3 rd Course 0134 SAE. 2 nd Course 0112 Fundamentals of Agriculture Mechanics

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1 CURRICULUM MAP Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources CTE Program of Study: AG Power, Structural and Technical Systems Foundations of Agribusiness.1 Students will Foundations of Animal Systems.5 Students will Types of agribusiness ownership. Return on investment. Methods of marketing agricultural commodities, products and services in domestic and international markets. Basic finance - personal inventory, net worth, income, expense Supervised Agricultural Experience Program () The Four Ps (product, place, price and promotion). Create an advertisement for an agricultural product. Research local supply and demand of agricultural products. Create a plan and begin development for their own agricultural enterprises. () The origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal systems. 1

2 Common and scientific names of major animal species. Breeds of livestock. Basic anatomy of animals. Livestock terminology (steer, heifer, barrow, gilt, etc.). Animal cells. Animal health disorders. Bio-security in the animal industry. Common types of feedstuffs. Animal welfare and animal rights. Facilities needed to house and produce animal species safely and efficiently. Effects of animal agriculture on the environment..6 Diagram a typical animal cell and identify the organelles.7 Practice administering injections..8 Perform a basic health exam on a live animal..9 Debate the issues associated with animal welfare and animal rights. Agriculture Innovation and Technology.10 Students will Agricultural biotechnology. Applications of biotechnology in agriculture. 2

3 The history of agriculture innovation The major agriculture inventions and their impact on the industry..11 Use agricultural related technology and equipment.12 Debate the issues associated with biotechnology Research current agricultural products impacted by biotechnology practices. Foundations of Food Products and Processing.14 Students will The history of the animal processing industry. The importance of food labeling to the consumer. Quality and yield grades of food products. Foods derived from meat, egg, poultry, fish and dairy products. Products derived from fruits and vegetables. Products derived from grains, legumes and oilseeds. Common weights and measures in the food products and processing industry. Methods of food preservation..15 Produce a food product (cheese, sausage, sauerkraut, etc.).16 Compare and contrast various food labels. 3

4 .17 Conduct a food preservation experiment. Foundations of Natural Resources.18 Students will Natural resources. Ecosystems. Renewable resources. Nonrenewable resources..19 Identify renewable resources..20 Identify nonrenewable resources..21 Identify alternative energy sources..22 Identify healthy ecosystem characteristics. Foundations of Plant Systems.23 Students will Parts of a plant. demonstrate knowledge of : Functions of plant parts. Basic soil science. Basic plant nutrition. Plant physiology - photosynthesis, reproduction, respiration, transpiration..24 Diagram a typical plant cell and identify plant cell organelles and their functions..25 Identify the components and functions of plant roots..26 Identify the components and the functions of plant stems. 4

5 .27 Identify the components and the functions of plant leaves..28 Identify the components and the functions of plant flowers..29 Interpret soil results to determine fertilizer application needs..30 Conduct soil sampling and testing..31 Identify agriculturally important plants by common names. Foundations of Power, Structural and Technical Systems.32 Students will Units of weight, volume, length and temperature. Basic math practices used in Power, Structural and Technical Systems. The basic hand tools and their proper uses in an agricultural setting..33 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, with and without a calculator..34 Use a ruler, a metric ruler, and a measuring tape to measure..35 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions..36 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, with and without a calculator..37 Convert decimals to percentages and percentages to decimals 5

6 .38 Convert fractions to decimal and decimals to fractions..39 Properly and safely use hand tools..40 Construct a project using hand tools. Leadership Development through FFA Students will demonstrate knowledge of.41 FFA history and facts, Code of Ethics, Official Dress, basic parliamentary procedure and the three circle model of Agricultural Education..42 Recite the FFA Creed..43 Recite the FFA motto..44 Research the important dates and events in the history of FFA and Agricultural Education..45 Perform basic parliamentary procedure (make motions, second motions, debate) Measurements and Calculations.1 Students will Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, with and without a calculator. The use of a ruler, a metric ruler, and a measuring tape to measure Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions 6

7 Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals, with and without a calculator. Converting decimals to percentages and percentages to decimals Converting fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions Recognizing and using units of weight, volume, and temperature Foundational Carpentry.2 Students will demonstrate knowledge of accurately measuring materials and safely making cuts. Measure and mark cutting lines on.3 materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge. Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to.4 required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine. Foundational Plumbing.5 Students will Basic tools for plumbing How to prepare surface for tool use Uses of plastic pipe plumbing (black roll pipe, PVC, Pex) Uses of metal tubing plumbing (copper, galvanized, etc.) Fixtures used for agricultural plumbing 7

