COURSE GOAL - Create independent thinkers and problem solvers in agricultural mechanics.
This hands on and face paced class will balance career success and work based learning with a background of engines, vehicles and ag mech foundations. Below is a tentative outline of the structure of the class. Not all resources on the page will be required in class. Throughout all units students will practice analytical writing.
Ongoing Resources:
WEEKLY FORMS:
Time Cards (GDoc).
Speaker Evaluation (GDoc).
Week One: 11/6 - 11/8
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - GROWTH MINDSET
INTRO - Chip Starter (GSlides). Syllabus (Doc). Intro. Business Letter (GDoc). Tool Drawing - in class activity
Review SAE's - SAE Resources (Link). Brainstorm ideas & goals.
Safety - Safety Notes (GSlides). PPE Video (Link). Safety Colors Practice Quiz (GSlides).
Tools. Basic Tool Intro Reading (PDF). Tool ID Quizlet (Link). Tool ID-Photos Only (GSlide). Tool ID - With Names (GSlide) Tools of the Small Engine Mechanic Video (Link).
SPEAKER - MRS. PROPSON
Week Two: 11/11-11/15
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - SELF-DIRECTION
Careers - Auto Upkeep Book (pg. 21). auto career types & research or poster about Research Questions (Link).
Career Videos - Drones In Agriculture (Link). Ag Engineers (Link). Corps Aircraft Maintenance (Link).
Measurement. Measurement Notes (GSlides). Text - Chapter 4 (Link). Measurement Worksheets (Link). In Class Labs & GForm Quiz
Small Gas Engines Intro - Auto Owners Textbook - History/Intro (Chapter 1) (Link).
Autos Intro. Auto Ownership Activity (GDoc).
SPEAKER -New Manufacturing Alliance Videos (Link).
Week Three: 11/18 - 11/22
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - CREATIVITY
Engine Parts. Engines 101 (GSlides). 2 Cycle Vs 4 Cycle Intro Video (Link). 2 vs 4 Stoke Jet Ski (Video). Parts Graphic (PDF). Engine Model Self-Grade Rubric (GDoc).
Modern Marvels Engines (Link). Modern Marvels Engines Worksheets (Doc). Modern Marvels Engines & Horsepower Video (Link). Modern Marvels Jet Engines Video (Link). Engine History Background Reading (Doc).
Capacity/Spec.
Compression. How to Perform a Compression Test Video (Link).
SPEAKER - MANITOWOC TOOL (Link).
Thanksgiving Week & Break: 11/25 & 11/26
Week Four: 12/2 -12/6 Develop a flowchart to ID four stroke engine input/process/output, calculate work,
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - INDEPENDENCE
Engine Disassembly. Packet (Doc). 5 Minute ID Video (Link). Extremely Detailed Video (Supplement if you are Stuck) (Link).
SPEAKER - GENERATOR WORKS (Link).
Week Five: 12/9 - 12/13
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - PROBLEM SOLVING & RESILIENCE
Engine Rebuild. Diesel vs Gas Engines Video (Link). Diesel Engine Notes (GSlides).
SPEAKER - EIS IMPLEMENT (Link). Presentation (GSlides).
Week Six: 12/16 - 12/20
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - RESPONSIBILITY
Oil.
Viscosity.
Electricity. Ohms Law Worksheet (PDF Link).
SPEAKER - FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Link).
Week Seven: 1/2 - 1/3
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - COLLABORATION
Vehicle Maintenance. Presentations Ch. 7-13 (Auto Upkeep Book). Rubric (GDoc).
Vehicle Care. Maintenance Check Form (Doc).
Peer Presentations. Chapter 7 (GSlides). Chapter 8 (GSlides). Chapter 9 (GSlides). Chapter 10 (GSlides). Chapter 11 (GSlides). Chapter 12 (GSlides). Chapter 13 (GSlides).
SPEAKER - MISHICOT MAIN STREET AUTO (Link).
Week Eight: 1/6 - 1/10
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - LEADERSHIP & ETHICS
Careers Prep. 10 Research Questions.
Resumes. How To Write A Resume & Examples (Link). Resume Tips (Link). Action Verbs to Use (PDF). Building Your Perfect Resume (Link)
Fencing.
Ropes.
SPEAKER - NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Link).
Week Nine: 1/13-1/17
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - MOTIVATION
SAE Recap.
Concrete. Modern Marvels Concrete (Link). Modern Marvels Concrete Worksheet (GDoc). Intro to Concrete (GSlides).
Inquiry Lab - Hypertufa Planters (Link). Hypertufa Intro Video (Link).
Extra Concrete Lesson Plans (GDoc).
SPEAKER - LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Link).
Finals - 1/20 & 1/21
CA Ag Mech Resources (Link).
