This course teaches basic skills related to the mechanical activities involved with agricultural production/service. Instruction includes field and laboratory application of the concepts taught. Students will develop skills in the areas of hot and cold metal, tool reconditioning, plumbing, painting, bill of materials, small gas engines, and basic welding. Emphasis will be placed on safety and proper use of tools and equipment. 

* Ag Systems Standards and Objectives
* Course Disclosure Document

Units of Instruction
Unit 1: Safety Practices in Ag Mechanics
Handout/Assignments
Shop Safety Test
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shop_tools_quiz
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safety_practice lab
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safety_colors_quiz
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shop_tools_supplies
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general_shop_safety.ppt
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funny safety.pps
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Unit 2: Careers in Ag Mechanics
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careerexploration.pdf
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resume-dos-and-donts.pdf
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resume_checklist.doc
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resume_writing.ppt
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jobapps.ppt
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Unit 3: Basic Plumbing
Lesson Plans
plumbing_unit_plan.doc
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plumbing & pipe lesson plan
File Size: 115 kb
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Resources
intro_to_plumbing.wmv
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vents -are important.wmv
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septic_systems.wmv
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cleaning_a_septic_tank.wmv
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learning_to_solder
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making_copper_fittings.wmv
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Handouts/Assignments
dwv_guided_notes
File Size: 505 kb
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marshmallow plans.docx
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plumbing_project.doc
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copper_t_activity.docx
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fisherman_soldering_project
File Size: 110 kb
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Basic Plumbing.ppt
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sewageplant.ppt
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Unit 4: Small Engine Operation, Repair & Maintenance
Handouts/Assignments
small_engine_analysis
File Size: 49 kb
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measure_study_guide
File Size: 1165 kb
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p8-6.ppt
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small_engine_operating_principles
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measuring_and_testing
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ignition_systems.ppt
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compression_system.ppt
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carburetion.ppt
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carburetors.ppt
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carburetors.ppt
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carburetors_types.ppt
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Unit 5: Oxyfuel Welding & Cutting Process
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Unit 5: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Process
Resources
intro_to_welding_lab
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Unit 6: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Process
Resources
GMAW presentation.ppt
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Unit 7: Painting 
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Unit 8: Plan and construct Metal Project
Lesson Plans
130d.doc
File Size: 82 kb
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Resources
http://themathworksheetsite.com/read_tape.html
shop_plan_project.doc
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line_value.pptx
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Unit 9: Identify Metals and their Uses
Handouts/Assignments
types & sizes of metal
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types_of_metal_quiz.ppt
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types_of_metal.ppt
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Unit 10: Role of FFA in Agriculture
Lesson Plans
ffalessonplan_intro.doc
File Size: 117 kb
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Handouts/Assignments
ffa_basics.docx
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creed.pdf
File Size: 359 kb
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ffa_creed_worksheet.doc
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threecircle.pdf
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Threecirclemodelworksheet
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ffaleaders.pdf
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ffa_lesson_1.ppt
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Whatisffa.ppt
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