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/ AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I /
Pathway:AGRICULTRAL MECHANICS
Course Description:THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH INTRODUCTORY LEVEL EXPERIENCES IN SELECTED MAJOR AREAS OF AGRICULUTURAL MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY WHICH MAY INCLUDE METAL FABRICATION, MAINTENANCE OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND TRACTORS. LEARNING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INFORMATION, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND PROBLEM SOLVING.
Topic: / Standards:EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS / AG-AMI-1
AGRICULUTRAL EDUCATION and FFA / AG-AMI-2
CAREERS IN AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS / AG-AMI-3
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS SAFETY / AG-AMI-4
WOODWORKING SAFETY and TOOLS / AG-AMI-5
WOODWORKING MATERIALS / AG-AMI-6
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS / AG-AMI-7
ELECTRICAL PLANNING AND INSTALLATION / AG-AMI-8
METAL FABRICATION SAFETY and TOOLS / AG-AMI-9
METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES / AG-AMI-10
ENGINE MAINTENANCE / AG-AMI-11
TRACTOR OPERATIONS / AG-AMI-12
In addition to content standards, students will be responsible for showing mastery of the Common Core literacy standards. These standards will be taught using reading and writing activities related to the content area. Reading materials may include novels, technical manuals, articles or other appropriate materials as determined by the instructor.
P.R.E.P Academy Grading Policy:
Daily Grades/In Class Assignments...... 25%
Tests...... 20%
Projects/Lab Work...... 30%
SAE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5%
Benchmark (Final)...... 20%
Textbook:
Students will not be issued a textbook for this class, but one will be available for classroom use.
Classroom Rules/Conduct:
All students are expected to abide by the rules of the Agriculture Department and those of TCCHS at all times.
Computer Use:
Students will be required to access the Internet for some assignments and projects. Each student must have an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) on file at the school. All policies in the AUP will be followed.
Students should only use the Internet when instructed for classroom purposes. Students who are caught downloading/streaming music, on inappropriate websites, attempting to bypass the server, or participating in other questionable activities will receive a referral and their computer privileges may be revoked.
Course: AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS IInstructor: DALTON
Week / Topic/Standard / Essential Question(s)Week
1 / EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS /AG-AMI-1 / WHY ARE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS IMPORTANT?
2 / EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS /AG-AMI-1 / WHAT ARE SOFT SKILLS?
3 / AGRICULUTRAL EDUCATION and FFA /AG-AMI-2 / WHAT IS THE FFA?
4 / AGRICULUTRAL EDUCATION and FFA /AG-AMI-2 / HOW CAN AGRICULTURE EDUCATION HELP YOU?
5 / SHOP SAFETY AND AGRICULUTRAL EDUCATION / AG-AMI-4 / WHAT IS OSHA?
6 / SHOP SAFETY AND AGRICULUTRAL EDUCATION / AG-AMI-4 / HOW CAN YOU BE SAFE WHILE WORKING IN THE AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS SHOP?
7 / SHOP SAFETY AND AGRICULUTRAL EDUCATION / AG-AMI-4 / WHAT ROLE DOES INSURANCE COMPANIES HAVE IN SAFRTY?
8 / AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS SAFETY /AG-AMI-4 / WHY DO EMPLOYERS PUSH SAFETY?
9 / CAREERS IN AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS / AG-AMI-3 / WHAT TYPE OF CAREERS CAN BE FOUND IN AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS?
10 / CAREERS IN AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS / AG-AMI-3 / WHAT SKILLS MUST ONE HAVE INORDER TO PURSUE A CAREER IN AG MECHANICS?
11 / CAREERS IN AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS / AG-AMI-3 / WHAT ARE SOME AG MECHANICS CAREERS FOUND IN THOMAS COUNTY?
12 / ENGINE MAINTENANCE /AG-AMI-11 / WHY ARE OWNERS MANUALS IMPORTANT?
13 / ENGINE MAINTENANCE /AG-AMI-11 / WHAT IS MEANT BY THE TERM, SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE?
14 / TRACTOR OPERATIONS /AG-AMI-12 / WHY ARE TRACTORS DANGEROUS IF NOT OPERATED SAFETY?
15 / TRACTOR OPERATION / AG-AMI-12 / HOW CAN YOU BECOME A SAFE AND EFFICIENT TRACTOR OPERATOR?
16 / TRACTOR OPERATIONS / AG-AMI-12 / WHAT MUST BE CHECKED OFF BEFORE STARTING UP A TRACTOR?
17 / TRACTOR OPERATION/ AG-AMI-12 / WHY IS MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT FOR A TRACTOR?
18 / METAL FABRICATION SAFETY and TOOLS / AG-AMI-9 / WHAT TYPE OF TOOLSARE USED IN THE METAL FABRICATION SHOP?
19 / METAL FABRICATION SAFETY and TOOLS / AG-AMI-9 / HOW ARE THE HAZARDS FOUND IN AN AGRICULTRAL MECHANICS SHOP DIFFERENT THAN OTHER SHOPS?
20 / METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES /AG-AMI-10 / WHAT ARE FERROUS METALS?
21 / METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES /AG-AMI-10 / WHAT ARE NON-FERROUS METALS?
22 / METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES /AG-AMI-10 / HOW ARE METALS JOINED?
23 / METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES /AG-AMI-10 / WHAT IS ARC WELDING?
24 / METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES /AG-AMI-10 / WHAT IS MIG WELDING?
25 / METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES /AG-AMI-10 / WHAT IS OXY-FUEL WELDING?
26 / METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES /AG-AMI-10 / WHAT IS OXY-FUEL CUTTING?
27 / METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES /AG-AMI-10 / WHAT IS AN ALLOY?
28 / METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES /AG-AMI-10 / HOW DOES CARBON CONTENT AFFECT STEEL?
29 / METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES / AG-AMI- 10 / WHAT IS THE ROOT TEST?
30 / METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES / AG-AMI- 10 / WHY RECYCLE METAL?
31 / ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS /AG-AMI-7 / WHY IS SAFETY IMPORTANT WHILE DEALING WIITH ELECTRICITY?
32 / ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS /AG-AMI-7 / WHAT IS THE FUNTION OF A CIRCUIT BREAKER?
33 / ELECTRICAL PLANNING AND INSTALLATION /AG-AMI-8 / HOW MUCH ELECTRICITY IS NEEDED TO POWER AN AVERAGE HOME?
34 / WOODWORKING SAFETY and TOOLS /AG-AMI-5 / WHY ARE GOOGLES MANATORY IN A WOODSHOP LAB?
35 / WOODWORKING TOOLS / AG-AMI-5 / WHY ARE SHARP WOODWORKING TOOLS SAFER THAN DULL ONES?
36 / WOODWORKING MATERIALS /AG-AMI-6 / WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON WOODEN BUILDING MATERIALS?