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K–12 Standards

Agricultural Mechanics: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Examine the importance of agricultural mechanics

    1. 1.

      Use reference materials to locate information on agricultural mechanics1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Investigate and assess emerging agricultural technology and give an oral report in class1.2.2

  • 1.3

    Identify careers in agricultural mechanics

    1. 1.

      Research a career in agricultural mechanics to determine educational requirements, working conditions, and salary1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Identify appropriate FFA activities and supervised experiences in agricultural mechanics

    1. 1.

      List FFA activities available in agricultural mechanics1.4.1

    2. 2.

      Plan and/or expand supervised experiences in agricultural mechanics1.4.2

    3. 3.

      Keep records on FFA and supervised experience participation1.4.3

Safety with Agricultural Electricity

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of safety in agricultural mechanics work

    1. 1.

      Name examples of accidents and their causes that have occurred in the local community2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the most frequent causes of accidents in an agricultural mechanics lab2.2.2

  • 2.3

    Identify practices that promote safety and minimize hazards in agricultural mechanics

    1. 1.

      List precautions that may be taken to prevent accidents in the lab2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a safety plan for your school's agricultural mechanics lab2.3.2

    3. 3.

      Identify safety colors associated with the agricultural mechanics lab2.3.3

  • 2.4

    Describe conditions for fire combustion and control

    1. 1.

      Identify the meaning and use of a fire triangle2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Explain how fire extinguishers are classified2.4.2

    3. 3.

      extinguisher2.4.3

  • 2.5

    Describe appropriate responses to accidents

    1. 1.

      Identify procedures with emergencies2.5.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate basic first aid treatment for minor injuries2.5.2

  • 2.6

    Describe the importance of personal safety

    1. 1.

      Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) and demonstrate the appropriate use of each in agricultural mechanics2.6.1

    2. 2.

      Interpret posted safety and work regulations2.6.2

Arc Welding in Agriculture

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Describe the shielded arc welding process

    1. 1.

      Identify the components of the shielded metal arc welding process3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Assess the quality of weld samples3.2.2

    3. 3.

      Relate the welding process to different kinds and shapes of metals3.2.3

  • 3.3

    Distinguish kinds and parts of metal arc welding equipment and supplies

    1. 1.

      List differences in AC and DC welders3.3.1

    2. 2.

      List the major parts of shielded arc welders3.3.2

    3. 3.

      Identify and compare electrodes by use and metal to be welded3.3.3

  • 3.4

    Describe fire prevention and personal protection in welding

    1. 1.

      Identify fire protection equipment3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Identify and properly use personal protection equipment in arc welding3.4.2

    3. 3.

      List the practices to follow to prevent accidents3.4.3

    4. 4.

      List the actions to take in case of an accidental injury3.4.4

    5. 5.

      Identify proper methods of handling hot metal3.4.5

  • 3.5

    Describe the process of striking an arc and running a bead

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the ability to strike an arc following all safety procedures and appropriate techniques3.5.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the ability to run a simple bead on mild steel3.5.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the four basic welding positions3.5.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate welding joints3.5.4

Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting in Agriculture

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Describe the oxyacetylene welding and cutting processes in agriculture

    1. 1.

      Identify uses of oxyacetylene welding and cutting in agriculture4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Relate welding and cutting processes to different kinds of metal4.2.2

  • 4.3

    Distinguish parts and functions of oxyacetylene welding and cutting equipment and supplies

    1. 1.

      Label the major parts of oxyacetylene welding and cutting equipment4.3.1

    2. 2.

      Distinguish between welding and cutting components of oxyacetylene equipment4.3.2

    3. 3.

      Identify, compare, and select filler rods by type and by metal to be welded4.3.3

  • 4.4

    Describe safe practices in oxyacetylene welding and cutting

    1. 1.

      Identify potential fire hazards with oxyacetylene welding and cutting4.4.1

    2. 2.

      Identify and properly use personal protective equipment when using oxyacetylene equipment4.4.2

    3. 3.

      List practices to follow to prevent accidental injury4.4.3

    4. 4.

      List actions to take in case of an accident4.4.4

    5. 5.

      Identify proper techniques of handling hot metal4.4.5

    6. 6.

