SAE Approval Form

SAE Approval Form

Turn this form in by ______

Name: ______Class Period: ______

1)  What is a SAE?

Supervised Agricultural Experience – A project that relates to agriculture and is supervised by an adult. This project can include anything related to plants, animals, woodworking, yard work, nature, etc.

2)  Requirements for the SAE:

a.  SAE Approval Form – SAE ideas must be approved by Ms. Wooten, signed by a parent, and turned back in to Ms. Wooten by ______.

b.  SAE Packet– This is provided by Ms. Wooten once the SAE Approval Form is returned. It shows that at least 3 hours of work was completed on the SAE and has at least 2 pictures OF THE STUDENT WORKING on the SAE.

3)  Time Frame: Students have over 7 weeks to complete the SAE project.

4)  Due Date: Must be completed and turned in by ______.

5)  Grading: The SAE is worth 15% of your grade (the largest grade in Agriscience Class).

6)  I understand that if I do not complete the SAE by the due date I must complete the writing assignment for half credit.

7)  My SAE possibilities that I would like for my parents to consider approving are:

a.  ______

b.  ______

c.  ______

8)  After speaking with my parent(s), we have decided that my SAE will be ______.

Student Name: ______

Parent Signature: ______Date: ______

**THIS IS NOT A PROJECT THAT CAN BE STARTED ON THE DAY BEFORE IT IS DUE!!! PLAN NOW AND GET STARTED EARLY!

Ideas for Middle School SAE Projects

·  Cutting Grass

·  Planting a flower bed or butterfly garden

·  Planting a vegetable or herb garden

·  Plant trees

·  Build a woodworking project

·  Making stepping stones

·  Making a compost bin

·  Building a picnic table

·  Rebuild or fixing a tractor, go-cart, lawnmower

·  Paint houses, fences, barns, sheds (outside painting not inside painting)

·  Build fences

·  Start and Identify an Insect Collection

·  Construct a deer stand

·  Construct a duck nesting box

·  Construct a turtle trap

·  Develop a backyard habitat for wildlife and birds

·  Develop a wildlife food plot

·  Raise and care for a livestock animal (dogs and cats do not count)

·  Pet care (including feeding, bathing, exercising, etc.)

·  Take care of a house plant

·  Start a pet exercise program for elderly people

·  Start a cricket or worm farm (could sell as fish bait)

·  Rake pine straw

·  Cut fire wood

·  Collect, press, and display a plant or tree collection

·  Construct a backyard water garden

·  Create custom floral designs

·  Landscape maintenance

·  Stay afterschool to help Ms. Wooten

·  Develop an Agriscience Fair Project

·  Develop a minibooth, floral design, or woodworking project for the Georgia National Fair in Perry

·  Have a different idea??? Let Ms. Wooten know to get it approved!