Agricultural Mechanics I

Course Syllabus

Course Description:  This course develops knowledge and technical skills in the broad field of agricultural machinery, equipment and structures.  The primary purpose of this course is to prepare students to handle the day-to-day problems, accidents, and repairs needs they will encounter in their chosen agricultural career. Topics include agricultural mechanics safety, agricultural engineering career opportunities, hand/power tool use and selection, electrical wiring, basic metal working, basic agricultural construction skills related to concrete and carpentry, basic welding, and leadership development.  Skills in physics, geometry, and algebra are reinforced in this course.  Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are agriscience projects, field trips, shadowing, and supervised agricultural experience.  Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are integral components of the course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.

A.        Leadership Development

1.        We will be able to explain the history of the FFA.

2.        We will be able to conduct a business meeting.

B.         Employability Skills

1.        We will be able to identify careers related to agricultural mechanics.

2.        We will be able to explore methods of keeping financial records.

C.         Safe Work Practices

1.        We will be able to explain safety aspects in a shop.

2.        We will be able to explain color coding of a shop.

D.        Agricultural Tools

1.        We will be able to explain the uses of various hand tools.

2.        We will be able to safely and properly use hand tools.

3.        We will be able to safely use power tools.

5. Electrical Wiring
1. We will be able to define electrical terms.
2. We will be able to explain safe electrical practices.
3. We will be able to wire switches, receptacles and lights.

6. Concrete
1. We will be able to explain concrete ingredients.
2. We will be able to explain how to mix concrete.

7. Carpentry
1. We will be able to explain and identify different fasteners.
2. We will be able to calculate the amount of materials needed for a construction project.
3. We will be able to build a wood project using power tools.

8. Paints and Preservatives

                  We will be able to describe how to prepare and paint various surfaces.

9. Metal Skills
1. We will be able to identify, cut, and grind metals.
2. We will be able to weld and cut and weld with oxygen and acetylene.
3. We will be able to weld with arc welding equipment.

Teacher:  Mark Payne

School Phone and Extension:  (704) 799-8555  ext. 353

Planning:   4^th Block   1:20 – 3:30

Teacher email:  markpayne@iss.k12.nc.us

Teacher Website:  Go to school page and click on schools, secondary schools, lake

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Grading Policy:  Semester Grades:

                                  Classwork/daily work   40%

                                  Tests                              20%

                                  Quizzes                          20%

                                  Projects                          20%

   VoCATs state test will count 25% of the overall score at the end of the semester

Testing Timeline

      Common Formative Assessment   Sept. 26

       Predictive Assessment/Midterm   Oct. 24

       Common Formative Assessment  Dec. 5

       VoCATs Final Test                       Jan. 15

Progress Report Dates

       Sept. 15

       Oct. 13

       Nov. 19

       Dec. 15

Report Cards

        Nov. 10

        Jan. 23

Tardy Policy:  Students are to be in their seat when the bell rings or they will be

                             counted tardy.