      Identify practices to follow in safely storing and using compressed gas4.4.6

  • 4.5

    Describe the process of using oxyacetylene welding and cutting equipment

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the ability to setup, turn oxygen and acetylene on, and properly adjust valves4.5.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the ability to light and adjust torches to gain carbonizing, neutral, and oxidizing flames4.5.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the ability to fuse mild steel with and without a filler rod4.5.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate the ability to cut mild steel using a cutting torch4.5.4

Metal Technology

  • 5.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Describe cold metal and sheet metal processes in agriculture

    1. 1.

      Identify uses of cold metal and sheet metal work5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Relate cold metal and sheet metal work to different kinds of metal5.2.2

  • 5.3

    Discuss skills and processes used in cold metal and sheet metal work

    1. 1.

      Identify and safely use tools in cold metal and sheet metal work5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate measuring and marking metal materials5.3.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate cutting metal materials5.3.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate skills in bending and shaping metal5.3.4

    5. 5.

      Demonstrate how to tap a hole in flat mild steel5.3.5

    6. 6.

      Demonstrate skills to maintain tools and/or construct a simple project5.3.6

  • 5.4

    Describe fire prevention and personal protection with cold metal and sheet metal work

    1. 1.

      Identify fire protection equipment5.4.1

    2. 2.

      Identify and properly use personal protective equipment5.4.2

    3. 3.

      List the practices to follow to prevent accidents5.4.3

    4. 4.

      List the actions to take in case of an accident5.4.4

Small Engines

  • 6.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Describe the role and importance of small engines

    1. 1.

      List uses of small gas engines in agriculture and horticulture6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Indicate impact of using small engines on the environment6.2.2

  • 6.3

    Describe the kinds and sizes of small engines

    1. 1.

      Distinguish between two-stroke and four-stroke cycle engines6.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the major parts of an engine and describe the functions of the parts6.3.2

  • 6.4

    Describe preventative maintenance (service) of small engines

    1. 1.

      Match tools used in working on small gas engines with their functions6.4.1

    2. 2.

      Practice safety in using and servicing small engines, including the use of personal protective equipment and disposal of wastes from engines6.4.2

    3. 3.

      Service the air filtration system on a small engine6.4.3

    4. 4.

      Service the lubrication system on a small engine6.4.4

    5. 5.

      Service the ignition and fuel systems on a small engine6.4.5

Agricultural Graphics

  • 7.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Discuss the meaning and application of agricultural graphics

    1. 1.

      Explain how sketches and drawings provide a representation of a project or item7.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the importance of sketching and drawing in agricultural mechanics7.2.2

    3. 3.

      Indicate how sketches and drawings may be used in construction7.2.3

  • 7.3

    Describe how a drawing is made

    1. 1.

      Identify tools used in sketching and drawing and how the tools are used7.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the elements of a plan7.3.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the correct use of an architect's scale7.3.3

    4. 4.

      Create a sheet layout and title block7.3.4

    5. 5.

      Construct orthographic, isometric, and oblique drawings7.3.5

Hand and Power Tool Use and Maintenance

  • 8.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions8.1.1

  • 8.2

    Discuss hand and power tools in agricultural mechanics

    1. 1.

      Identify common hand and power tools8.2.1

    2. 2.

      Practice safety when using hand and power tools, including the use of personal protective equipment8.2.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the proper use of common hand and power tools8.2.3

  • 8.3

    Describe the meaning and practice of tool fitting and their functions

    1. 1.

      Identify tool conditions where fitting skills are needed8.3.1

    2. 2.

      Sharpen a cold chisel, twist drill, lawn mower blade, or other cutting tool8.3.2

Plumbing

  • 9.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions9.1.1

  • 9.2

    Explain the meaning and importance of plumbing skills

    1. 1.

      Identify common plumbing applications used in agriculture, including water supply and wastewater management9.2.1

    2. 2.

      List common practices in maintaining water systems9.2.2

  • 9.3

    Describe common plumbing practices

    1. 1.

      Identify tools used in plumbing and state their functions9.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify common materials used in plumbing, including pipe/tubing and fittings9.3.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the process of measuring, cutting and joining plastic pipe9.3.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate measuring, cutting, and sweating copper tubing9.3.4

    5. 5.

