated for your improvement project. Item Quantity Location/Store from WhichPrice Obtained Unit Cost Total Cost Total 39

45 Virginia SAE Record Book: Improvement Project Records Record of Time Planned for Project Activites Complete this table before you begin your project. Provide your best estimate of the number of hours needed for various activities associated with the project. Date Activity Number of Hours Total 40

46 Virginia SAE Record Book: Improvement Project Records Improvement Project Report Your improvement project report should be an important part of this learning experience. You may wish to highlight how you chose your improvement project, how you acquired your materials, and how your activities either followed your plans or changed during the implementation of your project. Your report must be typed or neatly handwritten and must be three-fourths to one page in length. It must include a complete list of the references you used to write it. Grammar, punctuation, and your organization of ideas will be considered in grading the report. Your improvement project report is due with your completed time log. Attach your time log, all other reports, and the completion checklist (see next page) together. 41

47 Virginia SAE Record Book: Improvement Project Records Student name: Improvement Project Completion Checklist Required Component Improvement Project Time Log Record of Materials to Purchase Record of Donated Materials Record of Time Planned for Project Activites Improvement Project Report Improvement Project Completion Complete Yes/No Agriculture Teacher s Initials 42

48 EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT RECORDS

49 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Experimental Project Time Log This time log is important for showing your instructor the number of hours you spent performing activities and developing certain skills, competencies, and knowledge during your experimental project. Whenever you spend time on your project, complete an entry in the table below. Be sure to keep a running total of your hours. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Date Activity Performed Skill, Competency, or Knowledge Developed Number of Hours 44 Total

50 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Experimental Project Abstract In the space below, write an abstract or summary of your experimental project. The abstract should be approximately 300 words and describe the purpose of your project, the procedures you plan to use, the types of data you plan to collect, and the conclusions you hope to draw from your research. The abstract may also contain ideas for futher research or use of the information you gather. My experimental project will consist of 45

51 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Project Introduction Problem Statement State the main problem that you will research, focusing your project on a specific objective. Need for the Study State your reason(s) for choosing this experiment. Goals for the Research State what you hope to find or achieve with your experiment. Information Summary Summarize the information in the literature on the problem, including relevant background information about the topic so that the reader will understand the topic. Use additional pages as needed. Experiment Hypothesis State what you think will happen in your experiment, based on your review of the literature on the problem. 46

52 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Description of Methodology In the space below, describe the methods you used to collect the data for your experiment. These methods should follow the scientific method and should allow for replication if the experiment is repeated in the future. 47

53 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Record of Materials Used List all materials, other than equipment, that you used in your experimental project. Item Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Total 48

54 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Record of Equipment Used List all equipment that you used in your experimental project. Item Source and Location of Equipment Borrowed/Leased/ Purchased/ Already Owned Cost Total 49

55 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Results of Experiment In the space below, summarize the results of your experiment exactly as they occurred, even if they do not match your hypothesis. Use tables and graphs as needed to show your results clearly. Write only facts from your experiment; your thoughts about the facts will be included in the discussion and conclusions on the next page. 50

56 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Discussion and Conclusions Draw conclusions from the results of your experiment, and in the space below, compare your conclusions to your hypothesis as well as to the information you found when reviewing the literature. Feel free to provide your own sound reasoning about the results of your experiment. 51

57 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Acknowledgments Scientifc experiments are sometimes accomplished with the generous assistance of others. In the space below, credit all persons, businesses, and other entities that helped you in various ways by giving you such things as financial assistance, materials, or time, or by reviewing your work, etc. 52

58 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Bibliography In the space below, list all journal articles, books, Web sites, interviews, and other resources that you used to conduct a successful experiment. Use additional pages as needed, as some experiments require an extensive literature review. All citations should be made in an approved style, as specified by your teacher. 53

