Ag. Mech.-

Quarter 4

Week 10: April 6-9-Belts & Hoses

Topics & Essential Questions

  • Belts

  • Hoses

    • Essential Questions:

    1. What function do belts and hoses serve?

    2. What are common devices that run off belts?

    3. How frequently should you check belts and hoses for normal or abnormal wear and tear?

"I can" Statements:

  1. I can identify 5 devices that run off belts.

  2. I can demonstrate how belts and hoses function.

  3. I can check a tractor belt and hose and identify if it is in running condition or needs maintenance.

Standards:

  • PST1.d.10.h: Adjust and troubleshoot equipment, including belts, and drives, chains and sprockets and maintain fluid conveyance components, such as hoses, lines and nozzles, using computer and on-board diagnostics.

  • PST1.g.4.h: Describe features, benefits and applications of mechanical transmission components, including belts, chains, gears, bearings, seals universals and drive shafts.

Week 11: April 12-16- The Electrical System

Topics & Essential Questions

  • Electrical System

    • Essential Questions:

    1. What is the purpose of the electrical system?

    2. What does the electrical system charge?

    3. What is a conductor versus insulator?

    4. What do volts, watts, and ohms read?

    5. What are general safety practices when working with electrical systems?

"I can" Statements:

  1. I can be safe around electrical systems on tractors or equipment.

  2. I can define and explain volts, watts, and ohms.

  3. I can properly hook up and clean a battery.

Standards:

  • PST1.i.3.h: Assess and install electrical circuits, including conductors, insulators and controls.

  • PST1.i.4.h: Interpret electrical systems and diagrams.

  • PST1.q.6.h: Locate and use electrical codes and regulations.

  • PST1.q.7.h: Use volt and amp meters and continuity testers to demonstrate electricity principles.

  • PST1.q.8.h: Troubleshoot electrical control system performance problems. (Thermostat, light sensors, etc.)

Week 12: April 19-23- Tractor Restoration

Topics & Essential Questions

  • Restoration or Maintenance Time

    • Essential Questions:

    1. What are the goals of a tractor restoration?

    2. What is the timeline of finishing a tractor restoration job?

    3. How will the job be funded?

    4. How do we raffle or sell the restored tractor when finished?

"I can" Statements:

  1. I can set a completion date of the restoration tractor and work collaboratively to get the job done.

  2. I can assist in selling raffle tickets to fundraise for necessary tractor parts.

  3. I can identify 5 overarching goals of the tractor restoration process.

Standards:

  • PST1.d.9.h: Test and service mechanical system.

  • PST1.d.11.h: Maintain and calibrate metering, monitoring and sensing devices on equipment.

  • PST1.d.13.h: Adjust equipment for safe and efficient operation.

  • PST1.f.9.h: Use the proper tools to repair and maintain an internal combustion engine.

  • PST1.n.9.h: Select suitable supplies and equipment for shielded metal arc welding.

  • PST1.p.3.h: Construct and/or repair metal structures and equipment using welding fabrication procedures, including those associated with SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, fuel-oxygen and plasma arc torch methods.

  • PST1.r.3.h: Assess database summaries to draw conclusions and propose plans of action.

Week 13: April 26-23-Tractor Restoration

Topics & Essential Questions

  • Restoration or Maintenance Time

    • Essential Questions:

    1. What are the goals of a tractor restoration?

    2. What is the timeline of finishing a tractor restoration job?

    3. How will the job be funded?

    4. How do we raffle or sell the restored tractor when finished?

"I can" Statements:

  1. I can set a completion date of the restoration tractor and work collaboratively to get the job done.

  2. I can assist in selling raffle tickets to fundraise for necessary tractor parts.

  3. I can identify 5 overarching goals of the tractor restoration process.

Standards:

  • See Week 11

Week 14: May 3-7 Tractor Restoration

Topics & Essential Questions

  • Restoration or Maintenance Time

    • Essential Questions:

    1. What are the goals of a tractor restoration?

    2. What is the timeline of finishing a tractor restoration job?

    3. How will the job be funded?

    4. How do we raffle or sell the restored tractor when finished?

"I can" Statements:

  1. I can set a completion date of the restoration tractor and work collaboratively to get the job done.

  2. I can assist in selling raffle tickets to fundraise for necessary tractor parts.

  3. I can identify 5 overarching goals of the tractor restoration process.

Standards:

  • See Week 11

Week 15: May 10-14 Tractor Restoration

Topics & Essential Questions

  • Restoration or Maintenance Time

    • Essential Questions:

    1. What are the goals of a tractor restoration?

    2. What is the timeline of finishing a tractor restoration job?

    3. How will the job be funded?

    4. How do we raffle or sell the restored tractor when finished?

"I can" Statements:

  1. I can set a completion date of the restoration tractor and work collaboratively to get the job done.

  2. I can assist in selling raffle tickets to fundraise for necessary tractor parts.

  3. I can identify 5 overarching goals of the tractor restoration process.

Standards:

  • See Week 11

Week 16: May 17-21 Tractor Restoration

Topics & Essential Questions

  • Restoration or Maintenance Time

    • Essential Questions:

    1. What are the goals of a tractor restoration?

    2. What is the timeline of finishing a tractor restoration job?

    3. How will the job be funded?

    4. How do we raffle or sell the restored tractor when finished?

"I can" Statements:

  1. I can set a completion date of the restoration tractor and work collaboratively to get the job done.

  2. I can assist in selling raffle tickets to fundraise for necessary tractor parts.

  3. I can identify 5 overarching goals of the tractor restoration process.

Standards:

  • See Week 11

Week 17: May 24-28 - Tractor Restoration

Topics & Essential Questions

  • Restoration or Maintenance Time

    • Essential Questions:

    1. What are the goals of a tractor restoration?

    2. What is the timeline of finishing a tractor restoration job?

    3. How will the job be funded?

    4. How do we raffle or sell the restored tractor when finished?

"I can" Statements:

  1. I can set a completion date of the restoration tractor and work collaboratively to get the job done.

  2. I can assist in selling raffle tickets to fundraise for necessary tractor parts.

  3. I can identify 5 overarching goals of the tractor restoration process.

Standards:

  • See Week 11

Finals

*Sell 2 booklets of tickets for your final semester grade!

Sale Date: ___TBD_____

Tractor Model/Type: ___TBD___