8 .6 Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment.7 Prepare surfaces for tool use and plumbing.8 Properly measure, cut and join plastic piping.9 Properly measure, cut, and join metal piping.10 Properly join fixtures Foundational Electrical Wiring.11 Students will Watts, voltage, and amperage The difference between conductors and insulators The units of measurement used to measure electricity The characteristics of series and parallel circuits How to install breakers, switches, and sockets Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit,.12 using measuring instruments and hand tools. Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire.13 stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering..14 Layout and connect 2 way switches.15 Layout and connect 3 way switches 8

9 .16 Layout and connect branch circuits SMAW & MIG Welding.17 Students will Common safety hazards of welding Specific PPE needs of welding How to avoid welding fumes How to prepare base metal for welding Types of welding joints (butt, fillet, lap, etc) Characteristics of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) How welding electrodes are coded Factors for electrode selection How to set up a welder before use The difference between Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) The uses of GMAW and FCAW How to set up a MIG welding machine.18 Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Ignite torches or start power supplies and.19 strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or.20 bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding..21 Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using 9

10 processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding. Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. Examine work-pieces for defects and measure work-pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment. Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick 10

11 scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter. Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart.29 specifications or types and thicknesses of metals. Remove rough spots from work-pieces,.30 using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers. Position and secure work-pieces, using.31 hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools. Guide and direct flames or electrodes on or.32 across workpieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal. Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes,.33 portable grinders, or chemical baths. cut, contour, and bevel metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions as specified.34 by blueprints, layouts, work orders, and templates, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knives. Preheat work pieces prior to welding or.35 bending, using torches or heating furnaces. Oxy Fuel Cutting, Welding and Brazing.36 Students will demonstrate knowledge of the use and set-up of oxy-fuel cutting, welding, and brazing equipment. 11

12 .37 Light and adjust and oxy-fuel tip for cutting, welding, and brazing.38 Properly shut down oxy-fuel equipment.39 Perform oxy-fuel cutting.40 Perform oxy-fuel welding.41 Perform oxy-fuel brazing Agriculture Innovation and Technology.42 Students will Emerging technology in the power, structural and technical systems industries. The impact of international agriculture on the U.S. power, structural and technical systems industries. Career opportunities in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the power, structural and technical systems industries. Grants available to support technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the power, structural and technical systems industries. Identify a current question in the power, structural and technical systems industries and then develop a hypothesis and conduct research and present findings. Identify a current issue or problem in the power, structural and technical systems 12

13 industries and work as a group to find a solution to the problem. Power, Structural and Technical Systems Entrepreneurship.1 Students will demonstrate knowledge of entrepreneurship, value added agriculture, direct marketing and sustainability..2 Develop agriculturally related entrepreneurial enterprises..3 Develop a marketing plan for agribusiness enterprises. Power, Structural and Technical Financial Record Keeping.4 Students will demonstrate knowledge of financial record keeping,.5 Keep financial records such as net worth statements, inventories, financial statements, income and expense logs, and other pertinent records..6 Create and maintain an portfolio to include financial records, resume, sample student work, and documenting pictures Students will demonstrate knowledge of reading blueprints and ordering materials. 13

14 Students will Interpret specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. Select and order lumber or other required materials. Students will demonstrate knowledge of framing, squaring and plumbing a structure. Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue. Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level. Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers. Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level. Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures. Watts, voltage, and amperage. The difference between conductors and insulators. The units of measurement used to measure electricity. 14

15 Students will The characteristics of series and parallel circuits. How to install breakers, switches, and sockets. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets. Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. Basic tools for plumbing. 15

16 How to prepare surfaces for tool use. Uses of plastic pipe plumbing (black roll, PVC, Pex) Uses of metal tubing plumbing. Fixtures used for agricultural plumbing Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment Prepare surfaces for tool use and plumbing Properly measure, cut and join plastic piping Properly measure, cut, and join metal piping Properly join fixtures. Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks Students will Fence selection. Fence layout and design. Post setting. Stretching fence. Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area. 16

17 Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels. Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications. Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers. Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes. Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices. Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts. Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths. Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts. Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames. Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers. Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools. Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves. 17

18 Insert metal tubing through rail supports Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences. Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences Customer service. Parts and service manuals. Equipment repair. Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices. Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions Fill customer orders from stock Prepare sales slips or sales contracts Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment. 18

19 Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs. Students will demonstrate knowledge of equipment maintenance and service schedules Clean and lubricate parts Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges Schedule maintenance for equipment, and keep equipment service records. Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent. Students will demonstrate knowledge of service manuals, troubleshooting equipment, and equipment repair procedures Repair parts or equipment Reassemble machines and equipment following repair; test operation; and make adjustments as necessary. 19

20 Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools Repair and replace damaged or worn parts. Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools. Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications. Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices. Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems. 20