59 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Scientific Journal The scientific journal is the most important part of your project. There are several different acceptable ways to set up a scientific journal, and the best way will depend on the type of data you are recording for your experimental project. The journal needs to be consistent and thorough, as it is the only record of the data you collect in your experiment. When your project is complete, you should turn in your hand-written journal and a typed record of your results. This record should include all of the data that was recorded during your experiment. Below are a couple of examples of ways to record data. Remember that the nature of the data you plan to gather will determine the best method of setting up your scientific journal. Examples of ways to record data in a scientific journal: Day Control Group Group 1 Group 2 Grass emerged, green in No evidence of Mon. color germination Tue. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Grass emerged, no weeds, yellow in color Date Amount of Feed Consumed Cow 1 Cow 2 Cow 3 Cow 4 9/12/09 1 lb. ½ lb. 1 lb. 4 lb. 9/13/09 4 lb. 2 lb. 3 lb. 2 lb. 9/14/09 ½ lb. ¾ lb. 2 lb. 3 lb. 54

60 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Project Presentation Components The major components required for presentation of your experimental project are the following: 1. All completed forms from this section of the SAE Record Book 3. Research Paper (Use all data you have collected and recorded and the state and national agriscience-project requirements to help you prepare the paper.) 4. Project Display Board (Follow the Agriscience Handbook guidelines for a project presentation.) 5. Documents required for approval, as applicable (These forms are the same as those required for the FFA National Agriscience Fair, and they can be found in the Agriscience Fair Application.) Required forms for all projects Safety Assessment Form Sponsor Approval Form Required forms, depending upon the project Hazardous Materials Waiver Form Non-Human Vertebrate Endorsement Human Vertebrate Endorsement 55

61 Virginia SAE Record Book: Experimental Project Records Experimental Project Checklist Required Component Experimental Project Time Log Experimental Project Abstract Project Introduction Description of Methodology Record of Materials Used Record of Equipment Used Results of Experiment Discussion and Conclusions Acknowledgments Bibliography Scientific Journal Research Paper Project Display Board Documents required for approval Experimental Project Completion Complete Yes/No Agriculture Teacher s Initials 56

62 NON-EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECT RECORDS

63 Virginia SAE Record Book: Non-Experimental Research Project Records Non-Experimental Research Project Time Log This time log is important for showing your instructor the number of hours you spent performing activities and developing certain skills, competencies, and knowledge during your non-experimental research project. Whenever you spend time on your project, complete an entry in the table below. Be sure to keep a running total of your hours. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Date Activity Performed Skill, Competency, or Knowledge Developed Number of Hours Total 58

64 Virginia SAE Record Book: Non-Experimental Research Project Records Non-Experimental Research Project Abstract In the space below, write an abstract or summary of your non-experimental research project. The abstract should be approximately 300 words and describe the purpose of your project, the procedures you plan to use, the types of data you plan to collect, and the conclusions you hope to draw from your research. The abstract may also contain ideas for futher research or use of the information you gather. Note: The only difference between an experimental and a non-experimental research project is the lack of a control group. Non-experimental research projects should be just as rigorous as experimental research projects. My non-experimental research project will consist of 59

65 Virginia SAE Record Book: Non-Experimental Research Project Records Project Introduction Problem Statement State the main problem that you will research, focusing your project on a specific objective. Need for the Study State your reason(s) for choosing this topic. Goals for the Research State what you hope to find or achieve with your research. Information Summary Summarize the information in the literature on the topic, including relevant background information about the topic so that the reader will understand the topic. Use additional pages as neeeded. 60

66 Virginia SAE Record Book: Non-Experimental Research Project Records Description of Methodology In the space below, describe the methods you used to collect the data for your project. These methods should follow the scientific method and should allow for replication if the project is repeated in the future. 61

67 Virginia SAE Record Book: Non-Experimental Research Project Records Record of Materials Used List all materials, other than equipment, that you used in your non-experimental research project. Item Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Total 62

68 Virginia SAE Record Book: Non-Experimental Research Project Records Record of Equipment Used List all equipment that you used in your non-experimental research project. Item Source and Location of Equipment Borrowed/Leased/ Purchased/ Already Owned Cost Total 63