      Practice safety when performing plumbing jobs, including the use of personal protective equipment9.3.5

Woodworking

  • 10.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions10.1.1

  • 10.2

    Discuss the use and importance of woodworking in agriculture

    1. 1.

      Identify common structures made of wood10.2.1

    2. 2.

      List advantages and disadvantages of wood in agriculture10.2.2

  • 10.3

    Describe the kinds and uses of wood materials and fasteners

    1. 1.

      Identify common kinds and dimensions of wood materials, including lumber and plywood10.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify common kinds and sizes of fasteners used in woodworking10.3.2

  • 10.4

    Discuss and apply practices in working with wood in construction

    1. 1.

      Identify common tools used in working with wood10.4.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate how tools are properly used in woodworking10.4.2

    3. 3.

      Follow safe practices in woodworking, including the use of personal protective equipment10.4.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate the use of a claw hammer with fasteners10.4.4

    5. 5.

      Demonstrate measuring and marking wood materials10.4.5

    6. 6.

      Demonstrate the use of crosscut and rip saws in cutting wood materials10.4.6

Electricity in Agriculture

  • 11.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions11.1.1

  • 11.2

    Describe the meaning and nature of electricity

    1. 1.

      Identify the principles of electricity, including amperes, volts, watts, and circuits11.2.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the role of magnetism in electricity11.2.2

    3. 3.

      Distinguish the roles of conductors and insulators, including the kinds of materials used for each11.2.3

    4. 4.

      List and explain important practices in the safe use of electricity, including the use of a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)11.2.4

  • 11.3

    Discuss the importance of electricity in agriculture

    1. 1.

      Identify farm and non-farm uses of electricity11.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify practices to assure uninterrupted electrical service11.3.2

  • 11.4

    Describe important electrical wiring practices in agriculture

    1. 1.

      Discuss the importance and meaning of the National Electrical Code®11.4.1

    2. 2.

      Identify common materials used in electrical wiring11.4.2

    3. 3.

      Identify common tools used in electrical wiring work and demonstrate their proper use11.4.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate measuring and cutting electrical wire11.4.4

    5. 5.

      Demonstrate splicing wire11.4.5

    6. 6.

      Demonstrate installing a switch, outlet, or light11.4.6

Concrete and Masonry

  • 12.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions12.1.1

  • 12.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of concrete and masonry

    1. 1.

      Identify the meaning of concrete and masonry12.2.1

    2. 2.

      List uses of concrete and masonry in agriculture and horticulture12.2.2

    3. 3.

      Calculate measurements of concrete and masonry units12.2.3

  • 12.3

    Describe the mixing, placement, and curing of concrete

    1. 1.

      Identify tools used in concrete work12.3.1

    2. 2.

      List ingredients and proportions used in making concrete12.3.2

    3. 3.

      Prepare forms for placing concrete12.3.3

    4. 4.

      Identify the importance of reinforcement, including wire, rods, and fiberglass12.3.4

    5. 5.

      Indicate the importance and procedures used to finish concrete12.3.5

    6. 6.

      Indicate appropriate curing practices for concrete12.3.6

    7. 7.

      Identify appropriate safety practices in concrete work12.3.7

  • 12.4

    Describe the use and placement of masonry units

    1. 1.

      Identify the tools used in concrete masonry work12.4.1

    2. 2.

      List kinds and sizes of masonry units12.4.2

    3. 3.

      List ingredients used in mortar12.4.3

    4. 4.

      Identify procedures in laying masonry units12.4.4

Surveying

  • 13.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions13.1.1

  • 13.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of surveying in agriculture

    1. 1.

      List and explain important kinds of surveying, including land and structural13.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify uses of surveying in agriculture and horticulture13.2.2

    3. 3.

      Describe the nature of survey work13.2.3

  • 13.3

    Discuss practices used in surveying

    1. 1.

      Identify equipment used in survey work, including remote sensing and global positioning systems13.3.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the meaning and use of field notes13.3.2

    3. 3.

      Explain the measurements used with land, including linear, direction, elevation, and area measurements13.3.3

    4. 4.

      Set up and use equipment for differential leveling13.3.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2007
Where can I read the official document?
Agricultural Mechanics

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