Course Organizer Course Standards: 1st 2nd 3rd Mid 4th 5th 6th Final Teacher(s): Time: The Course Organizer Student: Course Dates: This Course: Course Progress Graph Course Questions: is about Course Standards: Mr. Cortez 2nd and 6th Period 2015-2016 Practicum in Agriculture Mechanics Six - Week Grade Projects/Presentations and Labs – 30% Unit Exam/Tests – 30% Daily Grades/Participation – 30% Quizzes – 10% Semester Grade 3 Six-Weeks Grades - 25% each Semester Exam - 25% Final Course Grade The average of all Six Weeks Grades (6) plus the Semester Exam (1) and the Final Exam (1). This is a total of eight (8) grades averaged. This course is designed to prepare students for careers in agricultural mechanics, structures, and the industry; students will attain academic skills and technical knowledge regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations. When you hear the word Agriculture what do you think of? To be successful in a career what skills and traits must you possess? Safety is our number one concern when dealing with hand and power tools – What are some of the safety rules we follow and what is the possible outcome if these rules are not followed? Why is using the proper tool for the proper task important? What can happen when cutting building materials if being precise is not considered? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using wood as a building material? What can result if a plug is wired improperly? How can you differentiate between the ground, neutral and hot wires? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using PVC and copper in plumbing installations? What is the difference between ferrous and nonferrous metals? How can metal be joined together? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various welding processes? Why is oxy fuel welding and cutting considered versatile? What factors effect concrete installation techniques? Why are industry certifications helpful when obtaining employment? 1st 2nd 3rd Mid 4th 5th 6th Final

Course Map Learning Rituals Units Agriculture Performance Core Concepts Learning Rituals Course Map This Course: includes Performance Options Student: Critical Concepts Learned in these Units Practicum in Agriculture Mechanics I/II Exam Corrections Extra Credit Opportunities Pride Respect Responsibility Caring Citizenship Fairness Trustworthiness Folder Checks Class Problem Solving Detailed Exam Reviews Question Review Sessions Course Progress Graph Shop Safety Team/Group Activities Lab Activities Skill Demonstrations Industry Electrode Copper Pipe Certification Work Pipe Connections Shop Safety Volt Cement SAE Watt Ready Mix PPE Ground Form Metric System Hot Aggregate US Standard Neutral OSHA Oxy Fuel Brazing Articulation Arc Welding PVC Switch Mig Welding Concrete Industry Needs and Expectations Plumbing Shop and Tool Safety Electrical Wiring Quality Counts Hot and Cold Metal Working Skills Measurement and Marking Tool Use and Identification Carpentry OSHA Certifications