IA Ag Mech Resources (Link).
This hands on and face paced class will balance career success and work based learning with a background of engines, vehicles and ag mech foundations. Below is a tentative outline of the structure of the class. Not all resources on the page will be required in class. Throughout all units students will practice analytical writing.
Ongoing Resources:
WEEKLY FORMS:
Time Cards (GDoc).
Speaker Evaluation (GDoc).
Week One: 11/6 - 11/8
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - GROWTH MINDSET
INTRO - Chip Starter (GSlides). Syllabus (Doc). Intro. Business Letter (GDoc). Tool Drawing - in class activity
Review SAE's - SAE Resources (Link). Brainstorm ideas & goals.
Safety - Safety Notes (GSlides). PPE Video (Link). Safety Colors Practice Quiz (GSlides).
Tools. Basic Tool Intro Reading (PDF). Tool ID Quizlet (Link). Tool ID-Photos Only (GSlide). Tool ID - With Names (GSlide) Tools of the Small Engine Mechanic Video (Link).
SPEAKER - MRS. PROPSON
Week Two: 11/11-11/15
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - SELF-DIRECTION
Careers - Auto Upkeep Book (pg. 21). auto career types & research or poster about Research Questions (Link).
Career Videos - Drones In Agriculture (Link). Ag Engineers (Link). Corps Aircraft Maintenance (Link).
Measurement. Measurement Notes (GSlides). Text - Chapter 4 (Link). Measurement Worksheets (Link). In Class Labs & GForm Quiz
Small Gas Engines Intro - Auto Owners Textbook - History/Intro (Chapter 1) (Link).
Autos Intro. Auto Ownership Activity (GDoc).
SPEAKER -New Manufacturing Alliance Videos (Link).
Week Three: 11/18 - 11/22
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - CREATIVITY
Engine Parts. Engines 101 (GSlides). 2 Cycle Vs 4 Cycle Intro Video (Link). 2 vs 4 Stoke Jet Ski (Video). Parts Graphic (PDF). Engine Model Self-Grade Rubric (GDoc).
Modern Marvels Engines (Link). Modern Marvels Engines Worksheets (Doc). Modern Marvels Engines & Horsepower Video (Link). Modern Marvels Jet Engines Video (Link). Engine History Background Reading (Doc).
Capacity/Spec.
Compression. How to Perform a Compression Test Video (Link).
SPEAKER - MANITOWOC TOOL (Link).
Thanksgiving Week & Break: 11/25 & 11/26
Week Four: 12/2 -12/6 Develop a flowchart to ID four stroke engine input/process/output, calculate work,
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - INDEPENDENCE
Engine Disassembly. Packet (Doc). 5 Minute ID Video (Link). Extremely Detailed Video (Supplement if you are Stuck) (Link).
SPEAKER - GENERATOR WORKS (Link).
Week Five: 12/9 - 12/13
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - PROBLEM SOLVING & RESILIENCE
Engine Rebuild. Diesel vs Gas Engines Video (Link). Diesel Engine Notes (GSlides).
SPEAKER - EIS IMPLEMENT (Link). Presentation (GSlides).
Week Six: 12/16 - 12/20
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - RESPONSIBILITY
Oil.
Viscosity.
Electricity. Ohms Law Worksheet (PDF Link).
SPEAKER - FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Link).
Week Seven: 1/2 - 1/3
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - COLLABORATION
Vehicle Maintenance. Presentations Ch. 7-13 (Auto Upkeep Book). Rubric (GDoc).
Vehicle Care. Maintenance Check Form (Doc).
Peer Presentations. Chapter 7 (GSlides). Chapter 8 (GSlides). Chapter 9 (GSlides). Chapter 10 (GSlides). Chapter 11 (GSlides). Chapter 12 (GSlides). Chapter 13 (GSlides).
SPEAKER - MISHICOT MAIN STREET AUTO (Link).
Week Eight: 1/6 - 1/10
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - LEADERSHIP & ETHICS
Careers Prep. 10 Research Questions.
Resumes. How To Write A Resume & Examples (Link). Resume Tips (Link). Action Verbs to Use (PDF). Building Your Perfect Resume (Link)
Fencing.
Ropes.
SPEAKER - NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Link).
Week Nine: 1/13-1/17
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - MOTIVATION
SAE Recap.
Concrete. Modern Marvels Concrete (Link). Modern Marvels Concrete Worksheet (GDoc). Intro to Concrete (GSlides).
Inquiry Lab - Hypertufa Planters (Link). Hypertufa Intro Video (Link).
Extra Concrete Lesson Plans (GDoc).
SPEAKER - LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Link).
Finals - 1/20 & 1/21
CA Ag Mech Resources (Link).
IA Ag Mech Resources (Link).