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: Time Cards (GDoc). Speaker Evaluation (GDoc).
Week One:
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - GROWTH MINDSET
Syllabus (Doc).
SAE Resources (Link).
Career Videos - New Manufacturing Alliance Videos (Link). Drones In Agriculture (Link). Ag Engineers (Link). Corps Aircraft Maintenance (Link).
Safety - Safety Notes (GSlides). PPE Video (Link). Safety Colors Practice Quiz (GSlides)
SPEAKER - MRS. PROPSON
Week Two:
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - SELF-DIRECTION
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).
Measurement. Measurement Intro Reading (PDF). Measurement Notes (GSlides) Measurement Conversion Intro Reading (PDF).
Micrometer Measuring Worksheet (GDcoc)
Autos. Auto Ownership Activity (GDoc).
SPEAKER - MANITOWOC MOTOR AND MACHINING (Link).
Week Three:
CAREER SKILL FOCUS -COLLABORATION
Vehicle Care. Maintenance Check Form (Doc).
SPEAKER - MISHICOT MAIN STREET AUTO (Link).
Week Four: Develop a flowchart to ID four stroke engine input/process/output, calculate work,
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).
Week Five:
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 Six:
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 Seven:
CAREER SKILL FOCUS -RESPONSIBILITY
Oil.
Visocity.
Electricity. Ohms Law Worksheet (PDF Link).
SPEAKER - FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Link).
Week Eight:
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:
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).
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: Time Cards (GDoc). Speaker Evaluation (GDoc).
Week One:
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - GROWTH MINDSET
Syllabus (Doc).
SAE Resources (Link).
Career Videos - New Manufacturing Alliance Videos (Link). Drones In Agriculture (Link). Ag Engineers (Link). Corps Aircraft Maintenance (Link).
Safety - Safety Notes (GSlides). PPE Video (Link). Safety Colors Practice Quiz (GSlides)
SPEAKER - MRS. PROPSON
Week Two:
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - SELF-DIRECTION
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).
Measurement. Measurement Intro Reading (PDF). Measurement Notes (GSlides) Measurement Conversion Intro Reading (PDF).
Micrometer Measuring Worksheet (GDcoc)
Autos. Auto Ownership Activity (GDoc).
SPEAKER - MANITOWOC MOTOR AND MACHINING (Link).
Week Three:
CAREER SKILL FOCUS -COLLABORATION
Vehicle Care. Maintenance Check Form (Doc).
SPEAKER - MISHICOT MAIN STREET AUTO (Link).
Week Four: Develop a flowchart to ID four stroke engine input/process/output, calculate work,
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).
Week Five:
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 Six:
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 Seven:
CAREER SKILL FOCUS -RESPONSIBILITY
Oil.
Visocity.
Electricity. Ohms Law Worksheet (PDF Link).
SPEAKER - FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Link).
Week Eight:
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:
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).
CA Ag Mech Resources (Link).
IA Ag Mech Resources (Link).