69 Virginia SAE Record Book: Non-Experimental Research Project Records Analysis of Data In the space below, report and summarize the results of your research exactly as they occurred. Use tables and graphs as needed to show your results clearly. Write only facts from your data collection and synthesis; your thoughts about the facts will be included in the discussion and conclusions on the next page. 64

70 Virginia SAE Record Book: Non-Experimental Research Project Records Discussion and Conclusions Draw conclusions from your research, and in the space below, explain how you incorporated these conclusions into your final presentation product. 65

71 Virginia SAE Record Book: Non-Experimental Research Project Records Acknowledgments Non-experimental research is sometimes accomplished with the generous assistance of others. In the space below, credit all persons, businesses, and other entities that helped you in various ways by giving you such things as financial assistance, materials, or time, or by reviewing your work, etc. 66

72 Virginia SAE Record Book: Non-Experimental Research Project Records Bibliography In the space below, list all journal articles, books, Web sites, interviews, and other resources that you used to conduct you non-experimental research project. Use additional pages as needed, as some non-experimental research requires an extensive literature review. All citations should be made in an approved style, as specified by your teacher. 67

73 Virginia SAE Record Book: Non-Experimental Research Project Records Project Presentation Components Your non-experimental research project will result in the completion of all forms from this section of the SAE Record Book and a synthesized presentation, examples of which are listed below. This list is not comprehensive, and there are numerous other possibilities. Research paper (Use all data you have collected and recorded to help you prepare the paper.) Project display board Marketing plan for a business Landscape design Farm land-use plan Series of newspaper/journal/online articles on the researched subject Advertising campaign Agricultural issue awareness seminar Video on the researched subject Note: The only difference between an experimental and non-experimental research project is the lack of a control group. Non-experimental research projects should be just as rigorous as experimental research projects. 68

74 Virginia SAE Record Book: Non-Experimental Research Project Records Non-Experimental Research Project Checklist Required Component Non-Experimental Research Project Time Log Non-Experimental Research Project Abstract Project Introduction Description of Methodology Record of Materials Used Record of Equipment Used Analysis of Data Discussion and Conclusions Acknowledgments Bibliography Project Presentation Non-Experimental Research Project Completion Complete Yes/No Agriculture Teacher s Initials 69

75 PLACEMENT PROJECT RECORDS

76 Virginia SAE Record Book: Placement Project Records Student name: Placement Project Time Log This time log is important for showing your instructor the number of hours you spent performing activities and developing certain skills, competencies, and knowledge during your placement project. Whenever you spend time on your project, complete an entry in the table below. Be sure to keep a running total of your hours. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Date Activity Performed Skill, Competency, Hours Worked or Knowledge Developed Paid Unpaid Supervisor s Initials Total 71

77 Virginia SAE Record Book: Placement Project Records Record of Income Make sure that you record all income from your placement project. In the last row, record the total amount earned. If you were paid in cash, write Cash for the check #. If you received no income from this SAE, write NA in the Source and Check # columns and 0 in the Amount column. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Date Hours Source Check # Amount Total 72

78 Virginia SAE Record Book: Placement Project Records Record of Expenses Make sure that you record all expenses related to your placement project, but do not include personal expenses or tax expenses on this page. In the last row, record the total expenses accrued. If you accrued no expenses from this SAE, write NA in the Expense column and 0 in the Amount column. For all expenses, keep a copy of your receipts! If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Date Description of Expense Amount Total 73

79 Virginia SAE Record Book: Placement Project Records Record of Tax Expenses Make sure that you record all tax expenses related to your placement project i.e., your FICA (Social Security) deductions and the federal, state, and local income taxes you paid. For any listed items that are not required or not paid, write either NA or 0. At the bottom of the page, record the total amounts paid. If you have accrued no tax expenses on this SAE, write NA in the Check # column and 0 in the Total Tax Expenses column. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Date Check # FICA Federal Income Tax State Income Tax Local Income Tax Total Tax Expenses Total Taxes 74

