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).
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:
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.
SPEAKER - FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Link).
Week Eight:
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - LEADERSHIP & ETHICS
Careers Prep. 10 Research Questions. Resume Help. Cover Letter Help.
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).
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:
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.
SPEAKER - FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Link).
Week Eight:
CAREER SKILL FOCUS - LEADERSHIP & ETHICS
Careers Prep. 10 Research Questions. Resume Help. Cover Letter Help.
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).
