Introduction to Ag Power and Technology

Kurt Murray
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kmurr@okcareertech.org

Introduction to Agriscience

Unit IAM1: The nature and importance of agricultural mechanics and power (9 hours)

Benchmark IAM1-1: Students will explain the meaning of agricultural mechanics and power.

Benchmark IAM1-2: Students will discuss the history of agricultural mechanics and power and its influence on production agriculture.

Benchmark IAM1-3: Students will explain the importance of mathematics and physical science in agricultural mechanics.

Benchmark IAM1-4: Students will relate concepts of work, mechanics, heat, light, sound, magnetism, and electronics to agricultural mechanics.

Benchmark IAM1-5: Students will identify and describe uses of simple machines agricultural mechanics.

Unit IAM2: Career entry and advancement in the agricultural mechanics and power industry (5 hours)

Benchmark IAM2-1: Students will identify occupations in agricultural mechanics and power and list competencies needed for occupational entry.

Benchmark IAM2-2: Students will name and describe important personal skills for success in agricultural mechanics and power careers.

Unit IAM3: Personal and occupational safety in agricultural mechanics and power (8 hours)

Benchmark IAM3-1: Students will assess personal and occupational safety situations in agricultural mechanics and power work and choose appropriate safety practices.

Benchmark IAM3-2: Students will properly select, use, and maintain personal protective equipment when working in agricultural mechanics and power.

Benchmark IAM3-3: Students will demonstrate appropriate operation and safety skills on all power tools and equipment before use.

Benchmark IAM3-4: Students will recognize unsafe work conditions in agricultural mechanics and power and take the appropriate action.

Unit IAM4: Hand tools for wood and metal work (12 hours)

Benchmark IAM4-1: Students will identify hand wood- and metal-working tools and demonstrate proper use.

Benchmark IAM4-2: Students will demonstrate the ability to select appropriate tools for a given job.

Benchmark IAM4-3: Students will demonstrate proper care, cleaning, and storage of hand tools.

Unit IAM5: Power equipment used in wood and metal work (13 hours)

Benchmark IAM5-1: Students will identify common power wood- and metal-working tools and demonstrate proper use.

Benchmark IAM5-2: Students will distinguish portable and stationary power tools and explain appropriate uses of each.

Benchmark IAM5-3: Students will demonstrate the use of operators’ manuals in the adjustment, operation, and maintenance of power tools.

Benchmark IAM5-4: Students will evaluate condition, operator protection, and electrical grounding of power electric equipment before operation and, if needed, take appropriate corrective action.

Unit IAM6: Facilities used in agricultural mechanics and power work (8 hours)

Benchmark IAM6-1: Students will name and describe the features of facilities needed for agricultural mechanics and power work, including size, construction materials, doorways, utility service, ventilation, and safety equipment.

Benchmark IAM6-2: Students will plan the layout of a facility showing efficient and safe work and storage areas.

Benchmark IAM6-3: Students will identify and explain color coding of agricultural mechanics work areas.

Unit IAM7: Metal fabrication (28 hours)

Benchmark IAM7-1: Students will explain the meaning and importance of metal fabrication.

Benchmark IAM7-2: Students will identify the kinds of metal materials and explain the use and working attributes of each.

Benchmark IAM7-3: Students will demonstrate the ability to use plans for constructing a metal project.

Benchmark IAM7-4: Students will demonstrate the measurement and marking of materials.

Benchmark IAM7-5: Students will distinguish between cold and hot metal work and name applications of each.

Benchmark IAM7-6: Students will name the kinds of welding equipment and identify major parts of the equipment.

Benchmark IAM7-7: Students will explain the welding process and demonstrate simple shielded arc welding practices following safety guidelines.

Benchmark IAM7-8: Students will demonstrate simple oxyacetylene welding techniques with and without filler rods following safe practices.

Benchmark IAM7-9: Students will demonstrate simple metal cutting techniques with oxyacetylene equipment following safe practices.

Unit IAM8: Fasteners (5 hours)

Benchmark IAM8-1: Students will identify common fasteners used with wood construction and explain the use of each.

Benchmark IAM8-2: Students will demonstrate the proper use of fasteners with wood construction.

Benchmark IAM8-3: Students will identify and demonstrate the proper use of common hardware in wood construction.

Benchmark IAM8-4: Students will identify common fasteners used with metal and explain the use of each.

Unit IAM9: Wood construction (12 hours)

Benchmark IAM9-1: Students will identify and explain the characteristics and uses of common wood construction materials.

Benchmark IAM9-2: Students will demonstrate basic skills in designing, drawing, and calculating the cost of a project.

Benchmark IAM9-3: Students will demonstrate the proper measurement and cutting of wood construction materials.

Benchmark IAM9-4: Students will demonstrate the proper assembly of a wood construction project.

Unit IAM10: Agricultural power (13 hours)

Benchmark IAM10-1: Students will identify sources of power and provide examples of how power is used in agriculture.

Benchmark IAM10-2: Students will identify kinds of tractors and equipment used in agriculture.

Benchmark IAM10-3: Students will identify kinds of engines by the fuel used and explain advantages and disadvantages of each by fuel type.

Benchmark IAM10-4: Students will list preventive maintenance practices with small engines and perform one practice.

Unit IAM11: Agricultural education (7 hours)

Benchmark IAM11-1: Students will manage appropriate supervised experience in agricultural mechanics and power.

Benchmark IAM11-2: Students will identify opportunities for participation and advancement in the FFA related to agricultural mechanics and power.

Note: Surveying, plumbing, concrete, and electrical benchmarks are referenced in other courses.

Agricultural Education I: Core – CTTC

Agricultural Power & Technology: Small Gas Engine Technician - CTTC

http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Agriculture_Career_Cluster.htm

Agricultural Power & Technology: Welding Technician - CTTC

http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Agriculture_Career_Cluster.htm

Power Products: Gas Engine Mechanic – CTTC

http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Transportation_Career_Cluster.htm

Shielded Metal Arc Welder – CTTC

http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Manufacturing_Career_Cluster.htm

Welding – NCCER

http://www.nccer.org/assessments/docs/objcomp/Weldingobjectives.pdf

Welding – NOCTI

Entry Level Welder – AWS

http://www.aws.org/w/a/education/sense/index.html

Career Cluster Resources for Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Agricultural Education I: Core – CTTC

Agricultural Power & Technology: Small Gas Engine Technician – CTTC

Agricultural Power & Technology: Welding Technician - CTTC

Power Products: Gas Engine Mechanic – CTTC

http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Transportation_Career_Cluster.htm

Shielded Metal Arc Welder – CTTC

http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Manufacturing_Career_Cluster.htm

Welding – NCCER

http://www.nccer.org

Welding – NOCTI

http://www.nocti.org

Entry Level Welder – AWS

http://www.aws.org/

AWS

Agricultural Mechanics Shop Projects. Ohio State University, Curriculum Materials Service www.AgEdCenter.com

On-line lesson plan library, CAERT, Inc.
www.mycaert.com

Introduction to Concrete—CIMC

Introduction to Carpentry—CIMC

Introduction to Sheet Metal—CIMC

Shop Plans CD-ROM - CIMC

Safety Training Series CD-ROM - MAVCC

FFA: Learn, Grow, Become - CIMC

Supplemental VHS and DVDs - CIMC

www.okcimc.com

Agricultural Mechanics & Technology Lesson Plan Library CD-ROM 2007, Center for Agriculture and Environmental Research and Training Inc. (CAERT)

www.caert.net