80 Virginia SAE Record Book: Placement Project Records Record Totals Record data totals from your Placement Project Time Log, Record of Income, Record of Expenses, and Record of Tax Expenses. You may then transfer the data from this page to your Main Records. Record Total Total Hours Paid Total Hours Unpaid Total Hours Paid and Unpaid Total Income Total Non-Tax Expenses Total Tax Expenses Total Net Gain (Net Gain = Total Income Non-Tax Expenses Tax Expenses) 75

81 Virginia SAE Record Book: Placement Project Records Record of Skills, Competencies, and Knowledge Development List the top ten skills, competencies, or knowledge components you developed over the course of your placement project (see these items in your time log). For each skill, competency, or knowledge component, explain its contributions to your success. Skill, Competency, or Knowledge Component Contribution to Your Success

82 Virginia SAE Record Book: Placement Project Records Placement Project Checklist Required Component Placement Project Time Log Record of Income Record of Expenses Record of Tax Expenses Record Totals Record of Skills, Competencies, and Knowledge Development Placement Project Completion Complete Yes/No Agriculture Teacher s Initials 77

83 SUPPLEMENTARY ACTIVITY/SKILL RECORDS

84 Virginia SAE Record Book: Supplementary Activity/Skill Records Dear Agriculture Student: Virginia FFA Association 206 Litton-Reaves Hall (0343) Blacksburg, VA During your SAE, you may have occasions to participate in agricultural activities and develop certain agricultural skills that are not part of your SAE as planned. The supplementary activity/skill time log is a place for you to record and report activities you performed and skills, competencies, and knowledge you developed that fit nowhere else in your SAE records and usually happen in less than one day. Although such activities and skills may be peripheral to your SAE, it is important to record and report such items because they may impact your agricultural career outlook in a significant way sooner or later. You will need to complete a report about these supplementary activities you engaged in and skills you learned or reinforced while working on your SAE. Guidelines for this report appear later in this section. Besides writing your report, you must be sure to keep a record of the time you spend on such supplementary activities and skills. These hours will count towards earning your Greenhand, Chapter, State, and American FFA degrees. Good luck with your SAE, and welcome to the agricultural industry! The Virginia FFA Association 79

85 Virginia SAE Record Book: Supplementary Activity/Skill Records Student name: Supplementary Activity/Skill Time Log This time log is important for showing your instructor the number of hours you spent performing supplementary activities and developing supplementary skills, competencies, and knowledge during your SAE. Whenever you engage in supplementary activities and/or skills, complete an entry in the table below. Be sure to keep a running total of your hours. If you need more rows in the table, copy this page. Date Activity Performed Skill, Competency, or Knowledge Developed Number of Hours Total 80

86 Virginia SAE Record Book: Supplementary Activity/Skill Records Supplementary Activity/Skill Report Your supplementary activity/skill report will be about the activities you performed and the skills, competencies, and knowledge you developed that fit nowhere else in your SAE records and usually happen in less than one day. Such supplemental activities are typically performed only once. You may wish to highlight the top activities and/or skills, competencies, or knowledge components that you performed or gained on a supplemental basis rather than discussing all the items listed on your time log. The report must be typed or neatly handwritten and must be three-fourths to one page in length. It must include a complete list of the references you used to write it. Grammar, punctuation, and your organization of ideas will be considered in grading the report. When your supplementary activity/skill report is finished, attach it together with your time log and the completion checklist found on the next page. 81

87 Virginia SAE Record Book: Supplementary Activity/Skill Records Supplementary Project Checklist Required Component Supplementary Activity/Skill Time Log Supplementary Activity/Skill Report Supplementary Project Completion Complete Yes/No Agriculture Teacher s Initials 82

88 SAE CHECKLIST

89 Virginia SAE Record Book: SAE Checklist SAE Checklist Student-Trainee: Teacher-Coordinator: Agriculture Department: SAE Course Requirement Cooperative Education Training Plan Complete Yes/No Agriculture Teacher s Initials Cooperative Education Training Agreement Documented Record of Student SAE Involvement (minimum of 396 hours) Coordination Record (list of site visits, record checks, program presentations, and other instructor involvement with student s SAE program) Employer or Training Sponsor Assessment (written evaluation of student-trainee) SAE Checklist Completion 84

90 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION TRAINING PLAN

91 Virginia SAE Record Book: Cooperative Education Training Plan Individualized Cooperative Education Training Plan Procedures for Employers Purpose The purpose of the cooperative education training plan is to assist the student-trainee in making a successful transition from student to competent worker. The plan serves as a guide for the school and the employer to provide training that will enable the student-trainee to meet an identified career objective. The plan is not a contract and can be modified in accordance with the needs of the student-trainee and/or the employer. Procedure The teacher-coordinator assumes primary responsibility for the development of an individualized training plan for the student-trainee. The coordinator identifies specific learning experiences that will be provided to the student-trainee either in the classroom or on the job. The training sponsor (the immediate supervisor of the student-trainee) is then asked to assist the coordinator by identifying tasks for which training can be provided at the training station, using the training plan adding tasks to the training plan that are unique to the particular training station supervising the student-trainee s training for specific job tasks assessing the student-trainee s strengths and weaknesses when completing tasks at the training station. The coordinator visits the training station periodically to discuss the student-trainee s progress. Advice from the training sponsor is used to make modifications in the training plan and to determine specific instruction that can be provided to the student-trainee in the classroom so that the he/she becomes a productive, competent employee. Orientation Checklist for Employers (Some of these items may be covered in orientation materials provided by the employer.) 1. Introduce student-trainee to all persons with whom he/she will have contact. 2. Show student-trainee the offices, equipment, and supplies he/she will use. 3. Explain the duties of student-trainee s first assignment(s). 4. Inform student-trainee of who will be his/her immediate supervisor (training sponsor) and responsible for work assignments. 5. Inform co-workers of their relationship to student-trainee, and solicit their cooperation. 6. Inform student-trainee of arrival time, quitting time, check-in procedures, and check-out procedures. 7. Inform student-trainee of lunch time and relief procedures and regulations. 8. Inform student-trainee of facilities available such as restrooms, lunchroom, telephone, coat rack, etc. 9. Inform student-trainee of time-recording procedure, pay schedule, deductions from pay, and computation of wages. 10. Inform student-trainee of appropriate dress for work. 11. Inform student-trainee of any information that is to be kept confidential. 12. Familiarize student-trainee with employee benefits. 13. Inform student-trainee of clauses in a union agreement that pertain to cooperative education student-trainees, if applicable. 14. Inform student-trainee of career possibilities in the firm. 86

92 Virginia SAE Record Book: Cooperative Education Training Plan Sample Training Plan Copy: Employer Student Coordinator Teacher-Coordinator: School: Student-Trainee: SS#: Job Title: Career Objective: Firm: Training Sponsor: Beginning Employment Date: Initial Rate of Pay: Rating Scale: 1 Task or general experience introduced (initial training period) 3 Performs task with minimum supervision 2 Performs task under supervision 4 Initiates task and performs with speed and accuracy 0 Not applicable Job Task On-the- Job Instruction Related Classroom Instruction *Date of Meeting with Classroom Teacher Date/ Rating Evaluation Visit Dates and Ratings Date/ Rating Date/ Rating Date/ Rating Date/ Rating Date/ Rating Comments * For programs in which the cooperative method is optional, teacher-coordinators may supervise student-trainees from other classes within a program area where the number of students enrolled in cooperative education does not justify an additional coordinator. In those instances, the teacher-coordinator must meet with the student-trainee s classroom teacher(s) before visiting the student on the job (see guidelines in the 2002 Cooperative Education Handbook). 87